Ched Evans deal off after row engulfs Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic has been at the centre of furious debate over the signing the convicted rapist Ched Evans.
United star Bruce advised Oldham to sign Evans
The former Manchester United star, Steve Bruce, has questioned the conviction of Ched Evans and says he advised Oldham's Chairman - Simon Corney - to give the player a second chance. Evans was convicted of rape in 2012. He was released from prison in October on license but still has more than two years to run on his sentence. The Criminal Cases Review Commission is to look at his case to see if there's grounds for appeal. But Bruce says he advised the Latics' Chairman to get Evans on their books:
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Oldham Athletic chairman says he wants to sell club
The chairman of Oldham Athletic says the time has come for him to sell the club.
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Steve Bruce gave support to Ched Evans deal
Hull boss Steve Bruce has revealed he contact Oldham Athletic to support their attempts to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
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Dyke: no basis for FA to intervene in Evans case
FA chairman Greg Dyke says there is "no basis" for the governing body to intervene in the case of convicted rapist Ched Evans.