Finally. Never should have been given it in the first place.
Maguire is no longer United captain
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Sky reporting he’s reviewing all his options
Even more proof that ETH is the man
One of the daftest posts I’ve ever read on here considering his superb fitness and availability for teams he plays for.
Best move for United, which is what I'm more interested in than anything else.
I thought Maguires best form was in Ole second season especially second half with Henderson in goal until he got injured (was a shame he missed the Europa final)
I thought Maguires best form was in Ole second season especially second half with Henderson in goal until he got injured (was a shame he missed the Europa final)
On a personable level, I can empathise with Maguire. I understand his disappointment at losing the armband, I appreciate that it was a proud moment for him to be the captain. I would say that where the armband should serve as an inspiration to whoever where’s it and the team, it has proved to be a heavy burden to Maguire who has struggled with the pressure and let his form desert him. In time, he may feel some relief that the weight of the armband has been lifted and he can concentrate on getting back to his best, that will probably be away from United though.
Going forwards, this is a new team and it is a developing team. It is one where he is not the leader of, and thus it is the right decision by the management to hand over the armband to someone who is. I fully expect that to be Fernandes.
Going forwards, this is a new team and it is a developing team. It is one where he is not the leader of, and thus it is the right decision by the management to hand over the armband to someone who is. I fully expect that to be Fernandes.
Aka feck off slabhead
I’ve never warmed to him, but the dignified way he’s handled himself in recent times has rather impressed me. And yes it’s weird that people find grounds to further criticise him for stuff like this
Big fan of Ten Hag, but apart from De Gea none of those are really ruthless.
Oh wow. I just kind of expected it would kept quiet and he'd be eventualy sold. Didn't expect Maguire to be breaking the news anyway.
Maguire is not the smartest one, or? His statement somehow tells that the "big, bad manager" has stripped him of the captaincy what he cannot understand...
If he would be smart he would have told that it atleast was in agreement with Ten Hag...
If he would be smart he would have told that it atleast was in agreement with Ten Hag...
As expected as he doesn't play when everyone is fit. He was already behind Lindelöf towards the end of last season. Makes no sense to let him stay as captain.
I'm hoping Varane as next captain, but I expect it to be Bruno.
I'm hoping Varane as next captain, but I expect it to be Bruno.
Leave him be. It's a hard position to be in, so him wanting a little consolation is not asking for too much.
Ten Hag FURY as 400k p/w star set to be AXED
He still doesn’t get that he’s crap, does he?
He dropped Ronaldo to the bench before he threw his toys out of the pram.
There was no need for any statement actually. Just take it quietly and move on.
True, but he wasn't performing well for many games. And knowing Ronaldo he probably sulked a bit behind the scenes first.
It takes balls dropping Ronaldo regardless his form.
Nice response i feel. I know he says he'll continue to play for the shirt and all that but it must be getting close to the end for him here.
In hindsight, giving him the captaincy almost right off the bat was insanity. I know we didn't exactly have many leaders at the club at that time anyway but talk about putting pressure on a new 80 million signing
In hindsight, giving him the captaincy almost right off the bat was insanity. I know we didn't exactly have many leaders at the club at that time anyway but talk about putting pressure on a new 80 million signing
Probably the first player I've came cross being striped of his captaincy for being shite.
Agreed. I was really impressed with how well he handled that whole saga. Perfectly managed.
Years overdue. In fact, shouldn't have happened in the first place.
I just figure there's no need for a statement, or public captaincy handover, if he's going anyway.
We can't be 100% certain that he's leaving until another club have come in and agreed a deal with us (and him). It's not a good position to be in to officially have him as captain until that time, while everyone and their dog knows that he's barely going to play and the club will happily sell him if the option is there.
Seriously? In hindsight of course he shouldn't have got it, although it should be noted that there wasn't a single player in the team at that time that would have been a good choice. But he did get it so making that statement when it's taken off him is absolutely the right thing to do, for himself, the fans and the club. People would be getting angry about him showing disrespect if he just stayed silent and hadn't said anything once we knew about the captaincy changing. The only thing that perhaps could have been done different is for him to say that he understood the decision instead of only saying he was disappointed in it.
Says more about the state of our squad at the time. Not saying Maguire was suitable, but neither was anyone else.
Right move to make regardless of if he is staying or not. Performance on the pitch has to play a part.
Bruno seems like the obvious answer but my choice is Casemiro.
Bruno seems like the obvious answer but my choice is Casemiro.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong in that statement maguire put out.
A blow for him but this needed to happen. Not only that but he shouldn't be the second captain either. I really do not think he has a future at the club and should move on while he can get a decent contract elsewhere.
I think EtH wanted to get a clear picture of personalities and demeanor. Like all good managers (even in business), you start by observing and gradually introducing changes. Once Maguire dropped in the pecking order, it was obvious that he won't be captain the next season.
Right decision from EtH.
Wording of the statement annoys me though.
Wording of the statement annoys me though.
The fact that you think I hate him is only because you hate me. See how that works? I don’t hate him. I just found it strange that he felt the need to post it. Never seen an internal decision like stripping off captaincy being posted like that on twitter before atleast not from a United captain.
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He's so naive it's comedy at this point.
He had no choice since Harry boy couldn't get the hint the first time Ten Haag dropped him.
Classy tweet. He should be a starter anyone, but Maguire is a good guy would like to see him move on and rebuild his reputation
Finally.
This or being dropped by Southgate are probably the only way it can be got through to him that it's time to move on
This or being dropped by Southgate are probably the only way it can be got through to him that it's time to move on
Am I the only one imitating Maguires voice while reading that statement?
To be honest it got annoying when he was taking the armband everytime he came on for his two minute cameos last year.
To be honest it got annoying when he was taking the armband everytime he came on for his two minute cameos last year.
Hope he leaves for west ham
Great decision. Actually mentioned today that he should get some incentives to leave the club, and stripping him from captaincy was an obvious first step.
I wouldn’t advocate throwing him in U23, cause it is not his fault we were stupid to give him than contract in the first place. But stripping him from captaincy and telling him he is 5th choice CB is just good management.
ETH has been ruthless and love it.
I wouldn’t advocate throwing him in U23, cause it is not his fault we were stupid to give him than contract in the first place. But stripping him from captaincy and telling him he is 5th choice CB is just good management.
ETH has been ruthless and love it.