Ched Evans...

[Stockton Mackem]

700 posts , 36 pages of outrage and bed wetting for a player we were never in for

Some people on here never learn....

People saying they weren’t going back if he signed

 

[Boo]

This article explains why he was eventually found not guilty

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Pretty depressing reading, particularly the bit about the private investigators. Ah well. Maybe it won't happen.

 

[AC Mack]

I get the difference but at what point do you draw the line? If you don’t give those found not guilty the benefit of the doubt then you’re judging people simply by being accused of a crime.

Because we know what happened in this case, unlike in many others. Ched Evans is not guilty of rape, but he is guilty of being a complete thundercunt.

 

[Deleted member 35923]

People saying they weren’t going back if he signed

I stand by that statement. I wouldn’t have.

I also said I fully expected our owners and manager not to go down that avenue so I’m very pleased they seemingly aren’t as I like getting to the match when I can.

 

[The Muffin Man]

Pretty depressing reading, particularly the bit about the private investigators. Ah well. Maybe it won't happen.

If I had spent 5 years in prison for somet I hadnt done I would do anything I could to prove my innocence.

 

[Dogbark]

The article was an analysis by a legal professional who had looked at the evidence. Considering some of the things you’ve said in the thread, you’d do well to educate yourself of it Rivs.

In what capacity?

 

[viccarlton]

When the original case against Evans was ongoing I never in my wildest dreams thought that our club would ever be associated with him.

 

[robbied1]

Not guilty isnt the same as innocent mate.

He broke into someone's room without their permission, while they were pissed, and had sex with them. Those are facts.

He may have been found not guilty, but that's playing it pretty close.

Did he break in?

 

[Reiver]

Did he break in?

Through the back passage from what I've heard

 

[Deleted member 35923]

If I had spent 5 years in prison for somet I hadnt done I would do anything I could to prove my innocence.

He didn’t spend 5 years in prison for starters

 

[The Muffin Man]

He didn’t spend 5 years in prison for starters

But he still did time for somet he didnt do....If it was half the amount he was convicted for it cost him his job and his reputation....You think you would just come out and think, "oh well, just one of those things"

 

[red and white pantalooms]

might as well get adam johnson back ffs

 

[gods_homeboy]

Don’t think any explanation is really required

But I would like one and I think other people would like you to explain

 

[The Muffin Man]

might as well get adam johnson back ffs

Difference, Johnson was guilty of a crime, Evans was not.

 

[Deleted member 35923]

Did he break in?

No, he did admit to lying to the hotel receptionist to get the key to the room though. And also admitted to not speaking to the young lass before, during or after sex.

After a prolonged appeal, where evidence of the lasses previous sexual history was disclosed following the employment of private investigators into her past, the verdict was overturned. Not ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ therefore convinction quashed.

Maybe it wasn’t beyond reasonable doubt for a jury to convict him (well not for a second time anyway) but there’s enough doubt about his character to make me know that I’d never want him playing in the red and white of Sunderland. Thankfully it doesn’t look like he will be.

But I would like one and I think other people would like you to explain

See above then.

 

[The Fitter]

Were not after him so you can all relax. Whoever leaked the transfer gossip certainly got a reaction, or if a ploy by the club to gauge the fans reaction, then its bloody good one!

 

[Dogbark]

He didn’t spend 5 years in prison for starters

Aye 'only' two and a half years. Piece of piss

 

[Deleted member 35923]

Aye 'only' two and a half years. Piece of piss

Well if people are willing to pile into a debate they should at least have a slight clue about some of the details.

 

[BumbleBee]

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone

Few times recently you've dropped the ball.

 

[The Muffin Man]

No, he did admit to lying to the hotel receptionist to get the key to the room though. And also admitted to not speaking to the young lass before, during or after sex.

After a prolonged appeal, where evidence of the lasses previous sexual history was disclosed following the employment of private investigators into her past, the verdict was overturned. Not ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ therefore convinction quashed.

Maybe it wasn’t beyond reasonable doubt for a jury to convict him (well not for a second time anyway) but there’s enough doubt about his character to make me know that I’d never want him playing in the red and white of Sunderland. Thankfully it doesn’t look like he will be.

Do you think we need to employ a moral compass to players sexual behaviour before we sign them? What breaks the deal for you in terms of lacking character?

Can you explain what legal things our players cannot have done in their private lives before they are allowed to pull on the red and white stripes?

Heard one or two of the squad have shagged lasses, said they will text them later then deleted and blocked their numbers. Horrible fuckers, should never be allowed to play football again.

Well if people are willing to pile into a debate they should at least have a slight clue about some of the details.

He was sentenced to 5 and a half years, I wasnt aware of exactly how early he was released......He still spent over 2 years of his life in jail when he was innocent.