MANCHESTER UNITED fans branded Harry Maguire an £85million embarrassment and possibly their “worst signing ever” after Everton drew 1-1 at Old Trafford.
One supporter claimed United were “absolutely robbed” when Maguire left Leicester City to became the world’s costliest defender last summer, while others rated him a disastrous skipper.
Harry Maguire came under fierce criticism from Man Utd fans after the 1-1 home draw with EvertonCredit: AFP or licensors
Fans hit out after the England centre-back told MUTV he was “disappointed” to drop points, especially as Everton’s goal was a “foul”.
VAR allowed Victor Lindelof’s own goal despite United protests that Dominic Calvert-Lewin blocked home keeper David De Gea.
And Maguire, 26 said: “I’ve watched it back. it’s a foul. It’s frustrating.
“Nowadays you can’t impede the goalkeepers. When I go up for a corner I know I can’t jump above the goalkeeper and make contact with him unless I’m making contact with the ball at the same time.
‘HE’S COST US SO MANY GAMES’
“You’ve seen their player has charged in. He’s made contact with David. He hasn’t made contact with the ball. It should be a foul.”
But United supporters on social media seemed just as angry with Maguire.
Outbursts included: “Embarrassing. He’s our skipper” and “Doesn’t deserve to be captain. Might be our worst signing ever”.
Some fans retorted by saying: “These kinda comments are more embarrassing.”
And one argued: “He was our best performer today. Take it or leave it.”
But many supporters insisted Maguire was not worth a place in the United side, let alone his huge transfer fee.
Summing up this view was: “Let’s be honest. De Gea deserves to be captain. This guy doesn’t. He is only captain coz he is British. Has already cost us so many games.”
And some fans drew unflattering comparisons between Maguire and ex-ex-England central defender Chris Smalling, who is now thriving on loan with Roma.
One tweeted: “Not much better than Smalling. Smalling even scores sometimes. We got absolutely robbed.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
