United Thread - 2023/24

[Alan Harper's Tash]

That isn't the point I was answering.
Malg stated it was one unsubstantiated claim from one woman. I pointed out it isn't. It's 3. Further, you may think he should be allowed to play, united are the ones making the decision. They have to think about reputational damage. Greenwood has only just left the country and under an enormous cloud. They now have 3 woman, 2 alleging assault, one alleging assault and attempt rape. Further, there is an allegation they helped cover up one of the assaults.
If they play him the bad press will continue, if they don't they gain some breathing space.
It doesn't matter what you or me think, it's what sponsors and the money men think.

How did you feel about us playing Mendy until he was charged?

We didn’t seem to get much negative press about it?

 

[Blue Mist]

How did you feel about us playing Mendy until he was charged?

We didn’t seem to get much negative press about it?

You are correct, we didn't. Do you really think after Rachel Riley, their own female fans and the various Domestic Violence Charities made statements about Greenwood what, 2 weeks ago ? that united wouldn't get bad press ?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

You are correct, we didn't. Do you really think after Rachel Riley, their own female fans and the various Domestic Violence Charities made statements about Greenwood what, 2 weeks ago ? that united wouldn't get bad press ?

Of course, but until he’s actually charged with something, it’s premature, unless these people have seen the evidence.

I guess we were lucky/unlucky* that Riley doesn’t support us and throw her 2p‘s worth at Mendy.

* delete as necessary, whether Mendy still being available being an advantage or not.

There are more and more of these high profile cases that the people involved are immediately guilty. If all it takes for someone’s career to be cancelled is an allegation, then we’d all better watch out. It could happen at any time, to any of us.

 

[Aba452]

Surely he should be free to play until he’s actually charged with anything?

I suspect it's damage limitation. They have always controlled the press but it looks like things are spinning out of control.

It's an eye opener that Sancho's on £350k, Anthony's on £250k and greenwood on £75k per week. Whilst Sancho may well have things going on, he's pissed off plastic pep and acted like a prat.

If they apparently knew there were already domestic abuse allegations before signing Anthony, I think slaphead's position is untenable and displays staggeringly poor judgement.

The fact that the other scumbag is earning a living in Spain whilst having his villa paid for by the rags is utterly disgusting, but no surprise.

So fees wise £75m plus £80m plus c £20m for 3 players potentially facing serious criminal charges. Reap what you sow, twats.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I suspect it's damage limitation. They have always controlled the press but it looks like things are spinning out of control.

It's an eye opener that Sancho's on £350k, Anthony's on £250k and greenwood on £75k per week. Whilst Sancho may well have things going on, he's pissed off plastic pep and acted like a prat.

If they apparently knew there were already domestic abuse allegations before signing Anthony, I think slaphead's position is untenable and displays staggeringly poor judgement.

The fact that the other scumbag is earning a living in Spain whilst having his villa paid for by the rags is utterly disgusting, but no surprise.

So fees wise £75m plus £80m plus c £20m for 3 players potentially facing serious criminal charges. Reap what you sow, twats.

Yeah, it just seems a bit premature unless they‘ve seen what is alleged and/or not liked what Antony has said.

An allegation is not the same as a charge.

 

[GH64]

When considering all of the factors in whether or not to play Anthony, it is easy to forget that he isn't actually all that good at football.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

When considering all of the factors in whether or not to play Anthony, it is easy to forget that he isn't actually all that good at football.

Could we get a letter together with the rest of the top 10, demanding he play?

Obviously get Arsenal to header it.

 

[Vienna_70]

He’s not been charged yet, has he? How can the CPS get involved?

If footballers have to be suspended every time they're accused of something, I’ll be suggesting that their whole squad gangbanged me the night before the derby.

It’s the CPS that charges a person.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

It’s the CPS that charges a person.

Only for major crimes, I thought? They advise the police otherwise.

I’m sure GDM will correct that if I’m wrong.

 

[madloaf]

Will they end up with 115 domestic abuse charges?