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A professional footballer is facing charges of sexual assault in Cheshire. Oliver Finney, aged 25, is accused of assaulting a woman in 2022 while he was playing for Crewe Alexandra, a League Two side.
Who is Oliver Finney Hartlepool United football player charged with r*pe, bio, age, family, career stats
Currently, he is a player for Hartlepool United. His court appearance is scheduled for November 13 at Crewe Magistrates’ Court.
Hartlepool United has suspended Finney from the team pending the resolution of this case.
Club’s Statement
The club issued a statement regarding the matter, stating, “Hartlepool United have been informed of a police investigation involving a first-team player, as reported in the press today. The alleged incident predates the player’s time with Hartlepool United.
“Upon learning of the allegation and the ongoing investigation, the club took immediate action by suspending the player pending the outcome of the investigation. As this matter is part of an official process, we will refrain from making further comments at this time.”
Career
Finney’s professional football career began with Crewe’s academy before he joined Nantwich Town on loan in 2016. He returned to Crewe in 2017, making 99 appearances and scoring 14 goals for the club. In January 2023, Finney signed a permanent deal with Hartlepool United.
Born on December 15, 1997, Oliver Vincent Finney is a midfielder for Hartlepool United in the National League. He spent seven seasons at Crewe Alexandra before joining Hartlepool in January 2023. Notably, he is the older brother of Charlie Finney, a midfielder at Crewe Alexandra.
In early 2016, Finney signed professional terms with Crewe while still a scholar in the club’s academy. He went on loan to Nantwich Town in December 2016. He made his debut for Crewe in May 2017 and signed a new contract with the club in May 2017. He had loan spells at Halesowen Town and later signed an extension with Crewe in May 2018.
A Hartlepool United footballer has been charged with raping a woman.
Oliver Finney, 25, faces one allegation said to have happened in Cheshire in 2022.
The midfielder joined the National League team from League Two side Crewe Alexandra in January.
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After scoring his first goals for Crewe in 2019, Finney signed another one-year deal with an additional year option.
In September 2020, he extended his contract for three more years. Unfortunately, he suffered a broken leg in February 2021 due to a tackle, and his return to play that season was unlikely.
In July 2021, he agreed to a year-long contract extension with Crewe, which would keep him with the club until 2024.
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