Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United have 'come to the right decision' over Mason Greenwood - but questioned whether they would've got there without extreme backlash from the public.
After a six-month internal investigation into Greenwood's dropped attempted rape, assault and coercive control charges, Manchester United announced that the forward would not play for the club again in a statement on Monday.
However, it was reported last week that Red Devils CEO Richard Arnold had initially planned to announce Greenwood's reintegration to his staff and the general public in the first week of August.
Following these leaked reports, United fans heavily criticised the club for proposing to welcome Greenwood back into the fold.
Ahead of Arsenal's clash with Crystal Palace on Monday, Carragher said: 'I think however Manchester United have got to the decision that they’ve got to, you have to say that this is right.
'I think we’d all agree with that across the board – that you know the right decision has been made, that he doesn’t play for Manchester United again.
'But I do feel, what you’ve just mentioned there, public opinion, a story being leaked in the last couple of weeks came out and caused a big stir as well, I think that has almost forced Manchester United’s hand and you’re almost thinking what decision Manchester United may have come to if these stories hadn’t been leaked.
'And then obviously you get the force of public opinion, and that would be a worry and you have to reiterate what Gary (Neville)’s just mentioned about the leadership at the top of the club but ultimately right now they’ve got to the right decision.'
Following news of his potential reintegration, Countdown co-host and longstanding Manchester United fan Rachel Riley urged she would no longer support the club if they welcomed him back into the fray.
Deli85
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I understand you bro, even me as a life long fan have ceased to support Man United again
Yeah, after everything, nothing is against him. Why can't Man U consider him? I'm disappointed in Man U.
Biyaeory
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is united only team with achievements to young generation
jucbdmprsu
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very very stupid women
Paucelnopr
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Jamie and Rachel what do you have to say about Giggs and others
SMHellas
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I prefer the way United handled it to the way City handled Mendy or PSG handled Hakimi. They really wanted to give him every opportunity to resume his career but they had to be mindful of all stakeholders. I'd love to hear intricate details of what Jamie Carragher would have done because hey he's an expert on running a club right?
Womdknstz
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See them u the no go fi do am n the will sack glazar only nonsense things
gm11
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All man u supporters lets boycott, man u matches if Greenwood leave the club
More fans are with the idea he's gone just saying 😂, going on as if he's the next Messi he's alright we can cope without the women beater. Every game greenwood is gonna get slaughtered by the away fans and it will kill his confidence
gm11
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Poor Greenwood, you and Foden were sent home once on England duty and after awhile Foden were called back you weren't mentioned.
Foden is far better thats why.
gm11
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To me as a MUN Supporter this clearly a political motive against Mason Greenwood.
Bs, he beats his gf and there's pictures of how bad he bet her and there's audio recordings so no matter what you say he beats women and also you do realise greenwood will get slaughtered by every away end every game he plays and it will mess with his head trust me and he won't be that same confident lad he once was.
gm11
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Don't mind jamie he spits on lil girls he's no better 😂, but greenwood deserves this.
LeGros237
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I used to support Man United but I will never again support this team in my entire life.
I understand you bro, even me as a life long fan have ceased to support Man United again
LeGros237
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what about national team will he still play
my thinking too ..what if he's in a top form, will England shy away from calling him?
yawaekruz
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§°Man Utd will regret their actions. In the first place where is the girl or lady that accused him? Secondly, another upcoming talent gone. i bet u it's only Greenwood that will put Anthony on his toes in our team presently. Goodluck to u M. G
Betbilnrt
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good luck Mason we gonna follow u 💪💪
Foadlopt
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RACIST PEOPLE
18597076(deleted)
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rubbish rubbish . the lady that was giving a MAN UNITED shrit by RAYAN GIGGS that said she will not support MAN UNITED if GREENWOOD is back. was RYAN GIGGS charge for the same thing .
Wasn’t the Ryan Giggs issue after he was retired ?
18597076(deleted)
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You Jamie Carragher if i were you go back to bed or go learn politics. Can't you see the bigger picture you are a man and you let Rachel Riley confuse you or you are been brain washed by here.
What’s the bigger picture? You don’t even mention it, are you sure you can see it?
conadkmpru
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Manmson Greenwood go playvfor Westham United and punish MUN your colleague is waiting for Jesse Linguard
conadkmpru
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To me as a MUN Supporter this clearly a political motive against Mason Greenwood.
conadkmpru
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You Jamie Carragher if i were you go back to bed or go learn politics. Can't you see the bigger picture you are a man and you let Rachel Riley confuse you or you are been brain washed by here.
Fubbdisyz
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Remember United U Grume This Boy From Seven years Now Is Twenty one Now
Fubbdisyz
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greenwood is my idol I love him Man united why this
natdmnrsuz
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Poor Greenwood, you and Foden were sent home once on England duty and after awhile Foden were called back you weren't mentioned.
boyikmnu
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let him go to better clubs to assist himself at the top. man united will regret their decision
kosabdkmuz
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British laws come 2nd to football clubs and fans decisions but lecturing Africa how to be ruled
tocblmorty
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Let her support win the league for them. Jamie speaking from both sides of his mouth. At least Greenwood is free from the racists in Manchester
Cihcdmosz
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Uselessness within Manchester united.
Bendiga
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Your team is underperforming yet you have the guts to terminate the contract of a highly talented baller better than almost all the strikers in the club...
Totally agree with you!!
Dohaepsy
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The boy deserves a chance just like everyone
muoadknopr
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carragher only criticized Manchester United and the players like he was the best was living in others player shadow
kikabekm
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They didn’t even keep then loan the baller out they straight up terminated his contract and he’ll never play for the club again. This decision was purely down to protect the clubs image rights.. RICHARD ARNOLD out!!
Your team is underperforming yet you have the guts to terminate the contract of a highly talented baller better than almost all the strikers in the club...
konbckmpty
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Jamie Carragher use bass at people from your car and had to have all your Sky Sports, colleagues PRETTYMUCH, beg and vouch for you on the air of what a lovely guy you really are even though it was caught on camera. I do not think that you are in a position to say that anybody should be condemned for an act of aggression. I know he’s paid for his opinion, but people who live in glasshouses should not throw stones.
TheRyttteddevil
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Caragher hatred to United makes him look like a crown.
Cepalmos
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what about national team will he still play
tacaikpsz
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useless club
AbrahamB
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Go to Inter/AC Milan or Juventus where you can prove yourself again and shine there
Wozdlmpu
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Bro get lost man nobody no you
he's right it's over we will no longer support racist club
nohdkltuy
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I will never support man again
Wozdlmpu
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we're waiting for his next club we will follow him with peace
susdemopr
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since she will no longer support the club because of greenwood,than we left the club because of greenwood
susdemopr
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since will no longer support the club because greenwood,than we left the club because of greenwood useless club will never grow again
Deli85
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Why?
Bro, Man United should have considered Greenwood. Man U never supported him.
Yacblopuz
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no body for Man utd past Greenwood Antoni and ganect
Lebadiotyz
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useless club
Bendiga
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They didn’t even keep then loan the baller out they straight up terminated his contract and he’ll never play for the club again. This decision was purely down to protect the clubs image rights.. RICHARD ARNOLD out!!
Bendiga
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I used to support Man United but I will never again support this team in my entire life.
Why?
Tayadiy
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All man u supporters lets boycott, man u matches if Greenwood leave the club
Deli85
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I used to support Man United but I will never again support this team in my entire life.
Veuiknrtu
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Man United will surely regret for letting Greenwood go, this guy is magical I was watching highlights of him nd I come to realize that at this point we don't have a winger at man United who can reach to his level.
Javimor
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I don't think Greenwood will stay with that woman as well
They still do