Jessica Ennis-Hill wants name removed from Sheffield United stand if club re-signs Ched Evans

The Jessica Ennis Stand at Bramall Lane was named in October 2012. Credit: PA

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has written to Sheffield United to ask that her name is removed from a stand at the Brammall Lane stadium if the club re-signed convicted rapist Ched Evans.

She said in a statement:

Campaigners against sexual violence have criticised the club for allowing him to return to train following his release from prison after serving half of a five-year term.

A Jessica Ennis banner hangs on the Jessica Ennis stand, outside Bramall Lane. Credit: PA

United renamed one of its stands at Bramall Lane after the athlete following her gold medal victory at London 2012.