Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood could reportedly return to the club following his high-profile court case being dropped last month.
Greenwood hasn’t played for United since their 1-0 over West Ham on 22 January, with the young winger arrested and charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour shortly after.
However, even despite being arrested again for allegedly breaching the conditions of his bail back in October 2022, the charges were ultimately dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in February and it is now thought that his time at Old Trafford might not be over after all.
As per The Athletic, a potential reintroduction back into the set-up isn’t out of the realm of possibility and an eventual return to the team is said to be “firmly under consideration”.
Mason Greenwood had charges of attempted rape & assault dropped a month ago.#MUFC are assessing options amid an internal investigation.
A TV interview & therapy as part of phased return is one possibility – but cutting ties is not ruled out.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) March 3, 2023
As the piece goes on to explain, the options being discussed around the club are that before he would even be allowed to return to first-team training and eventually matches, counselling and therapy are likely to be involved.
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Moreover, another possibility that has also been floated includes the 21-year-old undergoing a TV interview to address the controversy and own up to his mistakes.
Sources reportedly told the outlet that “United may seek to frame him as a young man who has made mistakes and is remorseful for his actions, while also believing they have a responsibility to help rehabilitate a player who has been on the club’s books since the age of six”.
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For now, United have declined to comment on the story but the same sources have insisted that there are no active discussions being had with broadcasters at this time.
All that being said, his full termination is still very likely and the final decision on his future will apparently be handed down by co-owner Joel Glazer and chief executive Richard Arnold.
Greenwood’s potential return would no doubt load United with a lot of unwanted discussion and controversy, especially given how well things are going at the club of late.
If the England international’s suspension is to be lifted, it still remains unclear how soon this would happen.
Alex Sanderson summons Rudyard Kipling as Sale Sharks scrape into the semi-finals
Danny Jones
Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson referenced the famous Rudyard Kipling after Sale Sharks managed to book their place in the playoffs of this year’s Gallagher Premiership following a nail-biter of a fixture against Exeter Chiefs.
The Sharks sealed their spot in the semi-finals with a 30-26 win over the Chiefs on Saturday night, with a trio of tries, a singular pen and calmness when it came to conversions proving just enough to make it to full time.
Speaking on the narrow score at Sandy Park, Sanderson himself applauded that same composure during his post-match duties, casually quoting Kipling ahead of the next big game.
Writing on social media after nerves had just about settled, the club simply said: “Apologies for raising the heart rate, Sharks Family… but Saturday we go again.”
Beginning with an expression of that same defiant spirit that has seen them across the line on so many occasions, the 45-year-old told TNT Sports, “We got another Monday in us.”
The Sale Sharks coach went on to add: “So if you can keep your head, when everybody else is losing theirs – I think that’s the old Rudyard Kipling poem – you’re in such a better place on the back of that, knowing what we can fix from the Leicester game and what we can do better from today.”
It’s not every day you hear sportsmen calling up the poetic words of the beloved British-India writer, but it certainly impressed plenty of supporters, though Sanderson has always been popular among fans for his candour and charisma in interviews.
Ultimately, it was Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, Bevan Rodd, Luke Cowan-Dickie and George Ford that the Greater Manchester outfit had to thank for the electrifying finish
You can see how much it meant, clear as day…
Not done yet…
Thank you for your support Sharks Family, it’s truly appreciated!
Sale Sharks will now take on Leicester Tigers (who the local side finished just behind in third place following the result against the Chiefs) in the Premiership semis as they look to get revenge for previous painful meetings
Are you feeling hopeful, Sharks Family?
You can see the full highlights from Sale Sharks’ tense victory over the Exeter Chiefs down below.
Alex Sanderson channelled Rudyard Kipling and Sale scrapped like true Sharks.
Luxury Manchester gym Blok confirms permanent closure after weeks of uncertainty
Daisy Jackson
Blok Manchester has announced its permanent closure, weeks after the doors to the premium fitness facility mysteriously closed.
Around a fortnight ago, members began to arrive to their classes to find the gym on Ducie Street locked up and a forfeiture notice on the door – but at the time, Blok said that it was fighting to reopen.
Sadly, in an email sent to members today, its founder has confirmed that the studio is now permanently closed.
Blok – which has several very successful sites down in London – said that its relationship with its landlord has ‘broken down to a point where trust has been lost’.
The gym wrote that it’s been left with ‘no workable way forward’.
They said: “BLOK Manchester was a space built by our loyal and dedicated community. Whether you joined us for one class or one hundred, we are deeply grateful. You helped create something genuinely special in an incredible city.”
In the immediate future, they said they’ll be supporting the team of fantastic trainers who worked here, as well as looking after members.
Members will be contacted within a few hours with options and refunds owed.
Blok Manchester has announced its permanent closure. Credit: The Manc Group
CEO and founder Ed Stanbury said: “While this marks the end of a chapter, we don’t see it as the end of our story in Manchester. We’re already speaking with developers about potential future sites and remain committed to returning to the city when the time is right.
“Thank you for being part of our story so far. Let’s shape the future of wellness. The mission continues.”
Commenting on Blok’s Instagram post – its first in almost a fortnight – people have been sharing their sadness at the closure of its Manchester site.
One person wrote: “beautiful space, beautiful staff and beautiful community.”
Another said: “Sending love to all the instructors !! :(((( gutted”
Someone else commented: “THE BEST CLASSES. I’m gutted.”
Danny Jones -
3rd March 2023 
