Former Premier League manager Ian Holloway has criticised Manchester United winger Antony for his theatrics during his team’s 3-0 win against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Holloway stated that Antony was disrespectful and that he needed to mature.
Man United defeated Sheriff 3-0 at Old Trafford, thanks to three goals from Diogo Dalot, Marcus Rashford, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The most memorable moment of the game, though, came from Antony, who decided to perform his famous spin move when the game was still scoreless before placing his ensuing pass out of play.
Erik ten Hag replaced the Brazilian at halftime.
“Was it relevant? Was it needed?” Holloway said on Sky Sports.
“He’ll be getting a flea in his ear. To the other players, it is disrespectful. I don’t even know what he is thinking; unnecessary nonsense.
“Practice that off the pitch, on the training ground, but when you go out there, you have got to be realistic.
“He gave the ball away two seconds later, kicked it straight out, so come on. He has had a great start. I don’t know him. Obviously, his manager does know him, and he won’t put up with that, and neither will the other players.
“It is disrespectful and it is silly. Grow up a bit.”
