22 Facts About Gavin Rae

Gavin Paul Rae was born on 28 November 1977 and is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder.

Gavin Rae was recently the head coach of National Premier Leagues NSW club Hakoah Sydney City East FC.

Gavin Rae moved to Rangers in January 2004, but struggled to hold down a regular place in their team due to injury.

Gavin Rae moved to Cardiff City in 2007 and featured regularly in the team that reached the 2008 FA Cup final.

Gavin Rae left Cardiff in 2011 and had spells later in his career with Dundee and Aberdeen.

Gavin Rae won 14 caps for Scotland between 2001 and 2009.

Gavin Rae made his debut for Rangers on 3 January 2004 against Celtic but only lasted 30 minutes due to a hamstring injury.

Gavin Rae went on to make regular appearances in the Rangers team, particularly towards the end of the season with fellow midfielder Barry Ferguson requiring an operation due to a long running leg injury.

Gavin Rae was offered a new deal at the club by Smith but he decided it would be better for him to attempt to find first team football.

Gavin Rae was watched by several sides from England, Wales and Scotland and came very close to joining Football League Championship side Norwich City but instead on 23 June 2007 he joined Championship side Cardiff City along with fellow Scotsman Steven MacLean on a free transfer.

Gavin Rae went on to make a total of 55 appearances in all competitions in his first year, more than any other player at the club including playing in all 6 matches during the clubs run to the FA Cup Final.

Gavin Rae was told that he could continue playing with the injury if he could withstand the pain, returning to the side after a month out.

Gavin Rae went on to appear in 46 matches in all competitions for Cardiff, the second highest amount behind Roger Johnson.

On 9 April 2010, Gavin Rae was confirmed to be sidelined for the rest of the season after he suffered a ruptured tendon in his ankle.

On 30 January 2012, Gavin Rae signed for his home town club Aberdeen.

Gavin Rae scored his first goal for the club in the Scottish League Cup against Greenock Morton, and his first league goal for Aberdeen on 23 September 2012 playing against Motherwell.

Gavin Rae then went on to score goals against Hibs and Kilmarnock.

Gavin Rae decided to leave the club after gaining promotion to the Scottish Premiership in May 2014 and subsequently retired.

In September 2014, Gavin Rae moved to Australia and signed with National Premier Leagues NSW club Hakoah Sydney City East FC.

Gavin Rae became Hakoah's head coach in January 2018 while still registered as a player.

Gavin Rae was still at Dundee when he gained international recognition, winning his first cap for Scotland in 2001 against Poland.

Gavin Rae was called up to replace the suspended James McFadden in a 2010 World Cup qualifier against Holland on 9 September 2009.