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.
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Richard Murtough - whiter than white is he? I fecking doubt it. cnut.
Saying on skysports they will help him rebuild his life.
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.
Good call. Shite statement. Even shiter process.
Fair enough. But what does that statement achieve... It read like he was going to return. Defending his actions, saying what is out in the public domain doesn't paint a true picture etc etc then releasing him.
Obviously it's a minefield in terms of how to handle it but I really don't think the club have come across well here and I'm still not sure if this is a permanent move away or a loan. When first reading it, it seemed like it would be a loan then he would be moved back into the squad but now most reports are suggesting he's been effectively released.
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.
Incredibly ridiculous. What Mason is accused and we have evidence of doing is far from “perfect” and is not a “mistake”
Should've done that a while ago? I'm surprised, I thought this took so long they will spin this to make him stay.
Correct decision. Shame, we really could have used him
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.
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.
It'll be a season long loan.
Never understand this logic. Why, if he can have a football career, should it not be at United? Read the Athletic the other day and one of the writers was disgusted that he could play for a major club, but suggested a mid-table one might be okay. What size of club is the cut off?
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The statement is terrible because they've left it so late that there is no obvious right decision now. Anything they decide will be met with "why not earlier?" They had enough and basically just gave in to the section on media that is currently the loudest.
And all the people taking the moral stand that this man is somehow irredeemable and must be shunned by employers should have a look at their glass houses first.
Open your eyes and don’t be a sheep
I'd rather they just said they're releasing him without saying that they think he's innocent.
Like everything they did to handle this, United still don't understand that they look like they don't care about DV with this statement
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...
This. Their original decision to bring him back was leaked to the media and then shat their pants against the public backlash and social media threats. Pathetic.
How strange. They say he is not guilty and did not commit those acts but must leave. I’m fine with the decision but it should have been on the grounds of what he did do rather than this balancing act. The facts should dictate the decision and it seems they don’t here.
Same pressure should be put on Adam Crafton to ensure he does this to scupper every future move, which of course he won’t.
He’s got his big fish, now wait for the crickets when he plays anywhere else. Fanbase getting played like a fiddle & claiming victory, Crafton didn’t do this for the victim or the act, he did this to break a story. He’ll stop now & move on.
3 year loan deal incoming
Another ironic post by yours truly. Just take a break, the Ls are stacking up for you.
So the girl and family admitted it was a trap for Mason? Shouldn't she be responsible legally if all this was a hoax? Im more confused now.
Thats the most interesting part of the statement.
Judging by a few posts in here, I'm not sure everyone has...
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?
Is he going on a free?? Will wr get any money to sell him?
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.
Good riddance. The sooner he leaves the club the better. Horrid statement from the club and also from Arnold.
Now forever a stain on the club, sadly. The Wootton's on this thread braying the cancel culture nonsense need to train their crosshairs in another direction.
Now forever a stain on the club, sadly. The Wootton's on this thread braying the cancel culture nonsense need to train their crosshairs in another direction.
See which club is bold enough to put the first contract offer to him.
No. It was sensible based on the audio and images we have seen.
I think something is going on here that is not being fully explained
. Honestly, I hope for your sake, you never have to deal with something as serious as this.But legally that’s what she is.
Cowardly.
Feel like he should have been given a chance to explain himself. Could have actually done some good to end violence against women, dedicated half his wages to shelters or something, shown proper reformation and tried to educate young men to be better. Hopefully he will still try and do that, whatever happens next.
Not sure anyone wins here though, as he'll probably go somewhere and make good money and no one will care.
Not sure anyone wins here though, as he'll probably go somewhere and make good money and no one will care.
Not in the short term, but longer term, who knows.
The club clearly don't want to let him go, and they aren't.
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.
It looks pretty certain his football career will be outside of this country from now on.
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