Blog: Defending De Gea

then a debate in the media would be justified. But it's getting to the stage now where he is being blamed for the sort of goals that plenty of other keepers concede on a regular basis.

The fact that the majority of United supporters seem to be fully supportive of the former Atletico Madrid man speaks volumes. His name is often chanted at Old Trafford and he is a popular figure with the crowd. Time will tell if he becomes a real favourite. I, for, one, hope he gets that time to prove his class.

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