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T_i_B

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15. Sheffield United will no longer let convicted rapist Ched Evans train with the team

Fri Nov 21, 2014, 08:38 AM

Nov 2014

After much pressure from all sides, Sheffield United have finally seen sense. But only after dragging their clubs name well and truly through the mud.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30054475

Sheffield United have retracted their offer to let convicted rapist Ched Evans use their training facilities.
The Blades had been heavily criticised for agreeing to allow Evans to train at the club after his release from prison.
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill stated that she wanted her name removed from one of the Bramall Lane stands should he play for the club again.
The club said reaction to their initial decision "has been at an intensity that could not have been anticipated".

Opposition to Ched Evans "at an intensity that could not have been anticipated"? Makes you wonder what planet these people live on.

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Sheffield United's Ched Evans jailed five years for rape [View all] T_i_B Apr 2012 OP

Fully acquitted is rather odd enlightenment Apr 2012 #1

I found that odd as well T_i_B Apr 2012 #2

I agree that some of the comments have been vile - enlightenment Apr 2012 #3

There's been arrests unsuprisingly T_i_B Apr 2012 #4

Not surprised at the arrests. The law is pretty clear on this. enlightenment Apr 2012 #5

The trouble with this case.... T_i_B Apr 2012 #6

I sincerely hope the supporters who feel that applause is enlightenment Apr 2012 #7

Happily I haven't heard any reports of it happening today. T_i_B Apr 2012 #8

I suspect (though don't know for certain) enlightenment Apr 2012 #9

On the plus side.... T_i_B Apr 2012 #10

Not sure sympathy has anything to do with it. enlightenment Apr 2012 #11

It's clearly affected your season T_i_B May 2012 #12

I'll agree with that first sentiment . . . enlightenment May 2012 #13

Ched Evans should never be allowed to play a professional football match again T_i_B Oct 2014 #14

Sheffield United will no longer let convicted rapist Ched Evans train with the team T_i_B Nov 2014 #15