[Gordon S]

Absolute mystery what has happened to this guy! Personal tragedy? Injured?

The guy worked himself up the long way to become captain and regular starter for both Manchester United and the NT.
Our scouts, manager and board thought he was worth 80m.

It looks like he is out there playing some testimonial every game this season. Just causally strolling around, daydreaming.

 

[Marwood]

Confidence has really gone. He's way better than this.

 

[Cassidy]

Ole broke him by trying to get him to play in a high line

 

[Woodenlung]

I don't like our online fanbase at times like this. Maguire is struggling for form, but rather than rally around him, people want to hang him. It's clear that for his first two seasons, Maguire improved our defence significantly. He generally put in 7/10 performances and was a calming figure in defence.

It's also become abundantly clear that United, as a side, is very poorly equipped in shielding it's defenders and cutting out opposition attacks before they ever get to our final third. Most elite clubs have top level midfielders who snuff out potentially dangerous ball progression opportunities for opposition midfielders to get a pass off to their attackers. United are incapable of stopping these and leave our defenders exposed.

But rather than understand this and make a more reasoned analysis, we'll heap all the blame on a single player. Maguire hasn't played well this season as an individual, but like all our defenders, he's been utterly let down by three years of substandard squad building and coaching.

Also think he has.been better than Bailly and Varane in his lost two games, but gets 10 times the criticism for his performances.

 

[Nakamoto Atsuto]

For me, He's a very ordinary player. Not great, definitely not world class. I think we should consider bringing in another CB like Jules Kounde.

 

[Cassidy]

I don't like our online fanbase at times like this. Maguire is struggling for form, but rather than rally around him, people want to hang him. It's clear that for his first two seasons, Maguire improved our defence significantly. He generally put in 7/10 performances and was a calming figure in defence.

It's also become abundantly clear that United, as a side, is very poorly equipped in shielding it's defenders and cutting out opposition attacks before they ever get to our final third. Most elite clubs have top level midfielders who snuff out potentially dangerous ball progression opportunities for opposition midfielders to get a pass off to their attackers. United are incapable of stopping these and leave our defenders exposed.

But rather than understand this and make a more reasoned analysis, we'll heap all the blame on a single player. Maguire hasn't played well this season as an individual, but like all our defenders, he's been utterly let down by three years of substandard squad building and coaching.

Also think he has.been better than Bailly and Varane in his lost two games, but gets 10 times the criticism for his performances.

We have the same midfield and make up of players as when he was generally putting in 7/10 performance as you said.

 

[LawCharltonBest]

Another note, first half of 2021 and at the European Championships he was fantastic.

Aggressive, dominant and confident. Since the start of this season he’s been utterly shocking. Almost like two different players. It has to be a confidence thing.

What’s going on with this Greece thing, is it now dropped?

Sometimes when a players form drops off a cliff like this, you then get a big story come out soon after about their personal life

 

[Woodenlung]

We have the same midfield and make up of players as when he was generally putting in 7/10 performance as you said.

And he generally held up well despite that. But now he's playing poorly, there's a drive to heap blame on him and not on the failing system. Even Varane looked shaky pre-injury when playing for us. And he's possibly the best defender of his generation.

 

[AshRK]

I don't think he was this bad ever. This season he looks all over the place, afraid to control the ball, acting like a pussy. Worst season for us.

 

[Who's Kissing Cameras?]

What’s going on with this Greece thing, is it now dropped?

Sometimes when a players form drops off a cliff like this, you then get a big story come out soon after about their personal life

Was the Greece thing this year or last year (summer 2020)? I can’t remember!

Wouldn’t be surprised if there are some off the field problems as his drop off in form has been astonishin.

 

[Alejandro Angel]

I don't accuse anyone who is critical of Maguire for taking their opinion from Goldbridge. I accuse those who quote Goldbridge word for word for taking their opinion from him

As someone you have said, takes their opinion from Mark Goldbridge. I think just think alot of people are seeing the same issues with Maguire.
I am not a Goldbridge fan, and do not watch his YouTube as I find him a bit irritating I watch stretford paddock alot but disagree alot with them.
I am a newbie who does not post alot but do when I have a opinion on what is happening with the club I love, I can be wrong and I am very passionate, but I only write my own opinions.

 

[Cassidy]

And he generally held up well despite that. But now he's playing poorly, there's a drive to heap blame on him and not on the failing system. Even Varane looked shaky pre-injury when playing for us. And he's possibly the best defender of his generation.

He is nowhere near the best of his generation.
Anyway I don’t see why Maguire shouldn't take some flack for his poor performances. Many have been criticising the midfield too and defensive protection, but we can’t pretend thats the sole reason for his performances.

 

[Banat]

For who Mengi?

Phil Jones?

For Lindelof obviously, after he recovers.
We should go with Varane and Bailly next game, unless Bailly is injured.
Varane and Lindelof should be our starting cb's.

 

[OverratedOpinion]

God I hope Lindelof's covid clears up soon.

 

[Hester_manc]

How I wish United fans showed Maguire more support. It's clear he's lacking a lot of confidence and has been doing that all season. But he has also shown in the past that he is class. He should get some extra support now. We all want him back to his usual level, right?

 

[westmeath]

I don't like our online fanbase at times like this. Maguire is struggling for form, but rather than rally around him, people want to hang him. It's clear that for his first two seasons, Maguire improved our defence significantly. He generally put in 7/10 performances and was a calming figure in defence.

It's also become abundantly clear that United, as a side, is very poorly equipped in shielding it's defenders and cutting out opposition attacks before they ever get to our final third. Most elite clubs have top level midfielders who snuff out potentially dangerous ball progression opportunities for opposition midfielders to get a pass off to their attackers. United are incapable of stopping these and leave our defenders exposed.

But rather than understand this and make a more reasoned analysis, we'll heap all the blame on a single player. Maguire hasn't played well this season as an individual, but like all our defenders, he's been utterly let down by three years of substandard squad building and coaching.

Also think he has.been better than Bailly and Varane in his lost two games, but gets 10 times the criticism for his performances.

I don’t want to hang him, just want him out if our team because his poor performances are costing us in every game. He is a complete liability and this is professional sport. It’s not about “rallying around” players, it’s about winning and we won’t win anything with Harry in the team. Yes we have problems in midfield, huge problems. However Harry is making huge errors in every game that have nothing ti do with the midfield and we can’t allow him to try to rehab in our team.

 

[stevoc]

For Lindelof obviously, after he recovers.
We should go with Varane and Bailly next game, unless Bailly is injured.
Varane and Lindelof should be our starting cb's.

I'd be Ok with Lindelof replacing him for a while but Victor has Covid and had a heart monitor fitted so I think we might not see him again for a while.

Bailly is probably injured but even if he isn't he's off to the ACN soon.

Wouldn't mind seeing Mengi get a run but I can understand why Ralf would stick with Maguire.

 

[Red Royal]

Seems finally his price tag is weighing heavily on his shoulders.

 

[United in sin]

I don't like our online fanbase at times like this. Maguire is struggling for form, but rather than rally around him, people want to hang him. It's clear that for his first two seasons, Maguire improved our defence significantly. He generally put in 7/10 performances and was a calming figure in defence.

It's also become abundantly clear that United, as a side, is very poorly equipped in shielding it's defenders and cutting out opposition attacks before they ever get to our final third. Most elite clubs have top level midfielders who snuff out potentially dangerous ball progression opportunities for opposition midfielders to get a pass off to their attackers. United are incapable of stopping these and leave our defenders exposed.

But rather than understand this and make a more reasoned analysis, we'll heap all the blame on a single player. Maguire hasn't played well this season as an individual, but like all our defenders, he's been utterly let down by three years of substandard squad building and coaching.

Also think he has.been better than Bailly and Varane in his lost two games, but gets 10 times the criticism for his performances.

He plays like a drunkard in all honesty. Best defender of his generation? Who's below him?

 

[Devil may care]

You can practically hear the Benny Hill music playing as he lumbers around from one awkward moment to the next right now.

 

[Josh 76]

He’s been poor for sometime now, its starting to look like he had a purple patch and now he’s back to his normal standards.

 

[SAFMUTD]

Absolute garbage defending there, it's football 101 you never let the ball bounce.

He's truly awful these days, should be benched.

 

[Relevated]

Was he like this for Leicester?

 

[Relevated]

Absolute garbage defending there, it's football 101 you never let the ball bounce.

He's truly awful these days, should be benched.

He did it in the second half too when nobody was around him. It shows he's scared to control the ball

 

[BainthaBrakk]

All the people wanting us to support Maguire right now, where were you when the Lindelof-bashing was going on? Lindelof is a lot stronger mentally than Maguire, that's one thing that is certain.

 

[Dempsey19]

Seems finally his price tag is weighing heavily on his shoulders.

Those shoulders can barely carry his big head.

 

[Stobzilla]

He tried blaming that on the wind.

 

[Woodenlung]

He is nowhere near the best of his generation.
Anyway I don’t see why Maguire shouldn't take some flack for his poor performances. Many have been criticising the midfield too and defensive protection, but we can’t pretend thats the sole reason for his performances.

I'm talking about Varane on the generational talent bit.

And yes, Maguire is clearly struggling for form as an individual player. But he attempts to rediscover his best form aren't being helped by the lack of organisation of what's in front of him.

 

[Cassidy]

I'm talking about Varane on the generational talent bit.

And yes, Maguire is clearly struggling for form as an individual player. But he attempts to rediscover his best form aren't being helped by the lack of organisation of what's in front of him.

Yes I know you was talking about Varane

 

[GledTheRed]

Beyond useless, monotone cnut with a shit haricut to boot.

 

[berbasloth4]

was never good for us. I dunno how someone can be tricked into spending 90m for him. he wasnt even leicesters best centre back. Call Tuanzebe back and send maguire on loan to salford

 

[SadlerMUFC]

People try to tell me that they don't scapegoat Maguire meanwhile they gave him the lowest marks on the game today. You guys are pathetic. Unbiased and real ratings from whoscored gave him 6.76 today. Which doesn't make him a world beater, but puts him on par with Bailly today who was 6.8. But that's what happens when you get unbiased opinions who know a little thing or two about football, unlike you lot...

Harry Maguire Match Statistics (whoscored.com)
Eric Bailly Match Statistics (whoscored.com)

 

[allen7]

He is playing like youtube video set at 0.5x playback speed

 

[adamwest]

Should never have been made club captain. Ole’s biggest mistake for me because it’s a hard one to retract for the next manager without completely destroying the guy. He’s now amongst players who should undoubtably be captain ahead of him. They know it and he knows it. And it’s turning him into a nervous wreck. Needs to be sorted ASAP. He’s a very good player, but captain of Manchester United he is not.

 

[AFC NimbleThumb]

You Goldbridge mouthpieces try to tell me that they don't scapegoat Maguire meanwhile they gave him the lowest marks on the game today. You guys are pathetic. Unbiased and real ratings from whoscored gave him 6.76 today. Which doesn't make him a world beater, but puts him on par with Bailly today who was 6.8. But that's what happens when you get unbiased opinions who know a little thing or two about football, unlike you lot...

Harry Maguire Match Statistics (whoscored.com)
Eric Bailly Match Statistics (whoscored.com)

Say what you mean.

 

[RedDevil250]

When he was dragging down the Burnley player right at the end (was that Mee?) and he still got beat. Sums him up. He is awful.

 

[Mickeza]

He struggled with Wood last year even when he was in form. Odd really - you’d think that’s the sort of striker he’d enjoy playing against.

 

[A-man]

Another disappoint . Slow with the ball and poor defending.

People try to tell me that they don't scapegoat Maguire meanwhile they gave him the lowest marks on the game today. You guys are pathetic. Unbiased and real ratings from whoscored gave him 6.76 today. Which doesn't make him a world beater, but puts him on par with Bailly today who was 6.8. But that's what happens when you get unbiased opinions who know a little thing or two about football, unlike you lot...

Harry Maguire Match Statistics (whoscored.com)
Eric Bailly Match Statistics (whoscored.com)

Whoscored ratings doesn’t translate to performance. Last game Varane had a horrible match but still got 7.0 whoscored rating.

 

[RopersReturn]

I’ve come home hammered and made a sandwich in the dark with more composure than Harry Maguire’s defending!

 

[SuperiorXI]

One of the things that irks me about Maguire is how he constantly looks for the offside flag (even when the player is clearly onside) flapping his arms around.