'This must be a joke – Usain Bolt Slams Manchester United After Brentford Humiliation

The Jamaican sprint legend did not mince his words as Manchester United’s shaky defense and wasted chances left fans furious at Brentford.

Usain Bolt led Manchester United fans’ fury as the Red Devils crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Brentford, continuing a dismal run under manager Ruben Amorim.

The Olympic sprint legend, a lifelong United supporter, was left horrified by a first half where his beloved team conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes.

“This must be a joke,” Bolt fumed on social media as the hosts stormed ahead through Igor Thiago’s early double. 

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The Jamaican icon, 39, had once dreamed of pulling on the United shirt himself after retiring from athletics – but on this evidence, he was instead left watching in disbelief like millions of others.

United’s response was swift but fragile. Benjamin Sesko marked his first goal for the club with a smart finish in the 26th minute, briefly restoring hope for the traveling fans. 

But Amorim’s side, still struggling to adapt to his 3-4-2-1 system, went into the break 2-1 down and looking defensively vulnerable.

Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir spared United further humiliation before half-time with two superb acrobatic saves. Without him, Brentford’s lead could easily have been even more emphatic.

Fans rage at another collapse

Supporters quickly joined Bolt in venting their frustration online, with many echoing his despair. One fan wrote bluntly: “My eyes are burning.” Another commented: “Bro can't believe his eyes.”

Social media was flooded with messages pointing to deeper frustrations stretching back years. 

“We are the joke,” one supporter declared. 

Another lamented: “t's always the joke every year since Fergie's [Sir Alex Ferguson] retired man.” And perhaps most cutting of all, a fan added: “But no one's laughing.”

The second half offered little redemption. Bruno Fernandes squandered the chance to equalize from the penalty spot, compounding United’s misery. Brentford seized the moment, with Mathias Jensen slotting home late on to seal a deserved 3-1 victory for the Bees.

Amorim under pressure

For Amorim, the latest defeat only increases the scrutiny on his experimental tactics. 

The Portuguese manager’s back three formation has yet to instill defensive stability, leaving United exposed and reliant on moments of individual brilliance to stay in games.

Meanwhile, Thomas Frank’s Brentford showcased clinical finishing and tactical discipline, punishing United’s errors with ruthless efficiency. 

Thiago’s brace set the tone, while Jensen’s composed finish sealed a memorable win for the home side.