Raith Rovers sign Clyde striker David Goodwillie

Raith Rovers have completed the signing of David Goodwillie.

The striker joins from Clyde on a deal until the summer of 2024.

Goodwillie, who has been capped three times by Scotland, was a prolific goalscorer in his time at Broadwood and will now attempt to help the Championship club with their promotion push.

The 32-year old is returning to the club after spending a season on loan there from Dundee United in 2007-08.

Earlier this month, crime writer Val McDermid urged Raith Rovers not to sign Goodwillie after he was branded a rapist in a civil court case.

Three judges at the Edinburgh Court of Session threw out an appeal against the ruling in 2017.

Manager John McGlynn said: “I have worked with David before and he has a proven track record as a goalscorer throughout his career at every level.

"We know from matches against Clyde in League 1 that he always carried a goal threat.

"Signing him, I believe, is crucial to the club’s promotion push in our quest to reach the SPFL Premiership – it is a great signing for Raith Rovers as a club, as David is the top goal scorer in Scotland.

"Every striker at the club will benefit greatly from his experience in matches and training”

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