More than 20,000 people signed a petition against the Latics signing Evans earlier this week .
Owner Simon Corney believes Evans should be allowed to resume employment in football , with the move set to be announced on Thursday .
More than 20,000 people signed a petition against the Latics signing Evans earlier this week , but owner Simon Corney believes he should be allowed to resume employment in football , with the move set to be announced on Thursday .