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Jonathan White

Manchester United’s players have finally broken their silence after Jose Mourinho was sacked as manager.
The Portuguese was relieved of his duties on Tuesday morning but not a single player had posted on Twitter until Wednesday night in the UK – after United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been confirmed as interim coach until the end of the season.
Reports suggested executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward consulted all of the players on Monday, with only Nemanja Matic and Romelu Lukaku in favour of keeping him.
Neither of those players has tweeted about Mourinho’s sacking but Matic has never tweeted from his official account.
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Whatever they may say, I will always be thankful to the person who gave me the chance to make my debut at Old Trafford. Thank you for what you have taught me. Good luck, coach. pic.twitter.com/Xj2IZJuYxu
— Eric Bailly (@ericbailly24) 19 December 2018

Eric Bailly, Mourinho’s first signing at the club, paid his own tribute to his former boss.
“Whatever they may say, I will always be thankful to the person who gave me the chance to make my debut at Old Trafford,” the centre-back wrote. “Thank you for what you have taught me. Good luck, coach.
Diogo Dalot, the Portuguese full back who was Mourinho’s last signing as manager, also thanked his fellow countryman.
“It’s always tough for everyone involved with the club when something like this happens,” the right back wrote.
“However I’d like to say, that I will always be grateful to Jose Mourinho for this wonderful opportunity and bringing me to @ManUtd.”
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It’s always tough for everyone involved with the club when something like this happens. However I’d like to say, that I will always be grateful to José Mourinho for this wonderful opportunity and bringing me to @ManUtd. pic.twitter.com/hxrlksz8uD
— Diogo Dalot (@DalotDiogo) 19 December 2018

Prolific social media user Jesse Lingard was the first to tweet, thanking Mourinho for the “memories and wisdom” alongside a photograph of the pair.
It was under the former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager that Lingard flourished into a first-team regular at United.
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Thank you for the memories and wisdom pic.twitter.com/aKRqTRFs8h
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) 19 December 2018

Highly rated youth prospect Angel Gomes, who was handed his first team debut by Mourinho, also posted on Twitter to show his gratitude.
“You allowed me to make my debut at 16 and play in front of the Stretford End, something I will never forget ever. Thank you boss,” the forward said.
The vast majority of the club’s players have remained silent, however, backing the theory that the manager had lost the dressing room.
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You allowed me to make my debut at 16 and play in front of the Stretford end something I will never forget ever. Thank you boss pic.twitter.com/mzpiAJFc6V
— Santi Gomes (@agomes_47) 19 December 2018

Mourinho signing Alexis Sanchez has tweeted since the manager was fired but only to thank fans for their birthday wishes.
Paul Pogba, whose Instagram post in the immediate aftermath of Mourinho’s departure had caused controversy, has not been active since deleting a smirking photo accompanied by the words “caption this” on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.

The France midfielder, who has been at odds with Mourinho, dismissed it as a scheduled marketing post but many called the timing suspicious.
Pogba is set to be fined for the tweet.
Many of the players have not posted since December 8 when they beat Fulham in the English Premier League.


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Paul Pogba is set to be fined by Manchester United for posting a 'disrespectful' picture on social media in the wake of Jose Mourinho's sacking. The photo of a smirking Pogba appeared on the player's Instagram account on Tuesday with the message 'caption this'. Photo: Twitter

epa07238254 (FILE) - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho (C) reacts as Paul Pogba (L) leaves the pitch during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, Britain, 10 August 2018. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United 18 December 2018. EPA-EFE/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Jose Mourinho sacking hints Alex Ferguson is back in power at Manchester United as his disciple Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes the reins

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is embraced by his former manager Alex Ferguson (left) before his testimonial against Espanyol at Old Trafford August 2008. Solskjaer has been named caretaker manager of Manchester United until the end of the season. Photo: EPA

epa07239735 (FILE) - Molde's manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts after the UEFA Europa League qualification match between Molde FK and Hibernian Edinburgh at Aker stadium in Molde, Norway, 16 August 2018. Solskjaer has been named caretaker manager of Manchester United 19 December 2018 until the end of the season 2018-19. He will replace Jose Mourinho was sacked on 18 December 2018. EPA-EFE/Svein Ove Ekornesvaag NORWAY OUT NORWAY OUT

Manchester United former manager Jose Mourinho leaves the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Jose Mourinho was fired by Manchester United on Tuesday after failing to restore its status as a major European force in a turbulent 2½-year spell marked by clashes with players and increasing disgruntlement at the team's style of play. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

(181220) -- LONDON, Dec. 20, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Tottenham Hotspur's manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the Carabao Cup Quarterfinal match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium in London, Britain on Dec.19, 2018. Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0. (Xinhua/Matthew Impey)

Manchester United's Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (L) and Manchester United's Welsh assistant manager Ryan Giggs take their seats ahead of the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northeast England on February 13, 2016. / AFP / OLI SCARFF / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. /

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Wigan Athletic v Manchester United - Pre Season Friendly - DW Stadium - 16/7/16 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho with Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/FIle Photo

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First and last signings express gratitude after Jesse Lingard leads the way
Most players have not posted on Twitter since Portuguese was sacked


First and last signings express their gratitude after Jesse Lingard leads the way, but most players have not posted on Twitter since the Portuguese was sacked


Jose Mourinho sacked: Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial silent but several Manchester United players thank former manager

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}First and last signings express gratitude after Jesse Lingard leads the way Most players have not posted on Twitter since Portuguese was sacked

First and last signings express gratitude after Jesse Lingard leads the way

Most players have not posted on Twitter since Portuguese was sacked