Man United delay Mason Greenwood decision as fans protest at Old Trafford

Callum Boyle

An announcement was expected to be made today

Manchester United are reportedly set to delay their decision on the future of Mason Greenwood. A group of United fans gathered outside Old Trafford, before their side’s Premier League opener, to protest as they continue to wait to hear the club’s verdict on their own internal investigation.

United have been conducting their own personal investigation ever since the Crown Prosecution Service have dropped all charges against the 21-year-old following the “withdrawal of key witnesses”.

The club had initially planned to reveal the outcome of their investigation before their opening game of the season against Wolves tonight (Monday August, 14) however that now seems set to change.

According to The Athletic, there may now be no decision made until after the international break in September as the club want to explain their decision to key stakeholders affiliated to United.

Photos shared on social media outside Old Trafford show a group of fans protesting against Greenwood with some fans allegedly heard chanting: “Mason Greenwood, we know what you are” while another banner reads: “Don’t leave the decision to the women’s team you spineless, motherless, f*****s”.

This is in reference to the fact that Man United also plan to consult members of their women’s squad after the women’s World Cup. Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Katie Zelem are all preparing to feature against Australia in the semi finals on Wednesday.

"Don't leave the decision to the women's team" says the white sign. Now a few people chanting "Mason Greenwood we know what you are" pic.twitter.com/WWW91CDg1p

— Richard Martin (@RichMartinMcr) August 14, 2023

Better view of that sign pic.twitter.com/DKDeomnHkA

— Richard Martin (@RichMartinMcr) August 14, 2023

Mason Greenwood denied all charges

Mason Greenwood faced one count of attempted rape, one count of controlling and coercive behaviour and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He denied all of the alleged offences.

A group of female United fans, who have branded themselves ‘Female Fans Against Greenwood’s Return’ (FFAGR) have pledged to protest against Greenwood.

The group has demanded Manchester United take a “zero tolerance” approach with their decision on Greenwood’s return and say if he returns, it sends a message to the club’s female fans that they “don’t matter”.

“It tells us that men who make the club money matter; not us, our fellow fans, mothers, sisters or daughters. The problem here isn’t a player who has ‘made a mistake’,” the statement read.

“It’s a player who has shown nothing but disregard and contempt for what it means to represent this great club. Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone does so while in the position of power and privilege Greenwood is.

“If you want to play at the highest level at the biggest club in the world, your behaviour will be held up to the highest level of scrutiny, accountability and expectation.”

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