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      Mason Greenwood case means all Premier League clubs ‘need to do more to stop “terrifying” domestic abuse’, expert says

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      THE Premier League should do more to fight domestic violence in light of Mason Greenwood’s suspension, Women’s Aid has said.The 21-year-old striker has not played for Manchester United since he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in January 2022.
      Mason Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in January 2022Credit: Reuters
      All charges against him were dropped in February this year, but he remains the subject of an internal process being conducted by United.
      While there has been speculation about whether he will ever play for the club again, he is still under contract until 2025.
      Now Women’s Aid has argued all clubs should “work with specialists” to understand “the dynamics of domestic abuse”.
      The charity also called on Premier League clubs to “develop” domestic abuse policies and procedures.
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      A Women’s Aid spokesperson: “Regardless of the outcome in this case, it shows why it is essential that all football clubs have domestic abuse policies and clear safeguarding processes in place.
      “Domestic abuse and rape are terrifyingly prevalent across society, many women who are abused will never see the perpetrator convicted, and clubs need to work with specialists in domestic abuse – like us at Women’s Aid – to ensure there is full understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse within the club, and develop relevant policies and procedures for a range of different potential situations.”
      The Red Devils said in February that it would conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      There has been no further official communication over Greenwood’s position, other than his inclusion on the retained players list, which was published on the club’s website on Friday.
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      The case against him was discontinued because of a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light.
      It meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction, the Crown Prosecution Service said in February, adding that it had a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
      It comes as The Sun revealed manager Erik ten Hag is willing to bring Greenwood back into his squad.
      And most of his team-mates at Old Trafford would welcome him back into the dressing room if the club agrees.
      Greenwood, who hit 36 goals in 130 games for United, still has two years left on his £75,000-a-week contract. More

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      Scots footballer Paul Tansey leaves club after domestic abuse conviction outrage

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      CONVICTED footballer Paul Tansey has left his club – hours after Scottish Women’s Aid called for him to be removed.Tansey, 37, attacked Scotland international Lisa Robertson during a brutal 10-month long ordeal.
      Paul Tansey is no longer with Whitehill Welfare FCCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      His signing last month sparked outrageCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The convicted brute is now no longer with the Midlothian side Whitehill Welfare FC – after news of his signing last month sparked outrage.
      In a statement posted to Twitter at 10 o’clock last night, the club said: “Whitehill Welfare FC can confirm that Paul Tansey has left the club. We will be making no further comment on this matter.”
      The move came mere hours after Scottish Women’s Aid called for the convicted domestic abuser to be removed from the team.
      In a statement yesterday, the charity said: “Scottish Women’s Aid and Women’s Aid East and Midlothian have today issued a call for Whitehill Welfare FC to listen to the community and remove convicted domestic abuse Paul Tansey from their team.”
      Women’s Aid Chief Exec Dr Marsha Scott yesterday likened Tansey’s hiring to Raith Rovers signing rapist David Goodwillie earlier this year – sparking a national backlash.
      Welcoming the news, Scottish Women’s Aid shared the club’s statement saying: “We are glad to see this after action from the local community and calls from ourselves, @WomensAidEML and others.
      “Disappointed by the lack of acknowledgement for the harmful message they sent to survivors by signing an abuser, but nevertheless this is a positive outcome.”
      The thug was axed from his contract with junior side Penicuik Athletic as news of his violent offences came to light.
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      Tansey, from Dalkeith, Midlothian, pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to assaulting Lisa, 30, after he turned up at her home in a jealous rage and smashed her door.
      The offences, which included monitoring her phone, pestering her, insulting her and threatening suicide when she dumped him, happened between July 2020 and May 2021.
      Tansey – the brother of ex-Celtic player Leigh Griffiths – was arrested last May after he turned up at Lisa’s home in Edinburgh despite the her making it crystal clear the relationship was over.
      After headbutting her Tansey fled – leaving Lisa with a black eye – but then subjected her to hundreds of unanswered calls the following day.
      The violent lout also admitted launching a cup of hot tea at Ms Robertson and to damaging her front door amid another fiery confrontation.
      He was given a five year non-harassment order and 80 hours unpaid work.
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