Overview
- In her newly released memoir, Mary Fowler alleges she and Ashleigh Weerden were handed bananas in the dressing room after other departing players received flowers following the June 1, 2022 home match.
- Fowler writes that the episode reflected broader differential treatment at Montpellier, including staff doubting her reports of chest pain and contributing to mental-health struggles.
- Montpellier’s statement says bouquets were given only to two players whose contracts were expiring, noting Fowler and Weerden remained under contract until June 30, 2023.
- The club says consultations with people present found no evidence to support the dressing-room claim and warns it may pursue legal action to defend its reputation.
- Fowler left Montpellier in 2022 and now plays for Manchester City and the Matildas, with media coverage continuing to treat the account and the club’s denial as disputed.