Gabby Agbonlahor believes that many pundits and fans should follow Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo and apologise to Harry Maguire.
Adongo had previously debated vice president Mahamudu Bawumia, hinting he scored political own goals in what was also a dig to the United star.
However, amid Maguire's resurgence for the Premier League giants, Adongo publicly apologised to him whilst speaking in parliament, with the England international accepting in a reply on social media.
Agbonlahor has previously called for United fans to do the same after the defender faced huge swathes of criticism in recent years.
And now he has once again made such a plea, whilst also calling for fellow pundits to say sorry for their past judgements on Maguire.
Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast after the viral clip of Adongo this week, he said: "I think jokes aside, and everyone finds that clip funny when he first did it, but when that clip came out, it was disrespectful to Maguire.
"He would have seen it going around Twitter (now X), everyone was having a dig at him, 'You've got to leave, you've got to go to West Ham, you're awful, you're this...'
"Everyone was on his case, like there's so many people that need to apologise to Harry Maguire because his mental health must've been all over the place.
"He's dug deep, he's got a good family around him, friends, and he's stuck in there and he's started playing his best football now. He's in great form for England and Manchester United, keeping four-time Champions League winner [Raphael] Varane out the team.
"He's keeping [Victor] Lindelof out the team, [Lisandro] Martinez comes back I'm sure Maguire will still start. So for me, there's a lot of pundits and fans out there that should be apologising to Harry Maguire."
Gabby Agbonlahor tells Manchester United fans to apologise to Harry Maguire and believes some of the boo boys are 'sheep'
Maguire has made 11 appearances for United this season, with starts coming in nine of those across all competitions.
Erik ten Hag's side have had to deal with injuries in defence but the 30-year-old has proven to be an assured fixture at the back.
He scored their crucial Champions League winner at home against FC Copenhagen and assisted Scott McTominay's winner in their late victory over Brentford.
Maguire has been rewarded for his efforts with further call-ups to the England team, with the centre-back in contention to play at Euro 2024 next summer.
Nataimr
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The Ghanaian MP is becoming more Popular with the Maguire assessment compared to the Ghanaian economy .
jepbdeip
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I don't get these stupid pundits, when Maguire was the face of all memes and critics it was down to him not playing well and was super delusional in the way he spoke about his performances. Now that he's been playing a few games well, keep in mind we haven't played one top team as yet, pundits like Gabby is asking others to apologize. So let's say you normally steal stuff, you are caught and put into jail, and after you serve your time you turn around your life. Should the judge go back to that person and apologize for holding that person accountable for his past crime just because he's doing good now? No. He was judged on what he did in the past. It's the same with Maguire, he was criticized/judged fairly on his poor performances, but now he's doing ok we can show love. Stop this apologise BS and grow up.
This best comment of the 21st century. I don't want to talk about it or comment on this post again because everything has been said here. You're a true legend mate. Now, it's left for Maguire to be consistent on how good he's playing this moment. But if he fails to stick to his current form and get back to his usual hauler, I am very sure that the insult will resume. The only quality I noticed in Maguire is that Maguire is a gentleman. Despite the criticizing and direct insult, wallahi Maguire was cool and was focused without minding the hate comment about him.
28032244(deleted)
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Agbonlahor is a cancer to world football 🐀
fuuabnort
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it's too early to apologize and these no need to do so it's up for Maguire to make sure he plays well to avoid criticism
Jepimorsty
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what about the non English players you guys talk bad about oooh wait they are robot's they can't suffer mental health issues
Dejankadee
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Because maguire is English
I understand now.
Jeremykyan1
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Don't apologize too early.... After all he is a Flopchester United player😂😂👌
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same how your flopalona struggled against Bellingham and had one shot against Shaktar 😂
Jeremykyan1
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he's been making costly mistakes against our club with ANY sort of improvement. but with how he's starting to play like a proper defender, well we'll just have to see him against Liverpool, his real test to see if he's really got it.
without*
Jeremykyan1
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he's been making costly mistakes against our club with ANY sort of improvement. but with how he's starting to play like a proper defender, well we'll just have to see him against Liverpool, his real test to see if he's really got it.
ZionHag
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I don't get these stupid pundits, when Maguire was the face of all memes and critics it was down to him not playing well and was super delusional in the way he spoke about his performances. Now that he's been playing a few games well, keep in mind we haven't played one top team as yet, pundits like Gabby is asking others to apologize. So let's say you normally steal stuff, you are caught and put into jail, and after you serve your time you turn around your life. Should the judge go back to that person and apologize for holding that person accountable for his past crime just because he's doing good now? No. He was judged on what he did in the past. It's the same with Maguire, he was criticized/judged fairly on his poor performances, but now he's doing ok we can show love. Stop this apologise BS and grow up.
On point
Andre530
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I don't get these stupid pundits, when Maguire was the face of all memes and critics it was down to him not playing well and was super delusional in the way he spoke about his performances. Now that he's been playing a few games well, keep in mind we haven't played one top team as yet, pundits like Gabby is asking others to apologize. So let's say you normally steal stuff, you are caught and put into jail, and after you serve your time you turn around your life. Should the judge go back to that person and apologize for holding that person accountable for his past crime just because he's doing good now? No. He was judged on what he did in the past. It's the same with Maguire, he was criticized/judged fairly on his poor performances, but now he's doing ok we can show love. Stop this apologise BS and grow up.
pezbcekuy
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When you are a public figure, be prepared for anything: abuses and praises. The best is to have good shockabsorbers. The MP is also looking for cheap popularity. Was an apology necessary? Not at all.
sadeeq_senior
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Maguire is one of the most humble players ever, I never had of him complaining after all the abuse and critism from fans, pundits & media
Vezonic22
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Maguire trended for the wrong reasons but he is now helping his weak team and even critics singing his praise.
Menzaxxxxx
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Don't apologize too early.... After all he is a Flopchester United player😂😂👌
fotaelnstu
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First time you said what is good about United and its players.
Because maguire is English
4777Amin
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I second that, despite the difference between Liverpool and Manchester United, I feel Maguire has been bullied one too many times online and on pitch, it's dehumanising
cauaenprs
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Bullshit again….
ChadBoy342
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A true Ghanaian is one who apologizes ❤️💯💯
Dejankadee
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First time you said what is good about United and its players.