Sponsors are threatening to walk away from the Glasgow Clan after they signed a player facing an alleged rape charge.The ice hockey team, which plays in Braehead, announced it had signed Lasse Uusivirta on Thursday evening.But it was revealed within minutes that the 33-year-old had allegedly been charged with first degree rape in the United States in 2013.By 9.30pm the same night, the club was forced to confirm the Finnish defence man would not be joining the team.It is understood the Clan were aware of the alleged crime when the defence player was added to the squad.Over the weekend, the club’s title sponsors Aspray Glasgow West said it would “evaluate its relationship with the club” when an internal investigation into the signing is completed.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.
Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialThe company is the title sponsor for the Glasgow Clan, making it one of the club’s biggest financial partners.John Strange, managing director of Aspray Glasgow West, said: “Regarding the past couple of days, Aspray Glasgow West utterly condemns the move to sign this player and the message that sent.“We await the outcome of
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