Matt851
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Well what he described is different to what was described in the article you linked (see below), regardless it sounds like the reality of fletchers role is different to what might have been briefed early on@UnitedSofa didn't make it up, it comes from Andy Mitten who has sources around the club.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/spo...rren-fletcher-as-technical-director-1.1181576
Fletcher will work closely with Murtough to add technical input and direction into all football and performance areas. He will focus on a co-ordinated and long-term approach to player and squad development, helping maintain the integral link between the Academy and the first team.
Fletcher is the technical director. His role is to for lack of a better term, convince, potential signings to sign for United, he sits in on meetings with players/agents and gets a feel for if they’re the right fit for United. He also does this as a bridge between the Reserves and the first team. Can the youngsters handle the step up, do they have the right mentality. So yes, he does have the right qualifications for this role.