East Fife strike to sign Crawford

East Fife have become Crawford's sixth Scottish club

Former Dunfermline Athletic striker Stevie Crawford has rejected overtures from Inverness and another Scottish Premier League club to join East Fife.

The 34-year-old former Scotland international has signed for the Methil club on their return to Division Two.

Crawford's agent, Bill McMurdo, told BBC Sport: "Stevie felt that he could not wait for the SPL clubs to decide.

"The new season has nearly started and it is a two-year deal, with coaching experience also being an attraction."

Crawford was also attracted by the proximity of New Bayview to his Dunfermline home.

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The striker, who will be part-time with the Third Division champions, had been released after a disappointing season with Dunfermline in Division One.

But his agent had received interest from an English Championship club as well as the two SPL outfits.

Crawford has previously had two spells in England with Millwall and Plymouth Argyle.

The striker began his career with Raith Rovers and also played for Hibernian, Dundee United and Aberdeen.

Crawford scored four times in 25 appearances for Scotland.