Raith Rovers have signed striker David Goodwillie, who was ruled to have been a rapist by a judge in a civil case in 2017. The 32-year-old Goodwillie has been with Clyde and other teams since the 2011 incident. Raith Rovers announced the signing on Monday, with Goodwillie joining the club on a contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. The decision has sparked outrage among fans and players, with ladies' team captain Tyler Rattray announcing her intention to quit the club. Rattray said on Twitter that she was 'gutting' to leave Raith Rovers after 10 years, but she wanted nothing to do with the club after they signed someone like Goodwillie. The controversy surrounding Goodwillie's signing has also been criticized by crime writer Val McDermid, who is one of Raith Rovers' most famous fans. McDermid has said she would be canceling her membership with the club. Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson were ordered to pay £100,000 in damages and ruled to be rapists in a civil court case in Scotland in 2017. The case was brought by Denise Clair, who alleged she was raped by the two players at a flat in Armadale, West Lothian, in January 2011. The presiding judge, Lord Armstrong, determined that the players took advantage of Clair when she was vulnerable after an excessive intake of alcohol. Goodwillie has maintained that the sexual intercourse was consensual, but the judge's ruling has had significant consequences for his career. The signing of Goodwillie has raised questions about the club's values and priorities, with many fans and players expressing disappointment and outrage. Raith Rovers have released a statement acknowledging the controversy and saying that they aim to rebuild trust with their fans and stakeholders. The club's decision to sign Goodwillie has been defended as a football-related decision, but it remains to be seen how the controversy will affect the team's performance and reputation.