David Goodwillie will not play for Raith Rovers again after the club apologised for his controversial signing. Raith’s decision to re-sign 32-year-old Goodwillie – who was ruled to be a rapist in a civil court case in 2017 although no criminal proceedings were instructed – had generated widespread criticism. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on the Scottish Professional Football League to take action , the club’s main sponsor, author Val McDermid – whose name is on the club’s shirts and one of its stands – withdrew her support and an online petition was set up calling for Goodwillie to be removed. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Speaking on Wednesday, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Raith Rovers should reconsider the signing of Goodwillie Raith released a statement on Tuesday defending the decision to sign Goodwillie , but on Thursday new chairman John Sim admitted “the club got it wrong”. A statement from Sim on b...