Rachel Riley: Man Utd chief should consider position after Mason Greenwood case

TV star and Manchester United fan Rachel Riley has said the club’s chief executive office should consider his position over the handling of the Mason Greenwood case.

On Monday it was announced that the forward, 21, would leave the club by mutual consent after he was suspended in January 2022 over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

In February, charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, all involving the same complainant, were discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service

It was reported last week that chief executive Richard Arnold told the club’s executive leadership in early August that United were planning to bring Greenwood back.

“I’ve never been more ashamed of the club. It’s a disgrace.”

Man Utd. supporter and TV presenter @RachelRileyRR says the club’s CEO, Richard Arnold, should consider his position over the handling of the Mason Greenwood case.@Globalplayer@jonsopel | @lewis_goodall pic.twitter.com/tHiLiEh6zy

— The News Agents (@TheNewsAgents) August 22, 2023

That story and further information led increased pressure on the club, with Arnold publishing a public letter to supporters upon the conclusion of their in-house investigation.

Countdown star Riley, who is a passionate fan of the club, previously said she would not be able to continue to support Manchester United if Greenwood remained there and has now branded the handling of the situation as a “disgrace”.

Speaking on The News Agents podcast, she was asked if Arnold should consider his position.

The TV presenter, who shares daughters Maven and Noah with former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev replied: “Yes I do. I say this with such