Raith Rovers sign Clyde striker David Goodwillie
The former Scotland international joins on a deal until 2024
Last updated 31st Jan 2022
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”