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Scotsman
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs join tributes to former former player after death aged 55
Respects have been paid after the former Hibs player passed away following illness. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Tributes have been paid to former Hibs and Raith Rovers defender Shaun Dennis after his passing, aged 55, The Easter Road club held a minute of applause for the ex defender and former chairman Sir Tom Farmer, who passed away earlier this month, prior to Saturday's Premiership finale with Rangers. Dennis had four different spells at Raith Rovers but also spent four years with Hibs between 1997-2001. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dennis made his pro debut in 1988 and made over 450 appearances for the Stark's Park club, winning three league titles and forming part of the double-winning team in 1994/95 when Raith won the League Cup as a second-tier team. They would clinch the First Division title a few months later, like they did two years prior. Tributes paid to Shaun Dennis A message from Hibs reads: 'Hibernian FC are saddened to learn of the passing of former Hibee Shaun Dennis. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Shaun.' The Proclaimers paid their respects in a post from their official X account by saying 'Shaun Dennis R.I.P. A giant for Hibs in tough times' and former Hibs player in Tam McManus also paid a social media tribute. He said: 'Unfortunately hearing big Shaun Dennis passed away. Was a hard big guy on the park who took no prisoners but totally different off it. Was a great guy who was really good company. RIP Big Veg.' Another ex-Hibee, Kevin Harper, added: 'Sad news just heard that my former team mate Shaun Dennis has past away. What a top guy would have tackled anyone on the pitch but a funny funny guy off the pitch. R.I.P big man.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Raith Rovers paid their respects, saying in an obituary published on their website: 'It is with great sadness that Raith Rovers learned this afternoon that Shaun Dennis had passed away peacefully this morning. In the world of football these days, the label of legend can be used too easily. But to Raith Rovers, Shaun was a true LEGEND. 'Shaun Dennis sits in 7th place in the list of all-time appearances for Raith Rovers with 453 games played having scored 16 goals. Shaun made 64 appearances for Hibernian before returning to Stark's Park, firstly on-loan before coming back on a permanent basis in 2001. Shaun turned down the offer from the Hibs' manager Alex McLeish to let him go to Barnsley to come back to Raith Rovers. 'In November 2017, Shaun Dennis was inducted into the Raith Rovers' Hall of Fame. While the owner of the Abbotshall Hotel in Kirkcaldy, Shaun played host to the Rovers' Down South tribute dinners on several occasions. On one occasion when the guys went to pay the bill for the dinner, Shaun then proceeded to count out £200 to give back to 'help with the cause!' As recently as August 2024, Shaun was the guest at Reminiscing Raith where regaled all present with his wonderful tales of his football career. He also brough his grandchildren to a game last season. He received a hero's welcome at the club he loved. There has been a huge out pouring of love for Shaun from all his team mates. All at Raith Rovers would like to send his wife Tracy and family our deepest condolences.'
Edinburgh Reporter
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Former Hibs and Raith Rovers defender Shaun Dennis has died at the age of 55
Former Hibernian and Raith Rovers defender Shaun Dennis has died at the age of 55. Raith Rovers announced his death 'with great sadness' and said he 'had passed away peacefully' on Friday morning. Signed by Jim Duffy from Raith Rovers in an effort to strengthen the Hibs defence he made his debut against Motherwell in January 1997. He retained his place under Alex McLeish and helped the club win the First Division. Dennis was also at the heart of the defence in the famous Millennium derby victory at Tynecastle. After 74-games and four goals he returned to Raith Rovers initially on loan. He subsequently was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. In total he played more than 400 games for the Kirkcaldy club and was capped once by Scotland Under-21s in 1991. He twice helped Raith secure promotion to the top flight, and contributed to a promotion to the second tier . He was also part of Jimmy Nicholl's 1994 Scottish League Cup-winning side that beat Celtic on penalties in the final at Ibrox. In a statement, Hibernian FC wrote:'Hibernian FC are saddened to learn of the passing of former Hibee Shaun Dennis. 'Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. 'Rest in peace Shaun.' Raith Rovers FC said: 'Everyone at Raith Rovers Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Rover Shaun Dennis. 'Shaun played 453 games for us and has won more winners' medals than any player in Rovers' history. 'Our thoughts are with Shaun's loved ones at this sad time.' Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
Touching tributes paid to former Edinburgh Hibs player after sad passing
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Tributes have been paid to a former Edinburgh Hibs player after his sad passing. Legendary Shaun Dennis has sadly passed away at the age of 55 and the club made sure to share a tribute online. Issuing a statement, Hibernian FC wrote: "Hibernian FC are saddened to learn of the passing of former Hibee Shaun Dennis. "Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. "Rest in peace Shaun." The player left Raith Rovers in 1997 to join Hibs - where he spent four years and made over 65 appearances. Raith Rovers FC said: "Everyone at Raith Rovers Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Rover Shaun Dennis. "Shaun played 453 games for us and has won more winners' medals than any player in Rovers' history. "Our thoughts are with Shaun's loved ones at this sad time." Many Hibs fans were quick to share their condolences following the sad news. One said: "RIP Shaun. You were an awesome player, condolences to family and friends." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages "Such sad news, he was a great player and hardy! A great asset to Hibs", a second said. Another fan wrote: "What a player. Loved watching him. No nonsense, hard as they come. RIP Shaun."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Raith Rovers & Hibs player Dennis dies
Former Raith Rovers and Hibernian defender Shaun Dennis has died, aged 55. Raith Rovers announced the passing of Dennis "with great sadness" and said he "had passed away peacefully" on Friday morning. "All at Raith Rovers would like to send his wife Tracy and family our deepest condolences," the club said. Dennis played at Stark's Park from 1988-97 and returned to Raith on loan from Hibs in 2000, formalising that return the following year. He also had a loan spell at Brechin City in 2004, the same year he had a stint as Rovers' caretaker manager. He surpassed 400 appearances for the Kirkcaldy club and was capped once by Scotland Under-21s in 1991. As well as twice helping Raith secure promotion to the top flight, he contributed to a promotion to the second tier on one occasion and was part of Jimmy Nicholl's 1994 Scottish League Cup-winning side, who beat Celtic on penalties in the final at Ibrox.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Former Raith Rovers & Hibs player Dennis dies
Former Raith Rovers and Hibernian defender Shaun Dennis has died, aged Rovers announced the passing of Dennis "with great sadness" and said he "had passed away peacefully" on Friday morning."All at Raith Rovers would like to send his wife Tracy and family our deepest condolences," the club played at Stark's Park from 1988-97 and returned to Raith on loan from Hibs in 2000, formalising that return the following year. He also had a loan spell at Brechin City in 2004, the same year he had a stint as Rovers' caretaker surpassed 400 appearances for the Kirkcaldy club and was capped once by Scotland Under-21s in well as twice helping Raith secure promotion to the top flight, he contributed to a promotion to the second tier on one occasion and was part of Jimmy Nicholl's 1994 Scottish League Cup-winning side, who beat Celtic on penalties in the final at Ibrox.
