Ched Evans is out 'on license' which means his conviction is not yet spent. In any
other profession. being found guilty of a criminal offence is usually considered a matter for disciplinary action (if only for bringing the organisation's reputation into disrepute) that, in the case of rape, would most likely result in automatic dismissal.
Now, I understand why he would not apologise at this time given that he is appealing his sentence, but it would appear that he has been actively encouraging people to harass and abuse the woman to the extent that she has had to change her name and move house several times. This is hardly the action of someone who one would want in a position whereby they are able to influence young people.
Most convicted rapists with spent convictions usually find that finding a job of any description is as rare as hen's teeth yet this individual was initially welcomed back by his original club and is now being offered a place with another. It is about time Football as a profession understood that it is a part of society as a whole and not some sort of special case who can side step the prevailing morality of the day.
I am profoundly disappointed in those who are blaming the victim and defending the abuser, which is what Ched Evans is currently. Even if his conviction is overturned in the fullness of time, the on-going abuse is totally unacceptable and bullying at it's worst.
Now, I understand why he would not apologise at this time given that he is appealing his sentence, but it would appear that he has been actively encouraging people to harass and abuse the woman to the extent that she has had to change her name and move house several times. This is hardly the action of someone who one would want in a position whereby they are able to influence young people.
Most convicted rapists with spent convictions usually find that finding a job of any description is as rare as hen's teeth yet this individual was initially welcomed back by his original club and is now being offered a place with another. It is about time Football as a profession understood that it is a part of society as a whole and not some sort of special case who can side step the prevailing morality of the day.
I am profoundly disappointed in those who are blaming the victim and defending the abuser, which is what Ched Evans is currently. Even if his conviction is overturned in the fullness of time, the on-going abuse is totally unacceptable and bullying at it's worst.
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