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# Technical Matters
Darren Fletcher named technical director as part of Manchester United shake-up
John Murtough promoted to the role of football director at Old Trafford.
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Mar 10th 2021, 12:36 PM
# Promoted
Darren Fletcher appointed to Manchester United first-team coaching staff
Fletcher was capped 80 times by Scotland during his playing career.
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Jan 4th 2021, 1:05 PM
# caught the eye
Man United poised to sign Irish teenager upon Fletcher's recommendation - report
Eighteen-year-old Nathan Collins has impressed at Stoke City, and captained Ireland during last year’s Euro U17s.
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May 20th 2019, 1:54 PM
# Not happy
Man United risk writing off two seasons with Solskjaer caretaker appointment - Fletcher
The former Red Devils midfielder believes the club should have moved for a permanent successor to Jose Mourinho.
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Dec 19th 2018, 11:48 AM
# Punditry
Darren Fletcher had an impressive debut on MNF last night
The former Manchester United and Scotland midfielder spoke well about Paul Pogba, Virgil van Dijk and his own health problems.
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Nov 6th 2018, 10:59 AM
# back in the day
'We didn’t think he was disciplined enough for the reserve team, never mind the first team at that time'
Darren Fletcher
played with Paul Pogba for Manchester United’s reserves.
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Nov 5th 2018, 9:52 PM
# Weird Science
'Genetically, we're behind': Gordon Strachan gives bizarre reason for Scottish failures
His side could only draw with Slovenia on Sunday – a result that ensured they missed out on the World Cup play-offs.
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Oct 8th 2017, 10:34 PM
# Shrewd signing
Stoke snap up former Man United midfielder Fletcher
The Scotland captain didn’t miss one Premier League game in two-and-a-half years at West Brom.
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Jun 1st 2017, 6:28 PM
# Influence
Fletcher: 'I walked on the pitch next to Roy Keane and knew we would be fine'
Darren Fletcher
has dismissed the myth that he and Roy Keane did not get along at Manchester United.
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Jan 13th 2017, 11:40 AM
# Tony Awards
Another Hawthorns hammering for Burnley as West Brom turn on the style
Having lost 4-0 on their last trip to The Hawthorns, Burnley suffered an unwelcome repeat against an inspired West Brom.
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Nov 21st 2016, 10:12 PM
# Debate
'England's players want to wear poppies'
Harry Kane is satisfied at the outcome of his country’s recent debate with Fifa.
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Nov 9th 2016, 9:55 AM
# Support
Darren Fletcher defends James McClean after anthem controversy
The West Brom captain dismissed any suggestion that McClean is a ‘troublemaker’.
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Jul 29th 2015, 1:27 PM
# I'm hugely confused
West Brom's promo video for their new kit has us scratching our heads
So bad it’s actually good.
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Jul 1st 2015, 6:48 PM
# infamous
Paul Scholes has responded to 'knobhead-gate'
The former Manchester United midfielder says he initially didn’t even realise he had made the remark.
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Feb 13th 2015, 11:21 AM
# Departures
Man United flop Zaha makes Palace return, Fletcher joins West Brom
The 22-year-old winger has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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Feb 3rd 2015, 12:29 AM
# Transfer News
‘Arry’s Transfer Window: Darren Fletcher edges closer to United exit
Meanwhile, a host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Sergio Busquets.
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Jan 26th 2015, 1:00 PM
# water cooler
Analysis: More questions than answers for Van Gaal as certain United players impress
With pre-season displays exuding confidence, will the new manager stick to tried and tested players?
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Aug 4th 2014, 8:00 PM
# Fletch
Old Trafford big names fighting for United careers, says Darren Fletcher
The Scottish midfielder says the Man Utd squad have five games to stake a claim with David Moyes.
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Apr 11th 2014, 9:25 AM
# NET LOSS
David De Gea will be fine after crucial error, says Fletcher
The United keeper slipped a shot into the net late on against Sunderland last night.
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Jan 23rd 2014, 9:21 AM
# MUFC
‘I couldn’t leave the house’ – Fletcher reveals agony of illness
The Manchester United midfielder is delighted to be back after finally recovering from ulcerative colitis.
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Dec 17th 2013, 8:00 AM
# improvement
More to come from United, says David Moyes
The Old Trafford boss hope’s yesterday’s comfortable win over Villa kick-starts their season.
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Dec 16th 2013, 12:15 PM
# Premier League
Look who's back! Darren Fletcher makes first United appearance in almost a year
Fletcher was a second-half sub in today’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
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Dec 15th 2013, 2:03 PM
# Support
Man United star Darren Fletcher is backing Mayo at the All-Ireland final today
The star’s family has roots in the county.
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Sep 22nd 2013, 1:19 PM
# Fletch
Darren Fletcher concerned by Wayne Rooney speculation
“I hope he stays because he has been fantastic for Manchester United,” says the midfielder who’s recovering from illness.
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Aug 6th 2013, 1:19 PM
# Surgery
Fletcher ruled out for rest of season
Scottish midfielder has undergone surgery to cure his long-standing medical condition.
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Jan 17th 2013, 8:00 PM
# Roo-turn
Who wants to see Wayne Rooney's cool scar? (Oh, he says he's fine by the way)
The striker played 76 minutes in Manchester United’s Capital One Cup win against Newcastle on Wednesday night.
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Sep 27th 2012, 10:22 AM
# Comeback
Darren Fletcher included in Manchester United's Champions League squad
The 28-year-old has shown an improvement in his battle against a chronic bowel condition over the summer.
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Sep 4th 2012, 6:52 PM
# On The Mend
Don't call it a comeback... Ferguson cautious on Fletcher return
The Scotland international had been sidelined with ulcerative colitis – a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that threatened to end his career.
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Aug 15th 2012, 3:59 PM
# Baby Steps
Darren Fletcher to train with Scotland team before Australia friendly
The Manchester United midfielder played 45 minutes of a practice match last week.
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Aug 6th 2012, 6:25 PM
# Recovery
Darren Fletcher faces 'great challenges', admits United boss Alex Ferguson
“We are happy to be patient but he won’t be starting the season,” said Fergie of the midfielder who has a chronic bowel complaint.
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Jul 12th 2012, 1:58 PM
# Optimistic
Staying positive: Fletcher aims to return next season
The Manchester United midfielder has been missing for four months with bowel disease but says a comeback is being targeted.
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Mar 26th 2012, 4:10 PM
# Different Class
Off the record: the biggest sports stories you might have missed this weekend
Nigel Owens lays down the law, Big Ben shows off his new wardrobe and Aindreas Doyle contemplates a career change.
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Jan 9th 2012, 6:21 PM
# Deja Vu
Scholes prepared to come out of retirement - report
According to The Sun, the 37-year-old is willing to come out of retirement to help ease Alex Ferguson’s mounting injury concerns.
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Jan 7th 2012, 1:13 PM
# Crisis? What crisis?
What next for United? Three issues which Alex Ferguson must resolve
If the Premier League champions are to add to their trophy haul this season, they will need to get their house in order.
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Jan 5th 2012, 3:56 PM
# Get Well Soon
Illness forces Fletcher to take an 'extended break' from football
Manchester United confirm that the Scottish midfielder’s “mystery virus” is in fact a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
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Dec 13th 2011, 3:20 PM
# Have your say
Is John Giles right? Is Rooney the best midfielder in England?
The Leeds United legend and pundit extraordinaire reckons Rooney’s already a cut above David Silva, Luca Modric and Scott Parker, but his opinion hasn’t proved a popular one.
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Nov 5th 2011, 12:02 PM
# Knacked
Fletcher still recovering from virus and won't travel with United
Darren Fletcher
has been excused from Manchester United’s trip to the United States.
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