Nicola Sturgeon has condemned footballer David Goodwillie's transfer again to Clyde FC following main public outcry at his signing for Raith Rovers earlier this 12 months.
The 32-year-old has moved again to his former crew on mortgage from Raith Rovers after bosses on the membership had been pressured right into a U-turn after backlash from supporters and sponsors.
In 2017, Goodwillie was ordered to pay damages in a civil courtroom after he was dominated to have raped a lady, six years after he was initially charged.
Livid supporters demanded an finish to his contact and sponsor Val McDermid pulled her assist whereas the ladies's crew rebranded as McDermid Women and ditched the membership badge
Goodwillie has now returned to Clyde on mortgage till the top of the 2021/22 season.
Criticising the transfer, the First Minister tweeted: "For the report, I feel that is as improper because the signing by Raith Rovers.
"I strongly assist rehabilitation however it should begin with regret.
"Somebody who has proven none for the trauma he triggered can't be a sporting function mannequin."
Sturgeon additionally shared a submit from Rape Disaster Scotland branding the transfer as a "shameful choice".
The complete assertion mentioned: "Footballers are function fashions; it isn't okay to have somebody on this place who has been discovered by a senior decide to be a rapist.
"This can be a shameful choice that sends one more clear message of disregard to survivors of rape and sexual violence."
Clyde FC confirmed Goodwillie's return to the membership in an announcement on their web site.
They mentioned: "Following an preliminary method by Raith Rovers, and subsequent settlement between the 2 golf equipment, we will verify that David Goodwillie has returned to Broadwood on mortgage till the top of the 2021-22 season.
"This permits David to return to first crew actions together with coaching and taking part in and, in doing so, proceed his profession in soccer on the present time."
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