Was reassuring when he put in that crunching tackle after 5-6 minutes...
Darren Fletcher's break from football
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Why wouldn't he? He's not coming back from a broken leg or anything.
Unless you think he'd be worrying "oh God, I hope I don't go in for a crunching tackle and accidentally shit myself".
Encouraging news:
He is also with the Scotland squad again for the upcoming internationals so is getting in more training with them to help him along, so looking like good progress is being made in his recovery.
Hopefully in a month or two's time, he'll be making an appearance for us.
I'm not being funny, but if he's played a few 90 minutes and is training with the main squad... can't he be ready rather sooner than 2 months away?
I'm sure they don't want to throw him in the deep end so soon. Ease him in is the best option.
Not sure. I mean he looked decent against Spurs in the reserves but it was obvious he was some way away from being totally 100% match fit. Probably be best to have him playing 2 or 3 more reserve games yet before easing him off the bench.
So a few months ago it seemed to be nailed on that we wouldnt be seeing Fletch playing first team football again. And now it seems like a fairly good bet he will be coming back? Hurrah. Our midfield tribulations are over.
I still suspect the odds are against him. But they're obviously going to give him every chance, which is the right thing to do.
Hoping he makes the squad for the league cup game...
Cant wait to see him back..
Cant wait to see him back..
Brilliant news if he is able to play for us and I'm sure part of the reason he hasn't signed a DM
I doubt it. He'll be 29 in February and that's when he could realistically return to football at this level at earliest, and it's very doubtful if he could get back to his best after virtually two seasons with no football.
It's easy to forget his stunning goal in that dreaded 6-1 last season. I can't wait to see him back at Old Trafford.
I'm not sure how many of us want to remember that day mate? I know I was pissed off beyond the point of me being able to describe. Let's just say I was also watching the game with my friends, all of whom despise United, whether it be a Liverpool, City, Chelsea or Arsenal fan. You can imagine how much shit I took that day, watching through the entire game and them not shutting up about it for about a week
1 season.
According to the BBC sports feed Fletcher is back in the squad for the Wigan game but likely to be on the bench if selected i would think. Great news and a lot quicker than a lot of us were thinking for his return to the squad if it does happen.
The reception if he gets on the pitch is going to be something very special, I imagine.
Really can't believe that he could be on the bench.Never thought he would realistically make it back.Probably why SAF was not fussed about signing a midfielder.
Fantastic news.
Great news if true.
Hope we proper batter Wigan, if we do and he's on the bench I'm sure he'll come on.
Good news. Explains why SAF did not sign another midfielder during the window.
No it doest.
I'm not saying we should've.. that is a different matter... But with Fletch, Fergie has said he is doing well to contain his illness. Fletcher is a bonus..
Doubt Fergie would go into the season relying on him.
I'm not saying we should've.. that is a different matter... But with Fletch, Fergie has said he is doing well to contain his illness. Fletcher is a bonus..
Doubt Fergie would go into the season relying on him.
:')
Great news. On the bench I expect, and a few minutes towards the end perhaps, but that'll do him a world of good.
Easy now guys, he's just in the available matchday squad, but that doesn't mean he'll be on the bench. I would spazz if he was though. Easily one of my favourite players.
Freakin sweet!!! As Peter would say. Excellent news. I hope he gets on, OT will erupt. 
Nice to see him back but he will be lucky to even make the bench at the moment and I certainly dont expect to see him on the pitch
Carling Cup is more likely
Carling Cup is more likely
Hopefully he gets to play a few minutes late on when the team is cruising (well I can hope it at least)
Fantastic news to hear. Fletcher bleeds red and it's great that he's finally managed to get his condition under control and resume is career.
Made me cry a little bit. Awesome news
I think that's an ongoing struggle unfortunately. He'll have more setbacks along the road that's for sure. Glad he's improving though.
We're 3 nil up, with 10 minutes left, why not?
PM a stream please
That's a bit of a shock. All happened very quickly. Delighted he's back to this point already. What a boost it would be to the squad!
The way Fergie put it in his press conference I don't think he expects him to get minutes on the pitch. He said he was in it to give him a bit of a boost in his recovery.
Which is slightly wierd. If you're doing it to cheer him up, you're not supposed to be telling him this is the reason!
Still, it's another step forward. He's still got lots to do but if we can get him ready and sharp for the second half of the season, it could be big.
Was thinking the same thing about why say you are doing it to give him a boost but, then again also Fergie isn't going to waste a spot - even on the bench on someone that he doesn't feel can contribute if required. So, if he is included then Fergie feels Fletcher is in a position where he can play a role.