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Oldham Athletic are poised to pull out of the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans after intolerable pressure from sponsors and fans even extended to threats to staff.

One board member told the BBC that a supporter had sickeningly told them they knew where their daughter worked and that she would be raped should the club follow through with plans to sign him.

The League One club are preparing a statement which is believed will call an end to a saga that started on Sunday when news first emerged that Evans was due to sign for a team.


What on earth