Man United fans react to Eric Bailly’s stunning performance
Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly put yet another excellent display as they beat Bournemouth 3-1 in club’s first Premier League action on Sunday.
The Ivory Coast international was signed for £30 million from Villarreal, has won two tackles, made two interceptions and seven clearances helped the Red Devils to a first league win under Jose Mourinho.
With 77% of your vote, today’s Man of the Match is @EricBailly24. Congratulations! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/K9ATgGqyGH
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 14, 2016
United fans were impressed with the 22-year-old’s performance at the heart of defence. Here’s what they had to express about their new player…
Eric Bailly has been named the official Man of the Match in both of his competitive starts for Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/Xbalp6mG2v
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) August 14, 2016
Steve Claridge on Eric Bailly for Radio 5 live: “He’s big, he’s strong, he’s just kicked Josh King into Row F.” pic.twitter.com/ViWaEdTHne
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) August 14, 2016
I think Eric Bailly has been our most impressive summer signing thus far. Great composure and authority. Get positive vibes from him.#MUFC
— Helin (@MUnitedGirl) August 14, 2016
Thought Eric Bailly wasn’t supposed to be quite ready? So much for that.
— Tom Adams (@tomEurosport) August 14, 2016
What a player Eric bailly is though ????
— jack fidler (@Fidlerjack12) August 14, 2016
Eric Bailly on course for POTY
— Diane Dixon (@dizzydianajo1) August 14, 2016
Yes Bailly has a lot to learn but today he’s was World Class in the making #mufc
— OneUnited® (@jayutd1999) August 14, 2016
Bailly has been class, 2 games and MOTM performances is class for a 22 year old. Can’t believe how underwhelmed I was when he signed.
— Jonah (@MuellerHolic) August 14, 2016
Don’t even want Smalling to come back into the team yet. Bailly – Blind partnership is class.
— Adam (@DareToTimbo) August 14, 2016
Eric Bailly with another awesome display! ✊???? #MOTM #MUFC
— James (@JamesMUFC77) August 14, 2016