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Lower-tier Aussie soccer side tear up disgraced footballer David Goodwillie's contract less than 24 HOURS after announcing his signing after copping backlash from fans

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David Goodwillie's stint at an Australian football club has lasted less than a day after seeing his contract torn up following backlash from fans.

On Wednesday morning, Perth-based side Sorrento FC announced the arrival of the former Premier League star, who was found by a UK civil judge to have raped a woman.

A statement on Facebook lauded Goodwillie's arrival, saying he's 'a player with real quality and experience.'

However, mere hours later, the club has made a U-turn and confirmed that the 34-year-old will not play for them. The Facebook post has since been deleted.