Premier League 2023/24

[DavidMarrio]

10 minutes ago, Baddar said:

Not the start Caicedo wanted.

Always knew he was shite. 7d chess by the club getting Chelsea to pay as much as they did for him

3 hours ago, therockbox said:

This has got to be the year Everton go down, surely?

It'll never happen

[Dang117]

West Ham were superb and with 10 men from the 57th minute. Chelsea were wasteful in the final third  

[Szumi]

8 minutes ago, DavidMarrio said:

Always knew he was shite. 7d chess by the club getting Chelsea to pay as much as they did for him

It'll never happen

Agreed. They are still likely to get SOME reinforcements before the deadline. Wolves will not, Sheffield United are hopeless even if they do, and Luton are sadly Luton 

[probablyoliver]

As the boards foremost and longest standing Brighton fan, this season is off to a cracking start.

[Lineker]

 

[Lineker]

Greenwood leaving Man Utd:

 

[Dang117]

I'm actually shocked they did the right thing

[DavidMarrio]

Still doesn't look good for Man Utd like, comes across now like the agreements only been made cause of public pressure. It'd be PR suicide to keep pushing ahead with bringing him into the squad 

[Lineker]

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MASON GREENWOOD STATEMENT IN FULL

"I want to start by saying I understand that people will judge me because of what they have seen and heard on social media, and I know people will think the worst."

"I was brought up to know that violence or abuse in any relationship is wrong, I did not do the things I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges."

"However, I fully accept I made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post."

"I am learning to understand my responsibilities to set a good example as a professional footballer, and I'm focused on the big responsibility of being a father, as well as a good partner."

"Today's decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all, is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club. I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United."

"I am enormously grateful to my family and all my loved ones for their support, and it is now for me to repay the trust those around me have shown. I intend to be a better footballer, but most importantly a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch."

What a cunt.

He wasn't cleared of the charges! It just failed to get to trial!

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It was reported last week that chief executive Richard Arnold told the club's executive leadership in early August that United were planning to bring Greenwood back.

That story and further information led increased pressure on the club, with Arnold publishing a public letter to supporters upon the conclusion of their internal investigation.

The chief executive said that, while United "were unable to access certain evidence for reasons we respect", the evidence they did "collate led us to conclude that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with".

Arnold acknowledged timings had "been influenced by my desire to minimise the impact of the investigation on our men's and women's teams, as well as our Lionesses" and said "the alternative would have been to compromise due process or create untimely disruption".

"Last week the media reported that we had decided to reintegrate Mason and that elements of a plan to do so had been leaked to them," the United CEO said.

"Reintegration was one of the outcomes we considered and planned for."

"For context, over the course of the past six months several outcomes have been contemplated and planned for, and my view has evolved as our process progressed."

"While the ultimate decision rested with me, I was taking various factors and views into account right up until the point of finalising my decision."

"While I am satisfied that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with, Mason's accepted that he has made mistakes which he takes responsibility for."

"I am also mindful of the challenge that Mason would face rebuilding his career and raising a baby together with his partner in the harsh spotlight of Manchester United."

"Further, this case has provoked strong opinions, and it is my responsibility to minimise any distraction to the unity we are seeking within the club."

"Although we have decided that Mason will seek to rebuild his career away from Manchester United, that does not signal the end of this matter."

"The club will continue to offer its support both to the alleged victim and Mason to help them rebuild and move forward positively with their lives."

 

[Gazz]

Even now, it feels like they've released it today to bury it under the Lucy Letby coverage.

[Dang117]

He won't play for a club in England not after all this investigation and how public it was.

There was never a right way for them to do this statement and Richard Arnold's statement hasn't helped oh we didn't want to interrupt the women's or men's season.

If they would have said he's being integrated back into the team he would have been eaten alive and the club would have a PR nightmare much worse than they are already having. 

[King Ellis]

Yes, I can see how there would be some 'shared responsibility' in someone saying no to you and you telling them you don't give a shit.

[Lineker]

Women’s Aid responds to Manchester United FC Mason Greenwood decision: 

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“We know that today’s news from Manchester United that Greenwood will be moving on from the club will be a relief for many survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Football is loved by so many people worldwide, and players are often idolised by fans, so the way that alleged domestic abuse cases are treated in clubs has a huge impact on public understanding about what is accepted and tolerated in society. We have heard firsthand the impact this case and the related materials shared on social media have had on survivors of abuse, and while next steps are established following the outcome of Manchester United’s internal investigation, this will happen away from centre stage of Old Trafford."

“With many survivors never contacting the police to report abuse in the first place, and the majority of domestic and sexual abuse cases not resulting in a criminal conviction, it is vital that clubs – like all employers – have an approach that is wider than the criminal justice system, and which deals with the reality of the scale of the issue."

“This needs to involve addressing the attitudes that underpin domestic and sexual abuse, and working with players from a young age to make it clear that clubs stand against sexism and misogyny. This is an issue that reaches far wider than football, with misogynistic content widely available on social media, so it is important to recognise how widespread harmful attitudes are and address this."

“We reached out to Manchester United last week in light of the statement made on Wednesday, and have since had conversations with the club. Our approach at Women’s Aid remains the same – we want to work collaboratively with football clubs and organisations to increase understanding and awareness of domestic abuse, as part of our ongoing football campaign.” 

 

[Adam]

I'd love to say he won't end up at another English club before long, but honestly I think he will. A club somewhere will decide his football ability outweighs the PR flak and think they can ride it out. It happened with Ched Evans, and multiple clubs tried it with David Goodwillie albeit not clubs as high profile as the Premier League or EFL.

[Twist]

He'll go to Saudi.

[Colly]

He might as well. Make an absolute fortune and not worry about any fan response.

[Moses Julep]

I don’t know how good he’ll do for the sportswashing they’re trying to do, I can see him going to the Turkish or Russian league though.

[Colly]

The Saudi league is a plaything rather than a sportswashing operation, they won't give a fuck.

[Szumi]

Chelsea probably offering him a 12 year contract as we speak 

[DavidMarrio]

The group of female protesters at the Wolves game pretty much nailed it with they've said today. 

"Done the right thing but for the wrong reasons"