Hopefully that spells the end of his future here. He's the one player that I desperately want to see the back of.
Maguire is no longer United captain
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Very good. Now let’s hope someone wants to pay us for him.
There wasn’t a general acceptance, he clearly wasn’t a leader or suited to being Captain. It was a rushed decision made halfway through the season and I’m sure even Ole regretted it. Should have waited until the end of that season and let longest serving/most experienced players fill in for remainder.
It really isn't ruthless, it's just being a strong leader and making sensible decisions for the greater good. Positive move!
Maybe we remember it differently but i think this forum was largely on board with it, there wasnt much of an alternative at the time.
"I've discussed it with the manager and we've agreed it's best if I run along side the team coach when travelling to away matches" will be next
Nah, definitely should be Casemiro.
A player who I am sure is one of the most viciously trolled footballer in the social media, gets an embarrassing decision (a right decision, mind you) against him again. So the club decides that let him make it public with a graceful message to fans, rather than the club putting out a generic statement.
I can't believe that there are people who can't get this scenario. I think most people have an unhealthy level of hatred towards him.
I can't believe that there are people who can't get this scenario. I think most people have an unhealthy level of hatred towards him.
That was from my post in the "Does it matter how we criticise footballers on this forum?" thread, mine was about Sancho but still equally relevant for Maguire's situation. People refuse to learn or see how their actions feed a toxic culture.
He’s gotta be gone from that surely
Thanks Harry. You became captain, then almost immediately went on holiday during a global pandemic and got arrested.
I won't mention the on the pitch performance.
Agreed, absolutely.
I wanted to say the same. Has nothing to do with being ruthless but setting standards for everyone
Statement Sunday.
Manchester United and Harry Maguire would like to go on record and say tomorrow is Monday. Stay tuned for more exciting updates.
Manchester United and Harry Maguire would like to go on record and say tomorrow is Monday. Stay tuned for more exciting updates.
You just need to take a read of this thread to show there is an element who really don’t give a toss despite that interview and are really as toxic as you can get.
Because he’s staying. He would have just left and not made a big deal about the captaincy if he wasn’t staying.
Ten Hag must have thought Maguire was ready to see his contract out.
Strips him and essentially forces Maguire's hand to leave.
Strips him and essentially forces Maguire's hand to leave.
I don’t dislike Maguire but this is obviously the right move. He’s not in our first 11 nor is he a legend at the end of his career (a la Robson) who it makes sense remains club captain.
Maguire has had to deal with a lot of disappointment over the last 12 to 18 months and he always deals with the situations with class and dignity. Says a lot about the man, not just the footballer. I hope he can find a new club this summer and one more demonstrate the qualities that took him to old Trafford in the first place. Despite been the butt of a large number of fans jokes he is a fine player having a tough time.
I think if he is now left to muse on his position in the squad and having no captaincy to cling on to (and let’s face it, being captain of a club like United is a very hard thing for anyone to let go of), I think he will end up leaving.
He is always fit and has shown he can play well at the very highest level in international tournaments. West Ham and Moyes is a perfect move for him.
West Ham were poor defensively last season and could do with a more physical presence in the box and more aggression in midfield. The Conference win disguised that to a degree and also bought Moyes more time.
Maguire and McTominey immediately make them a better Moyes team and could serve them very well over the next few years.
West Ham and England worked out very well for the greatest English center back of all time Harry! It’s the right move
He is always fit and has shown he can play well at the very highest level in international tournaments. West Ham and Moyes is a perfect move for him.
West Ham were poor defensively last season and could do with a more physical presence in the box and more aggression in midfield. The Conference win disguised that to a degree and also bought Moyes more time.
Maguire and McTominey immediately make them a better Moyes team and could serve them very well over the next few years.
West Ham and England worked out very well for the greatest English center back of all time Harry! It’s the right move
Had to be done.
Worst captain this club has ever had.
Lucky for us, we finally have a coach with eyes.
Worst captain this club has ever had.
Lucky for us, we finally have a coach with eyes.
Not Maguires fault, but surely Bruno was a much better option?
Club and Maguire have no self awareness what so ever.
Can’t wait for these sorts of things to be nipped in the bud.
Maguire hasn’t been captain for a year now but he needs the manager to directly tell him to his face for him to realise it.
Can’t wait for these sorts of things to be nipped in the bud.
Maguire hasn’t been captain for a year now but he needs the manager to directly tell him to his face for him to realise it.
Got to be Varane surely? Would say Casemiro but only his second season and don’t think he speaks English. Shaw or Rashford for vice.
This has been handled in quite literally the most inoffensive way I could imagine from all parties, so of course you've got some idiots who are choosing to take offense at it.
There really is no winning with some people.
There really is no winning with some people.
Hopefully, for his sake, he gets a move to a team that suits his style of play and he can rebuild his confidence.
I don't understand the illwill towards him.
I don't understand the illwill towards him.
Varane is injured too much. I would probably prefer Martinez.
Every team has a “club captain” though? Not sure I follow the uproar over the statement on here, would have been more odd had nothing been said and Maguire played next season and not as captain.
It’s never nice someone losing their job and if he leaves best of luck to him.
He was forced on to some sort of pedestal by media and fans that he never belonged on and over his time at United he showed that he was a good defender but not the most expensive defender in the world good.
He was certainly never captain material but again he was probably the only viable option at the time. So again probably forced in to a position. Although seems like he does think quite highly of himself or he was just pulling A Gatsby.
Surely has to be Cas as captain. Bruno has a tendency to quit and sulk when games get hard. Although wouldn’t be upset if he got it.
He was forced on to some sort of pedestal by media and fans that he never belonged on and over his time at United he showed that he was a good defender but not the most expensive defender in the world good.
He was certainly never captain material but again he was probably the only viable option at the time. So again probably forced in to a position. Although seems like he does think quite highly of himself or he was just pulling A Gatsby.
Surely has to be Cas as captain. Bruno has a tendency to quit and sulk when games get hard. Although wouldn’t be upset if he got it.
Good decision, hopefully it will be Bruno or Casemiro.
Hopefully EtH kills the cult of captaincy some of you seem to experience as well.
Give us 50 mil for each of then Moyes. It'll pay back the damage you did to the club.I think if he is now left to muse on his position in the squad and having no captaincy to cling on to (and let’s face it, being captain of a club like United is a very hard thing for anyone to let go of), I think he will end up leaving.
He is always fit and has shown he can play well at the very highest level in international tournaments. West Ham and Moyes is a perfect move for him.
West Ham were poor defensively last season and could do with a more physical presence in the box and more aggression in midfield. The Conference win disguised that to a degree and also bought Moyes more time.
Maguire and McTominey immediately make them a better Moyes team and could serve them very well over the next few years.
West Ham and England worked out very well for the greatest English center back of all time Harry! It’s the right move
I don't think Bruno had actually joined when Maguire was made captain, or if he had, barely had his foot in the door. Maguire had at least been here 6 months at the time.
this is the best yet.Harry Maguire. Covid-spreader and Granny-murderer, passing on the sniffles all the way from Greece.
If not the media, then some on here would also criticise him for a lack of statement/support etc. There’s sadly just no winning for Maguire at the moment. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.
And trust me, I’m someone who hopes to see the back of him now before the season starts! Glad the captaincy is sorted. EtH really has handled all these challenges immaculately.
Seen a lot of suggestions for Rashford and Shaw. Don’t think they show enough leadership on the pitch to be captain. My 3 choices would be Bruno, Casemiro, Varane.
You honestly think we are going to just going to have Martial as our only recognised striker ?
Casemiro strikes me as the real leader on the pitch, or even Martinez to an extent.
But Bruno is the obvious choice. He's served for a fair amount of time, he has already captained us (even if somewhat unofficial) and he's clearly respected by his teammates.
I can't see ETH doing anything as outlandish as Ole when he appointed Maguire.
One thing for certain, as commendable as it is seeing a player state they want to improve and fight for their place, this is different gravy. Not many players get stripped of the strap and come back better. Xhaka did it, albeit for a single season about 2 years after being stripped, can't think of too many other examples.
But Bruno is the obvious choice. He's served for a fair amount of time, he has already captained us (even if somewhat unofficial) and he's clearly respected by his teammates.
I can't see ETH doing anything as outlandish as Ole when he appointed Maguire.
One thing for certain, as commendable as it is seeing a player state they want to improve and fight for their place, this is different gravy. Not many players get stripped of the strap and come back better. Xhaka did it, albeit for a single season about 2 years after being stripped, can't think of too many other examples.
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