Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clash
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HARRY MAGUIRE took some time away from his Manchester United problems with a trip to watch former club Sheffield United.
The Blades took a 3-0 lead back to Bramall Lane ahead of the second leg of their Championship play-off clash against Bristol City.
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Harry Maguire took some time away from Man Utd
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The defender was spotted at his former ground Bramall Lane
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Maguire looked in high spirits before watching Sheffield United take on Bristol City in the Championship play-offs
And Maguire returned back to his roots for some much needed downtime to cheer on his beloved childhood club.
The United star looked in high spirits while walking through the rows leading to the director's box, with Chris Kamara also present.
After playing the last 40 minutes of United's embarrassing 2-0 defeat to West Ham, the defender took the chance to unwind.
Sunday marked another humiliating day for Maguire as United suffered a 17th Premier League defeat of the season and slipped to 16th in the table.
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Maguire was rested and benched for West Ham's visit ahead of United's Europa League final against fellow strugglers Tottenham next Wednesday.
But the 32-year-old was forced on to replace Leny Yoro, who limped off in tears with a foot injury.
Jarrod Bowen doubled West Ham's lead within minutes of Maguire coming on, as Mohammed Kudus breezed past him to fed Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The England international has personally endured topsy-turvy season, after saving United's skin with several late goals - including the incredible last-gasp header in the comeback against Lyon.
But Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg at Old Trafford showed Maguire's still prone to defensive mistakes, as his wayward pass saw Athletic Bilbao go 1-0 up in the first half.
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Maguire played the last 40 minutes of United's embarrassing 2-0 defeat to West Ham
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Maguire came through the ranks at Sheffield United and broke into their first team when the club was relegated to League One in 2011.
The then 18-year-old was thrown in at the deep end against uncompromising, physical forwards and thrived.
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Maguire had played over 100 times for the Blades before his 20th birthday.
And League One proved the launchpad that took him into the Prem with Hull City, on to Leicester City and then Man United.
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