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.
MP - and Hartlepool United fan - Iain Wright says he's pleased the club says it will not sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
Owners John and Irene Hays say there is ''light at the end of the tunnel'', after the pandemic forced them to close 650 UK stores.
There has been resistance to calls to dismantle memorials to the explorer.