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05/01/2015
Oldham Athletic To Discuss Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic is reconsidering its decision to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Over 20,000 people signed an online petition calling on the club not to sign Evans, 26.
The club is believed to be holding a meeting today to discuss the issue.
Meanwhile, Labour leader, Ed Miliband does not believe the footballer should be signed as he has shown "no remorse".
Speaking on BBC Radio Manchester, he said: "He hasn't shown remorse and I wouldn't take him on."
The club's main sponsor, Verlin Rainwater Solutions, will end its association with the club if Evans is signed, it is understood.
An announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday afternoon.
(CD/JP)
Over 20,000 people signed an online petition calling on the club not to sign Evans, 26.
The club is believed to be holding a meeting today to discuss the issue.
Meanwhile, Labour leader, Ed Miliband does not believe the footballer should be signed as he has shown "no remorse".
Speaking on BBC Radio Manchester, he said: "He hasn't shown remorse and I wouldn't take him on."
The club's main sponsor, Verlin Rainwater Solutions, will end its association with the club if Evans is signed, it is understood.
An announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday afternoon.
(CD/JP)
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Blue skies ahead for Chelsea
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Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. The football club has not commented on the issue. However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an grateful for the support of the PFA in helping me try to return to football and continue my career.
Oldham Athletic Drops Deal To Sign Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. The football club has not commented on the issue. However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an grateful for the support of the PFA in helping me try to return to football and continue my career.
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Sheffield United Urged To Reconsider Evans Decision
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