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So both the club and Mason himself state he didn't commit the alleged crimes? I feel like we know less than we did before with these statements.
Saying on skysports they will help him rebuild his life.Wonder what that means?
To be fair, we do not know the entire context of what happened. It seems United have some more information that isn't public so I'd be careful casting opinions like we know what really went on.The amount of times she's been called an "alleged victim" in that statement is astonishing.
For what it's worth, it's also way better for Greenwood himself and his family that he plays football in a different country.
Legally there is absolutely no way they can do this.
They might as well have said “we want to bring him back, but you don’t want him back”. It’s an absolutely embarrassing statement.The statement from the club is shocking.
You’re going to get more clout tearing someone down. It’s the way of the world these days, no room for mistakes only perfection will do.
No it's not really strange. It happens a lot in purported domestic abuse cases. People say things they later regret. They don't know necessary what they are saying and can sometimes think something true which on cold reflection they might later see in a different light. In any event it's all largely irrelevant. A court of law is the crucible to distill the truth in such matters, not talking shops or football supporters. People have to have confidence in the law, and that is based on a presumption of innocence which Mason ought to continue to enjoy. The privacy of purported victim needs respecting and as dad as supporters are concerned it ought to be considered a private matter. This man has now lost his job because people can't figure this all out.Correct decison by the club.. By this is only due to the backlash they recieved the last few days. Richard Arnold was fully prepped to bring him back by all accounts..
One thing doesn't sit right with me about that statement. They claim they're confident he didn't do what was accused, and he has claimed that in his statement. That would basically mean she lied, and attempted to completely destroy his career with false claims.. But at the same time he's back with her looking forward to the future. Does no one else find that extremely strange??
If someone attempted to ruin my life with 'false claims'. theres absolutely no chance id ever even speak to them again. I would be on a vendetta to have them in court to answer for what they have done.
If this was the case, surely a statement from her at some point admitting to some misleading etc would have cleared this all up very quickly? Theres something just doesnt seem right about it
What’s not clear is how mutual the decision was. I’m beginning to wonder whether the backlash has actually made Greenwood decide himself he doesn’t want to continue at Utd. Maybe he feels the pressure and focus would be too much on him and his family.Terrible decision! Basically wilted to trial by social media! They reviewed everything, believe he was innocent yet still get rid! Pathetic- and a sad state of modern society!
Good news at last.
He can have a football career. Just not here.
Right decision but a terrible statement
Open your eyes and don’t be a sheepIs that you Dan Wooton?
I'd rather they just said they're releasing him without saying that they think he's innocent.Well he's not been convicted of anything, so legally I'm pretty sure they can't say he's done anything.
Last thing United need after this is Greenwood sueing them. Just put the statement out and get rid.Job done.
I'd be surprised if he isn't begged to come back if he's banging goals in over in Italy and we're firing blanks here. The public opinion can change pretty quickly...Actually yes you're right. Fecking cretins running this club.
I don’t apologize for the truth hitting too hard. It was the mob that made the decision for a weak and spineless club.
Same pressure should be put on Adam Crafton to ensure he does this to scupper every future move, which of course he won’t.they made a right mess out of that process. They did end up with the correct decision, but it's pretty bleak it took Adam Crafton's reporting and severe backlash from the supporters to make it happen.
Another ironic post by yours truly. Just take a break, the Ls are stacking up for you.Don’t bother, the clueless mob has already made its ruling. Don’t hit them with facts and truth.
"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"
wait
We all heard and read the transcript. feck him and those that back him. Yes, he’s got every right to try and make amends but he can do it elsewhere because the longer he’s at the club, it becomes a stain on the brand.
Saudi, Turkey or somewhere can take him and benefit from a potentially great footballer.
You disagree? People rabidly calling for his blood despite him not having had a chance to defend himself or clear his name isnt muppetish to you?Muppets?
Grow up mate. Sort your head out.
That statement from Arnold seems to imply that the full recording shows other context. They wouldn't say that unless it cast serious doubts onto what was alleged to have happened.We all heard and read the transcript. feck him and those that back him. Yes, he’s got every right to try and make amends but he can do it elsewhere because the longer he’s at the club, it becomes a stain on the brand.
Saudi, Turkey or somewhere can take him and benefit from a potentially great footballer.
You disagree? People rabidly calling for his blood despite him not having had a chance to defend himself or clear his name isnt muppetish to you?
While we were unable to access certain evidence for reasons we respect, the evidence we did collate led us to conclude that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with. I am restricted as to what I can say for legal reasons, including the alleged victim's ongoing right to anonymity, but I am able to share the following with you which should give you some insight into the complexity of this case.
• The alleged victim requested the police to drop their investigation in April 2022.
• We were provided with alternative explanations for the audio recording, which was a short excerpt from a much longer recording, and for the images posted online.
• The alleged victim's family participated in the process and were given the opportunity to review and correct our factual findings.
. Honestly, I hope for your sake, you never have to deal with something as serious as this.You’re going to get more clout tearing someone down. It’s the way of the world these days, no room for mistakes only perfection will do.
But legally that’s what she is.The amount of times she's been called an "alleged victim" in that statement is astonishing.
Cowardly.they basically admit that they didn't think Greenwood was wrong but they cave to public pressure to let him go. Bunch of idiots
He’s definitely not playing for the club again after that statement.
I think there’s zero chance he plays for any premier league team again. It would be a PR disaster for any premier league club to think it would be a good idea to take him on.I wonder if any PL team will put morals to one side…