HARRY MAGUIRE took some time away from his Manchester United problems with a trip to watch former club Sheffield United.
The Blades took a ahead of the second leg of their Championship play-off clash against
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 also present.
After playing the last 40 minutes of , the defender took the chance to unwind.
Sunday marked another embarrassing day for Maguire as United suffered a 17th Premier League defeat of the season and slipped to 16th in the table.
Maguire was rested and benched for ‘s visit ahead of United’s final against fellow strugglers Tottenham next Wednesday.
But the 32-year-old was forced on to replace , who limped off in tears with a foot injury.
doubled West Ham‘s lead within minutes of Maguire coming on, as breezed past him to fed .
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 semi-final second leg at showed Maguire’s still prone to defensive mistakes, as his wayward pass saw Athletic Bilbao go 1-0 up in the first half.
Maguire came through the ranks at Sheffield United and broke into their first team when the club was relegated to in 2011.
The then 18-year-old was thrown in at the deep end against uncompromising, physical forwards and thrived.
Maguire had played over 100 times for the Blades before his 20th birthday.
And proved the launchpad that took him into the Prem with Hull City, on to Leicester City and then Man United.
