[Boondog]

This was a building block game for Maguire. They're trying to rebuild his confidence and he played well enough. Still has a long way to go to fit with this back line, however, which has grown rather suddenly into one of the finest groups in the world.

 

[Zippycup]

Dalot was superb, maguire had a decent game. His football ability comes from being decent when our backs are against the wall. We don't play like that, and harry needs to be moved on. He was diving in far too earlier in the first half which could have cost us but let's forget about that

You do realise that by praising him on a United forum will have zero influence on ten Hags decision to play him?

Yes, his first half was average but he hasn't played in weeks. He was excellent in the second half. How people can't bring themselves to say that is beyond me

 

[SirScholes]

Surely someone has to say him “look you’re fecking meme online, so when you get the ball keep it simple”
Defensively a worthy player today, albeit against perfect opposition (slow) but with the ball on his feet I’ve no idea why he invites pressure or tries Hollywood passes

 

[11101]

Very good today defending the box, which is just as well because his play on the ball was inviting them to attack it.

 

[edgecutter]

You do realise that by praising him on a United forum will have zero influence on ten Hags decision to play him?

Yes, his first half was average but he hasn't played in weeks. He was excellent in the second half. How people can't bring themselves to say that is beyond me

You forget the English bias. Already sky are pushing the narrative that he's back to his best

 

[hp88]

Get the feeling the Sky pundits are so desperate for Maguire to get back into this squad.

 

[Zippycup]

That's just not the case. He was an endless cavalcade of mistakes, insane positioning, and so slow that he might as well not have been on the pitch.

He was considerably better in the second half, but let's not fecking lie about it. He was dreadful in the first half.

This is the biggest issue with fans these days. They simply see what the want to see.

Maguire could put in a 10/10 performance and people will still criticise him for one miss placed pass while their favourite player could have a stinker and he will be defended to to hilt

 

[Dansk]

You're just gutted you lost your 'if he plays we lose' statistic you were pushing earlier.

Can tell those who made their mind up on his performance before the game even started. The usual suspects.

What are you talking about? This is some of the most insane stuff I've heard in a long time. Someone else revealed that he had zero wins in his last twelve starts. I pointed out how damning that was. This bizarre witch hunt is not making you look any good.

 

[Zippycup]

You forget the English bias. Already sky are pushing the narrative that he's back to his best

English bias? I'm watching sky and he hasn't been mentioned post match and not one person on Sky has said he's back to his best

 

[girish]

Varane should be worried

Only about Maguire crashing into him, and thus getting injured. Maguire did alright this match though.

 

[Sammy McIlroys fan club]

Credit where it is due. I still believe he is our fourth choice centre half but he was very good today in the second half. In the first half his passing was pedestrian but when he had to defend in the second half he did it very well. Lots of important headers and a great tackle just before De Geas save from Rice

 

[Manny]

Bewildering comments some of the decisions Maguire made against better opposition the team would be punished. Maguire excels in areas that don't align to the managers philosophy. On that basis is clear to identify what his future will look like. The drop off in quality between Harry and Varane in possession is monumental whilst Martinez has been outstanding it shows the difference between a player who belongs at the level the club is aspiring to while the other is with no injuries in the fringes.

Pretty much. Sitting back and defending the box in the second half plays to his strengths. The drop off in quality and composure between him from Varane and the uncertainty he brings, was there for all to see.

That endless heading the ball back up into the air when he could bring it down to retain possession had to have pissed ETH off.

 

[edgecutter]

English bias? I'm watching sky and he hasn't been mentioned post match and not one person on Sky has said he's back to his best

Pointed out that he played well to eth as a specific question to the manager.

 

[KiD MoYeS]

He did well at the end. I still don't think he will be here next season.

 

[r1z3mu]

He was OK. One or two bad passes in first half, otherwise no problems. Still a little shaky.

 

[Scorpy]

Very good today. Made countless, vital clearances in the last 15 minutes against a team that’s excellent from set-pieces. That tackle on Benrahma was class too, as was his passing.

 

[Reditus]

Was shaky as feck in the first. But you have to give credit, he improved and needed up having a good day

 

[Frank Grimes]

His aerial ability was important. Decent showing.

 

[Mockney]

It’s incredibly obvious how out of sorts he is with how we want to play, as all our other CBs can generally find a team mate (or at least try) when they head the ball out or back… he - whilst being ostensibly very good in the air - just clatters into it like an old fashioned English lump.

Merson was right… Amazingly. He just isn’t right for a progressive team.

 

[Zippycup]

Pointed out that he played well to eth as a specific question to the manager.

So?
He's been getting dogs abuse this season and has been terrible.
Why wouldn't they mention that he played well?
The English bias was clear when Neville was constantly praising Martinez (Argentina) during the game and asked ten Hag if Dalot (Portugal) had cemented his place due to his great performances.

 

[spiriticon]

He was alright. He is definitely the most limited in talent of our CBs, but he seems to have shaken his calamitous form for now.

 

[BerryBerryShrew]

Did well in the last 10 mins to help deal with the bombardment.

I had flashbacks when he went diving in on halfway early on, got nowhere near the ball and left Lisandro alone to deal with the counter but he was relatively steady after that.

 

[Leftback99]

What are you talking about? This is some of the most insane stuff I've heard in a long time. Someone else revealed that he had zero wins in his last twelve starts. I pointed out how damning that was. This bizarre witch hunt is not making you look any good.

Because comments like this are hilarious and nonsense should be pointed out.

How can the manager ever risk starting you again if doing so means that dropping points is almost certain? Twelve starts in a row without a win seems almost irredeemable.

 

[CloneMC16]

I think he started the game poorly, but grew into it the more we had to defend. His block on the Bowen shot stopped a goal, and he also made a great block near the end as well. Hopefully he can build on the 2nd half performance.

 

[Telsim]

Thought he did well, to be honest. Even had a critical block. But he is just so sloooow and ponderous on the ball. Come on, man, chop-chop. How many times did he give the ball to Martinez so he can progress the ball instead of him?

 

[SadlerMUFC]

He made one mistake in the first half where he should have switched off from Scamacca and picked up Benerahma's run. Nothing came from it though thankfully. Other than that, I keep hearing people talk about how poor his passing was. He was 82% with a lot of forward passes. One bad giveway doesn't mean his passing was poor. People looking for what they want to see to suit their agenda. Facts will tell you that he had 8 clearances and 3 blocks. Many of them vital including a block that may have been a goal. Varanne and Martinez have proven that they should be our starting defensive pairing, but let's give credit where it's due. Maguire was good today and deserves at least a 7/10 just like Martinez...

 

[Zippycup]

Thought he did well, to be honest. Even had a critical block. But he is just so sloooow and ponderous on the ball. Come on, man, chop-chop. How many times did he give the ball to Martinez so he can progress the ball instead of him?

You think thats a bad thing?

 

[Solius]

Wasn’t very good when we had more of the ball and were pressing high in the first half. Tends to delay on the ball and invite pressure.

Much better when we were under the cosh though. Suits him a lot better and he’s excellent defending those scenarios.

 

[caid]

He made one mistake in the first half where he should have switched off from Scamacca and picked up Benerahma's run. Nothing came from it though thankfully. Other than that, I keep hearing people talk about how poor his passing was. He was 82% with a lot of forward passes. One bad giveway doesn't mean his passing was poor. People looking for what they want to see to suit their agenda. Facts will tell you that he had 8 clearances and 3 blocks. Many of them vital including a block that may have been a goal. Varanne and Martinez have proven that they should be our starting defensive pairing, but let's give credit where it's due. Maguire was good today and deserves at least a 7/10 just like Martinez...

Martinez was better to be fair. Probably even when under siege at the end of the game, he had a few good clearances too.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Was total liability while we were dominant. Last 30 minutes he was solid (because we played deep defence and defended with 10 men).
He can't play in this system for sure. Next year we must sell him

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

Happy for the guy. He needed some confidence and he definitely produced a couple of defending moments what would be expected from him. A bit loose with his passes, looked a bit nervous at times but first PL game for a while with the stick he’s had, not overly unexpected.

 

[Cassidy]

Was total liability while we were dominant. Last 30 minutes he was solid (because we played deep defence and defended with 10 men).
He can't play in this system for sure. Next year we must sell him

Should sell him in Jan

 

[Amar__]

He is nowhere near good enough for us. His only use is in 90+ period when we are defending.

 

[Telsim]

You think thats a bad thing?

It isn't? It limits the range of play and makes the team predictable. There is no reason he shouldn't be able to do it also. We couldn't find a way out of the press and they just passed the ball back and fourth until Martinez could find a way out.

 

[Vapor trail]

He is nowhere near good enough for us. His only use is in 90+ period when we are defending.

Maguire is undoubtedly a backs against the wall tactical defender. His size, mobility and lethargy is useful in these conditions. Not suitable for a manager with a modern approach.

 

[P-Nut]

Hated his first half, but those last 20 minutes he was excellent and a big reason we got the 3 points today.

It's pretty clear he'll never be first choice under Ten Hag, so if he can come in and be solid when we've got injuries then that will do for me

 

[Adamsk7]

He’s alright in those situations in the last 20 when we needed someone just to clear things and put their weight about and he didn’t have a bad game overall but he is not suited to what we are trying to build and never will be. He’s the last defender I’d pick of all the ones we have when all are fit and for a player that is on that salary and cost that much, he should make way for someone young with the attributes we need.

 

[The Mitcher]

English bias? I'm watching sky and he hasn't been mentioned post match and not one person on Sky has said he's back to his best

It's a narrative a lot of caf users have tried to create to bash a lot of the English players.

 

[kundalini]

Maguire contributed to the win, especially partially blocking Bowen's late shot and a few clearing headers.

I don't think he suits the way Ten Hag wants to play but we got away with it today.

 

[Litch]

Thought he was poor....