I think we have to recognize that the club has been in a unique and complex position. Any decision taken will be scrutinized and ultimately blamed on the club for being too slow or downright wrong. We're the club with the most media attention who are investigating a claim which no longer had any legal basis, where details can't be made public, the alleged victim is still with the same person along with a baby and where we can't categorically fire him as well. I struggle to think of a more complex situation another club has had to deal with. Whether the decision is taken now or was taken a month back, how does it matter as long as its the correct one? Its not like Greenwood was playing for us in that period. I recognize and appreciate the Athletic and Adam Crafton's journalism and genuinely believe that the report actually saved us from ourselves. Had we actually gone ahead with the decision to reintegrate, it would have to be taken back in a similar manner to the Super League. However, at this point, I see Athletic completely milking their "moral victory" and kicking the club further just for the sake of it.
I completely agree that Greenwood should never play for us. However, this issue needs to bring up a bigger precedent as to how club deal with players accused of major felonies like domestic or sexual violence. As we discuss this, there are players who are still engaged in trials for sexual violence who are still playing for their clubs. But those can't be mentioned because of legal reasons. And thus, when they will get away scot free, they will continue to play with no outrage whatsoever. On the flip side, players can't and probably shouldn't have their careers stopped on the basis of unproven allegations since that in itself can lead to a slippery slope. I think more discussion needs to happen on what is best way clubs should approach such cases. At this point, because of our on-pitch issues, people are just happy to lay into our owners more despite them ultimately making the right call.
