moodyred
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I was checking the results to see which United player will score in the midweek game. When I saw only Maguire did, I wasn't very surprised actually. How did it even come to this?
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I don't think anyone's arguing his footballing ability. He isn't good enough. That's clear.The guy would score a goal that loses England a WC final at home and still some would justify this guy playing.
Waste of space.
Yet no one is having a pop at the real culprit in Trippier, who was massively out of position which led to the dangerous cross.Now that I've seen the goal, I don't know why people were saying it was unlucky. It really was a lazy leg that he stuck out. Either go full out to try and block it, or let it go. That was poor...
I don't remember exactly how was it in Beckham's case because I don't live in the UK and the access to press was limited back than, but Becks was a tremendous footballer and would of shut any criticism up just by kicking the ball a few times.To this extent? The ridiculing of Maguire is at, from what I've seen, unprecedented levels. I mean there has been general hatred towards players (see Beckham etc), but this is different. Beckham et al wasn't/weren't liked for something they did -
Maguire is made of a fool of no matter what he does, and there is no road to redemption in sight.
Look, I don't think he's a good enough footballer. Or even close good enough for Manchester United. I get that. But the way it has played out is just outright nasty and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. If some of you guys think it's acceptable to treat a person that way. Life must be awful.
Not at all. The media is constantly stoking the fires. It should be called out. It is completely culpable in the online abuse Maguire receives.Having a pop at the English media is daft.
After Beckham got sent off vs Argentina in 98, the British press were vitriolic towards him. One newspaper led with the headline 'Ten Heroic Lions, One Stupid Boy', another newspaper published a dartboard with Beckham's face: encouraging readers to take out their frustration by throwing darts at his face.To this extent? The ridiculing of Maguire is at, from what I've seen, unprecedented levels. I mean there has been general hatred towards players (see Beckham etc), but this is different. Beckham et al wasn't/weren't liked for something they did -
Maguire is made of a fool of no matter what he does, and there is no road to redemption in sight.
Look, I don't think he's a good enough footballer. Or even close good enough for Manchester United. I get that. But the way it has played out is just outright nasty and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. If some of you guys think it's acceptable to treat a person that way. Life must be awful.
I am aware. I was born and witnessed. I remember the dart boards with Beckhams face from The Sun, the effigies being hung in the stadiums, etc. But everyone knew, regardless, that Beckham was an amazing footballer. It was just hatred and would blow over. Which it did. What Maguire is enduring is outright bullying and harassment with no end in sight; and it looks like his footballing won't be able to do the talking.After Beckham got sent off vs Argentina in 98, the British press were vitriolic towards him. One newspaper led with the headline 'Ten Heroic Lions, One Stupid Boy', another newspaper published a dartboard with Beckham's face: encouraging readers to take out their frustration by throwing darts at his face.
What's the worst criticism that Maguire has got from the media? All I see is pundits like Carragher saying that the treatment towards him borders on bullying.
Sure - he gets jeered at games and has the piss taken out of him on social media, but it's nowhere near on the same level as the abuse Beckham received nation-wide. Are we meant to feel more outraged about Maguire getting ridiculed than Beckham getting abused just because he's not as talented?
The second he disappears to a decent size but releatively low profile Premier league club like Everton or West Ham this nonsense immediately stops.I am aware. I was born and witnessed. I remember the dart boards with Beckhams face from The Sun, the effigies being hung in the stadiums, etc. But everyone knew, regardless, that Beckham was an amazing footballer. It was just hatred and would blow over. Which it did. What Maguire is enduring is outright bullying and harassment with no end in sight; and it looks like his footballing won't be able to do the talking.
His own stupidity brought this on, not the media or socials..I don't think anyone's arguing his footballing ability. He isn't good enough. That's clear.
It's the excessive treatment by media and social media that has now transferred to the stadiums.
If he's putting in poor performances repeatedly he's going to get criticised repeatedly. You're berating people about being grown ups but any football player with a bit of maturity knows that.I don't think anyone's arguing his footballing ability. He isn't good enough. That's clear.
It's the excessive treatment by media and social media that has now transferred to the stadiums.
Absolutely, and it hits harder coming from Southgate who had to endure his own period of abuse and mockery after he missed the pen in 96.He’s right. Well said Southgate.
Maguire is a fool for staying at United this summer but the constant barrage of mockery has been pathetic.
These things happened in response to the abuse he was already receiving. He isn’t reaping what he has sown at all. The fact of the matter is he had a target on his back from the day his £80m tag was confirmed.His own stupidity brought this on, not the media or socials..
From his "nothing to prove" to him cupping his ears when he scores against San Marino? He is reaping what he has sewn.
Apples and oranges, basically.After Beckham got sent off vs Argentina in 98, the British press were vitriolic towards him. One newspaper led with the headline 'Ten Heroic Lions, One Stupid Boy', another newspaper published a dartboard with Beckham's face: encouraging readers to take out their frustration by throwing darts at his face.
What's the worst criticism that Maguire has got from the media? All I see is pundits like Carragher saying that the treatment towards him borders on bullying.
Sure - he gets jeered at games and has the piss taken out of him on social media, but it's nowhere near on the same level as the treatment Beckham received nation-wide.
Blimey. Guy was clumsy and slow without being aware about what is going on around him. And that is not his fault? Amazing how one extreme (bashing Maguire in every single situation) follows another one (defending him for clear errors).Yet no one is having a pop at the real culprit in Trippier, who was massively out of position which led to the dangerous cross.
Maguire is most definitely not at fault but is still picked apart because it's him.
"Just hatred" hatred is something that tends to be more long lasting than a bit of ridicule. As another poster has already mentioned, once Maguire moves to a medium sized club, he won't be subjected to anywhere near this level of ridicule. There's no fun in memeimg up a West Ham defender: Tiktok compilations of his mistakes won't receive the same number of views, and eventually fans in stadiums will stop sarcastically cheering him as he's no longer a Man United player.I am aware. I was born and witnessed. I remember the dart boards with Beckhams face from The Sun, the effigies being hung in the stadiums, etc. But everyone knew, regardless, that Beckham was an amazing footballer. It was just hatred and would blow over. Which it did. What Maguire is enduring is outright bullying and harassment with no end in sight; and it looks like his footballing won't be able to do the talking.
I'm aware there are contextual differences. I was responding to the poster's comment that the level of abuse Maguire has received is unprecedented. It's clearly not unprecedented: the vitriol towards Beckham was far worse.Apples and oranges, basically.
Beckham was targeted because: a) that one incident (a welcome opportunity to target him, you could say), b) because he was a pretty boy with fancy hair and c) because he played for Manchester United. Furthermore: a) this happened before the social media era, b) he was supported by United fans and c) he was never considered a shite player.
The differences to Maguire's case should be obvious.
That's kinda debatable, though, ain't it - hence my response.It's clearly not unprecedented: the vitriol towards Beckham was far worse.
Beckham didn't get stick from his own fans. Huge difference.After Beckham got sent off vs Argentina in 98, the British press were vitriolic towards him. One newspaper led with the headline 'Ten Heroic Lions, One Stupid Boy', another newspaper published a dartboard with Beckham's face: encouraging readers to take out their frustration by throwing darts at his face.
What's the worst criticism that Maguire has got from the media? All I see is pundits like Carragher saying that the treatment towards him borders on bullying.
Sure - he gets jeered at games and has the piss taken out of him on social media, but it's nowhere near on the same level as the abuse Beckham received nation-wide. Are we meant to feel more outraged about Maguire getting ridiculed than Beckham getting abused just because he's not as talented?
To be fair, I haven't seen/heard the fans at Old Trafford turn on him. When he was warming up vs Wolves the United fans were applauding him and singing his name.Beckham didn't get stick from his own fans. Huge difference.
Eh? Please make that make sense.Yet no one is having a pop at the real culprit in Trippier, who was massively out of position which led to the dangerous cross.
Maguire is most definitely not at fault but is still picked apart because it's him.
Pre season there was booing from "United fans"To be fair, I haven't seen/heard the fans at Old Trafford turn on him. When he was warming up vs Wolves the United fans were applauding him and singing his name.
Those were preseason games where anyone could turn up. United fans inside Old Trafford have never booed Maguire.Pre season there was booing from "United fans"
That's the saddest thing, for me. At least at Old Trafford Beckham was 'safe'. Maguire isn't 'safe' from the abuse anywhere he goes, including Old Trafford.Beckham didn't get stick from his own fans. Huge difference.
Nor was Beckham getting mocked for his ability. That can't be nice.
Phil Jones was turned into a meme. It's fair to assume it would've gotten to the same degree as Maguire is experiencing had Southgate continued to pick Jones for England.That's kinda debatable, though, ain't it - hence my response.
The degree to which Maguire has been turned into a meme (and the degree to which United fans are fine with this/actively contributing to this) is pretty much unprecedented.
You can't use Beckham to counter/disprove the above - which is why I said: apples and oranges.
But Maguire generally plays quite well for England, though. The system suits him better. He's been probably England's stand out defender for the past 3-5 years. HIs club form is atrocious, yeah, I agree. But if he was judged solely on his performances for England, his selection is justified, in my opinion.Phil Jones was turned into a meme. It's fair to assume it would've gotten to the same degree as Maguire is experiencing had Southgate continued to pick Jones for England.
Slightly off topic; did match going fans ever booed anyone?Those were preseason games where anyone could turn up. United fans inside Old Trafford have never booed Maguire.
I remember Martial getting booed a week after Rangnick said he refused to play.Slightly off topic; did match going fans ever booed anyone?
He could of got out he had an opportunity to be in a new different environment. But he chose money. You can have no sympathy when someone chooses greed over their own mental health.To this extent? The ridiculing of Maguire is at, from what I've seen, unprecedented levels. I mean there has been general hatred towards players (see Beckham etc), but this is different. Beckham et al wasn't/weren't liked for something they did -
Maguire is made of a fool of no matter what he does, and there is no road to redemption in sight.
Look, I don't think he's a good enough footballer. Or even close good enough for Manchester United. I get that. But the way it has played out is just outright nasty and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. If some of you guys think it's acceptable to treat a person that way. Life must be awful.
Yes you can. United gave him a stupid deal and he has every right to stay on it. The price for that shouldn't be worldwide constant ridicule. It shouldn't be for anyone.He could of got out he had an opportunity to be in a new different environment. But he chose money. You can have no sympathy when someone chooses greed over their own mental health.
Pure conjecture. Nobody knows why a transfer didn't materialise. It is just pure speculation that has been bandied about enough now that some people see it as truth.He could of got out he had an opportunity to be in a new different environment. But he chose money. You can have no sympathy when someone chooses greed over their own mental health.
I've always felt Southgate is a clown. Every other manager who went out at the stage (or before) at the World Cup is no longer in the job, as far as I can tell...
Maguire is most definitely not at fault for scoring an own goal? Good work champ!Yet no one is having a pop at the real culprit in Trippier, who was massively out of position which led to the dangerous cross.
Maguire is most definitely not at fault but is still picked apart because it's him.