Harry Maguire: Sam Allardyce makes bold claim on Man United star
Harry Maguire: Sam Allardyce makes bold claim on Man United star Harry Maguire has gone through tremendous scrutiny since joining Manchester United, but it is a testament to his abilities that he recently earned a renewal at Old Trafford. The English defender, who has faced online ridicule for years after becoming the world’s costliest defender, has been indispensable for the Red Devils this season, especially under caretaker manager Michael Carrick. Maguire has registered 20 appearances in all competitions this season, including 15 starts, and has contributed two goals and one assist.
Harry Maguire Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt . Maguire was always under the limelight due to his hefty transfer fee and was often made the scrapegoat at United. He was handed the armband by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but it was taken away by Erik ten Hag in the summer of 2023, further making him a subject of ridicule.
The Englishman was also linked with an exit from the Theatre of Dreams that summer amid interest from West Ham United, but he refused to give up, and worked hard to force his way into the team. Former Hammers manager Sam Allardyce has now paid tribute to the 33 year old for his professionalism. Allardyce hails Maguire’s professionalism Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce praised Maguire’s conduct during a tough phase in his career.
He said: “Well, he’s the most patient man in football, the way he’s been treated, and I think that going from the England captain to being almost destroyed by the manager at Man United, and no matter what he did or what he tried to do, Man United weren’t great at centre-half at the time. ” “I wouldn’t say the centre-halves they chose were so much better than Harry Maguire. And that put his England place under threat.
” “And then it took its toll on him. It took him a long, long time. Kept his mouth shut, didn’t come out and criticise, didn’t come out and say, I’m off.