Man Utd fans say Harry Maguire ‘should still be captain’ as they spot ‘class act’ towards academy stars in pre-season
HARRY MAGUIRE impressed fans with a classy gesture on the first day of pre-season.
The defender was at Carrington with his Manchester United team-mates after missing out on the Euros due to injury.
Maguire was also absent for the friendly defeat to Rosenborg in Norway on Monday.
But he appeared ready to start pre-season this week and fans spotted a great show of leadership from the former United skipper.
The centre-back is working on an individual fitness programme as he recovers from a muscle injury, but he took time to meet his other team-mates.
He even went around shaking the hand of every academy player at Carrington – a gesture fans really appreciated.
One fan reacted saying: “Should still be captain.”
Another added: “Acting like a leader.”
A third wrote: “Class act.”
And another commented: “This is what a leader does, bravo ”
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ERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.
Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.
Gareth Southgate
Enjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.
Kieran McKenna
Talks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.
Roberto De Zerbi
Allegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.
Thomas Frank
Brentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.
Marco Silva
Fulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.
Mauricio Pochettino
Fell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Thomas Tuchel
Made a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.
Ruben Amorim
Sporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.
Roberto Martinez
Portugal manager was considered in the early stages.
Maguire, 31, is set for a contract extension this summer with United ready to trigger a clause to prolong his stay for a further year, until 2026.
The defender was subject to a £30million bid from West Ham last year but rejected the offer to fight for his place at Old Trafford, and returned to form in an injury-hit campaign.
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