FUMING Manchester United fans protested against Mason Greenwood’s rumoured return to the club at the first match of the season.
The protestors made clear their fury at Greenwood’s potential return before tonight’s Prem opener against Wolves.
One female fan held an expletive-laden poster blasting the club’s refusal to rule out Greenwood’s return.
It read: “Don’t leave the decision up to the women’s team, you spineless, motherless f***s.”
Others sang protest chants outside Old Trafford in the run-up to the start of United’s season.
The match went underway, with Greenwood left out of the line-up as expected.
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The 21-year-old striker could return to the team after charges against him of assault, attempted rape and coercive behaviour were dropped earlier this year.
Greenwood has not played for United since he was arrested in January last year.
Before the curtain-raiser against Wolves, a group called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return called on United to never let him play again.
It said: “We are calling on the club to do the right thing.
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“For their fans, for their employees, for the millions of young boys and girls across the world who look up to our players as heroes and role models – and the millions of women whose lives have been blighted by violence and abuse.
“To the decision-makers at the club, remember; this goes beyond football.
“This decision is a reflection of you, your morals; of who you are as individuals, and as humans.
“Will you stand with abusers, or with the abused? History will judge your choices. Make sure you choose well.
“We female fans of Man United are demanding that the club abide by their duty of care towards their female fans and employees.
“Demonstrate a zero tolerance approach towards acts of violence against women by refusing to bring Mason Greenwood back into the squad.”
The Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case against Greenwood in February after “key witnesses” pulled out.
But the player is still suspended while United investigates the allegations itself.
Last week, Greenwood was snapped training in a park as his dad Andrew watched on, holding the footballer’s newborn baby girl in his arms.
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The Sun exclusively revealed that top-level discussions about a possible return to Old Trafford are nearly concluded, while Greenwood has the backing of his teammates and manager Erik ten Hag.
However, he suffered a major blow to his hopes as he was excluded from the team’s provisional squad list.
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