'Die Greenwood' chants 'will never stop' as Getafe slam La Liga & insist protocol clearly broken during latest game involving Man Utd loanee

Getafe have pointed a finger of blame in the direction of La Liga match officials after seeing more “die” chants aimed in Mason Greenwood’s direction.

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• Winger spending season in Spain
• Subjected to taunts from the stands
• Expected to be on the move this summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Manchester United-owned winger has been subjected to terrace taunts throughout a loan spell in La Liga. Opposition supporters have made a point of singling him out when the 22-year-old forward plays in games on the road.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  More of the same was delivered by Alaves followers during Greenwood’s latest outing. The game was brought to a halt in the 18th minute as match officials attempted to quieten those in the stands. The abuse continued, but no further action was taken.

• WHAT BORDALAS SAID

  Getafe have been left frustrated by broken promises from La Liga, with rules drawn up that are supposed to see top-flight fixtures suspended. Club boss Jose Bordalas has told of a lack of decisive action in Spain: “They have sung ‘Greenwood die’ and the protocol says that when it happens a second time, the game has to be stopped and the players have to go to the locker room. I have read it. And the referee has not done it. If they are the first to not comply with the protocols, it will never stop.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

  Greenwood has been able to turn a deaf ear to his detractors, with a productive spell at Getafe being enjoyed. He has reached double figures for goals scored this season and is now being linked with a summer transfer to Juventus, Atletico Madrid or Napoli.