![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-utds-decision-to-drop-mason-greenwood-is-a-relief-but-more-must-be-done-womens-charities-say/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/4aa5cb4d-90cb-464e-bdbf-5d6f98dc0ff1.jpg&description='WE MUST ADDRESS IT' Man Utd's decision to drop Mason Greenwood is a relief but more must be done, women's charities say WOMEN'S charities have welcomed Manchester United's decision to deny Mason Greenwood a comeback but say more must be done. Campaigners say abuse survivors will feel "relief" on hearing the ex-England striker won't return to the Premier League club. 5 Abuse charities have welcomed Mason Greenwood's Manchester United exile Credit: Getty But they warned football clubs need to be better at dealing with similar cases and allegations about players' behaviour. Women's Aid have been in talks with United after responding to a statement last Wednesday which suggested Greenwood's future at Old Trafford was still being considered. United today announced they had come to a "collaborative decision" with the 21-year-old forward that he would be moving on. But the club did not say whether his £75,000-a-week contract would be terminated or whether he would be put on loan or sold. The player released a statement admitting he had "made mistakes". Greenwood hasn't played for the first team since being arrested in January last year for attempted rape, assault and coercive control. All charges against him were dropped in February but the footballer remained suspended by United. Members of Manchester United Women's team reportedly raised concerns about Greenwood returning to the training ground. And protests were staged at Old Trafford before United's opening match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers last Monday. Channel 4's Countdown co-host and Strictly Come Dancing star Rachel Riley also said last week she would stop supporting United if they allowed Greenwood back. Women's Aid spokeswoman Teresa Parker said: "We know that today's news from Manchester United that Greenwood will be moving on from club will be a relief for many survivors of sexual abuse. "Football is loved by so many people worldwide and players are often idolised by fans, so the way that the){kind=link}
WOMEN’S charities have welcomed Manchester United’s decision to deny Mason Greenwood a comeback but say more must be done.
Campaigners say abuse survivors will feel “relief” on hearing the ex-England striker won’t return to the Premier League club.
But they warned football clubs need to be better at dealing with similar cases and allegations about players’ behaviour.
Women’s Aid have been in talks with United after responding to a statement last Wednesday which suggested Greenwood’s future at Old Trafford was still being considered.
United today announced they had come to a “collaborative decision” with the 21-year-old forward that he would be moving on.