Dunfermline's new Sports Scientist is Ross Hughes. The graduate in Physiology and Sports Science at Glasgow University went straight into a similar job at Hamilton Accies in 2005. After two seasons working with the Youth Academy there Ross stepped up to work with the first team, winning promotion in 2007-08 and experience life in the Premier League.

Ross has had the experience of the step up at Hamilton. He will monitor the players training and make sure that they are hitting the levels that they should be hitting.  He will work closely with club physio, Kenny Murray with anyone in a rehabilitation situation. Strength conditioning work would extend under his remit as well.

RThe Sports Scientist's junior career was at full back with Dalry, Beith Juniors, Benburb in the Ayrshire junior league and Cambuslang Rangers.