Hartlepool United has ruled out signing rapist former Sheffield United player Ched Evans, after an outcry by fans.
After the match against Oxford, new manager Ronnie Moore said Evans made a 'mistake' but had served his time, and wanted to play football.
Hartlepool United's manager Ronnie Moore has said he would like to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Former Sheffield United and Wales striker Evans had an offer to train with his former club retracted last month following strong local opposition to the proposal.
But Moore, who took over as boss of the bottom club in the Football League this week, has confirmed he could look to bring in 25-year-old Evans. He said after today's 1-1 home draw with Oxford: "It's a possibility.
"If it could happen, I would want it to happen. He is a proven scorer; he's served his time and the boy wants to play football.
"If there is a chance he might come here, I don't see any reason why he shouldn't.
"He has made a mistake and maybe he hasn't apologised in the right way - and I know he has an appeal case pending - but if he gets on the park, he would go along way to getting us out of trouble."
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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