Local people in Sale / Atrincham probably do not realise he is batting for the other team, so to speak.
There is no doubt, with Sale / Altrincham being so close to MAN, that his thoughts / support is not in the best interest of his constituents !
Maybe highlighting it on social media (Twitter) might help the locals, and himself, see his loyalty is misguided ?
I find it bizarre myself with MAN on his doorstep he'd take such a stance.