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08/01/2015
Oldham Athletic Drops Deal To Sign Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
The football club has not commented on the issue.
However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an grateful for the support of the PFA in helping me try to return to football and continue my career.
"Upon legal advice, I was told not to discuss the events in question. This silence has been misinterpreted as arrogance and I would like to state that this could not be further from the truth.I do remain limited at present by what I can say due to the ongoing referral to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and whilst I continue to maintain my innocence, I wish to make it clear that I wholeheartedly apologise for the effects that night in Rhyl has had on many people, not least the woman concerned.
"Finally, it has been claimed that those using social media in an abusive and vindictive way towards this woman are supporters of mine. I wish to make it clear that these people are not my supporters and I condemn their actions entirely and will continue to do so."
(CD)
The football club has not commented on the issue.
However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an grateful for the support of the PFA in helping me try to return to football and continue my career.
"Upon legal advice, I was told not to discuss the events in question. This silence has been misinterpreted as arrogance and I would like to state that this could not be further from the truth.I do remain limited at present by what I can say due to the ongoing referral to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and whilst I continue to maintain my innocence, I wish to make it clear that I wholeheartedly apologise for the effects that night in Rhyl has had on many people, not least the woman concerned.
"Finally, it has been claimed that those using social media in an abusive and vindictive way towards this woman are supporters of mine. I wish to make it clear that these people are not my supporters and I condemn their actions entirely and will continue to do so."
(CD)
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The Head of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has apologised to the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster for comparing their campaign to Ched Evans case. He told Sky Sports: "I never intended to cause any offence with what I said about Hillsborough. "If people feel that way about it then I can only apologise.
PFA Head Apologises For Comparing Ched Evans Case To Hillsborough Disaster
The Head of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has apologised to the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster for comparing their campaign to Ched Evans case. He told Sky Sports: "I never intended to cause any offence with what I said about Hillsborough. "If people feel that way about it then I can only apologise.
05 November 2012
Compensation For Woman Over Twitter Rape Comments
A woman who was raped by Wales footballer Ched Evans is to receive compensation from nine people after she was named on social networking sites. Seven men and three women aged between 18 and 27 from north Wales and Sheffield have been ordered to pay £624 after revealing the victim’s identity.
Compensation For Woman Over Twitter Rape Comments
A woman who was raped by Wales footballer Ched Evans is to receive compensation from nine people after she was named on social networking sites. Seven men and three women aged between 18 and 27 from north Wales and Sheffield have been ordered to pay £624 after revealing the victim’s identity.
17 May 2013
69-Year-Old Woman Avoids Jail Over Manslaughter Charge
A 69-year-old woman, who strangled her terminally ill former partner, has avoided jail, the BBC has reported. Joyce Evans was found guilty of the manslaughter of former soldier Colin Ballinger, 66, at her home in New Orleans Walk, Islington, north London, last July.
69-Year-Old Woman Avoids Jail Over Manslaughter Charge
A 69-year-old woman, who strangled her terminally ill former partner, has avoided jail, the BBC has reported. Joyce Evans was found guilty of the manslaughter of former soldier Colin Ballinger, 66, at her home in New Orleans Walk, Islington, north London, last July.
10 January 2012
Woman Dies Trying To Get Phone
A woman has been killed whilst attempting to retrieve her phone from train tracks. The 23-year-old, from Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, was struck by a Waterloo to Exeter express train on Sunday evening. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Chief Inspector Alison Evans from British Transport Police (BTP) described the incident as a "tragic accident".
Woman Dies Trying To Get Phone
A woman has been killed whilst attempting to retrieve her phone from train tracks. The 23-year-old, from Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, was struck by a Waterloo to Exeter express train on Sunday evening. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Chief Inspector Alison Evans from British Transport Police (BTP) described the incident as a "tragic accident".
07 March 2014
'Time And Support' Needed For Victims And Survivors
"Time and support" is to be given to victims and survivors of the troubles, according to a representative for Victims and Survivors NI.
'Time And Support' Needed For Victims And Survivors
"Time and support" is to be given to victims and survivors of the troubles, according to a representative for Victims and Survivors NI.
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