Social media can often give a very warped view of the Manchester United fanbase.
I try to avoid it like the plague after matches. Nowadays with Blue Tick accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, we’ve got the worst of worst so-called influencers financially gaining from cheap interactions.
You can only imagine the hoax outrage after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
Then when I woke up this morning and checked if it was safe to reappear on X, I found leftovers and several team members getting it from all angles.
Moreover, other bits were sadly predictable, albeit at a time we all know the root of Manchester United’s problems is beyond the manager.
Of course, after a poor start to the season – two wins, three defeats – you come to expect a bit of kneejerkery and people are entitled to be miffed off at the team they follow.
But, surely, the suggestion that we need to replace Erik ten Hag can only be labeled as nonsense.
A video is doing the rounds online showing how a number of fans stayed behind at Old Trafford on Saturday to clap off the manager.
It’s a fitting tribute because I’ve always argued if you can’t support United when we’re losing, don’t bother when we’re winning.
The fans all clapping off Erik ten Hag after the game.
byu/Routine_Specialist13 inreddevils
Remember last season when Ten Hag overachieved in his debut campaign. The Dutchman wasn’t expected to finish third and deliver our first trophy in six-years, as well as getting us to a second final. He achieved it with a number of obstacles in his way and there are no guarantees he will do it again in his second season.
Bald is best.
Get the latest Manchester United news, opinion, interviews and exclusive features with the Stretty Newsletter – Ad Free! Kick off your afternoon with the Stretty News verdict on all matters Manchester United.