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.
The head of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor has apologised after he appeared to compare the Ched Evans controversy with the Hillsborough disaster.
Gordon Taylor has issued a new apology through the Professional Footballers' Association website for appearing to compare Ched Evans' attempt to clear his name with the Hillsborough disaster.
I would like to apologise unreservedly for linking the Hillsborough case with the situation involving Ched Evans.
The last thing I intended to do was to upset anybody connected to the Hillsborough tragedy, I can only apologise.
I know the people involved and I will be very happy to ring them and let them know that.
The point I was making was not to embarrass or upset anybody at all among the Liverpool supporters.
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