Harry Maguire’s defensive solidity and leadership skills have already had a positive impact on that Manchester United dressing room – which is great to see.
We’ve been crying out for a Premier League proven, high-level centre-back since both Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand hung up their boots. It finally feels like the Red Devils have someone they can now rely upon.
After spending two years at Leicester City, ‘Slabhead’ felt it was right to move on and further his career – hence why he was delighted to make the move to Old Trafford.
Brendan Rodgers, on many occasions, hailed Maguire’s professionalism throughout. That’s why I thought when Leicester visited Manchester this weekend, they’d give the 26-year-old a cheer or two. Instead, they decided to boo the England international – which I thought was a bit bizarre…
Anyway, on Saturday night, Maguire responded in the perfect way. He took to Twitter to wish his old team luck while shrugging his shoulders at the aforementioned boo-boys.
Leicester were great for his career. Maguire has never disrespected them, though, so why was he on the receiving end of boos? I just thought it was all a bit weird more than anything.
Whichever way they want to dress it up, moving to United was a step in the right direction for Maguire. The Leicester players and manager seem to understand that, though a small section of their fans clearly don’t…
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