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Calls to bolster support for book festivals as study shows societal benefit

Festival organisers and authors have stressed the importance of supporting book festivals in their recovery from the pandemic after new figures show how much they benefit Scotland socially and economically. In line with World Book Day, a new survey ...

03 Mar 2022 at 02:55

Scotland

Clyde women’s team quit after David Goodwillie’s return

Clyde Ladies players have said they no longer want to play for the club after the return of former Scotland striker David Goodwillie to the men’s squad. The Cinch Scottish League One side confirmed they signed the 32-year-old, who was found by a ...

03 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Scotland

We got it wrong: Raith Rovers admit mistake over signing David Goodwillie

Bosses at Raith Rovers have said David Goodwillie will not play for the club after all – with the chairman admitting “we got it wrong” with the controversial signing. The U-turn comes after days of protest over the club’s decision to sign the ...

03 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Football

Raith Rovers apologise and confirm David Goodwillie will not play for the club

Raith Rovers have apologised and performed a U-turn over their controversial decision to sign David Goodwillie earlier this week. The 32-year-old, who was found by a judge in a civil case in 2017 to have raped a woman, signed for the cinch ...

03 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

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 ...

02 Feb 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Val McDermid: Raith Rovers U-turn on signing Goodwillie a ‘victory of sorts’

Raith Rovers’ decision to drop striker David Goodwillie after his signing provoked a furious backlash from football fans is a “victory of sorts”, the author who led the criticism said. Crime writer and high-profile Raith fan, Val ...

03 Feb 2022 at 16:26

Football

Raith board warned U-turn over Goodwillie signing is ‘too little, too late’

The Raith Rovers board have been warned their U-turn over the signing of David Goodwillie is “too little, too late”. Rovers stated on Thursday that the former Scotland striker would not be selected for the club and talks were ...

03 Feb 2022 at 20:55

Scotland

Raith Rovers manager speaks for first time since Goodwillie signing

Manager of Raith Rovers John McGlynn has called for a chance to “right the wrongs” in his first media appearance since the dramatic U-turn over signing David Goodwillie. The Fife-based club sparked a furious backlash over ...

10 Feb 2022 at 20:25

Scotland

Sturgeon: Fit and proper person test for footballers merits consideration

A “fit and proper person” test should be considered for footballers after the David Goodwillie saga, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Scotland’s First Minister was asked about an idea from author Val McDermid for an independent ...

10 Feb 2022 at 17:25

Scotland

Val McDermid ends sponsorship of Raith Rovers over David Goodwillie signing

Scottish crime writer Val McDermid has ended her sponsorship of a football club after it signed player David Goodwillie who was found to have raped a woman. Raith Rovers, based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, announced on Monday ...

01 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Gordon Brown joins backlash over Raith Rovers’ signing of David Goodwillie

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has joined the backlash against Raith Rovers after the club signed footballer David Goodwillie five years after a court ruled he had raped a woman. Mr Brown’s intervention comes ...

01 Feb 2022 at 18:56

Football

Raith Rovers stand by decision to sign David Goodwillie despite angry backlash

Raith Rovers consider new signing David Goodwillie as ‘part of the club’ after the arrival of the striker sparked departures and a backlash from club sponsor Val McDermid, fans, Rape Crisis Scotland and Nicola ...

01 Feb 2022 at 20:25

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