Newport fans took a playful jibe at Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, by demanding his weekly wages during their match against the Red Devils in the FA Cup. The fans held out a poster making their demands to Rashford, who missed the match.
Marcus Rashford stayed back in Manchester, missing out on the club’s fourth-round FA Cup match against Newport Country, due to an illness. The 26-year-old forward missed the club’s training session earlier this week due to sickness, following a nightclub party in Belfast. The Englishman, who is currently recovering, has faced criticism for a lack of goals this season and has scored only four goals in 26 appearances for the Red Devils.
Newport fans did not shy away from their criticism of the Englishman, as they held up a sign that read that they wanted to have Rashford’s weekly wages, which amount to around £320,000 per week. The forward had recently signed a new contract with the club, which is set to keep him at United for the next few years. The Newport fans who held out the sign lamenting Rashford, foresee potential punishment or fines for the player.
In his pre-match press conference on Friday, United manager Erik ten Hag remained cautious and did not provide extensive details about Rashford’s illness. Even in Rashford’s absence, United won the match with a 4-2 scoreline, with goals scored by Hojlund, Antony, captain Bruno, and Kobbie Mainoo.
Twitter reacts to a fun poster displayed by Newport fans demanding Marcus Rashford’s wages
Internet users and football fans reacted to the viral images of Newport County fans displaying a banner, requesting Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford’s weekly wages, following his absence in a crucial FA Cup match.
The viral images took social media by storm, as fans reacted to the ‘unusual’ demands made by the Newport fans. One supporter criticized the player, asserting that the fans are justified in expressing their disappointment over his undisciplined behavior. Another agreed with the demanding rival fans, stating that they genuinely deserve Rashford’s huge wages.
Here are some of the fans’ reactions:
At least they actually turned up… unlike Rashford, who missed training because he was drunk and hungover
— Bruno Fernandes enjoyer (@Nadal_istheGOAT) January 28, 2024They deserve it more than he does tbf
— Solyman Jami (@Jitokeze) January 28, 2024barça and man utd are so washed up😭
— haseeni (@ahmedrana619) January 28, 2024Bro earns more than the entire club… this is embarrassing ffs
— * (@UtdFiction) January 28, 2024He’s definitely not earned it this week
— Gabriela🔅 (@juleesssy) January 28, 2024It’s nautical 😂😂😂
— CAPTAIN😍❤️ ⚓ (@Sholeebaba) January 28, 2024Rashford can always do this or feed the poor with it
— Asteroid hunter (@iam_veeni) January 28, 2024How do they do it?🤣🤣🤣
— existant 🇨🇻 (@josepisntracist) January 28, 2024One fan expressed his reaction to the images, noting that Marcus Rashford’s earnings surpass the combined wages of all Newport players. Another fan said that he certainly did not deserve to earn his wages for this week.
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