Jordan Mainoo, the brother of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, drew attention at Old Trafford on Tuesday night after being spotted wearing a polo T-shirt boldly emblazoned with the words, “Free Kobbie Mainoo.”
Softfootball gathered, the moment came during Manchester United’s draw with Bournemouth, which followed the club’s 4–1 victory over Wolves in their previous outing. Kobbie Mainoo started the match on the bench but was introduced just after the hour mark, a substitution that sparked loud cheers from the United faithful inside the stadium.
As the match progressed, cameras picked out Jordan Mainoo in the stands, his shirt quickly becoming a talking point among fans. The image was later shared by utdreport on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where it generated significant engagement and a flood of reactions from supporters.
This was their post on X,
Many fans interpreted the message as a light-hearted show of support for Kobbie Mainoo, who continues to attract strong backing from the Old Trafford crowd whenever he features. The moment underlined the midfielder’s growing popularity among United supporters, even when his minutes come from the bench.
