As ever, there are valid points on both sides of the argument. Do I think he should be playing for England at the moment…? No. Do I think he should have done better with the og…? Yes. Did I want him to be replaced at Utd with a defender that is more suited to the kind of front foot football we’re trying to play…? Of course.
From a human perspective however, he doesn’t deserve the vitriol he gets online. He doesn’t deserve to be used as a punchline in a far flung country’s political debate. It is ridiculous and whilst he’s going to get more pelters for it, his mum is right. Anyone that has had kids or nephews and nieces would feel the same way.
If we had owners that gave a shite about our club and how it was run then maybe we wouldn’t have been so desperate to shift Harry out first before we could bring in his replacement. Also, the confluence of events that has seen him brought in from the cold, not just into the squad but in the team, is unprecedented. I’m sure that nobody who heard it said he’d fight for his place expected him to actually get his place back or that we’d be looking at a situation where 3 CBS and a LB/CB would all be injured at the same time. Those issues are not on him.
We might not want him in the team and I agree with the tweet that said that he gives the opposition (fans and team) hope. Nevertheless, he plays for United and whilst he does that, we need to close ranks. It’s one thing to whinge and whine on the Caf but I feel strongly that United fans going on social media to slate the lad or booing him at games should catch themselves on. They are just helping to make a mockery of our club. I’m sure I’ll get some calling me out as a top red or Harry’s uncle or whatever but I don’t really give a monkey’s. Whilst he’s with us, we should do what we always used to do…draw in the wagons, loudly support our team and back our players. This also sends out a message to our other players and those that are yet to join us. Whilst you’re one of ours, we got your back!
Feck everyone else, we’re Man Utd! Rant over…