Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher believes that Jose Mourinho has a good squad and that he is sure that their form will improve in the future. He said that it has been a tough start to the season but he feels that their fortunes are beginning to change. He said that the victory against […]
Heung-min Son apologises to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Asian games duty
Tottenham Hotspur forward Heung-min Son has issued an apology to the north London club as he is expected to miss at least three Premier League games due to Asian games duty. The 26-year-old has been selected by South Korea in the overage category for the games in Indonesia and he is supposedly keen on getting […]
DARREN FLETCHER PRAISES ENGLAND AFTER WC WIN
Scottish footballer Darren Fletcher joined in hailing England following their World Cup victory over Tunisia. The BT Sports commentator and Five Live presenter said he enjoyed watching the Three Lions play despite having to wait for a late intervention from Harry Kane. He hailed the 3-5-2 formation Coach Gareth Southgate employed against the African side […]
West Brom Want Watford’s Troy Deeney
West Bromwich Albion have asked Premier League rivals Watford for their striker Troy Deeney, as per reports. West Bromare offering the player a lifeline after he failed to impress this term. Watford, a relegation threatened side, are not as keen on selling to another at risk side but they are also frustrated with their skipper. […]
Darren Fletcher wants to stay
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher said that he would like to remain with Stoke City if the club needs him next season. The player who is currently 34 years old said that he would like to help the team fight for promotion again next season and that he is ready to play in the […]
FLETCHER DISCUSSES WHY HE MOVED TO STOKE
Darren Fletcher has said that he is looking forward to the challenge ahead after leaving West Brom for Stoke. The Scot’s move to the Potters took many by surprise, as Albion were negotiating with Fletcher over a new deal before rivals Stoke nipped in and persuaded him to move to Tony Pulis’ former club.
DARREN FLETCHER: SCOTLAND’S LEADER
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan is confident that Darren Fletcher can lead Scotland in the absence of Scott Brown ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers. The team has suffered setbacks as Brown, Matt Ritchie and Stuart Armstrong have withdrawn from the games due to fitness concerns. Scotland needs to win the forthcoming two games against […]
Rooney made the right decision
Everton midfielder Darren Fletcher believes that Wayne Rooney has made the best decision by signing for his boyhood club. He said that Rooney is a terrific player and that he will be a major asset for Everton this season. Wayne Rooney has rejoined Everton after 13 years spent at Manchester United. Indeed the England international […]
WEST BROM TO BREAK RECORD FOR GIBSON
West Bromwich Albion are set to splash up to £21 million to land Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson this summer. The Baggies reportedly submitted a bid of £18 million upfront and £3 million in add-ons for the player. However, Boro, who relegated to the Championship, rejected the improved bid for the third time. The club chair […]
FLETCHER ON THE ROLE FERGIE AND KEANE PLAYED IN HIS CAREER
Darren Fletcher has offered some insight into the defining roles former teammate, Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson played in his career having come through the ranks at Manchester United and made over 300 appearances before leaving for West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 2015.
It had been widely said that Keane didn’t rate Fletcher high during their time together at Old Trafford. The Scottish midfielder was said to one of the players Keane was heavily critical of in his infamous MUTV punditry video in 2005.
However,32-year-old Fletcher says that Keane had always been his source of encouragement, and that he had helped shaped him (Fletcher) both as aplayer and also, as anindividual. “It frustrates me to know that some people think Roy didn’t rate me because he moulded me more than any player I have known. The midfielder however revealed, “Though he was hard but he was always fair”.