Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has finally spoken out about the bomb threat sent to him and his family in April following a series of poor performances for the club.
United endured their worst ever season in the Premier League era as they finished sixth with 58 points. Change of management and poor individual showing may have contributed to the Red Devils’ struggles but Maguire was particularly targeted for criticism as his team shipped in 57 goals, the second-most of the clubs that finished in the top 10.
Speaking about the bomb threat which was investigated by the Cheshire Police, 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 Manchester United from Leicester in an £80m deal in 2019, was one of the players who struggled for form last season and being captain of the team put him under more scrutiny.
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“I’ve been through ups and downs as captain of Manchester United. I know the scrutiny, I know the pressures and it’s something that I’ve learned to deal with,” he added.
“It’s been a tough campaign, no hiding away from that. It was a disappointing season individually and as a group.
“Football’s my life. I care about the club so much. I care about winning matches and taking the club to where it should be, where the fans deserve it to be.
“I’m sure on the first day of pre-season, everybody will be buzzing around, doing their best to impress and coming back in shape. We have a big season ahead.
“We know we are going to improve because last season was nowhere near good enough. The new manager will bring positive energy and the lads will go with that.”
New manager Erik ten Hag has made it clear that he would like to strengthen some key areas in the squad particularly in defence. Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and Villarreal’s Pau Torres are reportedly amongst the Dutchman’s preferred targets.
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