Manchester United Football Club
Striker Glenwoodt has had all charges suddenly dropped by the Crown Police Prosecution Service after a year of suspensions from training and playing on suspicion of rape, wounding and forcible control of another person. Faced with this reversal, the United club said it would initiate an internal review to decide whether to allow him to return to the squad. However, the decision has sparked ripples, particularly among United's women's soccer players, who have spoken out against it, fearing that Glenwood's return would make them uncomfortable.
Although 21-year-old Grinwoldt is still theoretically a registered Manchester United player and could return to action at any time, according to the Daily Mail, several members of the United women's soccer team are opposed to the idea, believing that Grinwoldt's return would cause discomfort. The founder of the Manchester United Women's Football Fan Club, Natalie, was even more outspoken: "Manchester United, as one of the top soccer clubs in the world, should maintain a clear stance. It would be a major mistake to bring back Griffiths and it would go against our aim of promoting women's soccer and encouraging women to participate in soccer."
Gullenwood's ex-girlfriend, Harriet Robson, had publicly accused him of assault and rape on social networks in January last year, but Harriet Robson ultimately failed to pursue the case due to her unwillingness to testify, which led to the Crown Prosecution Service dropping all charges. Furthermore, in addition to United's women's soccer team, United's men's soccer players also do not want Glenwood to return, fearing that it will affect the harmonious atmosphere in the team's dressing room.
