An incident involving Sam Quek during Sunday night’s Soccer Aid at Old Trafford infuriated Manchester United supporters. In the 62nd minute, Quek, an Olympic gold champion and former hockey player for Team GB, replaced Mo Farah. Despite her best efforts, the England team was unable to maintain their lead and ultimately lost 5-4 against the World XI, who pulled off a stunning comeback after falling behind 3-0 and then 4-2.
In front of a sold-out crowd, rapper Big Zuu scored the game-winning goal after Carlos Tevez scored four goals for the World XI. As usual, the event was amicable and lighthearted, a far cry from the fierce Premier League matches usually witnessed in M6. It also raised £15 million for UNICEF’s work aiding children across the world.
But one incident caused uproar among Red Devils supporters. During her presence, Quek, a well-known and outspoken Liverpool supporter, made her loyalty apparent, which upset the regulars at the Theatre of Dreams.
Sam Quek Criticised For Soccer Aid Substitution
She came on to the sound of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ playing around Old Trafford
Liverpool’s famous anthem, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” reverberated around Old Trafford as Quek, now more famous as a television presenter, raced onto the field for her introduction. She was greeted by a chorus of jeers since the music selection didn’t sit well with the Man United supporters.
Quek responded with a cheeky six-finger salute, referencing the Reds’ six Champions League victories. Take a look at the moment below:
Some Man United supporters weren’t as understanding online, even if the majority of the jeering in the stadium appeared to be in good humor. Many thought it was inappropriate to perform You’ll Never Walk Alone at Old Trafford, even if it was a charity event. One user tagged the club’s official account in a post on X that read, “Playing You’ll Never Walk Alone at Old Trafford, charity or not… don’t do that again please.”
“Old Trafford allowing YNWA to be played is an absolute utter disgrace,” another X user remarked, and a third added, “That is diabolical.” Then a fourth came to the conclusion:
“Someone needs to get the sack after playing ‘You will never walk alone’ at Old Trafford.”
The response to Quek’s near-goal quickly after coming off the bench would have been intriguing. But in the end, Wayne Rooney, Toni Duggan, and Jermain Defoe scored two goals each for England.
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