Ched Evans - Jessica Ennis-Hill warns Sheffield United

Jessica Ennis-Hill has said today that she wants her name removed from the Sheffield United away stand if the club gives Ched Evans a contract.  The Olympic gold medallist - in whose honour the club's Bramall Lane stand was named after her London 2012 triumph - said re-signing the convicted rapist would "completely contradict" her beliefs.

She is the latest high-profile figure/sponsor to warn Sheffield United that ties will be cut if Evans is given a chance to play again for the club.  She said in a statement: "I believe being a role model to young people is a huge honour and those in positions of influence in communities should respect the role they play in young people's lives and set a good example.  If [Ched] Evans was to be re-signed by the club it would completely contradict these beliefs."