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Val McDermid shuns Raith Rovers over signing; Edinburgh; 1 February 2022

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Pictured: Val McDermid presents Pat Nevin withn a Raith Rovers strip as a memento of their meeting while Val’s beloved Raith Rovers were playing Aberdeen in 2021.

The author Val McDermid has said she will withdraw her support and sponsorship of Raith Rovers football club after it signed David Goodwillie.

The striker was ruled to be a rapist and ordered to pay damages in a civil case in 2017.

He never faced a criminal trial over the rape accusation after prosecutors said there was not enough evidence.

Ms McDermid, known for her popular crime fiction novels, has been a lifelong fan of the Fife club.

She was the Scottish Championship team's main shirt sponsor but said that deal would now be ended as a result of the signing.



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Val McDermid shuns Raith Rovers over signing; Edinburgh; 1 February 2022
Pictured: Val McDermid presents Pat Nevin withn a Raith Rovers strip as a memento of their meeting while Val’s beloved Raith Rovers were playing Aberdeen in 2021. <br /> <br /> The author Val McDermid has said she will withdraw her support and sponsorship of Raith Rovers football club after it signed David Goodwillie.<br /> <br /> The striker was ruled to be a rapist and ordered to pay damages in a civil case in 2017.<br /> <br /> He never faced a criminal trial over the rape accusation after prosecutors said there was not enough evidence.<br /> <br /> Ms McDermid, known for her popular crime fiction novels, has been a lifelong fan of the Fife club.<br /> <br /> She was the Scottish Championship team's main shirt sponsor but said that deal would now be ended as a result of the signing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ger Harley | EEm