DBL will stop sponsorship if Sheff. Utd signs Ched Evans

The third party logistics provider, which is a member of the United Pallet Network (UPN), released the following statement regarding its commercial partnership with Sheffield United Football Club.

The company said: “We have been notified by the Club that its former player, Ched Evans, has been allowed to train with Sheffield United at the request of The Professional Footballers’ Association, following his release from prison on completion of the custodial part of his sentence for rape.

“The club has clarified that the player has not been re-employed. Ched Evans is training with a view to return to a level of fitness which might allow him to seek employment within football.

“DBL Logistics is a business that has been built with family values at its core. It strongly condemns rape and violence of any kind against women.

“DBL Logistics would end its back-of-shirt sponsorship with Sheffield United if the Club employed a convicted rapist. However, whilst the current situation remains and Ched Evans is not contracted to Sheffield United, DBL Logistics will continue its business to business relationship with the Club.”