Gary Neville, one of MU’s icons, criticized Manchester striker Marcus Rashford for his attitude this week.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes Marcus Rashford was wrong to celebrate after last week’s derby defeat.
“Rashford should have kept a low profile”
Rashford celebrated his birthday in Manchester just after the defeat conceded with his teammates at home against Manchester City. An approach which brought the former captain of the club out of his hinges.
“So listen. I said it in my book. I said it openly in public. If we lose a match, any match, let alone a Manchester derby, we wouldn’t be seen for a week, two weeks. explained Neville on the Gary Neville Podcast.
“If we lost a match, the evenings were canceled, he continued, obviously speaking of the era of Sir Alex Ferguson. It’s as simple as that. That was my rule. It was the rule of the other guys in the locker room. We couldn’t go out to a public place if we had lost a football match.”
Radical behavior that Neville then sought to justify: “Because, to be honest, you come across people who have paid a lot of money to go see the club, to see the team play, and they don’t want to see you having fun and partying. It’s a matter of appearance. I’m all for players enjoying their lives, but maybe it’s time to grab a takeaway, have a glass of wine or invite your friends over.”
Neville then concluded by saying that he supports Erik Ten Hag on this matter: “I don’t think it’s a good idea to see you in a nightclub in Manchester after a derby defeat. I don’t think this is correct. Erik ten Hag said it was a mistake; I would say that this is also a mistake. Marcus is originally from Manchester. I know it was his birthday and we have to live. But it’s a Manchester derby. You’ve just been beaten 3-0 and the reality is that the fans don’t want to see you hanging around.”.
The criticisms of Rashford are numerous and they seem justified, especially given the form that the England international has displayed this season. He has only scored one goal in 14 matches in all competitions.
