"Worst footballer I've seen" "Can't watch him anymore" - Manchester United fans rip into 'useless' 25-year-old for his disastrous display against Brighton
Manchester United fans were appalled at the first-half display from their team as they conceded two goals in their Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Sunday. The supporters were understandably angry at many of their players, especially as they failed to score or use their possession on the ball effectively.
However, one player in particular has drawn the fans' ire: Scott McTominay. The midfielder was rather uninspiring throughout the first half, even picking up a yellow card after a horror tackle on an opposition player.
Manchester United supporters have taken to Twitter to slam the midfielder's performance, and they will be expecting manager Erik ten Hag to substitute him in the second half. The poor showing from McTominay had fans tweeting their angry opinions, and here is a selection of their tweets:
Never seen a player get away with as many horrible challenges as McTominay
There are plenty of issues to address in this team, but Scott Mctominay will always be the greatest of them.
Jose Mourinho is the gateway drug to the Scott McTominay experience.
It’s all his fault.
If Maguire, Shaw or McTominay start more than 20 games we won’t do fuck all.
Mctominay is a danger to anyone on that pitch, send him off.
Mctominay is worst footballer i’ve ever seen
McTominay is a danger to himself, his teammates and the opposition
McTominay can still get a forklift license
McTominay is a squad player at best if we want to win things. Perhaps introduced in big games. Needs 47 touches to make a decision.
In my lifetime watching United there has never been a first team regular starter as bad as McTominay, I can't believe I used to complain about Tom Cleverley.
Mctominay is such a useless fuck
I honestly feel like to get on that pitch and give him a backhand. What a joke of a player
With many fans noting that McTominay's first-half performance showcased the worst they had seen, the midfielder will clearly need to sit up in the second half.
Manchester United 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: First half sees Red Devils concede two at Old Trafford
The Red Devils had more of the possession in the first half as they held the ball for long periods in their own half. While Brighton have not had as much possession, they haven't needed to hold on to the ball. The Seagulls provided a brilliant display with the time they had on the ball, as they were highly effective and sought out chances in the final third.
Erik ten Hag will look to to make some important changes in the second half. The Seagulls have enjoyed a lot of space in their attacking third and both their goals have come from through-passes. If Ten Hag does not tighten the defensive line and lock out the fast Brighton attackers, Manchester United might be in for a tough second half.
Pascal Gross was the star of the first half as he silenced Old Trafford with a brace. An assist from Danny Welbeck on the flank provided the first goal, while Gross pounced on a rebound opportunity to score the second.