{"id":294385,"date":"2023-10-11T19:22:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T19:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=294385"},"modified":"2023-10-11T19:22:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T19:22:44","slug":"man-united-staff-seek-new-employment-over-handling-of-abuse-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/man-united-staff-seek-new-employment-over-handling-of-abuse-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United staff seek\u00a0new employment over\u00a0handling of abuse cases"},"content":{"rendered":"
Manchester United staff have actively sought alternative employment after growing disillusioned at the club following their handling of Mason Greenwood and Antony’s domestic abuse cases.<\/p>\n
Mail Sport<\/span> has learned employees have started the process of searching for new work, with the disappointment at how the club managed the cases that engulfed two of their star players a lead factor in their decision to seek a United exit.<\/p>\n Greenwood, in October 2022, was charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.<\/p>\n The charges have since been dropped and Greenwood has been sent on loan to Getafe.<\/p>\n Antony, it emerged last month, is under a police investigation over claims he attacked his ex-girlfriend. The winger was initially given a period of leave, on full pay, by United but has since returned to the club.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Man United staff were disappointed at the club’s handling of Mason Greenwood’s abuse case<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brazilian winger Antony is under investigation over claims he assaulted an ex-girlfriend<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chief executive\u00a0Richard Arnold was grilled by staff over the handling of the cases last month<\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n However, the way United handled both situations has led to what sources describe as a number of staff being at a very low ebb.<\/p>\n Pertinently, some employees believe their personal beliefs are conflicted by continuing to work at United in the aftermath of what they view as the mis-management of both cases.<\/p>\n It was reported that United were paving the way for Greenwood, in spite of disturbing aspects linked to his allegations emerging into the public domain, to remain at the club.<\/p>\n Ultimately, United confirmed that they would be severing ties with Greenwood following the completion of their internal investigation into the allegations.<\/p>\n However, there is a belief amongst certain staff members that United were forced into making a U-turn on an original decision for Greenwood to stay following a public backlash after their initial plan was made public.<\/p>\n United have also been accused of covering-up allegations that Antony attacked his former partner Gabriela Cavallin, claims the club have strenuously denied. Greenwood and Antony both deny any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some staff members believe the club were forced into a U-turn on\u00a0an original decision for Greenwood to stay, with the striker ultimately moving to Spanish side Getafe on loan<\/p>\n Last month, United CEO Richard Arnold led an all-staff meeting during which he was grilled extensively about the club\u2019s handling of the Greenwood and Antony situations.<\/p>\n Those who attended were left under no illusion of the level of dissatisfaction from staff.<\/p>\n Morale among members of the club\u2019s workforce is said to be very low, with a number of employees now to looking to leave.<\/p>\n United employee over 1,000 people and have a regular turnover of staff. Sources insist there has not been a spike in staff exits following the Greenwood and Antony sagas.<\/p>\n It’s All Kicking Off\u00a0is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football, launching with a preview show today and every week this season.<\/span><\/p>\n It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify<\/span><\/p>\n Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\nIT’S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n