Ched Evans: I have learned a "valuable" lesson
Ched Evans has released a video statement in which expresses his desire to return to football after serving half of a five-year sentence for rape.
Poll: Should Ched Evans be allowed to return to football?
Footballer Ched Evans is due to be released from prison on Friday after serving around half of his five-year sentence for the rape of a 19-year-old woman.
It comes amid reports that he may return to professional football - with previous club Sheffield United reported to be interested in re-signing him.
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More than 145,000 people have so far signed a petition calling for United not to allow him to return, but his girlfriend has said he would "love" to return to the game and should be given a second chance.
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Poll: 52% against Ched Evans' return to football
Just over half of people polled by ITV News say convicted rapist Ched Evans should not be allowed to resume his football career
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Nigel Clough says the board will decide on Ched Evans
Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough insists the decision whether to bring jailed striker Ched Evans back to the club is "above football".