The issue focused on how well United had covered up the link between Ched Evans and his alleged victim, and there was some discussion of the player's personal life.

In the lead-up to the match, all of the club's male players were asked to sign a personal statement that would be given to the court.

In the statement, all of the players were asked to agree that they had not been involved in the alleged incident.

It was then reported that this had been given to