Voxpop: Should convicted rapist Evans play again?

Convicted rapist Ched Evans wants to play professional football again following early release from prison. Sheffield United football club have denied offering the player a new contract but refused to rule out signing him again.

Ched Evans, 25, has claimed his innocence, despite being found guilty of rape and spending two and a half years in prison. Evans has referred to the rape as an ‘act of infidelity’ and publicly apologised to his girlfriend.

He has showed no remorse to his victim who has been publicly named online by trolls. Since her ordeal she has been forced to take on a new identity, move away from family and home and go into hiding.

: Convicted rapist Ched Evans wants to play for Sheffield United again.

Watch Evan’s statement on video here.

We asked members of the public if Evans should be allowed to play again?


Rhys Lee, 30, Dry Liner, Whitchurch

“Everyone’s got the right to a second chance but he shouldn’t be paraded in the Premier League – that’s not right.”


Stacey Morgan, 23, Partially Blind, Pontypridd

“No chance – no way.”


Christine Pinnell, 59, Retired Secretary, Cardiff

“I’m not saying he’s innocent but as girls we’ve all been taught not to get completely drunk and put ourselves in that situation. You shouldn’t be incapable of saying NO! Men will always take advantage. So that shouldn’t stop him from playing again.”


Lisa Moule,29, Independent Advocate, Pontypridd

“I would say he’s served his time but I’d be worried about my two young boys looking at someone like that in professional football as a role model.”

: Vicky Stewart, 37, Cardiff

“Definitely NOT!”


Andy Richards, 55, Quality Insurance Manager, Pontypridd

“Definitely not. He’s a professional with skill and determination and in a privileged position. He has taken advantage of that and should have that privilege taken away from him. So should anyone who abuses their position.”

A petition is protesting against Ched Evans being allowed to play professional football again for Sheffield United.

Read more about Ched Evans conviction for rape

Watch Evan’s statement on video here.