Manchester United has concluded its internal investigation into the allegations made against Mason Greenwood. Our process commenced in February 2023, following all charges against Mason being dropped. Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values, and sought to collate as much information and context as possible. This has required us to proceed with sensitivity and care to obtain evidence not in the public domain, including from those with direct knowledge of the case.
Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged. That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.
All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United. It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.
Well that was a rollercoaster.
“He didn’t do it, but he’s leaving anyway”
Fantastic he’s going but slightly absurd announcement.
That line is there so the sale can happen, probably.
Yeah, as messed up as it is, no-one would buy him if they didn’t state his innocence.
Additionally, simply terminating his contract would be expensive due to there being no contract breach and worst of all he’d be getting a huge payout.
Yeah, as messed up as it is, no-one would buy him if they didn’t state his innocence.
Raith Rovers might have a go.
Legal process is legal process, but my personal view is that the evidence is decisive and the guy is a piece of shit.
even if the club has evidence to the contrary and they don’t release it, they might as well not have it, I am not going to believe a business worth billions that their 100m is asset is all innocent, they have too much incentive to lie, “trust me bro” style does not fly.
A wishy-washy statement, but in the end the result which should have occurred. He can ply his trade (of beating women) somewhere else… wait, that’s not ideal now is it? He was dead to me the day she released the audio and images. Now we need to see progress on what the fuck is going on with Antony.
Wishy-washy, and also released the same day as the sentencing in the Letby trial - is it too cynical to think they might be trying to minimise coverage of Greenwood, under cover of an even worse story?
yes.
Adam Crafton reported that the final crisis meetings were on Friday. Then he writes
United would have been wary of issuing a statement on Saturday because the men’s first team had a Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, while Sunday morning and early afternoon was ruled out so as not to deflect attention from the Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain — featuring Manchester United players Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Katie Zelem.
United may also have been wary of delaying their statement beyond Monday afternoon given the topic was increasingly likely to be discussed on Sky Sports’ flagship show Monday Night Football. United were aware that influential pundit and former United captain Gary Neville was opposed to the decision.
https://theathletic.com/4790552/2023/08/21/greenwood-man-united-u-turn/
Victory!
Thank you Adam Crafton.
It’s a bit apalling that they still say he didn’t commit the offenses.
No means no.
Watch him end up at trabsponzor or something.
