pbrown7582
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if a club wishes to employ him then that is there decision as previously mentioned if he was in another job and found work the deputy PM wouldn't be asking for him to be jobless.
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FairwayDodger
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Just to reiterate, he would be able to go back to SOME other careers but would be barred from many others.
pbrown7582
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yes and there is no FA regulation saying that convicted criminals cannot play so as in previous cases its up to the individual clubs and his current one has yet to decide.
ColchesterFC
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So can we assume that you won't be posting any more comments in threads such as "Where is Poulter moving to" as you certainly cannot know all of the facts about that subject unless you've spoken to him?
I didn't make any statement about his guilt or otherwise. Merely an observation that I found it strange that both of them admitting to having sex with her but only one of them was found guilty.
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FairwayDodger
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Indeed and that's probably the bottom line. If some club chooses to employ him there's not a lot the FA can do and most football clubs sold their souls long ago.
Whether going forward they should issue some sort of licence to allow players to play alongside a set of misconduct rules for which licenses can be revoked is potentially a more interesting debate.
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The NFL have brought in misconduct clauses in regards their player behaviour with players getting fined and up to sacked for indiscretions
Footballers will also have gross misconduct clauses in their contracts. In this type of situation the clubs terminate their contracts but hold onto their registration. Evans at the moment is without a club. I am pretty certain Sheff Utd have not been paying him whilst he has been in prison.
just on a pedantry note- sorry, anyone can work as a Lawyer and even call themselves one, the protected profession is Solicitor.
(I always found that interesting, so just sharing)
pbrown7582
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But I suspect they still hold his registration?
The players licence is a good idea sadly I can't see it happening and if so not convinced the governing bodies would set to stringent rules much like the fit and proper owners test.
The players licence is a good idea sadly I can't see it happening and if so not convinced the governing bodies would set to stringent rules much like the fit and proper owners test.
Old Skier
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Makes I larf when the media keep going on about footballers being role models.
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Sheff UTD honoured his contract until it ran out in 2012
Bears no relation to this case. While Sheffield United may decide to terminate the contract, the governing body i.e. the FA will not intervene and prevent him from getting another club. If that was the case, then the Plymouth keeper causing the deaths of two kids would have been a prime example for them to get involved and invoke such sanctions
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The post was in response to people mentioning the FA getting involved and was example of other sports and their bodies getting involved
By why would/should they with this case when there has been other players charged and served time. Surely they can't use rape as a crime too severe to allow a player to puruse a career. I can understand totally United not wanting him back and there's a fan petition which would support that view. However a club would come in for him as he's a good player providing the FA don't get involved
FairwayDodger
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Isn't it? Why not?
Well the Plymouth keeper killed two kids driving drunk and was allowed to play upon release. Both would seem to be reprehensible crimes and while you cannot compare the two, surely taking two small lives would have precluded a future career if the FA were to be fair and equitable (yes I know :thup:
)They can't create one rule for one crime and another for a different one. I'm sure the players lawyers would have a field day with that. Personally, and it is only my opinion, Evans was guilty according to the courts, did his time and so should be allowed to continue to play. Whether Sheffield as the employer want him back is different to the FA making a decision. As I've said if Sheffield decide not to keep his contract, and it's far from certain they will, another club will come in for him somewhere
Beezerk
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Yes, NFL come down hard on those who step out of line, even if it means making the team weaker.
Anyway he's pig scum so I hope he has a great career with his future team...not
User20205
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He's been convicted, he's shown no remorse. Those are facts. He shouldn't be out of prison, never mind playing again until he's served his full sentence or has been through some kind of rehabilitation, the first step of which is admitting guilt.
If he was contrite then maybe he could have a future. Sheffield United would be wrong to take him back, but I expect they will or some other club would. Lee Hughes and Marlon king had further careers, which speaks volumes for the morals, or lack of, prevalent in football !!
If he was contrite then maybe he could have a future. Sheffield United would be wrong to take him back, but I expect they will or some other club would. Lee Hughes and Marlon king had further careers, which speaks volumes for the morals, or lack of, prevalent in football !!
Break90
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PFA chairman Gordon Taylor was on Talksport this evening, said that there is a compelling case for the conviction to be reviewed by the authorities.
the reason that Evans has shown no remorse is that he has repeatedly stated that he is innocent.
the reason that Evans has shown no remorse is that he has repeatedly stated that he is innocent.
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Where is the line on which offences are "OK" to be given a second chance and those which shouldn't.
Don't think you'll ever get a consensus of opinion on this,
Don't think you'll ever get a consensus of opinion on this,
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