Fuming Man Utd fans claim ‘it says everything’ after learning what Steve McClaren had to do following Newcastle defeat

FUMING Manchester United fans let rip after Steve McClaren had to step in after the Newcastle defeat.

The Red Devils fell to a tired 1-0 loss at St James’ Park on Saturday night – after having their travel plans thrown into chaos by a cancelled flight.

Steve McClaren got the Manchester United players to applaud the fans at NewcastleAlamy

Anthony Gordon’s tap-in sealed the victory for the Magpies, although it was a far more dominant display than the scoreline suggested.

And a late disallowed equaliser only heaped further misery on the travelling United fans making the 300-mile round trip.

To make things even worse, some of the United players did not even go over to acknowledge the supporters on the freezing-cold December night after the full-time whistle blew at 10pm.

But McClaren reportedly intercepted the flops, telling them to turn around and applaud the fans in the stand.

ESPN reporter Rob Dawson said: “Worst bit about tonight was that Steve McClaren had to wait at the top of the tunnel to tell some United players to turn around and applaud the fans.

“They’ve travelled hundreds of miles on a freezing day to watch that dross and they can’t even get a clap. Joke.”

And that prompted a wave of fury from Red Devils supporters on social media – while plenty heaped praise on Erik ten Hag’s assistant.

One said: “They are not even playing for themselves, never mind us fans.”

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Another wrote: “They don’t care. And they won’t start now. Outperformed by a team who clearly wanted it.”

A third added: “Absolute disgrace, none of them should be available for the next match.”

A fourth typed: “I saw only Harry applaud them at full-time. Say what you will about his ability and fit for the team long-term, but he’s been class all through. Earned my respect.”

A fifth commented: “Ten Hag comes in and talks about changing the culture, and after 18 months in charge this simple, but extremely important thing still isn’t any nearer to being sorted. It says a lot more than people realise. It says everything.”

A sixth posted: “We’ve seen it 100 times before. It’s cultural.”

And a final user quipped: “That’s hard work though clapping mate. Give them a break they’re not robots. They must be knackered after doing nothing.”

‘BAD EGGS’

The defeat prompted a huge fallout, with Ten Hag warning he will “talk” with Marcus Rashford after the striker was criticised for his body language at St James’.

Paul Scholes and Alan Shearer both laid into the Red Devils, too.

Scholes fumed: “Rubbish. They’re a poor football team at this minute.

“Too many lazy players on the football team – you can’t get away with that.”

Shearer then piled in on Match of the Day: “Newcastle absolutely battered Man United in wide areas.

“For me, there are too many bad eggs in that Man United team. Too many bad attitudes.

“It’s alright when things are going well for you, you can get your feet on the ball, play and pick your head up when things are nice and rosy.

“When it’s not going for you, when you’re a bit tired and you’ve got to roll your sleeves up, there’s not enough characters in that team.”

ReutersThe Red Devils looked tired throughout as they struggled at St James’ Park[/caption]

PAAnthony Gordon got the only goal of the game[/caption]

GettyHarry Maguire recognised the travelling faithful[/caption]