Man Utd sources point the finger at locals over ‘pantomime booing’ of Maguire

Sources at Man Utd have reportedly claimed that a majority of the crowd were supportive of Harry Maguire despite loud boos in their 3-1 victory Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Erik ten Hag confirmed earlier this month that Maguire would remain as the Red Devils captain this season despite rumours he was struggling to be heard in the dressing room because of bigger personalities.

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Maguire came in for more criticism than most last campaign as he took flak for his individual performances as well as the team’s displays.

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Maguire was mercilessly booed during the opening stages of their match against Palace at the MCG in Melbourne on Tuesday despite recently receiving the backing of his new Man Utd manager.

Following the booing, Chris Wheeler in the Daily Mail wrote: ‘Club sources blamed the “pantomime booing” on a minority of local fans, saying that most of the crowd were behind Maguire.’

Stuart Pearce, who managed Maguire at England under-21 level has been “astounded” at the booing with the Man Utd skipper also getting stick from England fans in recent times.

Pearce told talkSPORT: “I’ve been at Wembley when there was a suggestion that that was the case as well. I’m quite astounded. I capped him as an Under-21 player so I know him,