‘Ta ra, Marcus’: Utd fans unveil brutal banner in away end as Rashford is again overlooked by Amorim

A selection of Manchester United fans have made their thoughts clear regarding Marcus Rashford’s controversial week.

The forward was again overlooked by Ruben Amorim for this evening’s Carabao Cup tie away to Tottenham Hotspur after also being omitted from the squad for last Sunday’s Manchester derby. Alejandro Garnacho was also absent but was restored to the teamsheet tonight, albeit as a substitute.

Reports on Wednesday confirmed that Rashford had been made to leave training earlier in the week due to a high temperature. However, when pressed on the reasoning behind his missing No.10, Amorim again confirmed it was due to a selection matter – not a case of injury or fitness.

It comes after a candid admission from the 27-year-old that he was ready to try a ‘new challenge’ away from Old Trafford.

Rashford opens up on United future after derby-day omission

“For me personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps,” he told journalist Henry Winter.“When I leave, it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.

“If I know that a situation is already bad, I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have left in the past, and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”

For a player, especially a homegrown Carrington graduate, to be so forthcoming about a potential exit is pretty unheard of nowadays, and it certainly took supporters by surprise to see Rashford come clean about his desires.

Some took it worse than others, evidently, as a handful of Reds in the away end tonight have unveiled a banner which reads: “Excuses. Ta ra, Marcus.”

🚨📸 – A banner in the away end from the Manchester United fans.

“Excuses Ta Ra Marcus.” pic.twitter.com/Im8fQQp8Vo

— 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗺’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇵🇹 (@AmorimBalll_) December 19, 2024