October 23rd 2023.
Mary Earps had a great outing as Manchester United won 5-0 over Everton in the Women's Super League. After the game, she posed for photos with several fans, showing her appreciation for their support.
However, one fan was not impressed when their daughter was not able to meet Earps. The fan posted on Instagram with a comment tagging Earps' account, claiming that she was "too important" to meet her fans.
The Lionesses No.1 responded to the comment on Instagram, saying that it was "hurtful" to read such comments after investing so much time meeting her fans after the game. She ended her post with a plea for her fans to "be kind".
The comment from the fan raises further questions about the entitlement some supporters feel when attending women’s matches. Jamie Spencer, who contributes to the matchday programme for United’s women’s side, defended Earps and pointed out that it was impossible for her to meet everyone. He argued that it was wrong for people to think that attending the match entitles them to "meet" any player they want, as players are humans and not collectibles.
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