Paul Heaton became the latest Sheffield United patron to resign from the club yesterday over convicted rapist Ched Evans's return to the club on a training basis.
Evans was released last month after serving half of a five-year sentence for rape.
In a statement released on Facebook, Heaton commended the actions of former patron Charlie Webster, who resigned last week, and Jessica Ennis-Hill who wants her name removed from a stand at Bramall Lane should Evans be offered a contract.
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