Hartlepool United has ruled out signing rapist former Sheffield United player Ched Evans, after an outcry by fans.
After the match against Oxford, new manager Ronnie Moore said Evans made a 'mistake' but had served his time, and wanted to play football.
The MP for Hartlepool, Iain Wright, said he hoped his club did not sign the convicted rapist Ched Evans - as it would send completely the wrong message to other young men.
Hartlepool United's new manager Ronnie Moore has said he would like to sign Ched Evans, and that it is a 'possibility'.
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