Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has questioned Marcus Rashford’s mentality after the forward was spotted out clubbing at the weekend.
Manchester United were outplayed on Sunday against Man City, losing 3-0 at Old Trafford, but that didn’t stop Rashford from making the most of Sunday night in Manchester city centre.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Rashford attended Chinawhite nightclub until ‘some time past midnight’ for his birthday celebrations. It is also understood that he arrived on time for training the following morning.
In response to this story, Jamie O’Hara admitted he loved a night out as a player, but he still went on to question Rashford’s mentality.
O’Hara told talkSPORT: “Is there an unwritten rule, after a Manchester derby, in your own city and you’ve gone out?
“It’s not about whether they will fine him but it’s just about is it the right look? Especially with the way he’s playing right now.”
Jason Cundy responded: “It’s not a good look but he’s done nothing wrong.”
Then, O’Hara added: “We’ve both played the game and we both love a night out, and there were times I’ve gone out and probably shouldn’t have gone out and I sit back when I get older and think I probably shouldn’t have gone out.
“Surely if you lose a Manchester derby you ain’t going out in Manchester? Get your mates round your house if you want a couple of beers.”
Cundy followed with another question: “I’m not saying I agree with his decision. Professionally, should he have done that? Probably not but the club can’t come down on him unless there’s an in-house rule. What’s his crime?”
O’Hara responded: “His crime is his mentality.”
Cundy said: “Are you saying you can only go out when you win?”
O’Hara replied: “No, what I’m saying is there’s morals to the fact that you are a prestige footballer and you’ve put in a shocking performance against your rivals in your city and then you’ve gone out until three o’clock in the morning.”
The only way Rashford can get people off his back is by scoring goals. He has not been doing that this season and criticism is bound to come his way.
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