Usain Bolt on Manchester United's first half: It must be a joke.

Fans protest Manchester United's first half against Brentford

According to The Sun: Usain Bolt sparked outrage among Manchester United fans after a dismal first half in the match against Brentford. The team conceded two goals in just 12 minutes: Igor Thiago scored twice, putting the score at 2-0 by the 20th minute.

This must be a joke

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) September 27, 2025

Team vulnerability

Manchester United managed to pull one goal back thanks to Benjamin Sesko in the 26th minute, but went into halftime trailing 2-1 to their opponents. The team has serious defensive issues as players gradually adapt to coach Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system.

Brentford could have scored more, but goalkeeper Altay Bayındır saved the team from even greater embarrassment with outstanding skills during two acrobatic saves.

39-year-old Usain Bolt, a famous Manchester United fan, also couldn't contain his emotions and expressed his outrage on social media, writing:

This must be a joke

United fans supported the legendary sprinter, expressing their disappointment in the team's performance. One of them wrote: “My eyes are burning.” Another added: “Bro can’t believe his eyes.” A third remarked: “We are the joke.”

One fan summed it up: “It’s always the joke every year since Fergie’s [Sir Alex Ferguson] retired man.” Another joked: “But no one’s laughing.”

The situation with Manchester United raises serious concerns among fans, as a team once dominant in the league now struggles with inconsistency. Feedback from celebrities like Usain Bolt only underscores the complexity of the club's current situation. The real test for the coach and players is how they can rehabilitate their reputation in the upcoming matches.