Ched Evans: PFA head Gordon Taylor 'sorry' for Hillsborough comparison
The head of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor has apologised after he appeared to compare the Ched Evans controversy with the Hillsborough disaster.
Oldham director Barry Owen resigns from club trust
Oldham athletic director Barry Owen has resigned from the club's trust.
In a statement posted on the club's website, he insisted it had nothing to do the criticism over Ched Evans, who they decided not to sign yesterday.
But he "deplored masses of abuse...which has been harmful to my family" after Oldham staff reportedly received threats over the deal.
The statement added: "I have always tried to be objective and work above that conduct. I only hope that my replacement is never in such a position."
He gave his reason for leaving after 12 years as growing commitments with the club and the Football Association.
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Bruce gave Oldham backing over Evans deal
Steve Bruce has disclosed he was one of the Premier League managers who contacted Oldham to give his support over signing Ched Evans
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Ched Evans: 'Mob rule tactics' prevented Oldham move
Convicted rapist Ched Evans has said "mob rule tactics" prevented him joining Oldham Athletic after the club pulled out of the move.
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Oldham pull out of Evans deal over financial impact
Oldham chief executive Neil Joy says the club had to pull out of a deal to sign rapist Ched Evans due to the potential financial impact.