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Cherished Edinburgh community cafe to be reopened by Scottish crime writer Val McDermid

CafeLife was forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and is now finally opening its doors with a new interior, a brand new menu and the Scottish writer in tow to celebrate the reopening

Edinburgh Live

Raith Rovers owner blasted by Val McDermid for supporting 'unrepentant rapist' David Goodwillie

The lifelong fan spoke out this week and slammed the owner John Sim for standing by the striker who was signed in January.

Daily Record

Scots Easyjet passengers left stranded for hours in airports after flights scrapped at last minute

Staff shortages led to cancelled flights and hours-long delays over the weekend and the carnage continued on Monday.

Daily Record

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SFA urged to consider fit and proper person test for players after Goodwillie backlash

The Scottish National party MP Hannah Bardell has written to the Scottish Football Association asking it to consider a fit and proper person test for professional players

The Guardian - UK

When fans fight back as Rangers feud with Club 1872 on Sydney friendly prompts Celtic, Hearts and Hibs reminders

Scottish football supporters aren't a bunch to be trifled with as the Sydney Super Cup reaction is the latest episode in a storied history of fan revolts.

Daily Record

Val McDermid 'disgusted' at David Goodwillie's loan move to Clyde FC

The 32-year-old has moved back to his former team on loan from Raith Rovers.

Daily Record

Raith Rovers consider boardroom reshuffle after backlash over David Goodwillie

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and high profile fan Val McDermid were among those to voice their outrage at the signing of the player.

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Sturgeon: Fit and proper person test for footballers merits consideration

It comes in the wake of the outrage after Raith Rovers signed David Goodwillie.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon says test for 'fit and proper' footballers should be considered amid Goodwillie row

The issue has arisen after the furore over David Goodwillie signing for Raith Rovers.

Daily Record

Val McDermid cheers on former Raith Rovers women's team after they rebranded in wake of David Goodwillie signing

The female squad cut ties with the Fife club after they signed striker David Goodwillie in a controversial deal.

Daily Record

Raith Rovers women's team renamed after David Goodwillie storm with Val McDermid backing

There was a furious reaction to the signing of the player who was ruled to be a rapist in a civil court and the women's team have rebranded.

Daily Record

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

The author, who led protests against the signing, spoke out after the club said the striker would not play for them after all.

The Independent UK

Val McDermid reacts to David Goodwillie U-turn from Raith Rovers as she warns 'there's a long road back'

The club released a statement to say the striker will not be playing for the club but main sponsor McDermid insists that's just the start.

Daily Record

David Goodwillie will NOT play for Raith Rovers following backlash over transfer

Fans of the Championship club handed back season tickets and crime writer Val McDermid cut her ties with the club over the signing of the striker, who was found to have raped a woman in a civil case

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The Independent UK

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers women’s team cut ties with club over signing of rapist

Side having shirts printed without club’s crest following striker’s signing

The Independent UK

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

David Goodwillie: Gordon Brown condemns Raith Rovers’ signing of rapist footballer

The footballer was ordered to pay damages to a woman after a civil court case found that he raped her

Daily Record

Raith Rovers face angry backlash over signing of Stirling footballer David Goodwillie

Raith Rovers have been slammed for signing Stirling-born footballer David Goodwillie. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Val McDermid and Rape Crisis Scotland have all commented after the striker agreed to move to the Fife club from Clyde FC thi

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The Independent UK

Raith Rovers face angry backlash over signing of David Goodwillie

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

Daily Record

Who is David Goodwillie? Timeline of footballer after controversial Raith Rovers signing

The Fife club have come under immense scrutiny over the signing of the 32-year-old, who was ruled to have raped a woman following a civil court case in 2017.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon backs Val McDermid as Raith Rovers face storm of criticism over David Goodwillie signing

The Kirkcaldy-based club have been slammed by politicians and charities after announcing the signing of David Goodwillie.

The Independent UK

Val McDermid ends sponsorship of Raith Rovers over David Goodwillie signing

The footballer was found to have raped a woman in 2011 at a civil hearing at the court of session in Edinburgh five years ago.

Daily Record

Val McDermid blasts David Goodwillie transfer as she rips up season ticket and ends sponsorship over 'rapist' recruit

The celebrity supporter warned against her club making a move for the striker and has reacted with anger at the signing.

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