Darren Fletcher | 2013/14 Performances

[SER19]

imagine he got fit again, id say even fletcher wouldnt believe his luck seeing that we basically havent even sort of got stronger in the middle in all the time he's been out. would walk back into it.

obviously loads of work to be done to even consider it but id be delighted for him.

 

[Ole's_toe_poke]

Hopefully he can have a good rest of his career. Whether its here or anywhere else.

 

[Gerald G]

Great news to here him back but I can't see any chance of him going to perform back to 08 level unfortunately. I would love to be proved wrong though and hope he does well when he comes back to fitness.

 

[Name Changed]

Like Hargreaves, Fletcher is finished, I said this a while back.

Its unfortunate but that's how it is.

Fletcher came back last season for a few games and did ok, and that was with his condition.

If his is now cured from his disease, who is to say he won't come back at all? If he managed to come back at the same level as last year when he had the condition, then he'll be a useful squad player.

Luckily most people don't give up as easily as you do.

 

[Adebesi]

I thought the condition he had was something you learn to manage, but never cure?

I dont think he'll ever come back, not at this level anyway. He has missed way too much.

 

[nimic]

You really are a beacon light, sadly I do agree, can't see him overcoming this IMO, you really do with a slightly a more positive outlook though.

I think you're right.

But you're wrong.

I still think you're right, though.

 

[Livewire1974]

Trained with the squad today, expected to be able to play soon. Great news.

The session did feature Darren Fletcher taking part with the whole group after several weeks working on his own to regain fitness.
The 29-year-old midfielder has been battling a chronic bowel condition and has made only seven starts in the past two years - his most recent was on Boxing Day last year - but there are hopes that he could return to competitive action later this month.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...ahead-of-champions-league-clash-29685972.html

 

[RedDevilCanuck]

Absolute shame that his illness hit hard just when Darren was hitting his prime. He was a big reason why we were so damn good in that time from 06-09.

I really hope he makes it back. Seems like a genuinely good person. Yes I know he has been paid millions but take have something taken away from you that you love is devastating for anyone.

 

[Aboutreika18]

Absolute shame that his illness hit hard just when Darren was hitting his prime. He was a big reason why we were so damn good in that time from 06-09.

I really hope he makes it back. Seems like a genuinely good person. Yes I know he has been paid millions but take have something taken away from you that you love is devastating for anyone.

Fletcher was only a regular in 2008/09 and 2009/10.

 

[Sixpence]

Moyes is going to love Fletch if he can get himself back fit. Sadly I doubt he can ever return to his 2009 peak.

 

[RedDevilCanuck]

That's right, he didn't really feature much in 06/07. My mistake. I do remember that when he got opportunities in this time (Chelsea at Old Trafford) we was good and shut up most of the haters at the time.

 

[Livewire1974]

Sadly I doubt he can ever return to his 2009 peak.

If he gets half way near that he will be doing a better job than some of our other midfield options at the moment.

 

[rcoobc]

He will be like a new signing. FlaminiEffect

 

[Genius Me!]

I remember one of the games against arsenal and the commentator aid he was like a man possessed.

 

[Sir A1ex]

Fletcher was only a regular in 2008/09 and 2009/10.

He made more league appearances in 05-06 than in any season other than 09-10. Made 40 or more total appearances in both that season and 06-07. That's pretty regular.

 

[Sir A1ex]

That's right, he didn't really feature much in 06/07.

Are you thinking of 07-08? He played 40 matches in 06-07.

 

[Sir A1ex]

Now we know why we didn't make the effort with Fabregas, anyway!

 

[adexkola]

He featured a lot in 06/07, especially when our squad was spread thin in the business end of the season. A few decent efforts against Milan at home stand out in the memory.

 

[Revan]

If he gets half way near that he will be doing a better job than some of our other midfield options at the moment.

That's for sure.

 

[ghaliboy]

Brilliant news. I have nothing bit respect for him being cut down in his prime by a freak illness. (Well you know what I mean).
The midfield part of our backbone during the 08/09 - 09/10 defensive dominance where we conceded 24 and 28 goals only. (I think 24 was joint best and 28 was the best in England).

Has been the only player who can consistently close space in midfield and herd play and still for me is the one who worked best with Carrick in his prime and the other midfielders in Giggs, Scholes and Anderson because of his work rate. (Something that Carrick simply doesn't offer). Something that completely flies under the radar I feel with the new resurgence of 'Carrick is great! He's been the main man forever and can do no wrong!!

' opinion that is doing the rounds on the Caf. Fletcher's contribution over the 07ish-11ish period gets little to no respect on here. Which is a real shame.

Hope he at least gets something back and something out of the rest of his career. The guy deserves it.

 

[Ekeke]

Its great for Fletcher, I hope he gets his games he's worked for. And you never know, even Anderson and Buttner have had a go in several lineups, he must have a chance at being a starter even if he's half the player he was

 

[Rozay]

From a selfish perspective, I don't think the team is in any condition to be bringing Fletch back in now. There is no way we can carry him on current form.

 

[shaggy]

From a selfish perspective, I don't think the team is in any condition to be bringing Fletch back in now. There is no way we can carry him on current form.

Can he be much worse than Fellaini or Anderson?

 

[Rozay]

Can he be much worse than Fellaini or Anderson?

I imagine he will be worse than Anderson to be fair to our Brazilian, although I'd still expect him to perform better than Fellaini's last two outings for us.

 

[Laphroaig]

Fletcher returning and winning/earning a place in the team would be the most beautiful thing to happen to football in a good while. I'm pessimistic but hopeful.

 

[Beachryan]

Starting for the reserves in an hour!!!?

 

[Red Dreams]

I'm not getting my hopes up.....but our midfield could use a fully fit Fletcher.

 

[antohan]

Rivers?

 

[Antisocial]

Brilliant news Long road ahead and all that, but damn that's good to hear.

 

[charleysurf]

Fletcher returning and winning/earning a place in the team would be the most beautiful thing to happen to football in a good while. I'm pessimistic but hopeful.

It'd be so amazing. But yes, I'm pessimistic on this one. At least his overall health must be good, and that's the main thing.

 

[LR7]

Starting for the reserves in an hour!!!?

nice!

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Starting for the reserves in an hour!!!?

That is excellent news, hope he can get his fitness back and play in the first team.

 

[Nate Dogg]

A 1/4 fit Fletcher is better than Anderson, and Fellaini.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

A 1/4 fit Fletcher is better than Anderson, and Fellaini.

Harsh on Anderson and Fellaini, but I can understand where you are coming from.
I would love to see Fletcher in the first team , but I have my doubts, well not this season.

 

[marjen]

Well he's currently looking distinctly average with the U21's so I wouldn't hold my breath on him adding anything noteworthy to the side.

 

[LR7]

It's his first game since Boxing Day last year I think. Getting through 90mins is the important part. Hardly expect him to be charging round the pitch.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

How long since is last game in a United shirt?

 

[Minkaro]

How long since is last game in a United shirt?

He played in the game against Newcastle on boxing day 2012.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

He played in the game against Newcastle on boxing day 2012.

Cheers, I would not expect much from him , not even 90 mins to be honest.

 

[Twigg]

It'll be good to have him back. He's still only 29, plenty of time to get back in form. Vidic was out longer if that's any consolation.