Man Utd share pics of stars including Fred and Martial on Fathers' Day but furious fans demand new players – not pictures
Posted Monday, June 17, 2019 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED received a furious backlash from fans after posting Fathers' Day snaps of players and their kids.
The Red Devils tweeted out a feel good Fathers' Day message but some supporters were not convinced.
Manchester United midfielder Fred posed for a pic with his littlun on Fathers' DayCredit: Instagram
Alongside pictures of footballing fathers such as Anthony Martial, Fred and Chris Smalling, United posted the message: "Happy #FathersDay to all #MUFC dads out there - have a great day!"
But the cute photos of the players and their young ones did not soften up some United fans who demanded players not pictures from the club.
Aiming a tweet at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mike Phelan and Michael Carrick, @hornvogel replied: "Happy Fathers' Day but please sign some players!"
While another comically quipped: "Happy Fathers' day to De Ligt, Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho!"
Comments such as "Shame Jesse Lingard hasn't got a baby then he'd have someone more mature in his life to look up to," generally set the tone for the backlash received.
In simple words no signings today
— Faizan Shoro (@FaizanShoro) June 16, 2019
And while the family friendly message was wasted on most United fans, the club are yet to make a serious signing this window.
They also face the prospect of losing Paul Pogba to Real Madrid and may be forced to pay Marcus Rashford £350k-a-week if they want to keep hold of the youngster.
But recent news of interest in West Ham's Issa Diop and SunSport exclusively revealing United are ready to stump up £80million for Harry Maguire might give the Fathers' Day frumps something to smile about.
Paul Pogba was used for the cheery post after he became a father within the last yearCredit: Instagram
Anthony Martial is pictured with his young oneCredit: Instagram
Chris Smalling recently became a doting DadCredit: Instagram
Eric Bailly with his two little boysCredit: Instagram
Nemanja Matic was featured in the Fathers' Day postCredit: Instagram
Happy Father's day to De Ligt, Bruno Fernandes, & Jadon Sancho!
— (@BlockMeCowards) June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day but please sign some players! @Mike_Phelan_1 @olegs26_ole @carras16 @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/neZCqF0QDy
— Blaze18
(@hornvogel) June 16, 2019
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