Ched Evans: A Difficult Subject
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- Created: Wednesday, 22 October 2014 19:44
- Written by James Palmer
A can of worms has been opened in Sheffield, all surrounding one Chedwyn Michael Evans. Ched Evans was a big player for Sheffield United. 42 goals in 103 games for the Blades as well 13 caps for Wales. But his football career was left dead in the water in April 2012 when he was convicted of rape. Now, after serving 2 and ½ years of his 5 year sentence, Evans is out and ready to resume his career as a professional football player. But will he and should he? A proverbial shit-storm of discussion has been opened by these questions.
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