Football authorities should step in on David Goodwillie, says Sturgeon

Footballing authorities should step in to resolve the controversy over the signing of David Goodwillie for Raith Rovers.

Goodwillie, 32, was found by a civil court in 2017 to have raped a woman, but continued his footballing career.

His latest move to the Scottish Championship side has caused an outcry from supporters, staff and the wider footballing world, with author Val McDermid – whose name is on the club’s shirts and one of their stands – withdrawing her support.

After 10 long years playing for raith, it’s gutting I have given up now because they have signed someone like this and I want nothing to do with it! It was good being captain of raith while it lasted. https://t.co/5N4hDymGes

— TylerRattray