Oldham Athletic FC have decided not to go ahead with signing convicted rapist Ched Evans as a player with the club.

One of Oldham’s sponsors has severed ties with the club ahead due to the “imminent signing” of convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Blackburn forward DJ Campbell is one of the six people arrested in connection with a football spot-fixing investigation, his club have confirmed.

Six people remain in custody after being arrested in connection with a second investigation into football spot-fixing following allegations that a player rigged a Championship game for cash.

Police are continuing to investigate an allegation that a footballer racially abused a 14-year-old ball boy during a npower League One match.