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.
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.
Sheffield United patron and TV presenter Charlie Webster said she will quit her role with the club if they re-sign Ched Evans.
The 25-year-old former Sheffield United player and Welsh international was released from jail early yesterday morning after serving half of a five-year sentence for raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room.
Many Blades fans have called for him to be rehabilitated, but almost 150,000 people have signed an online petition urging the Bramall Lane club not to welcome him back.
Just over half of people polled by ITV News say convicted rapist Ched Evans should not be allowed to resume his football career
Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough insists the decision whether to bring jailed striker Ched Evans back to the club is "above football".