Manchester United captain Harry Maguire blasts yobs over bomb threat

Harry Maguire has hit out at the yobs who delivered a terrifying bomb threat to his home.

Cheshire Police opened an investigation into the incident in April and, speaking for the first time about it, Manchester United skipper Maguire said: 'Obviously I'm in a position where I'm going to be criticised. 

'United paid a large sum of money for me and I totally accept criticism when we concede goals or make mistakes.

'But there is a line where we are human beings. I do have a family. People ask if it affects me. My mentality is that it doesn't affect me too much but when it comes to bomb threats, it is more about family. 

'My wife Fern, I'm just happy my kids are at an age where they don't read things and see things on the news. If my kids were older, they could see things and go to school and people are speaking about it. That is when it affects you a little bit more.

'United are one of the most loved clubs in the world and also one of the most hated in the world. We're under the most scrutiny.'

Maguire, who joined from Leicester City for £80million in 2019, struggled for form last season and new United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear he wants to strengthen in central defence.

Ajax youngster Jurrien Timber and Pau Torres of Villarreal are summer targets for the Dutch manager.