David Goodwillie in Clyde 'return' as Raith Rovers loan controversial striker with view to permanent transfer

David Goodwillie is to leave Raith Rovers on loan to return to former side Clyde, a report has claimed.

The League One club are set to welcome back their former top scorer and captain, according to the Courier, who left Broadwood in January in a controversial deadline day transfer.

Goodwillie was judged by the civil court in 2017 to have raped a woman and so his transfer to the Kirkcaldy club led to mass outrage.

Long time sponsor Val McDermid pulled her support while the women's team ditched the club badge and rebranded as McDermid Ladies.

Rovers were eventually forced into a U-turn after initially trying to justify the signing to their furious fans as they then pledged Goodwillie would not train or play for the club.

He now appears set to return to the pitch back in Cumbernauld with Clyde - and the switch is expected to be made permanent in summer.

The deal was struck prior to Monday's loan deadline between clubs in different divisions and could play in Saturday's match against Falkirk.