The former Scotland internationalist raised a few eyebrows when he chose to turn down a reported offer from SPL side Inverness Caley to sign for the Third Division champions last week.

But the striker, pictured right, has told the Mail that, even at this stage in his career, he's still as hungry for trophies as he's ever been.

Discussing the move, Stevie said: "It all just happened over a couple of days.

"I'm 34 now and there's been interest all summer so, for me, it was a case of ticking myself over until I signed for somebody.

"I'd been training at Raith Rovers and John McGlynn was brand new with me.



"But when I was told there was an offer on the table here at a club that wants to win trophies, I came through with my agent and signed."

Stevie added: "The club is ambitious and wants to win things, and for me, it was important to get a two-year deal so I can start my coaching by working towards my B licence and also stay with my family.

"But it's great to be here at 34 and be part of a club that still wants to win things, and to have something to play for."

The former Dunfermline and Raith Rovers striker made his debut against Forfar in a pre-season friendly and managed to get on the scoresheet.

His goals, as well as his link-up play between the midfield, will be vital to an East Fife team chasing their second title win in a row.

Following his move, there had been some reports that Crawford had been brought in as a player-coach, but the striker says that's not the case.

"I'm not actually going to be coaching here, although I may help out with a couple of sessions if I'm asked," he explained.
"There's already a good coaching set-up here, so I can't just muscle in on that.
"I'm here first and foremost as a player."

And, as for winning back-to-back titles, the veteran admits it's going to be tough but says he's already seen enough from his new team-mates to persuade him it can be done.

He said: "They seem to be doing well here, so hopefully we're going to have another good season.

"You can't really put pressure on the players to win the league again, as there are a few decent teams in this league. But the one thing that I've picked up on since I got here is it's a brilliant dressing room.

"I was involved earlier in the week against Forfar and then again against Hamilton, playing with almost two different sets of boys, and it's obvious everyone is pulling in the same direction and wants to do well for the club and help it to achieve.

"There's a lot of ambition here and I obviously know the chairman from Raith Rovers, so I know how much he wants to win as well."