The Latest Breaking News from Raith Rovers

Nicola Sturgeon calls on Scottish football bosses to resolve David Goodwillie controversy

The First Minister claimed it “would be appropriate” for either the Scottish Professional Football League or the Scottish Football Association to step in over the controversy.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon urges Raith Rovers 'rethink' on David Goodwillie signing

The First Minister has reminded clubs that they have a duty to provide positive 'role models'

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022

Football authorities should step in on David Goodwillie, says Sturgeon

The striker was found in a civil court in 2017 to have raped a woman.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

David Goodwillie: Signing of player ruled a rapist is ‘badly misjudged’, club warned

Scottish Woman’s Football chief executive Aileen Campbell said it was a ‘badly misjudged’ decision by the Kirkcaldy club.

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 pressure mounts on Raith Rovers as release petition clears 2,500 signatures

More than 2,500 people have signed a petition calling on the club to release Goodwillie, who was ruled to have raped a woman in the civil court in 2017.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022

David Goodwillie sits dejected in the stands at Raith Rovers game as club back him despite backlash

A number of individuals and sponsors linked to the football team have distanced themselves from the team.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022

John McGlynn faces David Goodwillie grilling as Raith Rovers boss won't say if he regrets signing in awkward exchange

The manager pointed to his club's controversial statement as he revealed the striker is out injured.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022

Raith Rovers defend David Goodwillie as controversial club statement released after deadline day transfer outrage

The Fifers' new signing has come in for support as they are hit on angles for signing Clyde's captain.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022

Six longterm Raith Rovers staff members quit after signing of David Goodwillie

A fundraiser has also been launched, which has raised nearly £1,500 for Rape Crisis Scotland.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022