"I woke up about four times last night"

[UnofficialDevil]

SAF On Fletcher

"It wouldn't have been fair to pitch Darren in from the start because he really does need games," said Ferguson.

"But he is catching up all the time and we may get him on the bench against Chelsea on Sunday with a view to getting more game time.

"Some players are big-game players and he is one.


"The perfect example is Mark Hughes, he was one of the best big-game players in United's history. He never failed in a big game and Darren is the same type of player."

Ferguson made nine changes from the team which beat Schalke 2-0 in the first leg to ensure his players are fresh for Sunday's showdown with Chelsea.

The United boss added: "I woke up about four times last night and picked different teams. But they did me proud.

"When I analysed each individual who was playing, I said to myself, 'This is a Manchester United player. Why can't I play him?'

"The fact it's a semi-final and such an important game does create a certain bit of doubt in your mind as to whether you're doing the right thing but I'm glad we were vindicated.

"We're in the final now and we'll prepare properly. We've got a big game on Sunday, so let's look forward to that."

waking up in the middle of the night and picking teams, loved that bit

 

[Ish]

Definitely trying to get Fletcher ready for the UCL final, without a doubt.

 

[esmufc07]

About 4 times? Surely it's not that hard to remember how many times you woke up in a night. I think he's losing it.

 

[Joey Mac]

Prostatism: aiding managerial greatness since 1986.

 

[UnofficialDevil]

Yep he is definitely being lined up to start at Wembley

 

[Maciej]

If Fletcher starts at Wembley, I really hope it's because he deserves, not because he was suspended in 2009.

 

[Decotron]

If Fletcher starts at Wembley, I really hope it's because he deserves, not because he was suspended in 2009.

I agree

 

[manufanatic]

win on sunday the title is 99.9 there. Fletcher can play the last 2 games.

3 weeks and he will be fine I hope!

 

[Northstand]

If Fletcher starts at Wembley, I really hope it's because he deserves, not because he was suspended in 2009.

I think you only need ask Jim Leighton or Bryan Robson whether Fergie allows sentiment to cloud his judgement mate.

 

[Red Defence]

I sincerely hope Fergie doesn't select any player for this match based on any other reason than he thinks they will be the best option.

He does have his favourites and that worries me sometimes. Don't want any of this "he didn't get to play last time" or "it will be his last match for us" stuff affecting his choice.

That said I expect Fletcher to be playing.

 

[kps88]

If Fletcher starts at Wembley, I really hope it's because he deserves, not because he was suspended in 2009.

There's no way that will factor into his decision.

 

[Northstand]

There's no way that will factor into his decision.

Absolutely; I don't know how anyone could even countenance the idea.

 

[Avatar]

Prostatism: aiding managerial greatness since 1986.

 

[Maciej]

I agree

Fletchers Mum?

 

[evra]

I think you only need ask Jim Leighton or Bryan Robson whether Fergie allows sentiment to cloud his judgement mate.

Good point.