Nicola Sturgeon says test for 'fit and proper' footballers should be considered amid Goodwillie row The issue has arisen after the furore over David Goodwillie signing for Raith Rovers. Daily Record · Feb 10, 2022
Val McDermid cheers on former Raith Rovers women's team after they rebranded in wake of David Goodwillie signing The female squad cut ties with the Fife club after they signed striker David Goodwillie in a controversial deal. Daily Record · Feb 6, 2022
Raith Rovers women's team renamed after David Goodwillie storm with Val McDermid backing There was a furious reaction to the signing of the player who was ruled to be a rapist in a civil court and the women's team have rebranded. Daily Record · Feb 4, 2022
Val McDermid: Raith Rovers U-turn on signing Goodwillie a ‘victory of sorts’ The author, who led protests against the signing, spoke out after the club said the striker would not play for them after all. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022
Val McDermid reacts to David Goodwillie U-turn from Raith Rovers as she warns 'there's a long road back' The club released a statement to say the striker will not be playing for the club but main sponsor McDermid insists that's just the start. Daily Record · Feb 3, 2022
David Goodwillie will NOT play for Raith Rovers following backlash over transfer Fans of the Championship club handed back season tickets and crime writer Val McDermid cut her ties with the club over the signing of the striker, who was found to have raped a woman in a civil case Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2022
David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers women’s team cut ties with club over signing of rapist Side having shirts printed without club’s crest following striker’s signing The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022
David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers call signing ‘football related-decision’ amid backlash Supporter Val McDermid led a wave of protests and resignations at the Kirkcaldy club over the signing of the player who was ruled a rapist in 2017 The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022
David Goodwillie: Gordon Brown condemns Raith Rovers’ signing of rapist footballer The footballer was ordered to pay damages to a woman after a civil court case found that he raped her The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Raith Rovers face angry backlash over signing of Stirling footballer David Goodwillie Raith Rovers have been slammed for signing Stirling-born footballer David Goodwillie. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Val McDermid and Rape Crisis Scotland have all commented after the striker agreed to move to the Fife club from Clyde FC thi Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022
Raith Rovers face angry backlash over signing of David Goodwillie Supporter Val McDermid led a wave of protests and resignations at the Kirkcaldy club over the signing of the player who was ruled a rapist in 2017 The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Who is David Goodwillie? Timeline of footballer after controversial Raith Rovers signing The Fife club have come under immense scrutiny over the signing of the 32-year-old, who was ruled to have raped a woman following a civil court case in 2017. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon backs Val McDermid as Raith Rovers face storm of criticism over David Goodwillie signing The Kirkcaldy-based club have been slammed by politicians and charities after announcing the signing of David Goodwillie. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022
Val McDermid ends sponsorship of Raith Rovers over David Goodwillie signing The footballer was found to have raped a woman in 2011 at a civil hearing at the court of session in Edinburgh five years ago. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022
Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022 Val McDermid blasts David Goodwillie transfer as she rips up season ticket and ends sponsorship over 'rapist' recruit The celebrity supporter warned against her club making a move for the striker and has reacted with anger at the signing.