Dexter
Striker
He could still word it in a way which shows remorse and not admit to an actual crime. Then again the lad appears to be absolute scum of the earth so probably thinks he did nowt wrong.
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Greenwood's future
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yossarian31
Striker
I just don't agree with trial by public - we have a justice system for a reason - lets just let twitter decide and hand out vigilante justice - i will save a fortune in tax
tunstallhill
Striker
i don't think his quality will be a sticking point, he's clearly a good player. but if they put him up for sale today, who would bid for him and how much would they bid?
i can't see anyone in the premier league taking him on
who is asking for trail by public? he's an innocent man in the eyes of the law and is free to do as he pleases. thats how the law works
are you expecting the millions of people who have heard the recording to disregard it just because the lass chose not to press charges?
i woudn't want the c*nt anywhere near my family, i don't need a court of law to tell me that
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yossarian31
Striker
neither would I but terminating his employment seems to be what many are arguing for
tunstallhill
Striker
what would you do if you were man united?
what would you do if you owned a local business and the entire world had heard that tape recording, would you stand by him? and if you did, would you expect it to effect your business?
i woulndt want my daughter working anywhere near him
Sorry but I may be one of the few that hasn’t heard the audio people refer to
By law he is innocent as no charges were brought due to person dropping the accusations and other evidence being withdrawn so likely success at trial was impossible
He’s been at Man Utd since the age of 7 and I think they are now realising that as a club and employer they have a duty of care to the player which they haven’t really shown since charges were dropped
Yes it could have been handled in a better way by both player and club and sponsors are not against him staying
Fans protesting are women in the majority but people should remember male domestic violence happens too
Just my opinion
By law he is innocent as no charges were brought due to person dropping the accusations and other evidence being withdrawn so likely success at trial was impossible
He’s been at Man Utd since the age of 7 and I think they are now realising that as a club and employer they have a duty of care to the player which they haven’t really shown since charges were dropped
Yes it could have been handled in a better way by both player and club and sponsors are not against him staying
Fans protesting are women in the majority but people should remember male domestic violence happens too
Just my opinion
SteveB
Striker
Anyone who heard the "evidence" would not be saying that .
Each to their own opinions though
Mowgli
Striker
But he didnt...
If the audio was so damning why couldn’t that be used against him and reopen the case
I am guessing it’s so weak a case they cant
Remember despite not facing charges they get named but the accuser doesn’t when the case doesn’t get pursued but the damage has already been done
Johnny Evans got accused of sexual assault at a Xmas party no charges
Chef Evans did 3 years prison and got the sentence annulled on appeal
Jack Diamond is going through courts now
All been named but the accuser should be charged for false accusations if proven otherwise
Mowgli
Striker
Of course they've shown duty of care, he will have been paid all the way along and looked after. Its just a buzz word to get him back.
If he does come back then I can see a u-turn because its going to be a shitstorm.
You're absolutely thick as pig shit. How can you charge people for false allegations in a case where there isn't enough evidence? It doesnt mean the accusation is untrue.
Appalling posts
They wont terminate but he will end up getting his contract paid up and moved on I reckon
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Do you think it’s right to name the alleged before the case goes to court knowing the consequences should it all get dropped for lack of evidence
The damage is already done as soon as the alleged is name and media get their hands on it
tunstallhill
Striker
the lass dropped the charges. the police can't force her to give evidence. if she wanted to take him to court, that audio recording alone would have been almost enough to find him guilty, but she decided not to stand up in court and give evidence against him, theres not much the coppers can do in that scenario
Mowgli
Striker
That's not the fault of the victim who is accusing though is it? I dont understand why they need to face charges if there's a lack of evidence to prosecute. Its notoriously hard to get evidence for the crime.
CPS could of proceeded with the charges even if the charges were dropped by the accuser despite providing an earlier statement
They could have subpoenaed her to provide evidence but the case must have been really weak to not have proceeded in the best interests of the law
tunstallhill
Striker
aye they could have, but none of us know what other evidence they had, what the charges would have been, what the liklihood of conviction was and what the likely punishment would be. if he'd been found guilty of beating his lass up, whats the punishment? wouldn't be much. withouth her onside, it probably wasn't worth the time of the police. i have absolutely no problem with 'innocent until proven guilty' in the eyes of the law.
but i've also heard the recording, and i wouldn't want that bloke anywhere near my children, family, workplace, or football club.
woodlebert
Striker
Sorry wasn’t the exact quote, one word was wrong.
Even if you put the below? Would the second part not negate using “alleged”?
“They even resigned 'alleged rapist' Ronaldo although we all know we don't need to use the word alleged.”
Tony Towers Fanclub
Winger
If you trying to use the argument that male domestic violence happens too – and of course, it does – then I think you need to take a good look at yourself.
Five times as many women are killed by domestic violence than by men each year. It’s the leading cause for female premature deaths.
This kind of whataboutery is not helpful. I have two boys. I hopefully have taught them how to behave. I was brought up by women, I have two sisters. I was hugely disturbed by the audio and video we’ve all seen, as most have been.
The duty of care by his club should be setting a clear precedent for women abusers and not for a very well-paid footballer. He’s a monster. He can rot for all I care.
Five times as many women are killed by domestic violence than by men each year. It’s the leading cause for female premature deaths.
This kind of whataboutery is not helpful. I have two boys. I hopefully have taught them how to behave. I was brought up by women, I have two sisters. I was hugely disturbed by the audio and video we’ve all seen, as most have been.
The duty of care by his club should be setting a clear precedent for women abusers and not for a very well-paid footballer. He’s a monster. He can rot for all I care.
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I heard the audio recording and if it had reached trial he was done for. It was disgusting, appalling and very conclusive.
I am one for innocent until proven guilty. However, the main evidence entered the public domain and people were entitled to make their mind up based on that. Yes, he is not guilty but absolutely is a disgraceful human being.
I don’t even know why it’s a decision for Man Utd.
I wouldn't want to be his advisor but if I was in that role I would certainly be encouraging him to consider it and sounding out any interest.
