That was what he was exceptional at at Leicester, reading the game like that.
5
Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 31
- Clean sheets
- 6
- Goals
- 4
- Assists
- 2
- Yellow cards
- 4
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Fair play to Harry. He’s a professional. That being said, still quite happy to sell him on in the Summer.
Grimm, but true.
I don't think I joined the pile-on Harry the last couple of seasons. But, I was definitely hoping we could sell him for a decent fee this past summer.
Now, I have to say, I think he's a living example of the saying "whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger."
He's survived a terrible spell of form that lasted a couple of seasons, a media, social media and in some cases fan pile-on for the ages. But, he seems to have come out the other side a better player and a better character. He's showing leadership skills that didn't seem to be evident when he was club captain. He's attacking the ball rather than sitting back passively. He's pushing up when we need a goal late in games. And (knock on wood) he seems to have got rid of the howlers that plagued him and us for so long (I suspect that Onana replacing De Gea has helped with that).
When he first replaced Varane as our right sided starter I thought it would only be until Martinez returned and then the pairing of Martinez / Varane would start most games again. I'm not so sure now if he won't keep his job even after Martinez is healthy.
Either way I'm happy for Harry. His story this season has a sort of "movie of the week" quality about it with the hero experiencing many set-backs over a long period, but persevering and finally experiencing his moment in the sun. Just needs a boring romance added on and you would be pretty much guaranteed mediocre ratings.
Now, I have to say, I think he's a living example of the saying "whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger."
He's survived a terrible spell of form that lasted a couple of seasons, a media, social media and in some cases fan pile-on for the ages. But, he seems to have come out the other side a better player and a better character. He's showing leadership skills that didn't seem to be evident when he was club captain. He's attacking the ball rather than sitting back passively. He's pushing up when we need a goal late in games. And (knock on wood) he seems to have got rid of the howlers that plagued him and us for so long (I suspect that Onana replacing De Gea has helped with that).
When he first replaced Varane as our right sided starter I thought it would only be until Martinez returned and then the pairing of Martinez / Varane would start most games again. I'm not so sure now if he won't keep his job even after Martinez is healthy.
Either way I'm happy for Harry. His story this season has a sort of "movie of the week" quality about it with the hero experiencing many set-backs over a long period, but persevering and finally experiencing his moment in the sun. Just needs a boring romance added on and you would be pretty much guaranteed mediocre ratings.
Wanted him gone but fair play. Incredible mentality.
Nah. Just a fairy story
Some genuinely stupendously good receipts on Maguire from many here. I’m just glad we were the beneficiaries of the inevitable comeback. Not all answers lie in the transfer market.
Good job Maguire! Been very good for us, and showed that perseverance is above all. He is silencing all his doubters by playing good ball.
To think how so many on here were fuming in the summer that he wouldn't take a massive pay cut and leave for a smaller club. All saying that it's what they would do.
I did argue with them that the mentality we want is for him to fight for his place at his dream club. Thankfully that's what he did.
I did argue with them that the mentality we want is for him to fight for his place at his dream club. Thankfully that's what he did.
New contract will be drawn up soon. That is how it rolls at United.
He’s playing decent, nothing mind blowing though, if he’s partnered with Martinez when he’s back they will be too slow which will cause us issues. I’m happy he’s improved his form but I’d still sell him and replace with a healthy fast CB.
And keep Lindelof and Varane?
Depressing reading seeing him worm his way back into the team. Hopefully this raises his market value back to a decent level as we really shouldn't be having him anywhere near the team next season.
Arry Maguire
We bought him off Leicester City
He’s on fire
Oh give him a break referee
Oh Arry Maguire
Harry Maguire
We won’t let him go on a free
Red desire is
Always to be in the champions league
With Harry Maguire
Arry Maguire
His head like a block from a tree
He’s a trier
He plays for United
Harry Maguire
Sorry Denny Lane
(Inspired by the punk version of MoK)
We bought him off Leicester City
He’s on fire
Oh give him a break referee
Oh Arry Maguire
Harry Maguire
We won’t let him go on a free
Red desire is
Always to be in the champions league
With Harry Maguire
Arry Maguire
His head like a block from a tree
He’s a trier
He plays for United
Harry Maguire
Sorry Denny Lane
(Inspired by the punk version of MoK)
Nah. Just a fairy story
really glad for him. and to be honest a i had given up hope on him although i thought he was top when he joined
Receipts? He played genuinely horrendously and was a total liability and people said that and didn't want him to play for us.
He is now playing very well and most people are saying that.
That's always going to happen though. The press can't always be perfect or simply the opposition are good enough to beat it.
You need that backup and pace at the back is the simplest way.
Ideally sell Maguire and Lindelof as I don’t think they are good enough and yes sell Varane but only because of his constant niggly injuries and get in some new more athletic defenders.
I know.....unbelievable is'nt it.
Credit to him for coming back from the criticism and hopefully West Ham still want him in the summer.
We aren't going to sell 3 CBs in the summer. The other 2 clearly need to go.
I don't understand why people want to sell him... He's a good 7/10 defender who seems to always be fit. That's hard to find. Try to bring in an upgrade sure, but don't sell the only competent CB at the club. Varane is proof that the grass is rarely greener.
Almost as if rather than wasting time and money in the transfer market with no guarantee of upside, we should get our existing players back to their best.
Yes if all our players could suddenly play at their best and every player we have brought is at the level required that's brilliant.
What point are you actually trying to make about "reciepts"?
Crazy to imagine him winning this award a few months/years even ago
Well done and well deserved. I’ve defended Maguire a lot from the whole appalling treatment on social media but the vile delinquents and criticised him for his poor peformance levels that haven’t been up to scratch. And while this is not him ‘making it’, it’s a big turnaround and long may it continue.
Well deserved and good on him for coming back like this.
Agreed but that’s what I’d do, if only two I’d sell Maguire and Lindleof, I think Varane is a much better player and would accept his injuries if we replaced them with one player ready to challenge Varane for his spot and a younger player with promise.
Agreed, amolbhatia.
Man Utd 0:3 Bournemouth
The fact this thread didn't even get bumped though we got a thrashing is quite telling.
I cant believe I’m the 2nd poster in this thread 2 hours since the game finished. How times have changed. He’s been excellent these last few weeks . Pity Ten Hag is too stubborn to
play Varane alongside him. As far as I remember Ole always played Maguire on the left side of the 2 centre backs and it was Ten Hag that changed it .
play Varane alongside him. As far as I remember Ole always played Maguire on the left side of the 2 centre backs and it was Ten Hag that changed it .
Did cost us a goal but yeah, he was very good apart from that. Was also great going forwards and took a lot of initiative and made us less predictable.
Redemption of Maguire
Huh? Which goal?
Oh, right, that was chalked off for handball.
Played well until he wobbled at the end. But there’s no doubt that he’s massively improved in recent weeks.
The herd mentality around here is ridiculous. Not too long ago most people here were looking for reasons to blame Maguire for every goal we conceded. Now he has a horrible game and you guys vote him POTM? My god, when will you lot learn to think for yourself and not just agree with whats trending? I like Maguire. I've been one of the few that have defended him over the past couple years. But he was horrible today. And some how he's our highest rated player? Gotta love TheCaf
Thought he was dreadful in the second half, particularly after the second goal. He is a fine squad player, but unfortunately nowhere near the quality we should aim for.
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