Ched Evans: PFA head Gordon Taylor 'sorry' for Hillsborough comparison
The head of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor has apologised after he appeared to compare the Ched Evans controversy with the Hillsborough disaster.
Oldham call off Evans deal due to threats
Oldham Athletic will not sign convicted rapist Ched Evans due to threats received.
The BBC has quoted an Oldham director saying the deal is off due to "enormous pressure from sponsors and threats to staff and their families".
It is claimed one club board member was told the address of where his daughter worked and said she would be raped if the club signed Evans.
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Bruce gave Oldham backing over Evans deal
Steve Bruce has disclosed he was one of the Premier League managers who contacted Oldham to give his support over signing Ched Evans
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Ched Evans: 'Mob rule tactics' prevented Oldham move
Convicted rapist Ched Evans has said "mob rule tactics" prevented him joining Oldham Athletic after the club pulled out of the move.
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Oldham pull out of Evans deal over financial impact
Oldham chief executive Neil Joy says the club had to pull out of a deal to sign rapist Ched Evans due to the potential financial impact.