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Jessica Ennis-Hill threatened over stance on Ched Evans
Athlete believes club should not sign convicted rapist

Jessica Ennis-Hill received rape threats on Twitter yesterday after she had warned Sheffield United not to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Ennis-Hill told the club she would want her name removed from the stand named after her at Bramall Lane should the striker return to the club as a player.

The athlete is among a number of people who have spoken out publicly over the issue which has seen Evans back at the club this week to train.

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