The Villarreal President responds Defiantly to the backlash of Thomas Party signing – and urges fans not to “judge prematurely” when the former Arsenal star faces several rape costs
Villarreal’s president has responded to the heavy criticism that his club has met since he signed former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Party in the middle of his ongoing rape.
Party, 32, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last week to meet several rape, including five bills of rape and one of sexual abuse, before being granted bail.
The midfielder is accused of two bills of rape against one woman and three bills against another. The charge of sexual abuse refers to a third woman, says Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last week.
The fees came just four days after Partey’s contract at the Emirate expired on June 31.
After being granted the bail, the Ghanaians were able to complete their free transfer to Villarreal, which has since been the subject of significant controversy as a result of the move.
Party was Booed and whistled during the yellow submarines for seasonal against Aston Villa over the weekend, marking his first performance in a Villarreal shirt.
Thomas Party has signed for Villarreal even though he is facing several ongoing rape in the UK
He ended the move just a few days after being granted the castle at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
President Fernando Roig has issued a tangled response in response to criticism of the signing
Club president Fernando Roig has issued a tangled answer in response to the criticism and insists that the club “maintains the assumption of innocence”.
“The player is currently undergoing legal procedures. He maintains his innocence and denies the charges against him,” Roig said after the 2-0 defeat of Villa.
“The club maintains the assumption of innocence, and it will be the responsibility of the English courts to clarify the facts. We have spent several years showing our values with all types of activities.
“We respect the assumption of innocence and of course condemns all types of violence, whether within or outside football.
“Right now Party is as innocent as the rest of us here. A fundamental right like this must be respected. ‘
On the question of Boos, which was directed at his new player, Rig added: ‘English (Aston Villa fans) whistled Party. Not Villarreal fans.
“I would not want our own fans to whistle to players in our team. We have to stand with the team and respect the assumption of innocence. He is not a convicted player.
“We have to be careful and wait for justice. Let’s not judge prematurely. Thomas has the right to do his job until there is a conviction. ‘
A court drawing of Party, which will respond to the charges in London court next month
The former Arsenal star was booed by supporters during Villarreal’s 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa
Party, who will defend itself in London court next month, is prohibited from contacting one of the three women involved in the case, according to the bailiffs.
At the same time, Arsenal has also come under fire in the wake of Partey’s rape.
Protesters who appeared to last week’s hearing held up a sign that criticized Arsenal’s alleged handling of the case, which read: ‘Arsenal said:’ We’re doing the right thing ‘. Then nothing did. ‘