Darren Barr Fletcher

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24. DARREN FLETCHER

Birthdate: 01 Feb 1984
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 214
Goals: 13
Joined United: 03 Jul 2000
United Debut: 12 Mar 2003 v FC Basel (H)
International: Scotland


Darren Fletcher is a player for the big occasion. While other men might shirk from the responsibility presented to them in the heat of battle, the Scot thrives in such encounters.

This attitude was never more visibly displayed than in the 4-0 thrashing of Arsenal [in February 2008] in which he headed two goals. He set the standard for the team with his indefatigable running, hassling, closing down and tackling which denied the Gunners time and space to play their usual passing game.

“I enjoy the added pressure of the big games," admitted the midfielder, who scooped his second title medal in May 2008 and was an unused substitute in the Champions League final in Moscow. "The atmosphere’s always special and the crowd spur you on.”

In terms of recognition for his exertions and qualities, Fletcher's United career has been a slow burner. It is only with age, and with an ever-growing list of outstanding performances, that he has received due credit.

His United career almost got off to fairytale start when in May 2000, Fletcher was set to be included in the squad for the league trip to Villa Park, but FA rules – and his schoolboy status – denied him the chance.

He joined United officially as a trainee in July 2000, but injuries stymied his progress. He eventually made his debut against Basel in March 2003, but it was in the following season that Fletch made his mark, notching 35 appearances. By this stage, he was established as one of Scotland’s leading lights: he scored the solitary goal against Lithuania that earned a play-off for Euro 2004 and, later that season, aged 20, became Scotland’s youngest captain for 118 years.

The 2004/05 campaign brought Fletcher’s first goal for United, in a 2-0 win at Boro on New Year’s Day. His most famous strike to date was against Chelsea in November 2005 when he headed the goal that ended the champions’ 40-game unbeaten run. Subsequent seasons saw him used intermittently, but the trend of selecting him for the biggest, most important games indicated the high regard in which Sir Alex Ferguson holds his countryman.

That faith was displayed when, in October 2008. Darren signed a four-year contract extension. He admitted that just a few months earlier he had contemplated life away from Old Trafford, only for Sir Alex to field him regularly in the early stages of the 2008/09 season.

Fletcher struck up an energetic, dominant midfield partnership with Michael Carrick and began finding the net on a more regular basis, validating the judgement of his manager and finally yielding recognition from peers and supporters alike.

Heartbeakingly, Fletch's finest season with the Reds wasn't allowed a fitting finish. The Scot was harshly sent off in United's Champions League semi-final victory at Arsenal, which left him suspended for the final against Barcelona. That the Reds so clearly missed Darren's energy and drive in Rome spoke volumes for the midfielder's sky-rocketing importance to the cause.

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wikipedia


Personal information

Full nameL: Darren Barr Fletcher
Date of birth: 1 February 1984 (age 25)
Place of birth: Dalkeith, Scotland
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position: Centre midfielder, Right midfielder

Youth career
Tynecastle Boys Club
2000–2001 Manchester United

Senior career*
2001– Manchester United

National team‡
2003– Scotland


* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:19, 26 June 2009 (UTC).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:25, 1 April 2009 (UTC)


Darren Fletcher (lahir di Dalkith, Midlothian, Skotlandia, 1 Februari 1984; umur 25 tahun) adalah pemain sepak bola dari Skotlandia yang sekarang bermain untuk klub Manchester United.

Karir Klub
Fletcher bergabung dengan Manchester United bulan Juli 2000 dan menandatangani kontrak profesional pada Februari 2001. Dia dulunya dilihat sebagai calon pengganti David Beckham pada sayap kanan. Pada musim pertamanya dia lebih sering terkena cidera. Akhir-akhir ini dia lebih sering berposisi sebagai gelandang tengah.

Fletcher mulai bermain sebagai pemain inti pada musim 2003/2004, bermain pada berbagia pertandingan penting. Dia bermain pada Final Piala FA melawan Millwall pada mei 2004.

Meskipun mengalami awal yang buruk pada musim 2004/2005, dengan hanya bermain pada sedikit partai, Flether masuk tim inti lagi. Pada Januari 2005 dia mencetak gol pertamanya saat melawan Middlesbrough.

Personal life
Fletcher is the father of twin boys, Jack and Tyler (born 2007) with English girlfriend, Hayley Grice. He was one of many footballers in the Manchester and Liverpool area whose home was robbed while playing away games when thieves raided his house in February 2009. Grice was held at knifepoint by the thieves . The incident occurred while Fletcher was in Milan for Manchester United's Champions League fixture against Internazionale.

Fletcher is involved in a programme to encourage "Deaf Friendly Football" for youngsters. The programme is run by the Manchester United Foundation and the National Deaf Children's Society.

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Honours


Club
Manchester United
• Premier League (3): 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
• FA Cup (1): 2003–04
• Football League Cup (1): 2005–06
• FA Community Shield (3): 2003, 2007, 2008
• UEFA Champions League (1): 2007–08
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

Country
• Kirin Cup (1): 2006

[Ucup Carrick]

When he grows up,
Oh you know he's gonna be,
He's gonna be the only Scotsman in our team,
Now he's grown up,
And he's realised his dream,
He's gonna play alongside Giggsy, Scholes and Keane.

Oh he would run 500 miles,
And he would run 500 more,
Just to be that man who might just score,
To be that man Darren Fletcher....

Darren Fletcher..... Darren Fletcher
Darren fletcher..... Darren fletcher
Na na na na na na na...

[kosugi]

pemain favorit gw di mu,
seorang penyeimbang di lapangan tengah :thumbup: :thumbup:

[rondwisan]

12/08/2009 09:18 - ManUtd.com, Ben Hibbs
Why is Fletcher still underrated?

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Why don't opposition fans rate Darren Fletcher? It's a point that irks ManUtd.com's Ben Hibbs...

I had an argument recently with a Liverpool fan about Darren Fletcher. “He’s not a top, top player is he?” he said. “He’s OK, but he’s not as good as Mascherano.” I’m a big fan of Fletcher and that was all it took to set me off.

Even in the days when some United fans would grumble at the slightest error, I preached patience. The first time I saw him play was in 2002, I went to watch United’s Reserves for the first time against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford. This lanky, skinny kid in the middle of the park was absolutely everywhere, spraying passes all over the pitch like a seasoned pro stepped down to the lower levels. It all looked so easy. You could tell then he was a class above the rest.

Upon his integration into the first-team, however, Fletch suffered because, as a young, lightweight lad, he had to earn his stripes out on the wing. He was labelled by many in the media as the new Beckham, well wide of the mark and frankly a lazy cop-out description of his talents. Then, when he moved infield, there was the void left by Roy Keane (even before Keane left he was no longer the all-action, box-to-box maniac he was in his prime). It was a tough education. But Fletch took it – and the negative comments he often received – on the chin.

Fortunately, Sir Alex is a good judge of character and talent. In the last few years he’s honed his game, bulked up in the gym – which he admitted he always found difficult to do as a young player because he just didn’t see the results of his hard work – and he’s now approaching the peak of his career. But while United fans are, in the vast majority, converts to what Fletcher brings to the team – technical quality, clever use of the ball, energy, a calm head and, lately, a great deal of maturity – fans of other clubs seem preoccupied with out-dated judgements.

Fletcher was one of United’s best players at times last season, and I honestly believe that had he not suffered one or two injuries he wouldn’t have been far off in the running for Player of the Year. In the depths if disappointment after Rome, Sir Alex admitted Fletcher was a major loss due to suspension. Would he have halted Iniesta and Xavi? We'll never know, and Barcelona might well counter that their own absent men would have raised the level of their performance.

The point is, it’s recognition of how important Sir Alex believes his fellow Scot is to his team. And as everyone looks down the squad list for the men who’ll step to the fore in the ‘life after Ronaldo’ era, Fletcher is one that has to, and I believe will, rise to the challenge.

He’s Scotland’s captain, a deserved title for the influence he wields in national colours, where he’s always been one of the big fish, even from a very early age. Now I think his time has come at United. He was outstanding in the first half against Chelsea at Wembley, and whereas we’re expecting the likes of Nani, Anderson and Berbatov to an extent to raise their game, Fletcher need only avoid injuries and continue the excellent work he did last season.

We could have lost Fletch last summer when a number of clubs, Everton included, expressed an interest after a season in which he enjoyed only limited involvement in United's double success. Thankfully, he stayed and signed a new contract. Although, at either club, he’d have proved that deluded Liverpool fan wrong.

[fredrian.seven]

Tireless Fletcher 'outstanding'
29/08/2009 18:47, Report by Ben Hibbs

Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson praised Darren Fletcher’s inspirational display during United’s enthralling 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Scottish midfielder covered every blade of grass, blocked passes and shots with just about every part of his anatomy and was at the foundation of most of United’s moves attacking moves.

Fletcher’s performances this season, and last, point to a maturing player reaching his footballing peak. Still underrated by some outside Old Trafford, United fans know the Scot’s value and regularly showed their appreciation at his every lung-bursting run.

Surprisingly, Sky gave the Man of the Match award to Rooney, who Sir Alex thinks will gladly hand over the bottle of champagne.

“I think Wayne will give it to him!” the manager said with a smile. “Darren was the outstanding performer on the field. He really was outstanding. He always does well on these big occasions because he’s a big-game player.”

Rooney added: “I’ve said many times, forwards score goals and tend to get the man of the match award,” said Wayne. “But Fletch was head and shoulders above anyone else on the pitch.”

Bahkan SAF dan Rooney - yang notabene adalah Man of the match pertandingan itu versi Sky- pun memuji permainan Fletcher saat melawan Arsenal akhir pekan lalu. Memang seharusnya Fletcher-lah yang menjadi MOM di pertandingan itu mengingat peran besarnya dilini tengah MU melebihi Giggs dan Carrick..

[RedRob]

puja-puji mengalir untuk Fletch... semoga performanya terus konsisten....

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Why Darren Fletcher is no longer Manchester United's ugly duckling

By David McDonnell | mirrorfootball.co.uk
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Darren Fletcher has been one of the most underrated players in the Premier League for the past couple of seasons. Not any more.

No-one can dispute his right to be regarded as a player of real stature after his towering display against Arsenal in Manchester United's hard-fought 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

Fletcher has emerged as arguably Sir Alex Ferguson's most influential midfielder, with five of United's last six defeats coming when he has not played any part.

It's perhaps no coincidence Fletcher was missing when United were humbled 1-0 at Burnley a fortnight ago. With Fletcher starting this season, United have a 100 per cent record.

Fletcher was one of the young United players lambasted by former skipper Roy Keane in his infamous MUTV rant of four years ago, which was deemed too savage to broadcast.

But at Old Trafford on Saturday, Fletcher was the closest thing to Keane that United fans have seen since their legendary ex-skipper's acrimonious departure from the club.

Belligerent, committed and seemingly everywhere, Fletcher played the role of midfield spoiler to perfection, as well as earning the free-kick from which United's winning goal game.

In the long-term absence of United's midfield destroyer Owen Hargreaves, whose career remains in the balance after surgery on both knees, Fletcher has stepped up to fill the void.

Much was made of Fletcher's suspension from the Champions League final against Barcelona, and whether his presence in Rome would have made any difference to the outcome.

Probably not, such was the brilliance of Barca trio Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta in imposing themselves on the occasion, while United's midfield wilted by comparison.

But as he showed against Arsenal, Fletcher is an uncompromising opponent, one with the ability to throw opponents off their stride by never allowing them to settle.

How United could have done with someone with that kind of attitude in Rome last May, when their midfield rolled over like an obliging puppy and allowed Barca's players to wreak havoc.

Fletcher is not the finished article, of course. He has only scored 13 goals in six seasons at United, which is an area of his game he himself would admit needs to improve.

But at 25, Fletcher is starting to fulfil his rich potential and deserves recognition for what he brings to United's cause, which more than can be said for some members of Fergie's squad.

United midfielder Anderson, who had a bust-up with Fergie over his omission from the Community Shield squad, should watch a re-run of Fletcher's display against Arsenal.

Anderson's attitude, it is understood, has been questionable this season, which would explain his continued omission by Fergie.

But if Anderson is serious about making it at United, he need look no further than Fletcher as an example of a young player who has put in the graft and is now reaping the rewards.

[Tomtom]

pemain yang selalu gw tunggu perkembangan nya....akhirnya berbuah manis
fletcher is a football genius...

pertama turun jadi winger kanan, di coba di kiri, karena lari nya ke tengah lagi...akhir nya SAF mencoba fletch jadi central midfield...and it's work
Great job lad...now every one of us know that you got skill....hope it always stabil

[ronysnaja]

pemain yang selalu gw tunggu perkembangan nya....akhirnya berbuah manis
fletcher is a football genius...

pertama turun jadi winger kanan, di coba di kiri, karena lari nya ke tengah lagi...akhir nya SAF mencoba fletch jadi central midfield...and it's work
Great job lad...now every one of us know that you got skill....hope it always stabil

Setuju bro emang pemain ini gak disangka-sangka bisa jadi hero di United.
Dulu bener2 dah, setiap dia masuk ke lapangan..langsung dag dig dug..

Tapi kepercayaan Opa SAF terbayar juga sekarang ya..
Hebat

[Ucup Carrick]

hehehe...

gua inget bener gol dia ke gawang chelsea...
saat itu blues lagi hot-hotnya...
dia mendadak nyundul bola ke gawang cech...
pokoknya bener-bener gak keduga nih anak nyetak gol...

[Oom Panda]

Cuma opa SAF aja yang selalu sabar ma nih anak... dari dulu doi di hujat, opa tetep bilang kalo nanti doi bakal jadi pemain vital buat United... and sekarang terbukti banget....

Things I learnt... Just TRUST Fergie.. He knows what best for United!! In Fergie We Trust...

[hendiplast]

Fletcher: Pemain MU Berkorban untuk Ronaldo

VIVAnews - Gelandang Manchester United, Darren Fletcher mengungkap rahasia sukses Cristiano Ronaldo. Menurutnya, Ronaldo takkan bisa menjadi seperti pemain hebat tanpa mantan rekan-rekannya di MU.

Manchester United ditinggalkan salah satu bintang besarnya, Ronaldo ke Real Madrid. Dari pemain tak terkenal di Sporting Lisbon, enam tahun lalu, Ronaldo menjadi Pemain Terbaik Dunia 2008 setelah direkrut MU.

"Kami memenangi Liga Inggris, Liga Champions dan Piala Dunia Antarklub sebagai tim. Kami juga telah membantu Ronaldo menjadi pemain fantastis," kata Fletcher kepada BBC Sport. "Kami akan selalu merasa kehilangan dia, karena kami juga ikut berkorban untuk membesarkannya."

Kini, MU harus menjalani hidup tanpa Ronaldo. Juga salah satu kunci juara Premier League, musim lalu, Carlos Tevez.

“Tak ada yang berubah meski kami ditinggalkan Cristiano dan Carlos Tevez. Kami mendapatkan Michael Owen dan Antonio Valencia," lanjut Fletcher.

Menurut Fletcher, Setan Merah takkan mengubah pola tradisional 4-4-2 yang dianutnya saat berjaya. Bahkan, tanpa dua bintang itu, MU kini menjadi lebih solid.

"Para pemain muda dan baru masih butuh adaptasi dengan pola itu. Tapi, kami selalu mengapresiasi setiap perubahan demi kesolidan tim," kata Fletcher lagi.

Fletcher tahu pasti isi perut MU. Gelandang berusia 25 ini merupakan pemain spesialis laga-laga besar. Jadi tak salah jika MU tetap berharap kepadanya. Sebaliknya, Fletcher juga masih sangat yakin dengan kekuatan pasukan Old Trafford.

"MU masih seperti dahulu. Skuad MU akan selalu mengincar kemenangan, menyenangkan fans dan menyerang lawan," tutup Fletcher.
• VIVAnews

[Supernan]

MAN ON FIRE!!!! KEREN DAH NEH ORANG, SATU KATA BUAT DOI : "TOTALITAS"

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Fletcher: My biggest fear
MEN

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September 03, 2009
MAN of the moment Darren Fletcher will return after the international break wondering if he will make United's starting line up against Spurs.

The threat of being dropped is the Scot's driving force and has seen him break through from fringe player to the champion's must-have midfielder.

The 25-year-old's stock grew last May when he was suspended for the Champions League final against Barcelona. His absence was cited as the reason the Spaniards had the freedom of the Stadio Olimpico.

It was perhaps no coincidence either this term that the one Premier League match the Reds have lost at Burnley was the only 90 minutes Sir Alex Ferguson hasn't chosen him.

But this campaign his qualities have also been recognised when he's been on the pitch, never more so than in last Saturday's dramatic match against Arsenal.

However, Fletcher knows his place is on the line every time he walks on to the pitch.

"I always go out on the pitch thinking I have to perform to stay in the team the next week. That is the attitude I had last season and it will be my attitude again this season," said Darren.

"If you start slipping up, or resting on your laurels, you will be straight out.

"Last year through injury and suspension, I began in the team and the manager stuck with me. I like to think my performances kept me in. In terms of consistency and level of performance it was my best and I gained that from playing regularly.

"In previous seasons I was in for a game and then out for a couple. Even though I felt I was playing well I wasn't getting that match sharpness and continuity.

"Every season is a new challenge. We have some great players. But I give 100 per cent every match and I am willing to sacrifice myself for the greater good of the team. I am looking to push on now, keep going and to win a lot more things.

"I am a quiet family orientated person and when I finish training I like to go home and prepare for my next game. Football is my life and I do everything I can to be a better player and a better professional."

Nobody could doubt Fletcher's professionalism when you saw him make the challenge last May at the Emirates against Arsenal when he was red-carded - and it cost him his berth in the European Cup final.

"A lot of people said I should have just let Cesc Fabregas score but that is not in my nature," Darren added. "From the first minute to the last, whether it is naive or what, that is the way I play my football. It was my job to watch his run and stop him scoring. I felt I did that.:wowcaem:

"It's in the past and now I have to look at this season and try and get myself to another Champions League final. All the players are desperate to get there after the defeat against Barcelona. I want to get there and play in one (he was an unused sub in Moscow 2008)."

Analysts and fans alike are studying the Reds closely in the early post-Cristiano Ronaldo era and the consensus of opinion is that the champions are lacking his special match-winning qualities. But Fletcher believes United won't be damaged by the loss of the £80m World Player of the Year.

"Nothing has changed. It is still pretty much the same bunch of players," he said.

"We feel we are the same team. We won the league as a team and we got to the Champions League final as a team and won the World Club Cup as a team.

"Yes, we have lost a top class player in Cristiano but as much as he gave to us as a fantastic player, we gave a lot to him.

"Players sacrificed themselves for him and he appreciated that. Maybe now we will become a lot more solid and mostly be 4-4-2. We have players to adapt. United will be the same old United still."

[nu_reccayasha]

Fletcher Tak Ingin Kehilangan Tempat
Jumat, 4/9/2009 | 05:06 WIB

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Darren Fletcher, berjanji akan meningkatkan kualitasnya. Hal ini dilakukannya, karena tak mau kehilangan tempat di skud reguler.

Ketakutan Fletcher sangat beralasan. Pasalnya, Sir Alex Ferguson mempunyai banyak stok pemain cadangan di lini tengah, di antaranya Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Valencia, Nani, Paul Scholes, Park Ji-Sung, Owen Hargreaves, Gibson, Ryan Giggs, dan Obertan.

Sebagai pelatih, Fergie tinggal memilih seorang gelandang yang sesuai dengan keinginannya. Hal ini yang membuat Fletcher bertekad meningkatkan kemapuannya agar mampu bersaing di skuad inti.

"Aku selalu berpikir ketika keluar dari lapangan, apakah aku tetap bertahan di tim pekan depan. Sikapku musim lalu begitu dan kupertahankan di musim ini," kata Fletcher kepada Manchester Evening News.

"Jika terlalu cepat puas, Anda akan langsung keluar," tambahnya.

Bagi Fletcher, setiap musim dijadikannya sebuah tantangan untuk tampil lebih baik. Di setiap laga, pemain bernomor punggung 24 ini selalu ingin tampil maksimal.

"Setiap musim adalah sebuah tantangan baru. Kami memiliki beberapa pemain bagus. Namun, aku memberikan penampilan 100 persen dan aku akan berkorban bagi tim besar ini. Aku merasa tertantang untuk terus memberikan kemenangan," paparnya.

"Aku adalah seorang yang berorientasi kepada keluarga. Ketika menyelesaikan latihan, aku lebih suka pulang ke rumah untuk menyiapkan pertandingan selanjutnya. Sepak bola adalah hidupku dan aku melakukan segalanya dengan lebih baik sebagai pemain dan seorang profesional," tambahnya.

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salut banget nih pemain
kemaren aja pas lawan arsenal
berjuang mati2an
top banget dah

[Red Army]

dulu saya curiga dg Fergie kenapa kok ngotot banget mempertahankan Fletcher di skuad ?
saya pikir SAF ingin membantu Skotlandia dg mendidik Fletcher di United tp sekarang saya baru yakin bahwa SAF melihat hal lain ternyata

[Mahesa_Jenar]

kalau konsisten dengan permainannya sekarang, satu tempat utama bakal jadi miliknya..
Emang keren Fletcherinho... Body boleh kecil, tampang boleh kalem, tapi urusan duel dengan pemain lawan, hajar Blehhh.....!!!!!!!!!

[neoradtz]

dulu saya curiga dg Fergie kenapa kok ngotot banget mempertahankan Fletcher di skuad ?
saya pikir SAF ingin membantu Skotlandia dg mendidik Fletcher di United tp sekarang saya baru yakin bahwa SAF melihat hal lain ternyata

Wah betul.. Gw jg persis berpikiran sama.. Dikirain ada unsur2 "politis" di belakang fletcher.. Dulu jg tiap dia dapet bola, gw g ngeharepin apa2, yang penting dia bisa kasi bola buat pemaen laen.. kikuk, limbung, tendangan *ckess.. Wah banyak deh..

Ternyata waktu membuktikan daku salah :malu:

Fletch sekarang ada di jajaran hero-hero United jg :).. Long live Fletch.. Hardwork really paid off.. :)

-neo :peace:

[pweechevalier]

hehehe...

gua inget bener gol dia ke gawang chelsea...
saat itu blues lagi hot-hotnya...
dia mendadak nyundul bola ke gawang cech...
pokoknya bener-bener gak keduga nih anak nyetak gol...

Gw jg inget banget tuh...
Yg bikin tambah inget karna waktu itu gw lg liburan di rumah almarhum nenek gw di Parangtritis...
Padahal gak jelas tuh gambar yg gw liat, tp tetep gw paksain tonton tuh tipi...
Eh gak sia2...ada Fletcher nyundul dr sudut yg menurut gw aneh aja :thumbup:

wisnu cimol

[tumpal_oneunited]

hehehe...

gua inget bener gol dia ke gawang chelsea...
saat itu blues lagi hot-hotnya...
dia mendadak nyundul bola ke gawang cech...
pokoknya bener-bener gak keduga nih anak nyetak gol...

Gol ini membuat chelsea akhirnya bisa dikalahkan,,setelah sekian lama tak terkalahkan..
hehehehe...

Mantabss Fletcher... :thumbup:

[Red Devils 07]

new deal for Fletcher

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Darren Fletcher is in line for a whopping £1million-a-year pay hike on the back of his impressive form.

Old Trafford chiefs are ready to sit down with the 25-year-old early in the New Year to discuss a further two-year extension to the deal he signed just 12 months ago.

Fletcher is contracted to remain with United until 2012, but the club are set to financially reward his elevated status in the current squad.

The Scot - who started against Macedonia in the World Cup Group Nine qualifier at Hampden Park yesterday - has played in all but nine minutes of United's Premier League campaign so far.

He currently earns around £50,000 a week and can expect to see that rise to nearer £70,000 a week.

But club officials will be keen to avoid a repeat of the last time Fletcher's deal was up for renewal, when he was left in the dark going into the final few months of his contract.

United, like their Big Four rivals, are currently reviewing and monitoring contracts across the board to make sure they retain top talent.

source : NOTW

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setelah bermain bagus di awal musim... kontrak fletcher akan diperpanjang dengan kenaikan gaji... from zero to hero, fletch...

[cr7lover]

he deserves it!!!

[neoradtz]

new deal for Fletcher

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Darren Fletcher is in line for a whopping £1million-a-year pay hike on the back of his impressive form.

Old Trafford chiefs are ready to sit down with the 25-year-old early in the New Year to discuss a further two-year extension to the deal he signed just 12 months ago.

Fletcher is contracted to remain with United until 2012, but the club are set to financially reward his elevated status in the current squad.

The Scot - who started against Macedonia in the World Cup Group Nine qualifier at Hampden Park yesterday - has played in all but nine minutes of United's Premier League campaign so far.

He currently earns around £50,000 a week and can expect to see that rise to nearer £70,000 a week.

But club officials will be keen to avoid a repeat of the last time Fletcher's deal was up for renewal, when he was left in the dark going into the final few months of his contract.

United, like their Big Four rivals, are currently reviewing and monitoring contracts across the board to make sure they retain top talent.

source : NOTW

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setelah bermain bagus di awal musim... kontrak fletcher akan diperpanjang dengan kenaikan gaji... from zero to hero, fletch...

Wah bener tuh? Setuju deh :) layak kok dia dapet 'reward' dari united atas kontribusi nya.. walaupun di musim pertamanya agak meragukan, tp bener2 ga disangka2 bener2 jadi tokoh vital di United :)

Hidup Fletch :D

-neo :peace:

[dhonni]

Crerand: Fletch is first choice


It's easy to jump on the bandwagon and praise Darren Fletcher's performances, but Paddy Crerand believes his fellow countryman has been turning in outstanding displays for years now, and he considers the Scotland skipper to be United's first-choice central midfielder.

"For me, he is an automatic pick," Paddy said on his phone-in show on MUTV on Monday. "For the big games I think the manager would pick Fletcher, he'd be first on the team sheet.

"Darren has made the point that he wants to be the number one choice in midfield. And he's playing well enough to be number one. I almost don't need to make the point for him, he's making a strong enough case himself.

"He was outstanding against Wigan and outstanding against Arsenal. And against Tottenham and Manchester City, you want him in the midfield."

Fletcher has been thrust into the spotlight, particularly this season, but Crerand rejects the notion that he is United's most improved player. "He's been playing like that for
quite a few years now," he added. "I think the fans are starting to appreciate him, that's the only difference.

"For a long time Darren was a scapegoat. When he came through he played alongside Roy Keane and Paul Scholes and there aren't many players in English football, never mind for United, who've been as good as those two. That's the standard that was set, but Darren's got better and better.

"He's a tremendous passer and doesn't get the credit for that sometimes. All you hear is that he gets in at people. But he is enthusiastic and whole-hearted, and fans love that."


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[Supernan]

Ga bisa dipungkiri Fergie tuh seneng sama petarung2 yg ga gampang nyerah di Lini tengah UNITED. Fletch makin berkembang neh, doi makin susah dilewatin mantaffffff....:happy::happy:

[sir_otz]

Darren Fletcher's now the mean man! Midfielder is proving Roy Keane wrong
By IAN LADYMAN
Last updated at 11:33 PM on 11th September 2009

Of all the questions he has been asked already this season, there is one that Sir Alex Ferguson will not answer. Why did you lose the Champions League final last May?

However, it is not difficult to work it out for ourselves with the benefit of hindsight.
Poor defending. The anonymity of Cristiano Ronaldo and the Brazilian Anderson. And the absence of Darren Fletcher.

‘If they ever needed Fletcher it was in the Champions League final against Barcelona,’ former Scotland and Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness told Sportsmail this week.

‘On the night, Anderson wasn’t up to the task of stopping their footballers from playing. Fletcher would have done that and given his defenders protection and provided the platform for the front players. He would have made the difference.’

Who would have thought it? Darren Fletcher the difference between winning and losing the greatest club prize on earth. The same Darren Fletcher who was ridiculed by supporters — they used to call him ‘Fergie’s son’ — and dismissed by his former captain and teammate Roy Keane.

‘I can’t understand why people in Scotland rave about Darren Fletcher,’ Keane is thought to have said in the infamous MUTV rant that was never aired back in 2005.

Perhaps he can now. Fletcher, after all, is Scotland’s captain and a midfielder referred to as a big-game player by his manager. Less than two weeks ago one tabloid newspaper even described him as the ‘new Roy Keane’ in the wake of Manchester United’s unlikely Barclays Premier League victory over Arsenal.

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Head to head: Fletcher (right) and Robin van Persie

It has, it must be said, been a remarkable transformation and pictures of him in midweek squaring up to Arsenal’s Robin van Persie as Scotland lost at home to Holland perhaps indicate how a callow boy has become a man.

‘For a while I have wanted Darren to take hold of games and now he does that for me,’ said Ferguson.

‘I thought he was fantastic against Arsenal. I said right after the game that, for me, he was the star man. Wayne Rooney, who got the man-of-the-match award, said it should have gone to Fletcher and we all agreed.’

It is six-and-a-half years since Fletcher made his debut for United in a 1-1 Champions League draw against Basel. He is now 218 appearances into his professional career and it has not always been a straightforward path.

Fletcher has always had the ability to pass well; to see and understand angles. But he was too often unable to find the pace of games and apply himself physically, which only serves to make his recent reincarnation as a hard man all the more fascinating.

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger accused the 25-year-old of dirty play at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, something that Fletcher would deny but perhaps not worry about too much. Such things certainly never bothered Keane, a player who actually did much to shepherd his younger colleague through difficult early times at Old Trafford.

‘I know Arsene Wenger was critical of United’s aggressive tactics the other week but British football isn’t just about playing pretty passing styles,’ added Souness, a man whose autobiography was aptly entitled No Half Measures.

‘You have to win the battles on the pitch first. It’s what we all love to see in the British game and please may it continue. The art of tackling, being strong and then using the ball wisely.

‘Fletcher can do all this. I’m not saying he’s just a destructive force, he has other assets, too. When I first saw him I thought he would be just an up-and-down player, but he has matured and is full of confidence.

'He’s been well-schooled, tackle hardened and the experience he has gained is shining through now. I’m a big fan. He is the modern midfielder. Tall, great athleticism and traditional qualities. Last year he was United’s most effective performer.

'For instance, United like to combat Arsenal with aggression and in the Champions League semi-final he was the instigator. He was the man that set the tempo and raised his team’s performance.

‘I believe he will be, arguably, United’s most important player for the next seven years.’

Souness’s words constitute high praise and it is something Fletcher — a patriot — will appreciate. Fletcher has long since been one of United’s more approachable players. Rather than revel in the media blanket that United throw over their squad, he actually approached a club PR person and asked why it was.

Married now with twin boys, Fletcher grew up on a council estate outside Edinburgh. Coming from a family of agricultural workers, he is tee-total and, in some ways, an unlikely Scotland captain.

Scotland assistant manager Terry Butcher said: ‘You would be proud to have Darren as your son. He’s a lovely, honest boy. He is in love with football and, to me, a bit of a throwback.
'He is quite simply a very good footballer.’

United manager Ferguson has not enjoyed the best of luck with central midfielders in recent years. Names such as Miller, Djemba-Djemba and Kleberson still make him cringe.
Saturday afternoon at White Hart Lane, though, Fletcher will stand toe to toe with Tottenham’s own enforcer Wilson Palacios.

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He is, in his own way, a modern United success story.


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[Ucup Carrick]

melihat match vs spurs tadi..gua makin yakin fletch mewakili pemain-pemain spartan khas skotlandia...jiwa bertarung dia makin mantap...
setelah liat damned united, ada legenda leeds namanya billy bremner..dia scottish juga...kalo diamati fletch bisa seperti dia...bedanya....flecth kalem kalo bremner lebih tempramen dan nakal....
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mantap fletch!! :thumbsup:

[hendiplast]

Fletcher: City Bakal Persulit Jalur Juara

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Pertandingan derbi antara Manchester United dan Manchester City membuktikan bahwa City bakal mempersulit tim-tim papan atas meraih gelar juara musim ini.

Hal itu disampaikan oleh pemain MU, Darren Fletcher, usai kemenangan 4-3 atas klub tetangga sekotanya tersebut, Minggu (20/9). Fletcher yang pada laga tersebut mencetak dua gol merasakan betul bagaimana City terus mengejar ketinggalan hingga menit ke-90. Untung akhirnya MU dapat mencetak satu gol lagi melalui Michael Owen, beberapa detik sebelum duel berakhir.

"Laga lawan City menunjukkan bahwa akan terjadi musim sulit. Tim-tim di Premier League semakin baik dan baik setiap musim," aku gelandang Skotlandia tersebut.

"Kian sulit memenangkan gelar setiap tahun dan kami harus berkonsentrasi pada diri kami sendiri dan tetap memenangi laga karena jika kami seperti itu kami akan juara di akhir musim," tambahnya.

Duel di Old Trafford itu sebelumnya sudah dipanaskan oleh perang mulut oleh kedua kubu. Masing-masing klub mengklaim diri mereka sebagai tim terbaik di Kota Manchester. City yang menghabiskan 120 juta poundsterling untuk membangun tim baru dengan pemain mahal selalu menang dalam empat laga sebelumnya. Terakhir mereka menggasak Arsenal dengan 4-2. MU juga memenangi empat duel sebelumnya, tapi sempat kalah lawan Burnley.

"Kemenangan itu sangat spesial karena itu deri Manchester dan karena cara City memulai musim. Itu duel papan atas dan penting bagi kami untuk meraih tiga poin," tambah Fletcher.

Dengan kekalahan tersebut, City kini menempati urugan tetap di urutan keempat dengan 12 poin dari lima pertarungan. Adapun MU bertahan di urutan kedua dengan 15 poin, hasil dari enam laga. (TLG)

[nu_reccayasha]

sudah beberapa kali Fletcher bikin kagum semua pihak
dimulai dari awal season ini
demi bisa bermain di tim inti dia berlatih terus n semakin berkembang
mantap lah pemain satu ini

[Oom Panda]

Darren Fletcher is gonna be SUPERSTAR!!! sekarang tinggal nunggu O'Shea untuk bersinar... tapi kayanya susah deh!!! :nohope:

[nu_reccayasha]

Darren Fletcher is gonna be SUPERSTAR!!! sekarang tinggal nunggu O'Shea untuk bersinar... tapi kayanya susah deh!!! :nohope:


yups kalo fletcher bisa jadi superstar
selama dia main bagus terus
tapi kalo O'shea emang susah
kemaren gol pertamanya bellammy juga gara2 o'shea g tutup pertahannan dengan baik malah seperti membiarkan bellammy menendang, sama seperti halnya saat arshavin cetak gol bbrp pekan yg lalu

[Oom Panda]

yups kalo fletcher bisa jadi superstar
selama dia main bagus terus
tapi kalo O'shea emang susah
kemaren gol pertamanya bellammy juga gara2 o'shea g tutup pertahannan dengan baik malah seperti membiarkan bellammy menendang, sama seperti halnya saat arshavin cetak gol bbrp pekan yg lalu

hahahaha... bukan emang susah lagi, bro... tapi udah ga ada harapan alias no hope... :nohope: :nohope: :nohope:

[Red Devils 07]

hahahaha... bukan emang susah lagi, bro... tapi udah ga ada harapan alias no hope... :nohope: :nohope: :nohope:

tapi walaupun skill nya o'shea rada payah... tapi sifat tidak pernah mengeluh nya patut di tiru oleh pemain lain... dan kadang kala o'shea bahkan menjadi penyelamat United dari kekalahan... for me... every player is important... selama dia bermain buat United... :peace:

[Oom Panda]

tapi walaupun skill nya o'shea rada payah... tapi sifat tidak pernah mengeluh nya patut di tiru oleh pemain lain... dan kadang kala o'shea bahkan menjadi penyelamat United dari kekalahan... for me... every player is important... selama dia bermain buat United... :peace:

Sip SIP.... :shakehand:

Now, we're back to Fletch oke.. udah mulai OFF Topic soalnya... Jajnajajaja... ^^

[Supernan]

Iya Fergie Lebih melihat pemain yg "rajin" lari kek Fletcher,O'shea,Park mw skill nya kurang jg tetep aja semangat bisa menutupinya.

Hope this Year is Fletc Year!!

[nu_reccayasha]

Iya Fergie Lebih melihat pemain yg "rajin" lari kek Fletcher,O'shea,Park mw skill nya kurang jg tetep aja semangat bisa menutupinya.

Hope this Year is Fletc Year!!



sepertinya bakal seperti itu
bisa2 si fletcher dpt award di bulan ini
will see aja

[Supernan]

Artikel yg menarik ttg Fletcherinho, heheh after miss final UCL kmarin doi siap comeback buat bw UNITED ke Final again.

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Darren Fletcher seeks fulfilment in the Champions League with Manchester United
Darren Fletcher will probably be tempted to stick his fingers in his ears when the Champions League anthem rings out around Old Trafford before the Group B encounter with Wolfsburg on Wednesday.


By Mark Ogden
Published: 10:00PM BST 26 Sep 2009


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By missing last season's final against Barcelona in Rome due to suspension, the Manchester United midfielder ironically became identified as the reason why Sir Alex Ferguson's team failed to defend their trophy in Rome.

Fletcher's stock rose by virtue of the fact that he was sitting in the stands in his club suit, paying a heavy price for his bewildering dismissal for an apparent goal-saving tackle in the semi-final victory over Arsenal.

But his new identity as the player Man United could not do without washed over Fletcher. For the second time in 12 months, a Champions League final was taking place in front of him when he only wanted to be on the pitch.

"I think my reputation has maybe been enhanced a little bit since missing Rome," Fletcher admits. "But I just watched the final from the stand, behind the bench, with the other lads who weren't involved.

"I was just a fan. I felt the team had put a lot of effort in, so let's go and win it. But after the game, walking around the pitch with the other lads, I was gutted.

"A year earlier, I was on the bench in Moscow [when United beat Chelsea] and didn't get on, so I don't feel as though I have won the Champions League.

"Moscow was great, but you want to play in the final. When you don't get on the pitch, you don't feel involved."

At 25, Fletcher is at least consoled by the fact that he will have more opportunities to make it third time lucky in a Champions League final. His emergence as United's leading midfielder in recent months ensures that he will have a key role in helping the team reach Madrid in May.

But how has it happened? Where has this destructive, energetic goal-scoring midfielder come from? Four years ago he had been written off many of the club's supporters and singled out for criticism by Roy Keane during his infamous dissection of a 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough on MUTV in October, 2005.

The Scot, alongside Wayne Rooney, has emerged as perhaps United's most important player since the summer departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

He may not dominate the headlines like Rooney or Ronaldo, but United have lost just one of the last 47 games started by Fletcher – a 2-0 defeat at Fulham in March. Barcelona and Burnley both triumphed against United in Fletcher's absence.

As United prepare to face the German champions in their second group game this season, Fletcher is suddenly the man of the moment and he credits much of that to Keane, the man whose criticism could have broken him.

Fletcher said: "On the pitch and in the dressing room, Roy was always fantastic for me. He was constantly reiterating what it means to play for United, what it takes professionally.

"He always used to tell me, 'I get on your back because I want you to do well. If I ignore you, that's when you should be worried'. It is something that has always stuck with me.

"He was constantly there and I learned so much from him. The player I am now, and the way I am off the pitch, my professional levels, has all come from that.

"The biggest thing was the infamous MUTV video, which was really a kick up the backside for everyone. Anything Roy ever said, it was always done to fire you up. He was never going to tiptoe around people or put an arm around your shoulder.

"He used to make comments around the training ground and maybe get a bit annoyed at me because I snapped around at his ankles, but if he did have a go at me, I thought 'right, I'm going to prove you wrong'. That's the reaction he wanted."

Two days after Keane's interview, Fletcher reached his nadir when he was booed off the pitch as United slumped to defeat against Lille in Paris.

"It wasn't easy, but it was character-building stuff," he admits. "I could have gone away and hid and played within myself, but that's not me.

"Don't get me wrong because, at times, it wasn't easy going on to the pitch and being singled out, but you have to learn from it."

When he sat in the main stand of the Olympic Stadium last May, Fletcher was the one player United arguably needed most of all.

Without him, Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi went unshackled as Barca dethroned United with an all-too comfortable 2-0 victory, but Fletcher insists he is more than the 'destroyer' many have labelled him as since Rome.

"I don't want to be pigeonholed as a destroyer," Fletcher said. "The whole idea is to become an all-round midfielder, who can pass the ball, score goals and get the team going.

"I can be a destroyer when we don't have the ball and set a high tempo and be the trigger. When we don't have possession, I'm thinking, 'right, I'm going to be the first one to press and win it back'."

Fletcher's ability to press and harass opponents was best displayed in United's 2-1 victory against Arsenal last month when his second-half performance helped force Arsène Wenger's team into submission.

The tenacity of Fletcher and Michael Carrick prompted Wenger to criticise United's 'anti-football', but Fletcher regards Wenger's comments as a compliment.

He said: "Wenger still hasn't mentioned me by name, he just says 'that player at United'.

"It doesn't bother me one bit, though. I don't know whether he was trying to get referees to pick up on me, but I have always seen myself as a fair player. I'm not dirty. I go to win the ball, but that is part of the game.

"Tackling is part of the game and British football fans love to see that. Winning the ball back and quick transitions are a big part of the game. Maybe you could say that it was a compliment in some respects."

When Wolfsburg visit on Wednesday, they will encounter a United team still finding its feet without Ronaldo.

Replacing Ronaldo, Ferguson has already conceded, is an impossible task, but Fletcher insists that United must move on and prosper without the Portuguese forward.

He said: "The manager has pointed out that Ronaldo has gone and that is a huge goal difference that we need to fill. As players, we all have to rise to the challenge.

"Ronaldo was good for us, but a lot of players sacrificed themselves for Cristiano too. In a lot of games, I'd be asked to play in central midfield but, whenever he went forward, I'd have to get out to the right to cover him.

"Maybe, now we have got back to 4-4-2, where everybody drops back as a four, it gives the midfielders more opportunity to bomb forward.

"I'd like to think I can get double figures this season because, in this team, you are always likely to get chances if you can get into the box."

[hendiplast]

Fletcher: Tidak Peduli dengan Wenger
Fetra Hariandja - Okezone

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MANCHESTER - Pelatih Arsenal Arsene Wenger menyatakan gelandang Manchester United Darren Fletcher sebagai pemain anti-sepakbola. Fletcher dinilai melakukan berbagai upaya termasuk curang saat merebut bola dari kaki lawan.

Menyikapi penilaian miring tersebut, Fletcher menegaskan tidak peduli dengan klaim yang dilontarkan Wenger. Dia mengaku hanya ingin menjalankan tugasnya sebagai gelandang dengan maksimal seperti yang diminta pelatih.

"Wenger masih tidak menyebutkan saya dengan nama. Dia hanya menyatakan pemain United," kata Fletcher seperti dilansir reuters, Senin (28/9/2009).

"Klaim tersebut memang tidak mengganggu saya sedikit pun. Saya tidak tahu apakah dia berusaha mempengaruhi wasit untuk menghukum saya. Tapi aku selalu melihat diri sendiri sebagai pemain yang adil. Saya tidak bertindak kotor. Saya bertarung mendapatkan bola. Yang jelas itu adalah bagian dari permainan," paparnya.

"Tekel adalah bagian dari pertandingan dan fans sepakbola Inggris ingin melihat itu. Memenangkan perebutan bola dan kembali dengan cepat adalah bagian dari permainan. Mungkin Anda bisa mengatakan itu adalah pujian dalam beberapa penghormatan," pungkasnya.

The Red Devils dan Arsenal memang menjadi rival abadi di Premier League hingga musim ini. Celoteh bernada sindiran atau meremehkan yang dilontarkan petinggi atau pemain dua klub sudah menjadi bagian kecil dari kompetisi setiap musim.
(fmh)

[Ucup Carrick]

Monseur Wenger!!! NGACA!!! VIEIRA DULU BUKANNYA DEMIKIAN??!!!! LEBIH PARAH MALAH!!!
YOU DAMN HIPOCRYTE!!!

[hendiplast]

Fletcher: Saya Tumbal Ronaldo
Muchamad Syuhada - Okezone

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MANCHESTER - Cristiano Ronaldo sudah tidak lagi bersama Manchester United. Satu persatu punggawa The Red Devils kini mulai berani menggunjing pemain asal Portugal itu, dimulai dari gelandang Darren Fletcher.

Fletcher yang tidak banyak bicara ketika isu kepindahan Ronaldo ke Real Madrid mulai merebak luas, kini malah menuding mantan koleganya itu. Dia merasa dijadikan tumbal oleh Ronaldo ketika masih sama-sama bermain untuk United.

Ronaldo selalu membuat Fletcher kerepotan. Dia yang seharusnya fokus mengawal lini tengah, terkadang harus berbagi konsentrasi mengisi pos CR9 apabila dia sedang maju membantu serangan.

"Ronaldo mungkin pemain yang bagus. Tapi kehadirannya juga memakan banyak korban di United," ungkap Fletcher seperti disitat Goal, Senin (28/9/2009).

"Saya adalah salah satu tumbalnya. Sebagai gelandang tengah tugas terkadang saya harus rela melapis posisi Ronaldo saat dia sedang maju membantu serangan," jelas pemain asal Skotlandia itu.
(msy)

[Supernan]

06/10/2009 09:03, Report by Steve Bartram
manutd.com

Fletcher's transformation

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With the help of coaches Rene Meulensteen, Tony Strudwick and Mike Clegg, we assess how Darren Fletcher's matured into one of the game's best midfielders...

Amid the hysteria of Champions League triumph in Moscow, Darren Fletcher was, inwardly at least, somewhere else. Saturated by rain rather than sweat, the unused substitute joined his colleagues in celebration, but was at a crossroads. He’d spent much of 2007/08 on the bench. Tabloid tittle-tattle tipped Fletcher for a move from Old Trafford; it seemed he was poised for a fresh start.

The new chapter began, however, with the signing of a fresh Reds contract. Its timing, at the start of 2008/09, prompted the Sir Alex Ferguson to describe it as “the relief of the season”. And the manager’s unwavering faith in his countryman has been spectacularly rewarded ever since the ink dried. The 25-year-old’s transformation over the last 18 months has been turbo-charged. The player of bulging heart, but slight frame, is no longer Sir Alex’s secret big-game weapon; Fletch now stokes the flames in the engine-room. Two derby goals against Manchester City has capped a string of performances ticking every box on the MOT of a top-drawer midfielder this season; the Scot’s stock is at an all-time high.

Undoubtedly, the chief cause of his emergence has been patience: a virtue both Fletcher and Sir Alex share. Through times of doubt from sections of United’s support, and months of relative inactivity – just five top-flight starts in 2007/08 – Fletcher was placated by his manager’s reassurances that his time would come. Every probing interviewer’s question met a straight bat. In August 2008 he said: “I’m going to work hard and use every disappointment as fuel to get into the team.”

Fletch has been every inch a man of his word. He redoubled his efforts – and hasn’t looked back. It’s the model any aspiring Red would do well to follow. Naturally fit already, he threw himself into a punishing regime, evolving into a prime physical specimen. “He made a conscious decision to come back after Moscow and work hard,” says first-team fitness coach Tony Strudwick. “He’s now reaping the rewards of being a top-class professional.

“There was definitely a change in the way he approached his training last season. When I first came here, Fletch would go straight into the jacuzzi after training and he’d get a bit of stick about not going into the gym. It’s been a buy-in really, by Darren, in terms of what it takes to be a professional footballer. Now he’s one of the first in the gym in the morning, and can be among the last to leave after training. As fitness coaches, you can only give them so much. That motivation comes from within. Darren has an abundance of that.”

Fletcher openly cites the influence of strength and conditioning coach Mike Clegg as a major factor behind his transformation. Gone is the wispy, willowy youngster who shirked the weights; in his place, an unerringly dedicated pro who’s mastered his body. Clegg, a vocal motivator, ushered Fletch onto the right road by showing him a flesh-and-blood blueprint for physical perfection: Cristiano Ronaldo. “I’ve worked with Darren since he was a teenager,” says Clegg. “But he wasn’t kicking on. I told him to look at Ronaldo and the way he was utterly dedicated. He came into the gym every morning and after every training session. If Darren wanted to get the best out of himself, he’d have to match that. So he started on a plan and steadily worked harder and harder, and over 18 to 20 months got it right.

“Gym work is a very fine balance – few get it spot on. Darren’s learned the secret of striking the balance between what you do on the pitch and what you do in the gym. At the moment he’s got it absolutely nailed. He’s in the gym every day. Some days I’ll say he needs to do more of something; others I have to tell him he’s had enough. It’s a balance, but Darren is absolutely bang on at the moment. The only other player I’ve worked with who got it so spot on was Ronaldo.”

High praise indeed. But Clegg’s not done with the compliments. “Fletch’s lifestyle is perfect. It’s not just down to his training, diet, or being teetotal. He’s got a nice wife, nice children, a good lifestyle and he’s fulfilling his dreams. He’s a very motivated, happy guy who is successful in his work.”

Hard yards in the gym have become easier out on the pitch thanks to Fletcher’s strength, power and reactions being cultivated. But his natural level of stamina has always been high – recall 2004’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Arsenal, where 20-year-old Fletch ran Patrick Vieira and company into the ground as Roy Keane barked the orders. That blurred image of Fletcher in perpetual motion has been a lasting one for many supporters, who perceived him perhaps as an energetic trier, prospering by hassling more illustrious opponents into submission. For years, his main terrace salute The Proclaimers’ I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), altered to include the line: “He will run 500 miles, and he will run 500 more.” But Fletch sought to broaden the parameters of his game with first team coach Rene Meulensteen, who worked closely with him as he sought to bounce back from a knee injury in early 2008. Then working as a skills development coach, Meulensteen witnessed first-hand Fletcher’s desire to evolve.

“We did lots of ball work, and he really embraced it,” he says. “We talked about adding weapons to his armoury and making him a more complete midfielder. He’s definitely become more skilful, and has more confidence to produce on the pitch. His passing is better. He tended to stick to passing square and back, now he’ll hit the early forward pass too. Overall he’s become a more complete technical footballer.

“The one thing that stands out, and this is what characterises Fletch, is his unbelievable drive and aggression to close people down. He has a massive work-rate to give the whole team energy. He sucks other players along with him. That total package, together with the experience of playing in bigger games, has made him into the footballer he is now.

“You can’t put a value on winning possession and rarely losing it. You need that skill. If you want to strive to win trophies and titles, you need players like Fletch, definitely. He’s what we call an ‘and-and’ player now. Before, he was good at doing a defensive job and closing players down, but he wasn’t producing that kind of quality going forward. That’s what he’s doing now.”

Fletcher’s growing importance to the United cause was painfully underlined in the defeat by Barcelona in Rome. The terrible irony of a season fuelled by his failure to feature in a Champions League final, ending in exactly the same way, was not lost on the Scot. His harsh red card in the semi-final stroll at Arsenal ruled out an almost certain start against the Catalans, and his ball-winning and possession game was conspicuous by its absence.

Even as he jogged from the Emirates pitch, however, Fletcher carried himself with the utmost dignity, barely casting so much as a backward glance at the referee who had just denied him a dream. The focus was on continuing to look forward, as he has throughout a career in which the horizons get bigger and brighter by the day.

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We've learnt how to win ugly since losing Ronaldo, says Darren Fletcher
• Manchester United midfielder says players forced to change
• 'We're a different team now, with a different style'

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Manchester United's Darren Fletcher says the squad have stepped up to fill the gap left by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Darren Fletcher has said Manchester United's players have had to "raise their games" and become a "different team with a different style" since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

"The players all knew we were losing a massive player, leaving a big gap in how and where we got our goals," Fletcher told Inside United magazine.

"But we knew other players would have to rise to the challenge – we needed everyone to raise their games.

"There were times when we expected Ronaldo to come up with the goods, whereas now everyone knows we need to produce, individually or collectively. We're a different team now, with a different style.

"Ronaldo was brilliant for us as much as we were brilliant for him, but now we have a new style, new players, and we find the best way to win a match as a team. That's United's secret and a lot of the players have learnt that from Giggs, Scholes and Neville.

"There's more than one way to win a match. We've shown already this season that we can win playing brilliant, attacking football. But sometimes it has to be ugly. They have the know-how to do it and the rest of us are learning to do it as well. There will be times in games when we might not be on top, but that doesn't mean we're going to lose the match. That's what makes this a good team, a championship-winning team."

Fletcher also spoke about how fatherhood had changed his life and his career as his team-mate Wayne Rooney celebrates the birth of his baby son, Kai.

"Having two lads, twins Jack and Tyler, has matured me as a person, and that helps on the pitch as well," he said. "I've matured so much. Having the boys has helped take my mind away from football. When I was younger I was intense and uptight about how well I was playing.

"I was constantly thinking about situations in games, what I could do better, or a bad performance would play on my mind. If you're sitting at home with nothing else to do it's easier to think about those things.

"But now I go home to my children, who take up lots of my time, and it puts everything else into perspective. It gives you a great outlook on life. Now I know there's a time to work and be focused on that.

"But I've also got my family, who are the biggest part of my life now. My game and outlook on everything is more balanced and more mature."

Fletcher also paid tribute to Ryan Giggs. "He is the inspiration for a lot of players in this team. You want to be recognised as a good player, but also you want to look back on your career and feel proud of what you achieved.

"If I look at what I've achieved, then at what Giggsy has done, he blows me out of the water. It makes you think: 'Yes, I've achieved quite a bit, but there's still so much more I can do'.

"He's the inspiration for players such as Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, John O'Shea, Wes Brown ... we all want to get to that level and achieve as much as he has done. I'm not saying we will, but he is the benchmark. He sets the standard."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/nov/04/manchester-united-ronaldo-darren-fletcher

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c'mon Fletch.... we know u can do it....

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Darren Fletcher will not allow himself to be affected by his new tag as Manchester United’s
“big-game player

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Published on 4 Nov 2009

Fletcher returned to action after a month’s absence with an ankle injury against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night, just in time for Sunday’s important Premier League encounter with Chelsea.

United missed the Scot’s battling qualities against Liverpool a fortnight ago, with the hole his injury left proving just as troublesome to fill as it did in Rome last May, when Barcelona ran riot in the Champions League final.

Ferguson is unlikely to leave his team similarly exposed at the weekend now Fletcher is a proven top-class performer and he will be one of the first names on the team-sheet.

For a player whose early days in the first team were dismissed rather crudely, the plaudits must sound nice. But Fletcher insists he is not taking them too seriously.

“I take the compliments with a pinch of salt,” he said. “I enjoy these matches as much as anyone and I put pressure on myself to perform more than anyone does.

“The challenge of playing against the top-class players that Chelsea have is one I look forward to and I will be doing my best to win the match. But I am not going to make or break a game like this.”

As someone who, during Jose Mourinho’s time with Chelsea, scored a winner against them at Old Trafford, Fletcher understands completely how tense such affairs can be.

With the Londoners sitting on top of the table and United two points adrift in second, there is no reason to believe Sunday’s showdown will be any less fraught.

Not that Fletcher feels it will have a massive bearing on who eventually goes on to clinch the championship. There is far too much football to be played for that.

“Sunday is a massive game. Games against Chelsea always are,” he said. “It is not going to make or break who wins the league by any means, although it is an important benchmark.

“Maybe psychologically it might have an effect. But Chelsea are a top-class side and we will respect them.”

It is seven years since United last enjoyed victory at Stamford Bridge. They have had a couple of draws there in the last three years, although they are split by the ill-tempered defeat in April 2008 which landed Patrice Evra with a four-match suspension.

Respective combatants from both sides are hoping for a less fractious affair this time around, with Fletcher purely focused on collecting those long-awaited three points.

“It would be good to win,” he said. “We have had a couple of draws down there but we have still not managed to win in the league and we are desperate to do it. But we will go there with a game-plan and try to get a result.”

Fletcher’s latest injury has been a frustrating one to recover from and he knows it will take a bit of time to regain full fitness.

“It is nice to get back into the team and get 90 minutes under my belt because I have not played for a while,” he said. “I felt fine, which was the most important thing, although I was not 100% with my touch and awareness on the pitch. But the game will help and, if selected, I should feel the benefit on Sunday.”

Evra, meanwhile, still nurses a sense of injustice at the four-match ban he picked up following an FA investigation into his post-match spat with Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell.

He continues to insist he was not the aggressor and the eventual punishment was totally unjust. But he is determined to put such negative vibes to one side in the search for victory on Sunday. “That story is the past,” he said. “It is unfortunate that when I play against Chelsea, something always seems to happen.

“First it was the ground staff, then last year I had a bit of an argument with Michael Ballack. This year I have to make sure nothing happens because we need to get a result.”

As Sir Alex Ferguson is virtually resigned to being without Rio Ferdinand, who is still struggling with a calf injury, either Jonny Evans or Wes Brown will retain their central defensive berth, with Nemanja Vidic set to recover from a similar injury to Ferdinand.

Another change is inevitable, too, given Gary Neville must serve the second game of a three-match suspension.

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Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher plays on with broken bone

Manchester United linchpin Darren Fletcher is one bad tackle away from ankle surgery, it has emerged.

The Scotland international is recognised as United's most important midfielder and returned to action after an injury lay-off as his team drew 3-3 with CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

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Influential: United midfielder Darren Fletcher

Fletcher now has his sights on Sunday's titanic clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but revealed he is playing with a damaged ankle that will eventually need an operation.

The 25-year-old is hoping that injections and careful management will get him through the season but it is clear that the problem is making him vulnerable.

Fletcher said last night: 'I injured my ankle in the Sunderland game last month. A bit of bone has broken off the back of my ankle and is stuck, so every time I bend it is causing a bit of pain.

'I have had an injection to clear it up but eventually it is going to need to be cleaned out. There has been a build-up of fluid as well. I will have to get something done but the injection will see me through a few months.

'It should be OK to the end of the season. That is the plan - to get me through to the summer.

'Striking a ball or bending the ankle in a flexed position or pushing off hurts. It got to the point where it was too sore to train and play so something had to be done and I had the injection.'

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to have defender Nemanja Vidic back for Sunday's game as well as striker Dimitar Berbatov and winger Ryan Giggs.

It appears unlikely that Rio Ferdinand will be back to play on his 31st birthday, though, after team-mate Wes Brown revealed the defender has a back problem.

Brown said: 'Rio has been injured for a very long time and he's been getting a lot of pain in his back. When he comes back I'm sure he'll be a lot stronger. If you are not fully fit and you try and play it's very hard.'

One defender who will face Chelsea is left back Patrice Evra, who has a controversial history against the club. The Frenchman was charged by the FA for fighting with Chelsea groundstaff after a game two seasons ago and was flattened off the ball by Michael Ballack in the build-up to the London club's goal in the Community Shield in August.

Evra said: 'When I play against Chelsea something bad always happens. There was the trouble after one game and then this season there was the incident with Ballack. I have to make sure this time that nothing happens.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1225361/Manchester-United-midfielder-Darren-Fletcher-plays-broken-bone.html#ixzz0VwS2WNOQ

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Fletcher vows to soldier on
United midfielder delays ankle op until the summer

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Darren Fletcher is hoping a pain-easing injection will delay the need for ankle surgery until the summer.

The Manchester United midfielder returned to action after a month on the sidelines in Tuesday's draw with CSKA Moscow.

It should mean Fletcher will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but he knows he will experience discomfort from a long-standing injury which he accepts will eventually consign him to surgery.

"A bit of bone has broken off the back of my ankle and stuck out about an inch," he revealed.

"Every time I bend it is causing a bit of pain so I have had an injection to clear it up for a while.

"It should be okay to the end of the season but the plan is to get me through to the summer and then do something then."

Scotland's failure to qualify for next year's World Cup Finals provides the perfect gap for Fletcher to have the operation.

"I have had it for a couple of years now and the build-up of fluid and other medical things the doctors know more about than me has been constantly aggravating it," he said.
Injection

"Striking a ball or bending the ankle in a flexed position or pushing off it hurts. It got to the point where it was too sore to train and play. Something had to be done and I had the injection."

It would seem certain Fletcher will be one of the first names on Sir Alex Ferguson's team-sheet on Sunday.

Certainly, United missed Fletcher's battling qualities against Liverpool a fortnight ago, with the hole his injury left proving just as troublesome to fill as it did in Rome last May, when Barcelona ran riot in the Champions League final.

Ferguson is unlikely to leave his team similarly exposed at the weekend now Fletcher is a proven top-class performer.

For a player whose early days in the Red Devils' first-team were dismissed rather crudely, the plaudits that have followed recently must sound nice.

But Fletcher insists he is not taking them too seriously.

"I take the compliments with a pinch of salt," he said.

"I enjoy these matches as much as anyone and I put pressure on myself to perform more than anyone does.

"The challenge of playing against the top-class players that Chelsea have is one I look forward to and I will be doing my best to win the match.

"But I am not going to make or break a game like this."


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_5675169,00.html

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Darren Fletcher the invisible man takes on mantle of Keane and Co
The Scottish midfielder has become Mancheser United's key figure on big occasions such as at Chelsea today

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There have been many versions of precisely what Roy Keane said in his infamous and never-broadcast interview with Manchester United's in-house television station that went under the name of Play the Pundit.

Recorded four years ago after a 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough, the Irishman is said to have lambasted Rio Ferdinand's repeated defensive errors and questioned the ability of men such as Alan Smith, Kieran Richardson and Liam Miller, not that it prevented him signing the last two when manager of Sunderland. He is also supposed to have said: "I don't know why people in Scotland rave about Darren Fletcher."

If this were true, the unforgiving Irishman displayed a rare lack of perception. A few days after the broadcast was pulled by MUTV and Keane's fate at Old Trafford was settled, United faced a Chelsea side that under José Mourinho had taken 31 points from 33 and almost wrapped up the championship by the beginning of November. United won 1-0, a victory sealed by a header from Fletcher and, as he walked off, Sir Alex Ferguson gave a bow to the Stretford End, a signal that even in the deepest adversity he could still conjure a few tricks, that his regime was not dying.

Ferguson remarked that now he rarely looks at Scotland for potential talent. The boy from Dalkeith, on the road south from Edinburgh, was an exception. In 2005 Fletcher's inclusion was seen as stopgap; now his selection for this afternoon's encounter at Stamford Bridge is almost automatic, despite a chipped ankle bone that means he cannot kick a ball without discomfort.

"There are two or three of this squad who would always expect to play in a big game and Darren is one of them," Ferguson said this week. "He is a big-game player and has proved that time and time again. It took a long time for the public and the press to acknowledge that but we knew what his impact was going to be."

It took Ferguson a while. Fletcher admitted he spent the summer of 2008 wondering why he had started only five Premier League games and asking himself whether he would be joining Miller and Richardson on the road out of Old Trafford. This morning he appears a certainty in a midfield full of question marks.

"You would have to have played the game or played alongside him to realise how good Darren Fletcher is. He is not a footballer who grabs headlines just as Denis Irwin wasn't," said Paddy Crerand, who formed part of the Manchester United midfield that swept to the 1968 European Cup. "But they were both indispensable.

"I first came across Darren when he was playing for United at under-15 level and it was obvious how good he was going to be. But whether it was because of injury or because he was never a glamour player, the recognition was slow to come. But in the last couple of years I have lost count of the number of Manchester United fans who have come up to me and said that Fletcher is the most important midfielder at the club.

"You look at the big matches he has turned. It is not just the Chelsea game, it was the Manchester derby [in which Fletcher scored twice] and the 4-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup. He is a very intelligent player, as clever as Paul Scholes, but that cleverness is not so obvious from the stands. United will need him at Stamford Bridge because to me that Chelsea midfield is formidable and I said back in August that anyone who finishes above them will win the title."

As he prepared for a journey to a ground where he has not won since April 2002, Ferguson talked almost nostalgically of the days when he would roll out Keane, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Scholes and maybe Nicky Butt and have in front of him the best midfield in the country and perhaps the world – for game after game.

"We can't do that now, we have to rotate the team," said Ferguson. "Every Manchester United game is harder than anyone else's. Everyone lifts their performance against us and the pace is incredible, so you cannot play the same players all the time and you have to think of the make-up of these footballers as well.

"Ten years ago Keane, Beckham, Giggs were young, fresh and determined and they could run all day. Scholes was a different type of player of course. They were blessed with these abilities but we don't have those players any more."

Replacing that quintet has been one of Ferguson's most persistent stumbling blocks, encompassing the expensive failed experiment with Juan Sebastián Verón to the duds that were Kleberson and Eric Djemba-Djemba. Ferguson has an array of players – Nani, Anderson, Antonio Valencia, Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves – who cost £16m-£18m each and who collectively have made little decisive contribution to United's three successive championships that were won by Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliance, Wayne Rooney's work-rate and a beautifully-drilled defence that now is showing signs of fatigue.

Fifteen years after Scholes and Giggs first played together they are still vital cogs in Ferguson's machine. It is like going to Newlands and seeing Graham Gooch and Michael Atherton open the batting for England in Cape Town this winter – wonderful but slightly worrying.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/nov/08/darren-fletcher-manchester-united-chelsea

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Arsenal legend: I find it difficult to find a single weakness in Fletcher's game



Arsenal legend Lee Dixon has praised Manchester United star Darren Fletcher for his recent performance against Chelsea. The Premier League champions succumbed 1-0 to the league leaders although Dixon suggests Carlo Ancelotti’s side were fortunate to do so. The former Highbury stalwart compares Fletcher to his Old Trafford teammate Paul Scholes because of his understated but hugely important presence and suggests the 25-year-old Scottish international is one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s best players.

Dixon told the BBC: “United got their tactics right and it was one of those games in which you don't necessarily get what you deserve.”

“And in the middle of all that was Darren Fletcher who, when you look at the quality and strength of Chelsea's midfield diamond, performed heroics.”

“In the first half Fletcher was everywhere and it seemed like his name was mentioned every five or 10 seconds, whether United had the ball or not.”

“Having played so well, he'll be bitterly disappointed not to have emerged on the winning side, or at least with a point.”

“Fletcher is so important to United because of his ability to break up opposition forays and turn defence into attack.”

“Fletcher's all-round game has improved significantly, to the point where I find it difficult to find a single weaknesses.”

“In the past you might have felt that Fletcher wouldn't have played when everyone else was fit. But now it's almost a case of picking the other eight because he is among two or three players who get into the team full stop.”

“People have said he is more suited to the so-called big games but I disagree.”

“Maybe sometimes when he has not played in the lesser games it's because Sir Alex is saving him for the bigger ones due to his value.”

“Chelsea aside, I actually think he would get into most other top teams because he is a real nuisance to the opposition and has an ability to get you out of trouble time and again.”

“At Stamford Bridge, he dropped into the back four to make headed clearances on countless occasions - you could call him a sweeper for all positions.”

“I've not played against Fletcher in the modern game but he reminds me of Paul Scholes, even though they are quite different players from a stylistic perspective.”

“When people think of big players they think of the flair guys like Cristiano Ronaldo, but you ask the players who have played week in week out against Manchester United and they will say Scholes.”

“And it's the same with Fletcher.”

“A lot of his work goes unnoticed and a lot of his qualities are not always bubbling over the top.”

“But the key thing is that he is not unnoticed by his manager or team-mates and they are the ones who count.”

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MU Dibekuk Chelsea, Fletcher Salahkan Wenger

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Darren Fletcher, menyebut pelatih Arsenal, Arsene Wenger sebagai biang kekalahan MU 0-1 dari Chelsea. Menurutnya, pernyataan Wenger yang menyebut pemain MU memainkan sepak bola negatif, membuat wasit berpihak kepada Chelsea.

MU melawan Chelsea dalam lanjutan Premier League, Minggu (8/11). Gol tunggal Chelsea tercipta dari tendangan bebas Frank Lampard yang ditanduk John Terry. Tendangan bebas itu sendiri bermula dari pelanggaran Fletcher kepada Ashley Cole.

Fletcher mengatakan, gol itu seharusnya tak terjadi karena ia tak melanggar Cole. Bahwa kemudian wasit pertandingan itu, Martin Atkinson menghadiahkan Chelsea tendangan bebas, itu karena pengaruh pernyataan Wenger yang menyebut MU suka bermain kasar.

"Kami mulai melihat komentar Tuan Wenger memengaruhi para wasit. Aku menendang bola ke belakang dan Cole melompat ke udara dan wasit menyatakannya pelanggaran. Itu bukan kesalahan. Aku tahu saat itu (aku tak bersalah) dan telah melihat rekaman (pertandingan itu)," tandasnya.

Wenger melontarkan komentar itu setelah MU mengalahkan Arsenal 2-1 dalam lanjutan Premier League, Sabtu (29/8). Saat itu, Wenger melihat, ada sejumlah pemain MU sering bersikap kasar, namun tak mendapat sanksi apa-apa dari wasit. Fletcher yakin, ia adalah salah satu pemain yang dimaksud Wenger. Karenanya, ia merasa, Atkinson memberikan perhatian khusus kepadanya ketika duel versus Chelsea itu. (DM)

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11/11/2009 11:01 - ManUtd.com, Ben Hibbs
The rise and rise of Darren Fletcher

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The football world’s eyes are at last wide open to what the boss knew all along – Darren Fletcher is pure gold. The 25-year-old’s emergence as one of English football’s finest engine-room controllers has surprised a few, but his displays have vindicated Sir Alex’s faith in him. We spoke to Fletch – proud father whose twin toddlers make his on-field challenges seem a doddle – about his hard-earned authority as a top-class midfielder...

A year ago you said you were playing your best football, but you’ve stepped it up yet another level since then…
I’m enjoying everything at the moment because the team is successful. Last season was great, despite the disappointment of the Champions League final. That low was partly because it was the last game as well, but if you look back on what we achieved right throughout the season it was fantastic. I played in a lot of big games and was given a consistent run in the side. The most important thing for me this season has been to kick on and not sit back and take my place for granted. At United you’re proving your worth in every game, there’s always someone who wants to take your shirt. That drives you on. I want to keep improving as a player, as I feel I have done in every season I’ve been here. You look at Giggsy, Scholesy and Gary Neville – as they’ve got older they’ve improved through their experience, knowledge, maturity and application of what they do off the pitch as much as on it.

The coaches have spoken of your determination to improve. Does the hard work you’ve shown to get where you are now bring added satisfaction?
This is a level that I’ve been striving to reach. The way I’m playing now, I’m the player I’ve always wanted to show people I could be. I’m not saying I’ve worked harder than anyone else, I’ve just tried to make sure I improve my game – and things have really paid off. Doing weights is a big thing for me now, whereas before it didn’t seem to have much effect. But just because you’re in the gym, that doesn’t make you a great player. It’s small percentages of improvement that help you become a better athlete and player. Becoming a father has really helped, too. Having two lads [twins Jack and Tyler] has matured me as a person, and that helps on the pitch as well.

What difference has having the boys made to you off the pitch and on it?
Having the boys has helped take my mind away from football, which is no bad thing. When I was younger I was intense and uptight about how well I was playing. I was constantly thinking about situations in games, what I could do better, or a bad performance would play on my mind. If you’re sitting at home with nothing else to do it’s easier to think about those things. Whereas now I go home to my children, who take up lots of my time, and it puts everything else into perspective. It gives you a great outlook on life. Now I know there’s a time to work and be focused on that. But I’ve also got my family, who are the biggest part of my life now. It allows me to relax much more, and because of that my game and outlook on everything is more balanced and more mature.

Mike Clegg [United’s strength and conditioning coach] says you’ve struck the perfect balance between football fitness and gym work. The only other person he’s seen do that is Cristiano Ronaldo. Quite a compliment...
Fitness has never been a problem, but in terms of strength and power my gym work has made a real difference. Striking the right balance is important. There’d be no point in bulking up if that was to the detriment of being able to get around the pitch, which is a big part of my game. I wanted to get to a level where I had strength, but also the stamina to keep going over 90 minutes. I’ve found a good balance, although I reckon I could still do a little more and put on more weight without affecting my fitness. There’s room for improvement but, like I said, I’m always looking to develop the little things. It’s not just the physical side – it’s a mental thing as well. I have more experience now, and simply being at this club improves you as a player; being in this team, around these great professionals. It’s been a gradual progression for me, but I’m really enjoying myself and I want that to continue for many more years to come.

When Ronaldo left in the summer, Sir Alex said it was a chance for other players to step up. Did you see it as your opportunity to stamp your mark on the team?
The players all knew we were losing a massive player, and a big gap in how and where we got our goals. We knew other players would have to rise to the challenge – we needed everyone to raise their game. Maybe there were times when we expected Ronaldo to come up with the goods, whereas now everyone knows we need to produce, individually or collectively. We’re a different team now, with a different style. Ronaldo was brilliant for us as much as we were brilliant for him, but now we have a new style and new players. We try to find the best way to win a match as a team. That’s United’s secret and a lot of the players have learnt that from Giggs, Scholes and Neville. There’s more than one way to win a match. We’ve shown already this season that we can win playing brilliant, attacking football. But sometimes it has to be ugly. They have the know-how to do it and the rest of us are learning. There will be times in games when we might not be on top, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to lose. That’s what makes this a good team, a championship-winning team.

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12/11/2009 12:22 - ManUtd.com, Ben Hibbs
Fletch: Nowhere else I'd rather be

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In part two of this interview with Darren Fletcher, the Scot discusses his role in the team, the inspiration of Ryan Giggs and reveals why he doesn't want to play football anywhere else in the world...

As you’ve developed into one of the key players, do you feel more pressure to control games and dictate play?
Everyone has to influence the game and as a central midfielder you can’t hide from that because you’re right in the middle of it all. There are loads of different ways you can be an influence, whether it’s winning tackles, picking out passes or setting the tempo of the play – but I see those things as my job. We have so many talented players that I don’t feel there’s an emphasis on me to win games, but I know my role in the team and I don’t try to go beyond that. If I’m doing my job right and everyone else does their job, with the quality we have we’ll come together and win. There are times when you have to step it up but everyone in this team knows their roles. Sometimes you have to sacrifice yourself for the greater need of the team so that someone else can come up with the winning goal or bit of magic. That’s something I’ve learned to do.

Pundits put you in the top bracket of midfielders in the country alongside Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien and Scholes. Do you see yourself within that company?
[Smiles] It’s not for me to say... I hope I bring something to the team that is needed and valued. I’m playing for one of the best teams in the world. That’s something I’m proud of. There are brilliant midfielders in this league and I love testing myself against them. You hear about great midfielders and there’s nothing better than having a real go at them to see how good they are. That’s a challenge I’ve always enjoyed, whether it’s playing against top teams in Europe, in England, or against Roy Keane and Paul Scholes in training as I have done over the years. It’s still a challenge every day in training against Scholesy. I really enjoy it and playing against players of his quality helps me a great deal.

The Liverpool and Chelsea midfields seem to be far more heavily praised by the press than United’s. Do you feel the Reds’ midfield is underrated?
We heard it all summer from different people, ‘United’s midfield is this, United’s midfield is that’. That’s fine. It doesn’t bother us, we know what we’re capable of doing and I know how good these players are. We probably have more central midfielders than any other position at the club, and there’s so much ability to choose from. Maybe at the other clubs they have their set midfielders who turn out for the team most weeks, but we have six or more who can play. But I think that’s to our advantage. We have more strength in depth than the other top teams and, in my opinion, definitely just as much ability. It may be that we don’t receive as much limelight as the midfielders at other clubs, but we’re league champions. I know which I’d take given the choice! It’s all about the medals you have won come the end of your career. Ryan Giggs is the inspiration for a lot of players in this team. You want to be recognised as a good player, but also you want to look back on your career and feel proud of what you achieved. If we go unnoticed all season and win the league you won’t hear any of us complaining.

Does Giggsy inspire you to keep striving to improve, rather than settle for what you have done so far?
If I look at what I’ve achieved, then at what Giggsy has done, he blows me out of the water [laughs]. It makes you think: “Yes, I’ve achieved quite a bit, but there’s still so much more I can do.” So many of the lads have such great respect for Giggsy. You hear some of them talking in the dressing room, saying ‘What would you give to have done everything he has in the game?’ He’s the inspiration for players such as Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, John O’Shea, Wes Brown... we all want to get to that level and achieve as much as he has done. I’m not saying we will, but he is the benchmark. He sets the standard.

Does having someone who’s achieved so much prevent any complacency among the players?
Yes, it does. Avoiding complacency is a trait of the club – from the manager down through the more experienced players. Complacency is a part of human nature, you can settle for what you already have, but at every possible opportunity it’s reiterated to you here that you can’t rest on your laurels.

Can you achieve everything you want to do at United?
Definitely. There’s nowhere else I want to be. I have no aspirations to play anywhere else – in this country or abroad. I’m already at the biggest and best club in the world. Anywhere after this would be a step down. You don’t know what the future holds - you can never say never – but as long as I’m happy and playing regularly at United, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. I’ve been here since I was 15 and I want to continue at United and be part of this club’s success for years to come.

[drivemein]

Man Utd's Fletcher upset Chelsea, Liverpool get better media coverage
-Tribalfootball.com-


Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher says the media offer more praise to Chelsea and Liverpool than the defending champs.

Fletcher believes the United midfield deserves just as much recognition.

He told manutd.com: "We heard it all summer from different people, ‘United’s midfield is this, United’s midfield is that’. That’s fine. It doesn’t bother us, we know what we’re capable of doing and I know how good these players are. We probably have more central midfielders than any other position at the club, and there’s so much ability to choose from. Maybe at the other clubs they have their set midfielders who turn out for the team most weeks, but we have six or more who can play.

"But I think that’s to our advantage. We have more strength in depth than the other top teams and, in my opinion, definitely just as much ability. It may be that we don’t receive as much limelight as the midfielders at other clubs, but we’re league champions. I know which I’d take given the choice! It’s all about the medals you have won come the end of your career.

"Ryan Giggs is the inspiration for a lot of players in this team. You want to be recognised as a good player, but also you want to look back on your career and feel proud of what you achieved. If we go unnoticed all season and win the league you won’t hear any of us complaining."

[sir_otz]

Comment dari SAF

"I think most people recognise Fletcher as a big game player. We've been aware of that for quite a while. Now there's an acceptance among most people that he's a very important player for us."


Comment dari Fletcher

Fletcher's taught's on being captain

"I'm not going to change the way I am just because I've been given the armband. I'm not going to become something I'm not. I'm going to play my normal game and do my normal things before the game and I expect the rest of the lads to be there as well and to be leaders on the pitch because it needs more than one leader if were going to get the points"


Dengan kinerja Fletcher yang sekarang, dimana dia mampu menjalankan perannya sebagai breaker dengan baik dan menghidupkan lini tengah United. Apalagi Neville, Giggs, Scholes, VDS yang selama ini menjabat captain udah memasuki usia / masa2 pensiun. Rio juga mulai jarang main karena cedera. Udah pantaskah Fletcher menjadi Captain United ?? (Di timnas Scotlandia, Fletcher udah menjadi captain)

Nih ada artikel dari Fanzone....

November 11, 2009
Manchester United: An apology to Darren Fletcher...our next captain

http://timesonline.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451586c69e20120a677e001970b-400wi

I am not too ashamed to admit that in the not too distant past, I winced every time Darren Fletcher’s name found its way in to the United squad, let alone team. I treated him with the contempt many United fans support Ji- Sung Park, Nani and now Berbatov with. Now though, on behalf of far too many United fans, I offer an apology to Darren Fletcher.

That’s right, the Darren Fletcher who was roundly criticised for being a weak, over-rated, crap passer who got picked because he was Scottish. The Darren Fletcher who, after an almost miraculous improvement, would be a fair shout for next United captain.

Of course, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs are all deserved captains when each of them plays and, I am sure we’d all agree that Fletcher is slightly down the pecking order at the moment. For me though, with Neville’s performances becoming fewer and farther between and Ferdinand and Giggs being burdened by injuries and age respectively, Fergie needs to be getting a jiggle on in appointing a full time, fully fit and fully competent captain.

I’ve never been a fan of having a captain who isn’t playing more or less week in, week out. I personally thought Ferdinand should have been captain a couple of years ago when Giggs becoming first choice again seemed as likely as Liverpool winning the title this century. I know, cheap dig but with King Rafa ruining Liverpool it’s true.

In your captain you are looking for a guy who can stand up and be counted, can rally the troops, has the respect of his players and can put the boot in when it’s needed. Fletcher has more than proved that he is capable of all these and more. For starters, he must surely be well respected for the way he has fought for his place ahead of Carrick, Scholes and, when fit, Owen Hargreaves. Although Fletch isn’t Roy Keane or Paul Scholes, he is one heck of an in-betweener and, with the pressure and responsibility of captaincy he would surely flourish in to the top, top class player he is capable of becoming.

Who could argue against Fletcher leading United in to battle against Arsenal? The good old days of kicking Arsenal off the pitch seem like far too distant memories….

Darren Fletcher – United’s next captain? You heard it here first …

Craig Malpas


http://timesonline.typepad.com/fanzine_fanzone/2009/11/manchester-united-an-apology-to-darren-fletcher-in-fact-make-him-captain.html

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So... what u think guys ??? :D :D

[sir_otz]

Kalau menurutku Fletcher memang udah pantas menjabat captain di United. Dengan melihat performanya akhir2 ini, dia salah satu pemain yang konsisten buat United di musim ini. Permasalahannya adalah adanya system rotasi di United, terutama di lini tengah. Kalau dilihat untuk musim ini udah banyak pemain yang menjabat sebagai captain United.

Gw rindu sosok captain seperti Roy Keane..... untuk sekarang gw lihat Fletcher udah bisa memerankan sosok central seperti Keano. Mungkin yang cocok untuk Next Captain United antara Rooney atau Fletcher..... :peace:

[red_girl_mia]

Rooney.....

[zudomiriku]

kalo Fletcher = next Keano seh gw setuju, tp kalo next Captain kyk nya ada kurang (bagi gw)
mungkin next Captain itu Rio trus dilanjutkan ke Rooney kali secara type permainan mereka berdua yg suka meledak-ledak kyk Keano

[goodfron]

Rooney for the next United captain!!!

akan mengembalikan kenangan pada zaman #16 Keano :D

[RedRob]

dari aspek permainan mungkin Fletch bisa jadi seorang kandidat.. tapi menurut gw predikat 'kapten' itu harus disandang oleh figur yang lebih dari sekadar memiliki determinasi dan kehandalan teknik di lapangan... sosok tersebut harus juga memiliki karakter yang dominan--dalam arti positif--di luar lapangan... dia harus punya kekuatan motivasi yang bisa ia tularkan ke kawan2nya--bahkan ke manajer sekalipun... di ruang ganti pun ia harus dapat menjadi sosok yang penting--bukan sok penting--yang dapat memberi nilai tambah dalam setiap kesempatan....

Fletch punya sebagian dari itu... kita akan lihat apakah ia mampu berkembang terus hingga benar2 pantas menjadi seorang 'kapten'....

[pweechevalier]

Mmmm.....
Menurut gw kapten tuh mesti yg reguler jadi starting XI...
Kan klo yg jarang dimaenin, gak lucu aja sering ganti2 kapten...
Asal Fletcher rutin maen dan performanya terus ningkat, gw sih setuju2 aja dia jadi kapten...
Tapi hati kecil gw lebih suka klo Rooney aja dulu deh yg jadi kapten...
Soalnya menurut gw kapten juga kudu "galak" ama temen2nya, dan kaya'nya Rooney lebih "galak" drpd Fletcher deh, hihihi...

wisnu cimol

[marsel david]

kalo Fletcher = next Keano seh gw setuju, tp kalo next Captain kyk nya ada kurang (bagi gw)
mungkin next Captain itu Rio trus dilanjutkan ke Rooney kali secara type permainan mereka berdua yg suka meledak-ledak kyk Keano

bener kata oom Zudo kalo Fletch = next keano setuju banget tapi kalo buat Fletch jadi captain ngga deh..
dia kan ga selalu turun jadi starter...
ntar captainnya ganti2 terus tiap match..

kalo menurut gw lebih pantes Rooney deh buat jadi next captain..

[sir_otz]

Mmmm.....
Menurut gw kapten tuh mesti yg reguler jadi starting XI...
Kan klo yg jarang dimaenin, gak lucu aja sering ganti2 kapten...
Asal Fletcher rutin maen dan performanya terus ningkat, gw sih setuju2 aja dia jadi kapten...
Tapi hati kecil gw lebih suka klo Rooney aja dulu deh yg jadi kapten...
Soalnya menurut gw kapten juga kudu "galak" ama temen2nya, dan kaya'nya Rooney lebih "galak" drpd Fletcher deh, hihihi...

wisnu cimol

bener kata oom Zudo kalo Fletch = next keano setuju banget tapi kalo buat Fletch jadi captain ngga deh..
dia kan ga selalu turun jadi starter...
ntar captainnya ganti2 terus tiap match..

kalo menurut gw lebih pantes Rooney deh buat jadi next captain..

Masalah reguler ya..... agak susah sih kan di United ada sistem rotasi, terutama lini tengah.
Untuk musim ini aja tercatat Neville, Giggs, Rio, Vida, VDS, Oshea pernah menjadi captain United. Apakah mereka main reguler ?? kalau gak cedera sih, Rio - Vida ama VDS.

[marsel david]

Masalah reguler ya..... agak susah sih kan di United ada sistem rotasi, terutama lini tengah.
Untuk musim ini aja tercatat Neville, Giggs, Rio, Vida, VDS, Oshea pernah menjadi captain United. Apakah mereka main reguler ?? kalau gak cedera sih, Rio - Vida ama VDS.

ya setidaknya kan bisa diusahakan pemilihan captain dari pemain reguler..
supaya tidak terlalu sering terjadi pergantian captain.. dan sosok captain jadi bisa identik pada satu orang yang menjadi pemimpin dan jendral lapangan seperti saat jaman Keano
memang benar di lini tengah sering terjadi rotasi yang menyebabkan pemain dari lini tengah seperti Fletch sulit untuk main terus sebagai starter...
karena begitu pemilihan captain bisa dengan cara memilih pemain yang paling sering tampil dan jarang di rotasi.. contoh seperti Rooney yang hampir di tiap pertandingan United turun sebagai starter.. atau juga VDS yang hampir selalu jadi starter...
jadi Captainnya ga akan ganti2 teru seperti musim ini...

V^^

[Yanu 18]

kalo menurut gw fletcher blm bs menjadi seorang inspirator sebuah team besar..mungkin kalo dia konsisten bermain seperti saat ini, dan bisa menjadi inspirator, badge captain akan otomatis berada di lengannya..

[Supernan]

yoi visi n misi doi di lapangan udh bisa mencerminkan bisa jd leader buat UNITED, etos kerja n semangat yg ga pantang menyerah juga jd nilai plus,apalg doi Scotman jg sm kek SAF. Tetep Rooney lbh favourite ketimbang Fletch,tapi agak kurang efektif ah kalo striker jd kapten Gelandang n Striker masih lbh berkompeten.

[dhona.7]

wayne rooney next captain...

[rondwisan]

Fletcher for next United Captain ..., hmmm ..., rasanya nggak deh ....
character leadership gak muncul dalam aora seorang Fletch ..., ok doi skrng ini determinasinya cukup diakui, apalagi label "big game player" (justru ini menunjukkan ketidakkonsistenan permainnya khan :-/ )
tapi ya itu tadi ..., kita gak bisa ngliat leadership dari Fletch, terlepas dari ban captain yang telah disandangnya di timnas Scotland

blom ada lagi nih real captain pasca Keano (Gazza, Giggs, Rio ..., hmmm ..., sorry to said, mereka just a Captain not the real one)

[Tomtom]

Fletcher jangan jadi captain dulu deh....
takutnya jadi beban aja dan membuat permainan nya nggak lepas lagi...

sementara main kan dulu fletcher reguler di team....biar makin solid, jangan terlalu sering rotasi juga...
melihat penampilan gazza dan rio yang mulai rentan cedera sebaiknya captain kasih VDS aja dulu...

[Red Army]

kapten adalah icon dari tim atau salah satu ikon dari tim...Fletcher ? siapa dia...mungkin itu yg terlintas di pikiran seorang non Manchunian, selain itu kpaten harus pemain yg reguler tampil...jadi untuk sementara saya gak setuju Fletcher sbg kapten United, saya lebih pilih Rooney...hehehe
walopun bengal tp image-nya sangat kuat, sekarang ini Rooney = United, United = Rooney.
Bahkan kalo ditanya ttg Rooney, jawaban # 1 pasti bengal, temper, # 2 pasti United player...sip kan :)

[hijud]

@ : kenapa harus fletcher???
masih ada carrick, yang bisa lebih mengontrol emosi. lagi pula pemain asal inggrs.
seorang kapten seperti rooney, akan menjadikan tim jadi bringan gak tentu arah.kl mnrt gw captain harus tenang dalam segala hal, n bisa mengontol permainan tim pada sebuah pertandingan. tugas nya ialaha untuk mengkoordinir tmn2 di lapangan n bisa berkomunikasi dgn wasit..

[GL zone]

menurut gw kapten itu harus punya kharisma di dlm dan di luar lapangan
ambil contoh keano atau cantona

utk fletcher kayak ny blm punya "kharisma" itu deh
walaupun dia bisa ngatur irama permainan

[and1]

fletcher sbt kapten, kalo ke depannya sih gw rasa fletch ada potensi
asal dia bisa maen konsisten spt saat lawan arsenal aja, brani maen keras di tengah & lbh sering teriak2 utk naikin moral rekan setin, gw rasa dia bisa jd kapten

[theater of dream]

Gw kurang setuju kalo Fletcher dibilang The next Keano agak berlebihan, tapi kalo kdang2 main nya seprti Keano lebih masuk akal...
The next Captain Rooney...:devil1:

[Max25]

Fletcher as captain

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/06h87TP7nz5ma/610x.jpg

[cr7lover]

hmm gimana ya
kayanya kurang ada jiwa pemimpin si fletch ini
tampangnya tipe cengengesan lagi bukan yg gahar

[sir_otz]

hmm gimana ya
kayanya kurang ada jiwa pemimpin si fletch ini
tampangnya tipe cengengesan lagi bukan yg gahar

Nih boss yang lagi gahar hehehehehe

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/09/09/article-1212361-065B6741000005DC-656_306x423.jpg

http://img.skysports.com/09/09/218x298/Darren-Fletcher-Robin-Van-Persie-Scotland-Hol_2358179.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/09/11/article-0-065B84D8000005DC-755_306x505.jpg

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

melihat salah satu pertandingan yang di pimpin oleh fletcher antara wales vs scotlandia..
kayaknya kurang greget deh

mendingan rooney deh

[Diego]

Rooney ga cocok jd kapten,intelegensia nya kelas kuli pelabuhan (maklum lah scouser,IQ dibwh rata2)...
Fletch cocok jd.kapten,setidaknya dia produk lama MU,dan loyalis SAF...
Kl dia konsisten gw rasa ban kapten sangat pantas disandang nya,selain tentunya rio yg menjadi kandidat kuat lain nya...

Kapten ga mesti hanya gahar,zidane kalem tp cukup disegani kan...
Karisma kepemimpinan itu udh ada sejak di luar lapangan,jd jgn liat gahar pas main nya aja...
Kl dlm militer yg gahar tu cm jd panglima korlap aj,jenderal justru pemikir yg jenius...
Ada saat nya dia harus meledak dan ad saat nya dia harus berpikir utk strategy...
Ad saat nya dia menjadi penghubung tentara dgn raja nya...(Loyal pd raja)
Semua itu terpatri dlm diri flectherinho....!!!
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[Ucup Carrick]

ane suka karakter skotlandia....
tegas dan tanpa kompromi...
yah meski fletch tampangnya seperti gak meyakinkan..tapi semangat khas tartan ada dalam dirinya...
dan itu tiada duanya....
sebagaimana semangat khas irishman dalam diri keano...

[Diego]

ane suka karakter skotlandia....
tegas dan tanpa kompromi...
yah meski fletch tampangnya seperti gak meyakinkan..tapi semangat khas tartan ada dalam dirinya...
dan itu tiada duanya....
sebagaimana semangat khas irishman dalam diri keano...

setuju sm dik ucup...
flecth tu pejuang,dia berjuang bertahun2 utk dpt tmpt di MU....
pengalaman perjuangan dia itu sgt pas dia bw ketika dia jd kapten....
ga ad alasan buat SAF buat ga milih flecth sbg kapten....

[theater of dream]

setuju sm dik ucup...
flecth tu pejuang,dia berjuang bertahun2 utk dpt tmpt di MU....
pengalaman perjuangan dia itu sgt pas dia bw ketika dia jd kapten....
ga ad alasan buat SAF buat ga milih flecth sbg kapten....
Alasan nya...
Because his name is Wayne Rooney hehehe:peace:

[Diego]

Alasan nya...
Because his name is Wayne Rooney hehehe:peace:

yaelah standard bgt bos ulasannya..........
rooney pemain hebat,tp IQ n EQ nya kaga ada......
leadershipnya jg ga ada.....
dia tu martir,siap mati demi pasukan....
bukan jenderal lapangan....

fanatisme sih bole2 aja, tp rasional jg donk.....

[Ucup Carrick]

kalo ane liat setiap kapten timnas di negara britania...
Wales, Scotland dan Irish selalu berkarakter pejuang dan sedikit "meledak"
beda dengan Inggris yang kaptennya kebanyakan mengandalkan kharisma...wajarlah...

Wajar memang jika satu saat SAF milih fletch sebagai kapten...
dan bukan cuma fletch...banyak pemain United yang jadi kapten di timnasnya...
Ji-Sung, Vidic, Berba.....

dan United memang pantas jadi tempat diklat kepemimpinan...hasilnya liat sendiri...
mungkin kalau soal Rooney...dia bisa koq jadi kapten asal diarahin yang benar....

[theater of dream]

bukan masalah fanatisme bos...
yang realistis aja udah pasti lah SAF akan memilih Rooney ketimbang Fletcher, satu hal yang paling penting Fletcher belum mendapat jaminan tempat dalam starting eleven gimana mau jadi kapten kalo jadi cadangan, lini tengah United sekarang semua nya masih rotasi...sementara Rooney sejelek2 penampilan nya masih tetap main..
Leadership dalam diri Fletcher mungkin udah ada karena dia juga kapten Timnas tapi itu tidak cukup untuk klub sebesar United..Liat aja pas dihajar Wales 0-3..
kalo masalah spartan Rooney gak kalah sama Fletcher..
ya mungkin juga masalah EQ Fletcher labih bagus.... tapi kalo IQ harus ada pembuktian juga boss...
yang gw liat Rooney memakai tenaga nya ketika duel ato berebut bola, dan shooting memakai otak nya dalam penempatan bola kegawang..
IMO di united klo masalah IQ.. VDS, Berba, Scholes yang teratas..
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[Diego]

bukan masalah fanatisme bos...
yang realistis aja udah pasti lah SAF akan memilih Rooney ketimbang Fletcher,

wah siapa bilang SAF milih rooney ketimbang flectcher,buktinya serajin2nya rooney tampil dia blm dikasih kesempatan banyak tuh buat jd kapten,malah park ji sung udh pernah jd kapten,hehehehehe....

tu tanda nya apa,SAF tau bener roo ga cocok jd kapten,kl dia cocok pasati ud mulai dipersiapkan dr 2-3 thn lalu ky ronaldo atau vidic,ni ampe gini hari roo nyaris tdk prnh dpt kepercayaan kapten meski giggs,neville,scholes,vds,rio absen....

yg milih roo cocok jd kapten MU jelas lebih utamain fanatisme dan cinta nya pd roo, tnpa berpikir cocok atau tidak nya dia jd kapten,gw tanya,ditingkat junior sekalipun jarang roo jd kapten, semua pelatih udh tau kondisi roo kurang bs utk jd kapten....

satu hal yang paling penting Fletcher belum mendapat jaminan tempat dalam starting eleven gimana mau jadi kapten kalo jadi cadangan, lini tengah United sekarang semua nya masih rotasi...sementara Rooney sejelek2 penampilan nya masih tetap main..

sering main bkn berarti harus jd kapten,buktinya sering main kok SAF ga milih2 dia jd kapten jg, malah JHON O SHEA, brown, lbh sering dpt peran itu,krna SAF tau mana pemain yg cocok jd kapten dan mana yg tidak....


Leadership dalam diri Fletcher mungkin udah ada karena dia juga kapten Timnas tapi itu tidak cukup untuk klub sebesar United..Liat aja pas dihajar Wales 0-3..

lah dihajar wales emang kapten yg salah, wadduuuhhh gmna nih,hehehheee.....
ap dibenak anda kapten tuh harus mencak2in wasit, harus labrak pemain lawan, harus nerjang penonton lawan, udah ga jaman lg bos, hehehehehee.......

kalo masalah spartan Rooney gak kalah sama Fletcher..
ya mungkin juga masalah EQ Fletcher labih bagus.... tapi kalo IQ harus ada pembuktian juga boss...
yang gw liat Rooney memakai tenaga nya ketika duel ato berebut bola, dan shooting memakai otak nya dalam penempatan bola kegawang..
IMO di united klo masalah IQ.. VDS, Berba, Scholes yang teratas..
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bedain IQ sm Nalar (naluri), badak nanduk org juga tau posisi tepat utk nanduk, itu bkn berarti badak itu pinter, krna itu naluri namanya,hehehehehehhee.......

[K3nny_11]

sedikit out of context sey ini, tapi dalam bbrp taon kedepan, gwe ngeliat sang Jonny Evans yang bakal & pantas jadi kapten United.. modal dia punya bangetzz... tinggal tendangan kungfu nya yang perlu diasahhh, wkwkwk... :devil1:

kalo Fletch.. hmmmmmmmmmm... koq kayak ga sreg yahh...

[Diego]

sedikit out of context sey ini, tapi dalam bbrp taon kedepan, gwe ngeliat sang Jonny Evans yang bakal & pantas jadi kapten United.. modal dia punya bangetzz... tinggal tendangan kungfu nya yang perlu diasahhh, wkwkwk... :devil1:

kalo Fletch.. hmmmmmmmmmm... koq kayak ga sreg yahh...

jhony cocok,tp bnyk skali senior yg mesti dikangkangi utk itu...
tp gw yakin satu waktu dia akan jd kapten yg sgt baik buat tim nya....

[theater of dream]

bedain IQ sm Nalar (naluri), badak nanduk org juga tau posisi tepat utk nanduk, itu bkn berarti badak itu pinter, krna itu naluri namanya,hehehehehehhee.......
heheehe analogi yang aneh..... emang badak kalo umpanya nyerang manusia bisa bedain harus nanduk kepala, tangan, perut, dll
kenapa yah, tikus selalu lari ketakutan kalo ada kucing ? gak seperti dalam TOM AND JERRY..hehehe
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[ghufrandevils]

kurang greget fletch jadi kapten kurang garang mending rooney aja atau vidic

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'Fletcher Hebat, Golnya Dahsyat'
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Manchester - Darren Fletcher bikin gol spektakuler ke gawang Everton untuk menginspirasi Manchester United dalam meraih kemenangan 3-0. Pujian pun datang dari rekan-rekannya.

Sampai dengan setengah jam pertandingan antara MU kontra Everton, Minggu (22/11/2009), skor pertandingan masih tetap saja 0-0. Baru pada menit 35 deadlock itu pecah.

Gol tersebut lahir dengan cukup luar biasa. Dari sayap kiri, Patrice Evra melepaskan umpan silang untuk kemudian ditanduk Antonio Valencia sedikit ke belakang.

Sedikit di luar kotak penalti, ada Fletcher yang menyongsong bola dan tanpa mengendalikan si kulit bundar langsung melepaskan tendangan voli. Bola lantas menghunjam deras ke pojok atas gawang tanpa bisa ditepis kiper yang sudah melayang coba menahan.

"Phwoar! Itu gol yang tak dapat dipercaya, Fletcher adalah pemain hebat dan itu adalah gol dahsyat," seru Patrice Evra di ESPN Star.

Gol voli yang dibuat pemain Skotlandia itu sedikit mengingatkan orang dengan gol maestro sepakbola asal Prancis, Zinedine Zidane, di partai Liga Champions tahun 2002 silam. Tapi terlepas dari hal itu, menjebol gawang dengan cara tersebut jelas tidak mudah.

"Itu voli luar biasa. Aku kira posisi dia terlalu tinggi dalam berusaha membuat bola tetap melaju rendah, tapi dia berhasil menyesuaikan bahunya, tekniknya benar-benar terlihat," decak Michael Carrick dengan kagum, seperti dikutip situs MU.

"Anda bisa lihat betapa berartinya membuat gol itu untuk Fletch. Penampilannya saat ini benar-benar tinggi. Dia adalah salah satu gelandang terhebat saat ini dan sangat menyenangkan bermain bersamanya."

Selain dua pemain 'Setan Merah' tersebut, pujian sebelumnya juga telah dilontarkan oleh Manajer MU Sir Alex Ferguson. "Saya harus mengakui terkejut dengan gol itu. Benar-benar disepak dengan bagus."

Ini merupakan gol ketiga Fletcher musim ini. Dua gol lain dibuatnya saat membawa MU menang 4-3 atas Manchester City di partai Liga Primer bulan September lalu.

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Carrick: Fletcher is top class
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MICHAEL Carrick has hailed United team-mate Darren Fletcher as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

It does not seem that long ago that Fletcher's name on the team sheet was more likely to elicit groans than cheers from the club's own fans.

Yet over the past 18 months, the Scotland skipper's star has risen rapidly.

His absence from the Champions League final in Rome was cited as one of the major reasons why Sir Alex Ferguson's side struggled against Barcelona in May.

The fact that Fletcher has missed seven of United's last nine defeats in all competitions certainly adds weight to that theory.

Now it seems the 26-year-old has also added goalscoring to his repertoire.

Although still not prolific by any means, Fletcher scored twice in the 4-3 derby win over Manchester City in September and put United on the road to a comfortable 3-0 win over Everton yesterday with a stunning 20-yard volley into the top corner of Tim Howard's net.

"Darren is one of the best midfielders around at the moment," said Carrick.

"His performances are at the highest level and it is great to play alongside him. He really is on top of his game."

Fletcher is not the type to seek attention and his reaction to another eye-catching contribution was typically matter of fact.

"The main thing with a strike like that is to get your foot over the ball and fortunately it went in the back of the net," he said.

"It was one of my best strikes."

Fletcher is going to be a pivotal figure over the next few months as United try to hunt down Chelsea, who remain five points clear at the top of the table.

However, they will need goals from every department as the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo has turned up the heat on everyone.

"The goals Ronaldo scored were extraordinary for a wide man," Carrick added. "It's obvious that we cannot rely on the strikers every week.

"We have all chipped in and we need to do it more often. As long as someone is scoring it is not an issue. It is winning games that matter."

Carrick counts himself among that number, so he was particularly pleased with the neat side-footed effort that effectively sealed victory before Antonio Valencia grabbed a late third.

As the direct replacement for Ronaldo, Valencia has been cajoled into increasing what was a minimal goals output at Wigan.

He only scored seven for the Latics last season and, including the deflected effort against CSKA Moscow that UEFA have credited him with, the Ecuador international now has four for United.

He is also starting to impose himself on games, with his forceful running unhinging a disappointing Everton outfit who seemed intent on containment.

"Antonio is a top-class player," said Fletcher. "He is getting used to the way we play and he was in the groove again.

"He is a really strong physical lad who can get goals. We have seen that in training and I believe he is going to get a lot for Manchester United."

The injuries which kept Dimitar Berbatov and Jonny Evans out yesterday will also consign them to the stands for Wednesday's Champions League outing with Group B basement boys Besiktas.

With qualification for the knockout phase already assured, changes are likely.

Gary Neville should return from suspension but more interest will focus on the goalkeeping situation.

Edwin van der Sar, who took a knock in a collision with Tim Cahill, could stand down in favour of either Tomasz Kuszczak or Ben Foster, who again did not make the bench against Everton despite being named in the England side beaten by Brazil last weekend.

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Man Utd boss Ferguson: Fletcher improving year-after-year
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with Darren Fletcher's goal scoring performance in their victory over Everton.

Over the last 12 months, Fletcher's reputation has soared.

Ferguson is obviously well aware of his fellow countryman's abilities at shutting down the opposition.

But the United manager admitted Fletcher's volley took him by surprise.

"Darren is an improving player," said Ferguson.

"Each year we have seen his performance level go up and up and it is still doing so.

"But I have to admit I did not expect that goal. It was really well taken."

[Supernan]

Classs emang, makin hari makin pinter baca pola n permainan game hahhahahaha top lah!!! Smart Midfield Player!!!

[Ucup Carrick]

He's Getting Stronger...More Skillful...
Brilliant..!!
Fletcherinho...
He's Our New Hero..

[Mahesa_Jenar]

Ho ho ho....
Saint Fletcher is back in business... And here we win again...

Go Fletcherinho...!!!!!

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Manchester United star Darren Fletcher admits he loves his new tough guy image and wants to make life even more awkward for rivals

Manchester United hardman Darren Fletcher has revealed that he revels in his new tough guy image at Old Trafford.

Scottish international Fletcher has established himself as the stereotypical big game player this season after seasons spent as part of Sir Alex Ferguson's supporting cast at United.

And in a revealing interview with United fanzine United We Stand he has warned the big names of English and European football that he is going to be in their face for the rest of their careers.

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Fantastic strike: Darren Fletcher brilliantly fires United's opener against Everton on Saturday

Fletcher said: 'I love challenging myself against all the best players and a lot of them play in the Premiership.

'I watch how good they are, but when we play them I think to myself: 'Right, I’m going to see how good you really are.

'Fabregas, Lampard and Gerrard, I’m going to get against you and see how you like it. And when you’ve not got the ball I’m still going to get about you and see how you like it."

'I’m going to ask you: "Do you fancy it? Do you like getting kicked? Do you like the fact that I am going to be at you for the whole 90 minutes? As soon as you get the ball I am going to be in your face. You are not going to like it one bit.

"And when we have the ball I am going to run you into the corner and you’re going to follow me. Are you ready for that? Because that’s what’s going to happen."

'I love the challenge of playing against the best players in the world. Lampard is the one who stands out in the Premiership. His movement is outstanding for such a big lad.

'He’s fit, runs all day, but if you turn your back and he gets blindside of you he’s gone. You have to be so aware of him for the whole game, concentrating 100 per cent.

'You can’t watch the ball; you have to watch the player. Lose your concentration and switch off and he will punish you.

'When we play against Chelsea, the manager asks me to get against him and stop him. Stop those runs into the box. I’ve managed to do that.

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Pure delight: Fletcher celebrates his goal for United on Saturday

'I love the big games. I get excited before them and not a bit nervous. I dreamed about playing in these games as a kid so I’m determined to make the most of them while I am there, determined to test myself to my full ability.

'I don’t want to sound big headed, but I’ve never come up against anyone who has torn me to shreds.

'The only time that has happened has been in training against Roy Keane and Paul Scholes. I do enjoy the big games, I really do.

'In my younger games, I would perhaps sit back in the so-called lesser games.

'I’d let the lads go and play while covering for them. But in the big games I’d come out wanting the ball all the time.

'I’ve had to learn to do that in every game, to do it week in week out.

'I’ve made a conscious effort in the last couple of years to play every game as if it’s my last. If I’m going to stay in the team, I believe I have to play like that. It has worked quite well for me. My whole goal is to win the game and put in a performance which keeps me in the team.

'There is huge competition for places at Manchester United and if I don’t have that attitude then I’ll not be in the team.'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been one coach to label Fletcher a destructive player this season, the Frenchman's comments coming in the wake of his team's 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford early in the campaign.

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Early days: Fletcher in action for United against Deportivo La Coruna in 2003

Fletcher's latest views will hardly dissuade anybody from the view that he is in United's team for his combative qualities rather than this more artistic skills.

Nevertheless, the Scotland captain scored a superb goal as United beat Everton 3-0 at the weekend and has hinted that he may be able to get forward more often now that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club.

He added: 'Any team in the world would miss him. He is a fantastic player and a great goalscorer.

'He adapted so much when he was here. He went from being a silky winger to being a goalscorer winger and the best player in the world.

'Hopefully we can become a more rounded team and other players will raise their game to cover the gap left by his absence.

'We need more goals from midfield and more goals from all he players. That will make us a stronger team, because we won’t be as reliant on one player.

'Much as Cristiano was brilliant for us, the team sacrificed a lot for him too.

'As a midfielder, I knew that I couldn’t go bombing forward because Cristiano had gone forward.

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Legends: Fletcher says all the players have massive admiration for Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs

'I knew that I had to cover on the right so that the left back and left midfielder couldn’t double up on our full back.

'Maybe now we’re a lot more rigid 4-4-2, with everyone knowing their role. There are perhaps more opportunities for midfielders to get in the box and get goals.'

Known at Old Trafford as a modest player, Fletcher has spoken in the past about how much he learned from the departed Roy Keane. It is clear he also looks up to Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.

'Some of us have achieved a little bit of success, but Giggsy blows us all out of the water,' he said.

'We’re all jealous of him and we want more of what he’s had. We want to match his medal haul.

'He’s got the perfect balance. He’s a wealthy man and he can enjoy himself, but he doesn’t throw it in anyone’s face.

'He’s not in the papers every week for the wrong reasons or them daft magazines.

'He’s a dedicated family man, a dedicated professional and a legend here at United.

'He’s played more games than anyone in the club’s history, won more trophies and scored in every season of the Premier League.

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One of the best: Fletcher has plenty of respect for Chelsea star Frank Lampard

'It was great to have someone like that here when I was a youngster. I looked up to him and saw that there was no ego. You have an ego at this club and it gets kicked straight out of you.

'Some players come in a little bit confident, but it’s out of them within a few weeks.

'How Scholesy has never been nominated for European or World Player of the Year is beyond me.

'Scholesy is still a frightening player now, but when he was scoring 20-odd goals a year from midfield he was among the very best.

'He probably didn’t get those awards because he disappeared straight after training and didn’t do any interviews.

'Look at the foreign players after the European games – they all want to swap shirts with Giggs and Scholes.

'It was funny watching (Ivan) de la Pena before the Espanyol game at Old Trafford. He was in awe of Scholesy and looking up to him as if he was a god.

'He arranged for shirts to be swapped before the game. Scholesy seemed a bit embarrassed. Good players know great players and they respect them.

'I have to train with Scholesy every day so I know how good he is. I can’t get near him.'

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Darren Fletcher: Manchester United can be stronger without Ronaldo
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Darren Fletcher claims Manchester United can be stronger without Cristiano Ronaldo.

United's 3-0 romp against Everton was their biggest home win of the season and Fletcher says they are finally getting over Ronaldo's huge loss.

He feels United can become a more-rounded team without the Portuguese star because everyone is raising their game to fill the chasm he left.

United are sharing the goals around, rather than just relying on Ronaldo, and significantly Fletcher and his fellow midfielders Antonio Valencia and Michael Carrick netted against Everton.

"Any team in the world would miss Cristiano," said Fletcher. "He's a fantastic player and a great goalscorer.

"He adapted so much when he was here. He went from being a silky winger to being a goalscoring winger and the best player in the world.

"Hopefully we can become a more-rounded team and other players will raise their game to cover the gap left by his absence.

"We need more goals from midfield and more goals from all the players. That will make us a stronger team, because we won't be as reliant on one player."

Fletcher, 25, claims the team, and Wayne Rooney in particular, sacrificed themselves for Ronaldo and says everyone now has the freedom to get forward more.

The Scotland international's 20-yard screamer against Everton was his third of the season and he claims every player is shouldering the responsibility of replacing Ronaldo's quota of goals.

"Teams adapt when players leave," he said. "Much as Cristiano was brilliant for us, the team sacrificed a lot for him too.

"As a midfielder, I knew that I couldn't go bombing forward because Cristiano had gone forward. I knew that I had to cover on the right so that the left-back and left midfielder couldn't double up on our full-back.

"Maybe now we're a lot more rigid 4-4-2, with everyone knowing their role. There are perhaps more opportunities for midfielders to get in the box and get goals.

"Other players will hopefully step up. Wazza springs to mind straight away and he's already banging the goals in.

"You could see at the start of this season that he was really hungry. He was in the shadows of Cristiano and often sacrificed himself for the greater need of the team.

"Now it's his time to become a bit more selfish and score the winning goals, while other players can also do a job, like Berba and Antonio."

Fletcher is in the form of his life and has emerged as United's midfield linchpin.

He relishes going up against the Premier League's top midfielders and challenging them to match his non-stop, combative style.

"I love challenging myself against all the best players," he said. "I watch how good they are, but when we play them I think to myself 'right, I'm going to see how good you really are, Fabregas, Lampard and Gerrard. I'm going to get amongst you and see how you like it. And when you've not got the ball, I'm still going to get about you and see how you like it'.

"I'm going to ask you do you fancy it? Do you like getting kicked? Do you like the fact that I'm going to be at you for the whole 90 minutes? As soon as you get the ball I'm going to be in your face.

"You're not going to like it one bit. And when we have the ball, I'm going to run you into the corner and you're going to have to follow me. Are you ready for that? Because that's what's going to happen.

"That's my attitude and I don't feel I've come off second best to anyone this season."

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Man Utd ace Fletcher: Only two midfielders have outplayed me - Scholes and Keane
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Darren Fletcher feels he's only been outshone by two midfielders during his time at Manchester United.

Fletcher is quickly emerging as one of Europe's best midfielders.

And he told United We Stand: "I don’t want to sound big headed, but I’ve never come up against anyone who has torn me to shreds.

"The only time that has happened has been in training against Roy Keane and Paul Scholes. I do enjoy the big games, I really do. In my younger games, I would perhaps sit back in the so-called lesser games.

"I’d let the lads go and play while covering for them. But in the big games I’d come out wanting the ball all the time. I’ve had to learn to do that in every game, to do it week in week out.

"I’ve made a conscious effort in the last couple of years to play every game as if it’s my last. If I’m going to stay in the team, I believe I have to play like that. It has worked quite well for me. My whole goal is to win the game and put in a performance which keeps me in the team.

"There is huge competition for places at Manchester United and if I don’t have that attitude then I’ll not be in the team."

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Lawan Terberat Versi Darren Fletcher

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VIVAnews - Darren Fletcher menempatkan gelandang Chelsea, Frank Lampard sebagai rival terberatnya. Sosok Lampard pula yang kini jadi bidikan Fletcher guna mentasbihkan dirinya sebagai salah satu gelandang terbaik Eropa.

"Saya cinta tantangan untuk bermain melawan pemain-pemain terbaik di dunia. Lampard menjadi satu yang terbaik di Liga Inggris. Pergerakannya sangat mengagumkan," ujar Fletcher kepada United We Stand.

"Dia sangat fit dan berlari sepanjang hari. Jika Anda menoleh ke belakang sesaat, maka dia akan menghilang. Anda harus selalu memperhatikan dia dan berkonsentrasi 100 persen," tambah gelandang 25 tahun ini.

Namun, Fletcher juga tak kalah yakin jika dirinya pantas disejajarkan dengan seorang Super Frank. Gelandang pemilik nama lengkap Darren Barr Fletcher ini juga menjadikan laga kontra Chelsea sebagai bidikan terbesarnya di Liga Inggris.

"Ketika kami bermain melawan Chelsea, manajer selalu berkata kepadaku untuk menantang dia (Lampard) dan menghentikan dia. Hentikan sebelum masuk kotak. Saya telah melakukan itu," tambahnya.

Sayangnya pada pertemuan pertama yang terjadi di Stamford Bridge, 8 November 2009 lalu, MU harus menelan kekalahan lewat gol tunggal John Terry. Balas dendam di Old Trafford jauh-jauh hari telah diusung Fletcher.
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Fletcher, Roy Keane Baru di Old Trafford

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VIVAnews - Kepercayaan diri tinggi tengah melanda Darren Fletcher. Gelandang Manchester United ini mengklaim dirinya sejajar dengan gelandang terbaik Liga Inggris macam Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard dan Cesc Fabregas.

Keyakinan tinggi Fletcher ini ditunjukkan usai mengantar Setan Merah menekuk Everton tiga gol tanpa balas. Hebatnya, Fletcher menjadi pemecah kebuntuan barisan depan MU. Tiga gol MU dicetak trio gelandangnya: Fletcher, Michael Carrick dan Antonio Valencia.

"Saya tidak ingin terdengar besar kepala, tapi saya tidak pernah melakukan tendangan first time. Hanya sekali dan itu terjadi saat latihan melawan Roy Keane dan Paul Scholes," ujar Fletcher kepada The Sun.

Sir Alex Ferguson memang membutuhkan sosok Fletcher. Meski dalam beberapa musim lalu hanya berstatus pemain pengganti, namun Fletcher selalu menjadi pahlawan di laga-laga besar Setan Merah.

Tak hanya itu, banyak kalangan di Inggris yang justru menilai sosok Fletcher paling tepat sebagai pengganti Roy Keane. Fletcher memang lebih piawai menjaga keseimbangan tim dibanding Michael Carrick atau Anderson.

"Saya melihat bagaimana bagusnya Lampard, Fabregas dan Gerrard. Ketika kami bermain bersama, saya rasa mereka akan berkata 'Benar, saya melihat bagaimana bagusnya Anda'," tambah Fletcher.

Dan klaim Fletcher bahwa dirinya pantas ditempatkan sejajar dengan gelandang-gelandang terbaik Liga Inggris akan dibuktikan pada 31 Januari 2010. Saat itu, MU akan bersua Arsenal dengan sosok Cesc Fabregas di dalamnya.

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Fletcher glowing tribute to Man Utd legend Giggs
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Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has paid a glowing tribute to Ryan Giggs' influence at the club.

Fletcher says for all of Giggs' success, he never talks himself up.

The Scot told United We Stand: "Some of us have achieved a little bit of success, but Giggsy blows us all out of the water.

"We’re all jealous of him and we want more of what he’s had. We want to match his medal haul. He’s got the perfect balance. He’s a wealthy man and he can enjoy himself, but he doesn’t throw it in anyone’s face.

"He’s not in the papers every week for the wrong reasons or them daft magazines. He’s a dedicated family man, a dedicated professional and a legend here at United.

"He’s played more games than anyone in the club’s history, won more trophies and scored in every season of the Premier League. It was great to have someone like that here when I was a youngster. I looked up to him and saw that there was no ego. You have an ego at this club and it gets kicked straight out of you.

"Some players come in a little bit confident, but it’s out of them within a few weeks."

[red_girl_mia]

wew wew wew...Fletch naik daun (ulat kalee).....

congratulation Fletch,,,tapi muda mudahan apa yang udah diraih bukan sampai dsini aja,tapi jadi semangat fletch unrtuk mengejar tahta yang lebih tinggi......semangaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddddd:devil2:

[Red Army]

gak salah Sir Alex bersabar memoles Fletcher & Fletcher juga masih percaya bahwa masih ada tempat di OT seandainya mau latian keras . Salah satu jebolan United yg jempolan, lambat tp mantap, selamat deh....

[Andi Istiabudi]

Lawan Terberat Versi Darren Fletcher

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VIVAnews - Darren Fletcher menempatkan gelandang Chelsea, Frank Lampard sebagai rival terberatnya. Sosok Lampard pula yang kini jadi bidikan Fletcher guna mentasbihkan dirinya sebagai salah satu gelandang terbaik Eropa.

"Saya cinta tantangan untuk bermain melawan pemain-pemain terbaik di dunia. Lampard menjadi satu yang terbaik di Liga Inggris. Pergerakannya sangat mengagumkan," ujar Fletcher kepada United We Stand.

"Dia sangat fit dan berlari sepanjang hari. Jika Anda menoleh ke belakang sesaat, maka dia akan menghilang. Anda harus selalu memperhatikan dia dan berkonsentrasi 100 persen," tambah gelandang 25 tahun ini.

Namun, Fletcher juga tak kalah yakin jika dirinya pantas disejajarkan dengan seorang Super Frank. Gelandang pemilik nama lengkap Darren Barr Fletcher ini juga menjadikan laga kontra Chelsea sebagai bidikan terbesarnya di Liga Inggris.

"Ketika kami bermain melawan Chelsea, manajer selalu berkata kepadaku untuk menantang dia (Lampard) dan menghentikan dia. Hentikan sebelum masuk kotak. Saya telah melakukan itu," tambahnya.

Sayangnya pada pertemuan pertama yang terjadi di Stamford Bridge, 8 November 2009 lalu, MU harus menelan kekalahan lewat gol tunggal John Terry. Balas dendam di Old Trafford jauh-jauh hari telah diusung Fletcher.
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Sebenarnya lawan terberat yang harus dihadapi Fletcher adalah dirinya sendiri, dimana dia harus mampu mengontrol emosi dan menunjukkan kemampuannya dalam bermain di lapangan. Tidaklah mudah untuk bermain fair play dan penuh santun, tak peduli lawan yang dihadapi kita merupakan tim lemah atau kuat.

Terkadang Fletcher masih sering mudah emosi terutama dalam partai-partai big match. Hakekat inti permaianan sepakbola sebenarnya bukan sekedar mencetak gol dan memenangkan gelar kejuaraan tapi keindahan dari bermain sepakbola serta sportifitas didalamnya.

[ferly_Liemz]

Like this....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Bersatulah,maka semua hal bisa diatasi...


Selasa, 24/11/2009 19:07 WIB

Fletcher: Kepergian Ronaldo Bisa Diatasi
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Jakarta - Darren Fletcher senang melihat skuad Manchester United semakin menunjukkan kemajuan. Ia pun melihat MU sudah bisa menutupi kepergian Cristiano Ronaldo.

MU telah ditinggalkan oleh Ronaldo pada musim panas kemarin dengan rekor dunia ke Real Madrid. Banyak yang memprediksikan bahwa MU akan kesulitan ditinggalkan oleh pemain terbaik dunia ini.

Namun, Fletcher melihat lubang yang ditinggalkan Ronaldo sudah mulai bisa ditutupi. "Setiap tim pasti akan merindukan Cristiano. Dia pemain fantastis dan pencetak gol hebat," ungkapnya seperti dilansir Sky Sports.

"Dia datang dari winger murni menjadi winger pencetak gol dan menjadi pemain terbaik dunia. Berharap kami dapat menjadi tim yang lebih solid dan pemain lagi dapat menutup celah yang ditinggalkannya" ujar Fletcher.

"Kami membutuhkan banyak gol dari lapangan tengah dan lebih banyak gol dari semua pemain. Itu semua membuat kami semakin tangguh, karena kami tidak ingin bergantung dengan satu pemain saja," tegas gelandang Skotlandia ini.

[rooney]

manteb gol fletcher kmrn pas lawan everton

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Darren Fletcher: No one is laughing now!
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A few years ago, Darren Fletcher was something of a laughing stock; Manchester United fans would routinely question his position in the squad and he was seen as nothing more than a stopgap till an adequate replacement was found for Roy Keane. Today he is regarded as one of the most important players in the United squad, and is constantly labelled with the tag ‘most improved player in Europe’; a quite remarkable turnaround.

Four years ago during Roy Keane’s infamous rant that has never been broadcasted, he apparently questioned why the Scottish media was so fond of Fletcher. Keane’s viewpoint was understandable; Fletcher was an inconsistent player who appeared to lack the technical ability to succeed at a club of such stature. For United he tended to play on the right of midfield where he provided good cover for the full-back but offered little going forward, especially when compared to the emerging talents of Cristiano Ronaldo. Michael Carrick’s arrival in the summer of 2006 pushed Fletcher further down the pecking order, though he still managed to make 24 league appearances. Despite the preferred central-midfield partnership consisting of Scholes and Carrick, Fletcher was beginning to forge a reputation for himself as a big-game player. Sir Alex Ferguson was beginning to show that he trusted Fletcher to perform in the important fixtures. The following season saw the arrival of Hargreaves, Anderson and Nani; limiting Fletcher to a mere 16 league appearances. At this point there were rumours circulating that a move away from the club was in the offing.

At the start of the 2008-09 season, injuries to Ronaldo, Carrick and Hargreaves meant that Fletcher was in the starting line-up for the first game of the season; he scored United’s only goal of the game to earn a point against Newcastle. This was the season that would see Fletcher raise his game and cement his place in the United midfield. In the absence of Hargreaves, Fletcher provided energy and drive. He has developed into a very good ball-winner, but his ability on the ball has also improved dramatically. Though he does not quite have the passing range of Carrick or Scholes, he rarely wastes possession and plays a key role during transitions of play; as United turn defence into attack, Fletcher is usually central to their play. A series of strong performances last year gained him more media attention; United’s performances last season were not as inspired as the season before. There was more grit and steel than attractive football and Fletcher played an important role in providing this. His sending-off in the Champions League final was extremely unfortunate both for him and his side. United sorely missed his harrying presence against Barcelona’s playmakers, though whether he could have changed the result of that game is up for debate; United were poor as a team on the day.

Fletcher’s influence has continued to grow this season, as shown by his man-of-the-match performance in the Manchester derby; he is starting to add goals to his game as he continues to develop. Now considered one of United’s most consistent players, he is one of the first names on the team-sheet for any game of importance; once Hargreaves returns, they may be able to form one of the most dynamic midfield partnerships in the league. At 25 years of age, United fans can look forward to a promising future with the Scottish captain operating in their engine room.

[KkingP]

sabar Fletcher.. musim masih panjang.. perlu banyak pembuktian...
mending tutup mulut dulu deh.. ntar baru berkoar saat dibulan mei taun depan, UCL dan EPL balik lagi ke OT...

[hendiplast]

United's Fletcher hopes new found freedom will add goals to his game

Darren Fletcher is relishing his new found freedom in Manchester United's midfield after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

But the Scot believes the club's midfielders need to start chipping in with goals if United are to fill the considerable void left by the planet's best player and end the season with some silverware.

Fletcher has been in inspired form this campaign, completing the transition from opinion-splitting terrace villain to midfield linchpin.

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Super strike: Fletcher broke the deadlock against Everton in spectacular style

His spectacular scissor-kick strike against Everton was his third of the campaign, just one behind Dimitar Berbatov. After a slow start Antonio Valencia also has three, while Michael Carrick, Nani and Paul Scholes have notched twice each.

It is steady progress but compares unfavourably to title rivals Arsenal - Fabregas has 9, Arshavin 5, Diaby 4 - and Chelsea - Lampard 6, Malouda 4, Deco 3.

'We need more goals from midfield and more goals from all the players,' said Fletcher. 'That will make us a stronger team, because we won't be as reliant on one player.

'Any team in the world would miss Cristiano. He's a fantastic player and a great goalscorer.'

And history suggests goalscoring midfielders are key to any successful domestic campaign.

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Robert Pires scored 14 times in Arsenal's 2004 'Invincible' campaign, while Lampard registered 13 strikes as Chelsea's were crowned champions the following year. The Blues midfielder upped his tally to 16 in 2006 before Ronaldo hit 17, 31 and 18 in United's last three title triumphs.

Fletcher hopes now with the team well adapted to life after the Portugese star, they can push the pedal to the floor and begin closing the gap on leaders Chelsea.

'Teams adapt when players leave, much as Cristiano was brilliant for us, the team sacrificed a lot for him too.

'As a midfielder, I knew that I couldn't go bombing forward because Cristiano had gone forward. I knew that I had to cover on the right so that the left-back and left midfielder couldn't double up on our full-back.

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Three amigos: Scholes, Valencia (centre) and Owen have, between them, scored as many goals as Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas (nine)

Other players will hopefully step up. Wazza springs to mind straight away and he's already banging the goals in.

'You could see at the start of this season that he was really hungry. He was in the shadows of Cristiano and often sacrificed himself for the greater need of the team.

'Now it's his time to become a bit more selfish and score the winning goals, while other players can also do a job, like Berba and Antonio.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

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Darren Fletcher hits back at Manchester United critics and insists youngsters learn quicker at Old Trafford

Darren Fletcher believes one game for Manchester United is worth 10 a young player might get elsewhere as they continue their footballing education.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to keep faith with the youngsters defeated by Besiktas last week when Manchester United face Tottenham at Old Trafford in the Carling Cup quarter-final.

It means teenage trio Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda and Rafael Da Silva will all be involved, as well as Darron Gibson and Gabriel Obertan, who have just 25 first-team appearances between them.

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Speaking from experience: Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Fletcher has developed into one of Sir Alex's key men at Old Trafford

The quintet know they could get more regular action elsewhere but, as someone who has been in that position, Fletcher feels they will learn more by staying where they are.

'A first-team game for Manchester United can mean the equivalent of playing 10 or 20 anywhere else. It is that big,' said the Scotland skipper. 'It is on so much of a higher scale.

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'That was always echoed through the youth system and from my own experience I know it is true.

'It is all very well training, and at a club like United you do pick up lots, but the more games these lads get, especially big matches like tonight's, the more they will learn.

'These players need games. They are an important part of the squad and will probably be needed later on in the season, so we will feel the benefit right through the club.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

[hendiplast]

Fletcher: MU 20 kali Lebih Bernilai

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VIVAnews - Gelandang Manchester United, Darren Fletcher, mendukung pernyataan Sir Alex Ferguson soal pemain-pemain muda Setan Merah. Fletcher berpendapat kalau bermain di MU memiliki nilai berlipat banding klub lain.

Jadi lebih baik bagi Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda and Rafael Da Silva, Darron Gibson, dan Gabriel Obertan menunggu giliran masuk ke tim inti Setan Merah. Dibanding menjadi pengisi starting XI klub yang berbeda.

"Bermain dengan tim inti Manchester United sama dengan bermain 10 atau 20 kali lebih besar dibanding tempat lain. Sebesar itulah (perbandingannya)," kata Fletcher seperti dilansir Soccernet, Selasa 1 Desember 2009.

"Hal itu selalu didengungkan pada tim muda. Dan dari pengalaman, saya tahu itu semua benar," tambahnya.

Pernyataan Fletcher ini bisa lahir karena 25 November lalu pasukan muda Setan Merah dikalahkan Besiktas 0-1 dalam penyisihan grup Liga Champions. Saat itu Setan-setan muda diturunkan oleh Sir Alex sebagai ajang ujicoba.

Seusai pertandingan, Fergie mengkritik balik pihak-pihak yang menyerang pemain mudanya. Fergie beralasan kalau mereka 'butuh tantangan' dan bermain cukup baik. Bahkan kemungkinan besar pemain yang sama kembali akan diturunkan melawan Tottenham Hotspur dalam perempat final Piala Liga, Rabu 2 Desember mendatang.

"Semua adalah (bagian) dari latihan yang baik, dan di klub seperti United, Anda akan banyak mengalaminya. Tapi semakin banyak anak-anak ini turun di pertandingan, semakin mereka belajar," tambahnya.

[Supernan]

Ya iyalah main di starting xi atau pun bech udh bangga bnget sebagai pemain bola UNITED. CLass UNITED emang beda ya sam klub lain, Brand Image aja udh keangkat kalo main di UNITED...hahahah maaf aga lebay :P

[hendiplast]

Fletcher - Versatility is key
United ace happy to fill in wherever he is needed

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Darren Fletcher has saluted the flexibility of Manchester United's squad as they battle with an injury crisis.

Sir Alex Ferguson has seen 13 players laid low of late, handing him an unwelcome selection headache.

Regular shuffling of the Red Devils pack has been required in order to field the strongest possible side, with many senior stars asked to play out of position.

The likes of Fletcher and Michael Carrick, midfielders by trade, have filled in at the back, while Nani and Park Ji-sung were deployed as wing-backs in the midweek UEFA Champions League clash against Wolfsburg.

The situation is far from ideal for a side chasing domestic and European honours, but Fletcher is adamant the strength in depth United can now boast means they are more than capable of riding out the storm.

"It was a satisfying performance because we had three midfielders in defence and changed the formation," the Scot said following the 3-1 victory in Germany on Tuesday.

"We had 13 players out and it shows the strength and depth of the squad. Michael and I played at the back and Paul Scholes, Darron Gibson and Anderson controlled the game from midfield.

"Wolfsburg had two or three free headers in the first half but apart from that they didn't really have much."
Quality

Fletcher is expected to once again be asked to fill a defensive role against Aston Villa on Saturday, but Nemanja Vidic could come back into contention at the heart of the back four following a bout of flu.

"Hopefully Vida will be back and I can move to right-back," added Fletcher.

"We have a few problems at the back and the sooner our defenders come back the better, but if not we'll have to rally round as a team like we did in midweek and try to put in a professional performance.

"We always go into games thinking we have enough quality to win the match, no matter what the team is.

"But we want our defenders fit because we have some big games coming up and need everyone available."


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[B4YU]

Fletch: If It’s A Man’s Game, Why Did I Get Second Yellow?

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Mark Clattenburg hasn’t come across terribly well this week, between his justification of sending Darren Fletcher off to failing to understand the offside rule.

Today, Darren Fletcher has revealed that Clattenburg, the referee who once sent someone off because Steven Gerrard told him to, told our midfielder it was ‘a man’s game’ when he complained about being fouled. So why did Fletch get booked for an innocuous and unintentional challenge?

“Saturday was disappointing because I was constantly being fouled and when I said something the ref said to me ‘it’s a man’s game’,” said Fletcher. “So I went in hard and he books me. Then he booked me again for nothing really.”

Graham Poll said this week that if Fletcher had been nicer to the referee, buttered him up like Tim Cahill does, then he wouldn’t have received the second yellow.

Fletch wonders whether Arsene Wenger’s comments on the back of our 2-1 win over Arsenal may have influenced the referee. Whilst the Arsenal boss didn’t mention Darren by name, he accused our players of employing “anti-football” tactics.

“You have to trust the referees that they are not going to take notice of what people say or write,” Fletch continued. “They have to judge each game and referee it fairly and that is all I can ask. I am not a dirty player by any stretch of the imagination. I go in for the ball and sometimes I might mistime it and make a foul. But I am not a dirty player. I don’t know whether all this goes back to the Wenger comments. He said what he said and all I can hope for is that referees are going to be fair and they usually are to be honest.”

He will now miss this weekend’s home game against Burnley and whilst happy that United will have the players to replace him, does worry about his future place in the team.

“You don’t want to miss games for any reason and to miss one for suspension disrupts things for me,” he added. “We have enough midfielders so I am sure someone will come in and do a good job. But someone coming in and doing well could mean I can’t get back into the side and that is the risk. But I cannot afford to think of that when I play. I play every game for the moment and I don’t look too far forward.”


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[hendiplast]

Flecther Tolak Ubah Gaya Bermain
Muchamad Syuhada - Okezone

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MANCHESTER - Meskipun kerap mendapat kritik karena tindakan kasar di lapangan, gelandang Manchester United Darren Fletcher menolak mengubah gaya permainannya.

Sebagian kalangan menyebut Flecther sebagai pemain 'kotor’. Ya, dia sering kali terlihat sengaja melakukan pelanggaran terhadap lawan dengan maksud menunda lajju bola atau lebih tepatnya mengacak-acak irama permainan lawan.

Pelatih Arsenal Arsene Wenger adalah orang yang paling mencermati tindak-tanduk pemain asal Skotlandia tersebut. Flectcher sendiri merasa tidak ada yang salah, dia hanya ingin melakukan yang terbaik buat tim.

“Saya bukan orang yang suka bermain ‘kotor’. Saya hanya mencoba melakukan yang terbaik, merebut bola dari kaki lawan meskipun terkadang menyebabkan sebuah pelanggaran,” ungkap Fletcher.

“Saya tidak tahu tentang semua yang dikatakan Wenger. Saya hanya berharap wasit bertindak adil dan jujur,” sambungnya lagi seperti dikutip Goal, Rabu (13/1/2010).

Pada pertandingan terakhir The Red Devils menghadapi Birmingham City, Fletcher diusir keluar lapangan. Dia pun kecewa terhadap keputusan wasit.

“Ketika melawan Birmingham, saya beberapa kali dilanggar oleh lawan. Tapi, wasit bilang ‘ini adalah permainan laki-laki’. Sungguh sial, saat saya menjegal mereka, saya malah diusir,” pungkasnya. (msy)

[drivemein]

Fletcher confident Man Utd youngsters can handle critics
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Darren Fletcher is confident Manchester United's young players will not be rattled by the current criticism.

The team has had its detractors this term, even though United remain in touch at the top of the league and in a position to strike in the title race. Fletch says there is experience within the side to take criticism on the chin and carry on with the task in hand.

Fletcher told manutd.com: "When you are young and naïve it can affect you. But I had very experienced players around me when I first broke through who pointed out the reality of it. The older ones have passed it down. The likes of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville told me not to worry about it because they'd experienced it and you get through it.”

[Red Army]

gpp...tetap aja main gitu biar lawan takut, kurus tp sangar, paling demen liat Fletcher waktu vs Milan di OT th 2007...keren abis:thumbup:

[hendiplast]

Sir Alex Ferguson defends Darren Fletcher over 'anti-football' slur

• Manager takes issue with Arsène Wenger
• United consider further Ferdinand appeal

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Darren Fletcher was criticised by Arsène Wenger the last time Arsenal and Manchester United met. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Sir Alex Ferguson leaned forward in his chair, his brow creased and his eyes flashed with indignation. He had just been reminded of Arsène Wenger's remarks about Darren Fletcher when Arsenal lost at Manchester United earlier in the season and, specifically, the accusation that the most improved player at Old Trafford was, in essence, little more than a destructive kicker – a player, in Wenger's words, who was "anti-football" because of his alleged habit of systematic fouling.

"Anti-football" is a relatively new insult in the lexicon of the game but one that is guaranteed to get under the skin of a man with Ferguson's ethos on how the game should be played. "That's where Arsène lets himself down," the United manager said. "His view of players ... everyone knows that Darren Fletcher is not a dirty player, not a physical player. He's not built that way but he can win the ball because his timing and energy to get to the ball is fantastic. You can't call that a fault. That's a great part of the game, being able to tackle properly and he does tackle properly. It's disappointing. I don't think he [Wenger] really believes that. But sometimes it happens that way."

That last remark could easily be traced back to Ferguson's belief, albeit from a different era in his relationship with Wenger, that Arsenal are "the worst losers of all time, they don't know how to lose". The two managers share a new respect these days but Ferguson was genuinely taken aback by what his one-time bête noire had to say about Fletcher at a time when one of the game's oldest feuds appeared to have run its course.

Wenger's assessment was that Fletcher "was on the pitch only to make fouls" and the player has suggested since that referees seem to be taking a stricter line with him. A coincidence? Ferguson was not prepared to say but he is sensitive to any criticism of his players and particularly of one whose influence on the team over the last two years can be measured in a steady upwards trajectory.

"There have not been many big games that he has not played in over the last couple of years and it had maybe taken a while for the fans and press to appreciate what the boy has," Ferguson said.

"I can understand that because he is not a stylish player by any means. He is ungainly and gangly but he is a fantastic player. When he was a young lad at 16 he couldn't play the game for two years with ankle problems and it's not easy when you miss your formative years but he came through that to the level he is now so that shows his character. He's competitive and there are not many players who run off the ball as well as him. His movement, energy and commitment in every game is wonderful to see. He must run more than anyone and when the team needs the ball he moves. He reminds me of Brian McClair in that way."

Point made. Yet Ferguson's remarks should not be misinterpreted as an attack on Wenger or a re-opening of hostilities, more a gentle chastising of a manager he feels should know better.

There is still something peculiar about the way two men who once could barely bring themselves to shake hands – no eye contact, the briefest of touches – have found mutual ground but their new understanding appears to be genuine and, as Ferguson prepared for what he described as "the biggest game of the bloody season", he even made a point of appealing for his club's supporters not to subject Wenger to the "paedophile" chants that have plagued him during his time in England.

"Sometimes I can't hear these chants and can't make them out but I know there's been some terrible abuse from our fans towards Arsène. There must be a line drawn and I think that they must know that themselves. Our support, as they showed on Wednesday [against Manchester City] – there's none better, fantastic support, and I was really proud of them, but we have a team to support and we don't need to worry about anyone else."

Ferguson feels so strongly he intends to write an open letter to the club's supporters before Arsenal visit Old Trafford next season. "I think it's unavoidable that managers get abused," he continued. "I get it myself and Harry Redknapp [of Tottenham Hotspur] got some terrible abuse recently but there has to be a line drawn somewhere."

His ire was reserved for the Football Association after Rio Ferdinand was banned for three matches on television evidence for striking the Hull City striker Craig Fagan last weekend and given an extra one-game suspension for what the disciplinary commission considered a "frivolous" appeal. The fit-again Nemanja Vidic can take Ferdinand's place but United are considering a second appeal and Ferguson could not disguise his irritation. "There are conflicting ways of viewing some of these decisions. I watched Charlton against Leyton Orient the other night and there was an elbow on a Charlton player three times and yet nothing has happened, so there's a lot of confusion."

Guardian

[GUNGZ-HO]

teruskan gaya mainmu fletcher,si wenger pura2 lupa tuh kalo dulu viera jg gitu...
ternyata kamu memang "BIG GAME PLAYER"=P~

[Mahesa_Jenar]

UAH.. kalau Fletch disebut sebagai pemain kasar, lantas apa si Wenger nggak ngaca kalau dulunya Vieira lebih edan ketimbang Fletch.. Apalagi kalau dibandingkan dengan Gattuso.. hehehe... teknik Flecth jauh lebih halus dan elegan.

[dhonni]

ahh si wenger ni..blg aja kalo takut skuad mudanya yg rapuh gmpg cedera itu kena tekel" fletch(tp clean lho,kaga planggaran)..

[hendiplast]

Manchester United lynchpin must prove he can dish out lesson to AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo

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It was the night of May 2, 2007 and as the rain poured down at the San Siro, Manchester United were being swept out of the Champions League.

Failing haplessly to defend a 3-2 lead from the first leg of their semi-final against AC Milan, United were soon 2-0 down and the game was being lost in the centre of midfield.

Milan’s trio of Clarence Seedorf, Andrea Pirlo and Gennaro Gattuso passed the ball around Roy Keane and Darren Fletcher with embarrassing ease that night.

The match ended 3-0 and United’s race was run for another year.

‘We were much, much better than them that night,’ reflected Pirlo recently.

‘After the first leg we were sure that the midfield was where we would hurt them and that is the way it proved. Keane was a great player coming towards the end, while Fletcher was a young player. It was hard for them.’

Keane will not watch tonight’s rematch. His Ipswich team are away at Peterborough.

Fletcher, though, will be in the eye of the storm again. Pirlo and Gattuso are expected to face him once more and they will find the Scot a greatly developed player.

‘We have seen the improvement in Fletcher, we don’t need this game against AC Milan to see that,’ said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson at the San Siro last night.

‘He is a growing player. He has improved each year. It’s a wonderful thing to see players improve in their mid-20s and we have a lot of players like that, who keep improving.

‘There is a maturity in the heart of our team now and players like Fletcher certainly embody that. We feel it has happened over the past two years, away from home.

‘There’s a distinct change from when we were here and lost the game — in the physical aspect in particular. In the last game, the physical part was, without question, the real reason for our disappointing performance.’

Seven of the United team who faced Milan in the San Siro three years ago could play tonight. The sum of these parts, though, is expected to be different.

Fletcher is sure to be important. Until the recent explosion in the form of Wayne Rooney, the Scot was being talked about as United’s most important player this season.

Despite problems with an ankle, he has played 21 times in the Barclays Premier League and will not miss many games between now and the end of May. Rightly or wrongly, the 26-year-old has been identified as United’s enforcer.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger started it with his comments in the wake of his team’s 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford earlier in the season and Fletcher has had to endure the consequences.

Certainly there is more to Fletcher’s football than the occasional hard tackle, but his reputation will not harm him tonight. If the likes of Gattuso — something of a fading force at 32 — become drawn into a physical confrontation with Fletcher it will enable creative players such as Michael Carrick and — if he plays — Paul Scholes to do their work.

‘I love the big games,’ said Fletcher.

‘I get excited before them and not a bit nervous. I dreamed about playing in these games as a kid so I’m determined to make the most of them, determined to test myself to my full ability.

'I don’t want to sound big-headed, but I’ve never come up against anyone who has torn me to shreds. The only time that has happened has been in training against Roy Keane and Paul Scholes.

'I do enjoy the big games, I really do.’

One big game Fletcher was denied access to last season was the Champions League final against Barcelona in Rome. An unjust red card in the semi-final defeat of Arsenal cost Fletcher dear.

He has not forgotten.

‘It was hard for me last season but we want to win this competition for everyone,’ said Fletcher.
Fletcher

Heartache: Fletcher missed last year's Champions League final after seeing red in the semi-final against Arsenal

‘The most disappointing thing about last season was that we didn’t do ourselves justice in that final.’

With Ryan Giggs absent with a broken arm and Carrick only just returning to somewhere near his best form, Fletcher will be one of Ferguson’s senior players tonight. His attempts to subdue the influential Pirlo, 30, will be important as much of Milan’s offensive play will pass through the talented World Cup-winning midfielder.

A fuss has been made about David Beckham tonight but in terms of his influence on the field, the former England captain may find himself a little way down the list.

Milan will look to Pirlo and United will turn towards Fletcher. This time we can expect the contest to be a little more even.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

[Mahesa_Jenar]

Kalau Fletcherinho dipasang, bakal jadi duel menarik di lini tengah. Apa yang akan terjadi kalau si badak Gattuso bertarung melawan Fletch yang stylish tapi penuh determinasi..? Kalau Fletch mampu memanfaatkan, dia bisa bikin Gattuso dikartu merah.. secara, Rhino kan berangasan banget mainnya

[Ucup Carrick]

sayang tadi gak terjadi fletch vs gatusso...
pengen liat duelnya...
yang satu ceking yang satu badak..tapi tipe main nyaris sama..

[aIo]

puas dengan flecth..
good game..
:muscarf:

[red_devilz]

Musim ini , Fletcher telah menjelma menjadi pemain yang tak tergantikan d lini tengah United ...... determinasi , dan tackling nya membuat United , sedikit demi sedikit , mulai "melupakan" absennya Owen Hargreaves akibat cedera ...

Ada 3 pemain d United yang penampilannya konsisten d musim 2009/2010 , yaitu Wayne Rooney , Patrice Evra , dan tentu saja ...... Darren Fletcher !!

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Permainan Fletcher tambah mantap setelah lama cedera!! menjadikannya salah satu dari sekian banyak pemain binaan akademi UNITED yang sukses hingga saat ini.


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Thanks pisan buat Fletcher atas 2 assist briliannya...
Mungkin SAF bisa jadiin Fletcher buat alternatif winger, wekeke :ngacir:

wisnu cimol

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Fletcher: Menang di San Siro Fantastis

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MILAN - Gelandang Manchester United Darren Flecther masih larut dalam euforia kemenangan atas AC Milan. Hingga kini masih terus membicarakan betapa indahnya hasil yang didapatkan di San Siro.

United sukses menggasak Milan dengan skor tipis 2-3 di leg pertama babak 16 besar Liga Champions. Menurut Fletcher itu adalah sebuah pencapaian yang sangat luar biasa karena dilakukan di kandang lawan.

“Itu merupakan sebuah pengalaman hebat. Latar belakang San Siro sangat fantastis dan ketika kami berhasil meraih kemenangan di sana adalah sebuah pecapaian luar biasa,” ujar Fletcher seperti dikutip Goal, Kamis (18/2/2010).

The Red Devils tampil sangat tenang pada laga tersebut. Fletcher melihat itu adalah hasil dari proses pendewasaan tim dan dia berharap performa tersebut bisa terus dipertahankan.

“Para pemain sudah semakin dewasa dari musim ke musim, mereka telah menimba banyak pengalaman dan belajar menguasai segala situasi. Saya harap ini bisa terus bertahan,” tandasnya lagi. (msy)

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Fletcher: Masih Ada Pertemuan Kedua

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MILAN - Manchester United memang berhasil mengungguli AC Milan di leg pertama babak 16 besar Liga Champions dengan skor 2-3. Namun gelandang The Red Devils Darren Fletcher meminta agar rekan-rekannya waspada kerena masih ada pertemuan kedua.

Flatcher mengakui kalau timnya telah mencapai target yang dicanangkan saat bertandang San Siro. Meskipun begitu, dia tidak mau menyombongkan diri.

“Kami datang ke Italia dengan niat membawa pulang kemenangan dan kami melakukannya. Tapi, masih ada pertemuan kedua dan kami harus kembali berjuang,” seru Fletcher.

Pemain asal Skotlandia tersebut menilai kubu Rossoneri masih tetap mengerikan dan bisa mengancam peluang mereka lolos ke babak berikut.

“Milan punya kualitas, mereka berhasil menciptakan banyak peluang. Kami harus tampil pada performa puncak di leg kedua agar bisa lolos,” tandasnya seperti dikutip Goal, Kamis (18/2/2010). (msy)

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Fletcher Bisa Sehebat Xavi & Iniesta
Hendra Mujiraharja - Okezone

LIVERPOOL – Kehebatan Darren Fletcher bisa setara Xavi Hernandez dan Andres Iniesta. Demikian pandapat mantan ikon Liverpool Gary McAllister. Benarkah?

“Inggris mengklaim Wayne Rooney merupakan salah satu pemain terbaik di dunia, setelah dia menyumbang dua dari tiga gol United di San Siro, kata McAllister dilansir News of the World, Selasa (23/2/2010).

McAllister bukan tanpa sebab berkata seperti itu. Fletcher seolah ingin memperlihatkan kelasnya saat Manchester United membungkam AC Milan 3-2 pada babak 16 besar Liga Champions leg pertama di San Siro, pekan lalu

“Tapi, Fletcher juga tampil gemilang dan menjadi pemain paling penting dalam laga itu. Tidak diragukan, Fletcher sedang menjadi pemain berkelas dunia,” lanjut mantan bintang Liverpool itu.

“Saya sangat optimis, dalam beberapa musim mendatang, dia akan memiliki banyak kesempatan untuk memperlihatkan bahwa dia memang pemain yang berkelas,” tambah pria asal Skotlandia itu.

“Untuk sementara ini, tidak ada pemain tengah sehebat Iniesta dan Xavi di Barcelona. Banyak kalangan sependapat kalau dua pemain itu adalah gelandang terbaik saat ini,” tegasnya.

“Jika Fletcher terus memperlihatkan penampilan gemilang seperti itu, maka kita akan melihat Skotlandia telah melahirkan sebuah pemain kelas dunia lagi,” pungkasnya.
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Fletcher the man for the big occasion

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From Roots Hall to Wembley, Darren Fletcher's Carling Cup journey illustrates his rise as a Manchester United senior and key figure.

The Reds midfielder's last start in the competition was at Southend in November 2006 when United were humiliated in Essex.

Southend were strugglers in the Championship at the time, but beat Sir Alex Ferguson's side 1-0.

It was a League Cup low point for the holders.

Fletcher was lumped among Old Trafford's fringe players at the time.

Twelve months later he missed another embarrassment at Old Trafford in the Carling Cup when Coventry won in front of the Stretford End.

Fletcher was absent due to injury but would most certainly have been selected as one of the non-regular seniors to back up a young XI.

That summed up the Scottish international's status at the time. Fletcher wasn't considered an established first teamer but was way beyond reserve team stature.

He was unable to force himself on to the next level and his in-and-out appearances came to a head after United's 2008 Premier League title and Champions League double success.

Having barely been involved in the run-in other clubs had noted his meagre appearance stats and telephoned Sir Alex Ferguson to enquire.

Fletcher had a year of his Old Trafford deal remaining and discussions on a new contract were imminent.

Ferguson talk

But Fletcher decided against knocking on the manager's door to discuss his future, instead it was the other way round.

"The manager came to me actually. The contract talk was put to one side and our discussion was mainly about playing time," said Fletcher. "I never came as close as talking to other clubs or anything like that.

"The manager said there were offers but made it clear he didn't want me to go.

"I was still having doubts because I was in a fairly strong position with only a year left to run on my contract, and if there was a time to leave, it would have been a good opportunity.

"But I listened to what he had to say and just decided I did have a future at the club. Fortunately, it has turned out that way.

"I think deep down I just wanted to show more than anything what I was capable of. It was never a case of going on to the pitch worried or anything like that, but maybe it wasn't coming across on the pitch for whatever reason, I don't know.

"But I would have hated to have left having not shown people what I could do. That would have been a genuine disappointment, something I would have looked back on and regretted.

"That's what drove me on and what I want to keep maintaining now because I want to be here for the rest of my career and leave some sort of mark on the club."

Fletcher drive

With Ferguson's tried and trusted policy for giving his young reserves League Cup experience and bolstering his line-ups with fringe seniors, the fact the United manager only chose Fletcher for 48 minutes of last season's Carling Cup campaign meant he'd made giant strides in the pecking order.

It cost him a place at Wembley 12 months ago against Spurs but the 26-year-old is expected to face Aston Villa this Sunday. The man who has now has `big-game' prefixing his name looks a must for the clash with Martin O'Neill's side.

But Fletcher believes that tag as a top occasion performer is a mental thing.

"I'm of the opinion that, in the big games especially, sometimes it's more psychological than about actual ability," he said. "I'm a great believer in that.

"A big percentage of the game is played in your head and how you deal with the big occasions. I just relish that challenge."

Fletcher's energetic, combative style could well be the key again to United in their battle with Villa at Wembley.

"We lost against Villa in the league at Old Trafford and drew at their place this month so we know they are a very tough team," he said.

"They are a proper British-style team, they are in your face, they close you down and they work ever so hard.

"They have so much pace and quality on the counter-attack that it's something we'll have to be wary of."

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Scotland National Team

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Fletcher inspired by Scholes
United midfielder hoping for Champions League redemption

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Darren Fletcher hopes to follow in the footsteps of Paul Scholes and help Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League.

Fletcher was suspended for last year's final, which United lost 2-0 to Barcelona, after being sent off against Arsenal in the previous round.

United felt his dismissal had been harsh and appealed against the decision, but Uefa stood firm and Fletcher was left a frustrated onlooker as Barca lifted the trophy.

But the Scottish midfielder is taking inspiration from team-mate Scholes, who bounced back from similar disappointment after being banned for the 1999 final success.

The former England international had to wait nine long years before United won the competition again in 2008 and Fletcher does not want a similar delay before he gets a chance for redemption.

"Scholesy showed the determination to get back to a final and scored the winner in the semi-final two years ago to get us to Moscow," Fletcher said in the Sunday Mirror ahead of the midweek clash with AC Milan.

"That's an inspiration for me to do exactly the same thing and get back to another European final.

"It was a disappointment to miss the final against Barcelona and I've got a determination to get back there."

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Fletch - Show no Mersey

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Darren Fletcher is warning United against the dangers of the wounded Liverpool animal.

The Merseysiders are licking their wounds having been ousted from a three-way Premier League title race between the Reds, Chelsea and Arsenal.

The final member of the so-called English Big Four are now scrapping for a Champions League lifeline.

Rafa Benitez's side took the Reds to the wire last term in the race for the crown thanks to a stunning 4-1 Old Trafford win - 12 months ago last weekend.

Sir Alex Ferguson's champions held off the challenge but this season Liverpool have collapsed as a force both at home and abroad.

However, Fletcher insists Liverpool can still upset United's apple-cart.

"It would be very dangerous to think this is a poor Liverpool side coming to Old Trafford because they will be anything but," the Scottish midfielder told MEN Sport.

"It would be a huge mistake to think that Liverpool aren't a threat. They maybe haven't had the season we expected after the one they had last year but they are still a dangerous side.

"They are still the same team they were last year in the main. We know what they are capable of because they pushed us all the way and dished out that defeat here and the one at Anfield this season. They are still fresh in our memories.

"They still have a lot to play for because they are battling for fourth spot. On their day they are capable of beating anyone.

"We have to learn the lessons from last year's game. The warnings are there. If you are not 100 per cent focused and you make mistakes then Liverpool will punish you.

"After last season everyone thought they would kick-on this year and would be right up there again. A lot of people tipped them to win the league. It hasn't turned out that way for whatever reason.

"It is a real surprise to me they haven't been up with us. But they'll still be fired up to win at Old Trafford again.

"Last March's defeat was difficult to swallow at the time. We were in the middle of the run-in and to lose against Liverpool, who were challenging us and especially at home, was tough.

"It is not about revenge. It is simply about the match and the title run-in."


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Fletcher: Waspadai Bayern, MU!

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Darren Fletcher, mengingatkan rekan-rekan satu timnya untuk tidak meremehkan Bayern Muenchen saat keduanya bertemu di perempat final Liga Champions.

MU memang harus patut waspada. Mengacu rekor pertemuan kedua tim, Bayern menorehkan hasil yang lebih baik ketimbang "Setan Merah". Keduanya pernah bertemu di perempat final musim 2000-2001. MU harus mengakui kehebatan Bayern setelah kalah pada dua leg.

Kemudian, MU juga harus menelan kekalahan saat keduanya bertemu di fase grup pada musim 2001-02 dan 1998-99. Yang paling anyar, MU dikalahkan Bayern dalam adu penalti di ajang Audi Cup pada turnamen pramusim lalu.

Selain itu, aroma dendam kekalahan Bayern 1-2 pada final Liga Champions 1999 akan menyeruak pada laga nanti. Oleh karena itu, Fletcher akan bisa menjadi batu sandungan bagi timnya untuk merebut piala "Si Kuping Lebar". Ia menilai, selain Barcelona, semua tim memiliki kekuatan yang sama.

"Mereka ancaman. Jika Anda meremehkan lawan, misalnya Lyon, maka Anda akan tersingkir," tandasnya.

"Kami bertemu Bayern pada pramusim lalu dan kami sangat terkesan dengan permainan mereka di bawah kepelatihan Louis van Gaal. Sejak Natal, performa mereka meningkat. Mereka sudah selaras dengan keinginan Van Gaal," tambahnya.

Selain itu, Fletcher juga mengkhawatirkan kedua pemain sayap Bayern, Arjen Robben dan Franck Ribery. "Robben dan Ribery merupakan dua pemain sayap terbaik di dunia dan pastinya mereka sangat berbahaya pada turnamen ini," pungkasnya. (DM)

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Fletcher: Premier League Sudah di Tangan

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Darren Fletcher mengatakan, gelar Premier League sudah berada di tangan timnya. Jika "Setan Merah" memenangkan pertandingan sisa, maka akan meraih gelar itu.

MU menduduki puntak klasemen sementara dengan nilai 69, setelah pekan lalu mengalahkan Liverpool 2-1. Mereka unggul 2 poin dari Arsenal dan empat poin dari Chelsea. Meski Chelsea masih memiliki satu surplus pertandingan, jika MU memenangkan 7 pertandingan sisa maka tak akan terkejar siapa pun.

"Memenangkan semua pertandingan sisa merupakan tantangan buat kami. Kami harus mengusahakannya. Premier League sudah di tangan kami, jika kami mampu memenangkan semua pertandingan sisa. Kami berharap bisa memenuhi keinginan ini," kata Fletcher.

Menurut Fletcher, pengalaman akan menjadi kunci. Dan, MU punya pengalaman itu, terutama menghadapi tekanan-tekanan berat menjelang akhir kompetisi.

"Para suporter juga sudah biasa melewati masa-masa menegangkan. Mereka tahu arti kesabaran dalam pertandingan dan bagaimana mendukung tim. Mereka bisa memainkan peran besar mulai sekarang sampai Mei nanti," jelasnya.

"MU bisa mencetak rekor. Maka, kami semua ingin meraih gelar juara empat kali berturut-turut. Itu akan menjadi gelar kami yang ke-19 secara keseluruhan. Itu juga menjadi prestasi hebat karena menjadi klub paling banyak juara di Inggris," tambahnya. (GL)

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Fergie's wish for midfield lynchpin

Sir Alex Ferguson has told Man Utd to reward Darren Fletcher with an improved contract offer worth a reported £80,000-a-week.

The Scottish international's future has been earmarked as a priority for United to sort out in the summer, although there is no indication that the player is dissatisfied with his current £60,000-a-week wages.

But Ferguson believes the 26-year-old merits the increase to bring him in line with fellow midfielders Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick because he is now arguably one of the first two names on his team-sheet.

Ferguson recognises Fletcher as one of the most important players at the club after his brilliant displays this season in the big matches against Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and AC Milan.

The Scot, together with Park Ji-Sung, stood out against Liverpool last week and is now being seen as a worthy successor to Roy Keane by growing numbers of United fans.


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Kontrak Fletcher Segera Diperpanjang


Bola.net - Penampilan cemerlang Darren Fletcher membuahkan hasil manis baginya. Kontrak pemain asal Skotlandia ini diperpanjang oleh Manchester United. Tidak hanya itu, gaji Fletcher juga dinaikkan ke level setara dengan Paul Scholes dan Michael Carrick.

Seperti dikutip dari NOTW, United dikabarkan bakal segera mengajukan tawaran perpanjangan kontrak bagi Fletcher. Salah satu klausul kontrak tersebut adalah naiknya gaji Fletcher ke kisaran 80 ribu Pounds tiap pekan, jumlah yang sama dengan yang diterima Scholes dan Carrick.

Menurut sumber dalam kubu United, para pimpinan klub tersebut telah memerintahkan agar kontrak Fletcher diprioritaskan. Para petinggi itu tidak ingin ada alasan apapun para bawahannya untuk gagal memperoleh tanda tangan Fletcher.

Permintaan para petinggi United itu dirasa tak berlebihan. Fletcher merupakan gelandang United yang palin stabil performanya. Bahkan, dia dianggap sebagai titisan Roy Keane, sebagai motor lini tengah United. Selain itu, dia juga pemain yang paling banyak dipercaya Sir Alex Ferguson, selain Wayne Rooney, sebagai pemain inti United.

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Fletcher: Bayern Bisa Diatasi
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MUNICH - Ambisi Manchester United membukukan kemenangan kandas sudah. The Red Devils harus kembali ke Old Trafford dengan raut kekecewaan. Situasi tersebut dialami klub asuhan Sir Alex Ferguson setelah dijegal Bayern Munich 1-2 pada leg pertama perempatfinal Liga Champions di Allianz Arena, Rabu (31/3/2010) dini hari.

Kendati merana, gelandang Manchester United Darren Fletcher tetap optimis klubnya mampu membalas kekalahan tersebut sekaligus melanggang ke semifinal. Apalagi, United akan bertarung di Old Trafford pada leg kedua.

"Kekalahan itu bukan berarti tidak bisa diatasi. Meskipun kami kecewa telah kalah, bukanlah hasil terburuk di dunia ini. Kami sekarang tahu apa yang harus dilakukan pada laga kandang," kata Fletcher seperti dilansir reuters.

"Kami pasti menghormati Bayern sebelum pertandingan ini dan kami masih punya rasa hormat besar kepada mereka. Mereka tim yang sangat bagus. Anda jangan tampil buruk di perempatfinal Liga Champions. Kami telah belajar banyak tentang Bayern dan kami akan mengambil hikmahnya untuk pertandingan di Old Trafford, pekan depan," paparnya.

Pemain asal Skotlandia itu sadar Bayern akan menyajikan tantangan yang cukup berat. Sehingga tidak terkejut dengan kinerja klub Jerman dinihari tadi.

"Gelandang Bayern memainkan bola cukup cepat. Kami tahu Bayern memiliki posisi lebih baik. Kami akan melakukan hal sama pekan depan. Kami yakin dengan laga di Old Trafford," kilahnya.

"Kami tahu apa yang diharapkan dari Bayern Munich dan kami akan siap untuk meladeninya," pungkas Fletcher.
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Fletcher Semangati Liverpool
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

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Manchester - Liverpool mengalami "dilema" saat berhadapan dengan Chelsea, Minggu (2/5). Namun, gelandang Manchester United Darren Flecther percaya The Reds bisa membantu timnya dengan cara mengalahkan Chelsea.

Habis sudah musim ini buat Liverpool. Usai disingkirkan Atletico Madrid di semifinal Liga Europa, Si Merah dipastikan mengakhiri musim tanpa satu gelar pun, dan itu untuk keempat kalinya berturut-turut.

Kegagalan itu merupakan klimaks dari penampilan buruk Livepool sepanjang musim ini. Saat ini, 'prestasi' lain yang masih mungkin bisa dikejar adalah kesempatan untuk lolos ke Liga Champions musim depan dengan finish di urutan keempat.

Saat ini Liverpool berada di urutan tujuh dengan 62 poin dan memiliki dua laga sisa. Di atas The Kop ada Manchester City (63 poin), Aston Villa dan Tottenham Hotspur yang memiliki dua angka di atas mereka. Beda dengan Liverpool dan Villa, Spurs dan City masih mengantongi tiga laga.

Sebuah kemenangan atas Chelsea akan menghidupkan asa Liverpool untuk berlaga di Eropa. Namun, kemenangan itu justru akan menjadi jalan mulus buat MU untuk meraih trofi Liga Inggris ke-19 atau lebih banyak dari yang dikoleksi Liverpool. Mengingat jarak antara Chelsea-MU hanya satu angka, sementara The Red Devils yang hanya melawan Sunderland kemungkinan tidak sulit untuk menang.

Atas situasi demikian, Fletcher menilai Liverpool tidak memiliki pilihan lain kecuali menang. "Saya percaya (Liverpool bisa menang)," yakin Fletcher yang dikutip Times Online.

"Kami bergantung pada bantuan dari tim lain.Situasi ini memang bukan posisi terbaik tapi kami memiliki penampilan yang bagus. Kami butuh melakukan tekanan terhadap Chelsea, yang mana itu sudah kami lakukan."

Kegagalan MU di Liga Champions diakui Fletcher sebagai hal yang positif melihat ketatnya jadwal kompetisi Liga Primer. Hal itu dinilai membantu persiapan tim.

"Tidak diragukan lagi tidak berada di Liga Champions menolong kami dalam persiapan, tapi saya tahu apa yang lebih saya sukai. Tapi situasi berat seperti bermain pada hari Rabu dan Sabtu adalah apa yang Anda inginkan disini," pungkas pesepakbola Skotlandia itu.

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Wow, newbie yang baru join di forum :ui4: ini nimbrung untuk komentar yak :)>-

Iya, saya mau berkomentar tentang DF24 (Can I use this nickname to call him? :peace:)

Harus diakui sebagai pencinta MUFC, saya melihat adanya "lubang" dalam lini tengah MUFC pasca hengkangnya Roy Keane dan Juga David Beckham.
Agak miris memang ketika awal2 Becks pergi, koq sosok pengantinya si DF24 ini ya? mending klo dia jago, kadang ngumpannya aja gak becus dan di-body charge dikit aja udah mental waktu musim2 awal Fetcher sering dimainkan jadi Starter ataupun Subs.
Kemudian ketika Keano pergi, kentara banget ada "lubang di lini tengah". Lubang yang dimaksud disini adalah kehadiran seorang breaker yang fungsi utamanya saya definisikan sebagai "Bertanggung Jawab Sebagai Perusak Utama Sistem Permainan Lawan".

Hal ini tentu tidak ada dalam diri Carrick ketika dia diboyong dari Spurs.
Baru saya merasa tenang ketika pembelian Hargreaves di tahun 2007, yang mampu bermain apik selama 1 musim tersebut hingga mampu membawa MUFC juara UCL.

Lalu kemana Fletch? di Usia 24 tahun ketika MUFC juara UCL dan masih belum bisa menunjukkan tajinya, rasanya baik untuk dia agar pergi aja deh.
Dalam hati saya "toh ini orang gak guna-guna banget kan... gak ada perubahan dalam dirinya.."

Beruntung kata hati saya tidak terwujud. :malu:

Di musim 2008/2009, datanglah mimpi buruk bagi Hargreaves.. Vonis cedera lutut parah dan MUFC gak ada pilihan lagi di lini tengah. Jujur saja, sebenarnya saya merasa aneh melihat kehadiran Fletch di sentral lapangan tengah MUFC di musim 08/09 tersebut. Okelah, terlihat dia saat itu semakin sering berlari kesana kemari menjelajah lapangan, tapi ya thats it. Apalagi kelebihan dia? Jelas sebagai Breaker lebih baik Hargreaves yg tampil menawan di musim perdananya.

Akan tetapi, Fletch benar2 nunjukin pada dunia bahwa dirinya sudah berubah dari sosok yang biasa akhirnya menjadi luar biasa yang vital kehadirannya bagi lini tengah MUFC.
Hal ini baru saya sadari ketika di musim 08/09 Fletch gak bermain di beberapa pertandingan penting. Ada 3 pertandingan penting yang saya catat di musim 08/09 yang tidak melibatkan Fletch dan MUFC akhirnya harus menelan kekalahan pada 3 pertandingan tersebut, yaitu:

Kekalahan 2-1 Vs Merseyside Red di Anfield
Kekalahan 1-4 Vs Merseyside Red di OT
Kekalahan 0-2 Vs tim dari Catalonia di Roma

di pertandingan tersebut sangat terasa hilangnya sosok yang saya definisikan sebagai "Bertanggung Jawab Sebagai Perusak Utama Sistem Permainan Lawan".
Tanpa kehadiran Fletch, terasa bahwa tidak ada 1 orang yg langsung menempel playmaker di lini tengah lawan ketika bola sedang dikuasai lawan di awal tim lawan membangun serangan. Untuk hal ini, perhatikan bagaimana Fletch menjaga ketat Ambrosini dan Pirlo dari Milan di Leg 1 round 16 UCL 09/10. Atau juga aksi brillian Fletch di awal musim 09/10 yang mengawal ketat Arshavin dan Diaby di laga kandang melawan tim dari London.

Fletch juga membuat beberapa umpan manis kepada rekan-rekannya. Tentu saja laga di Milan dengan 2 assistnya tidak boleh dilupakan. Jangan lupa gol kemenangan Ji Sung untuk tim Merseyside Red, berawal dari umpan Fletch di sisi kanan penyerangan. :thumbup:

Tentu Sir Alex menjadi orang yang paling bersyukur karena perkembangan Fletch yang "luar biasa" sebagai penyeimbang lini tengah MU. Akan tetapi, masih tersisa ruang untuk Fletch supaya terus berkembang.
Dalam pertandingan UCL melawan Munich, terlihat bahwa Fletch masih sedikit di bawah Van Bommel dalam hal kekuatan dan agresivitas.
Torehan gol yang dihasilkan Fletch juga masih rendah pada musim ini, mungkin Scholes bisa mengajarkan bagaimana caranya Fletch dapat menghujamkan tendangan keras dari jarak jauh.

Saat ini Fletch masih berusia 26 tahun dan jika tidak terhadang cedera, tentu karir dia masih sangat panjang untuk MUFC :beer: dan tentunya dengan segala kerendahan hati dan profesionalisme dari Fletch, saya meyakini musim-musim ke depannya Fletch masih akan terus berkembang sebagai pemimpin sejati lini tengah MUFC

Salut saya berikan kepada Fletch, apapun hasil yang diraih MUFC musim ini di kancah Liga Inggris. :)>-


GO FLETCH!! WE KNOW YOU CAN LED THIS TEAM TO RULE THE EUROPEAN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE!!

(sebuah opini dari newbie ini semata-mata ditujukan karena kekaguman saya terhadap DF24. Jikalau ada kritik ataupun hal-hal lainnya yang berkenaan dengan tulisan saya yang mengganggu Anda, saya menantikan umpan baliknya untuk bahan pelajaran bagi saya :peace:)

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Fletch: Injuries cost us dear
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DARREN FLETCHER claims Manchester United's mid-season injury crisis will be to blame if they fail to retain the Premier League title.

United need to beat Stoke and hope Wigan get a result against leaders Chelsea on Sunday to win their fourth successive crown.

And Fletcher, who filled in at the back alongside fellow midfielder Michael Carrick and rookie Ritchie De Laet in the 3-0 defeat at Fulham, is adamant injuries to Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic hit the champions hard.

The Scot said: "Without those defensive injuries it could have been very different.

"At one stage we had one fit defender in the squad. No team has been able to cope with that.

"We had three or four games in that position and ultimately it has cost us.

"If you are going to win the title in England you need a settled defence."

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congrats fletch :beer:

PICTURES: Now Fletch Gets Married

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Darren Fletcher has married long term girlfriend, Hayley Grice, and becomes yet another Manchester United player who has tried to find something to fill his World Cup-less summer with. The couple already have three-year-old twin boys.

They tied the knot at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Hale.

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[otonk reddevilz]

Congrats Fltech..semoga bisa lebih garang lagi di dalam lapangan...dan semoga performanya makin ajib dah..:thumbup:

[rondwisan]

abis JOS 'n now Fletch ...
congrat yaa Fletch .... :shakehand:

[Andi Istiabudi]

Selamat menempuh hidup baru untuk pasangan Darren Fletcher - Hayley Grice, semoga berbahagia dan langgeng selalu. Bulan madunya ke Bali saja, hehehe ...

[erin]

bener yah..
musim lg libur,lgsung dh rame2 nikah..
hahaha

bdw..congrats fletch..

[Redsbusby]

Wahhhh, Congrats Y Fletch!! akhirnya.....
Dan bener jg, menikah mumpung negara ngga masuk PD...hehehe...:devil3:

[Supernan]

cantik istrinya Fletch nih hehehe.

Kesempatan buat nikah emang pas off season gini yah...hehe langsung bulan madu deh :P

Makin matang nih udh nikah si Fletch!! :)

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FLASHBACK : Darren ‘Football Genius’ Fletcher
-therepublikofmancunia.com-


So there’s not an awful lot of news going around at the moment, so I thought I’d take this time to reflect on some of our players, starting with Darren Fletcher.

He has been one of the biggest success stories for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United over recent years, with the manager always showing faith in him no matter what the fans or captain had to say.

Starting with early 2003 and going up until this season, RoM will look at some of the notable comments made by and about Fletcher.

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March 13th 2003 : “Darren has a chance,” said Ferguson of the 19-year-old. “He has had a difficult start to his career at the club, suffering a broken foot which fractured again when he came back too soon, then missing 10 weeks with an ankle injury. He was also physically very immature. He is still skin and bone really but he has very good ability and there is a lot of common sense about his play.”

August 22nd 2003 : “My career so far hasn’t gone so well in regard to injuries but I’ve had a great summer and hopefully I can look forward to this season,” said Fletcher, who made his Scotland début in the midweek friendly against Norway. “With Becks leaving United, the manager has told me there may be an opening on the right and he has been keen to try me out. I prefer playing in the centre of midfield but I just want whatever opportunity I can get. Some feel the signing of a player like Cristiano Ronaldo might be disheartening for me but it isn’t at all because he’ll be brilliant for United. That’s what happens at big clubs. Players come and go.”

October 11th 2003 : “My first ever game at Hampden and my first ever senior goal – and it puts us into the European Championship play-offs,” said Fletcher. “It’s a dream come true. There’s not enough money in the world to compare with the feeling that goal gave me. I saw it coming at me and all I could think was ‘Keep it down, keep it down’. I was thrilled when it went in – I just ran, I don’t know where. I just remember seeing the fans and being blown away by the joy on their faces. My family were here to see the game and that makes me even more proud.”

November 6th 2003 : “I was spotted by United when I was playing for Celtic Boys Club when I was about 12 and I started coming down during school holidays,” said Fletcher. “I kept doing that until I signed for the club on my 16th birthday. The manager had a big involvement in me coming here. Every time I came down he went out of his way to make sure my family and I felt welcome. That was brilliant. I grew up going to Celtic with my uncle who had a box at Celtic Park. He bought me a season ticket one year and I went along for two or three seasons. I had the opportunity to join Celtic but Rangers had a good youth set-up and track record of bringing through players, so I thought that was the best place to be. At Celtic that wasn’t happening.”

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April 30th 2004 : “I can do without any more comparisons to David Beckham,” Fletcher said. “Every time someone mentions me they seem to want to throw in his name too. If it’s Dalglish you’re talking about then I don’t mind but don’t compare me to David Beckham. Having said that, to be compared to Dalglish is a bit strange too. I’m nowhere near his level yet but, hopefully, one day, the fans will put me in that sort of class.”

May 27th 2004 : ”Captaining Scotland is a boyhood dream and I am very proud and honoured,” Fletcher said. ”I was delighted and surprised when Berti told me and I can’t wait to lead the team out against Estonia.”

August 10th 2004 : “My aim in the coming season is to play more games than I did last term for United and hopefully in the centre of midfield,” Fletcher said.

October 21st 2004 : “It is hard when you are not playing but, at a club like Manchester United, you just have to be patient,” admitted Fletcher. “When you have Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo at your club, I guess it’s obvious I will be in the background in terms of young players, but I am confident enough in my own ability to know I can do a good job here. Maybe I don’t go around showing off all the skills and scoring all the goals but I feel there is another side to my game. But I have to respect the manager’s team selection at United, train hard and wait for my chance. I am fully behind the squad but it is a long, hard season and when I get an opportunity, it is up to me to take it.”

November 9th 2004 : “Darren has not played as many games as he would have liked this season but I have no worries about him whatsoever,” said Ferguson. “He’s been through a period that all young players go through in their development. He had a great end to last season but in his second year is finding it a bit more difficult. Looking at Darren’s history at the club, it seems to me that he always appears to come on in the second half of the season. He is still only 20 and the future is very strong for him.”

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April 14th 2005 : “The manager and the captain are the two most important people you look to,” said Fletcher. “You have to sit up and take notice of what they say. Roy Keane has been vocal in the Press. We all knew about that as he is vocal in the dressing room before going to the Press. It does spur us on. If he can get an extra bit out of us for Sunday, which he is obviously trying to do, that’s great. You learn from players like Roy Keane and how they deal with situations and how they prepare for games. That’s what I have done since coming into the first-team squad.”

April 19th 2005 : Is Fergie right about Fletcher?

May 4th 2005 : “There are a lot of younger players in the squad now,” Fletcher said. “There is myself, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo to mention a few. We are definitely building towards the future and all good things have to come to an end. The manager is rebuilding like he has rebuilt here before.”

May 22nd 2005 : “When he played his first game for the reserves, I played with him,” said Solskjaer of Fletcher. “He was 16 and it was against Everton. It’s great to see him come through and be as good as he now is. He’s the most consistent of the younger players. He doesn’t capture the headlines, he’s got absolutely no personal agendas, he’s not, like, ‘Look, here I am!’ when he’s on the pitch. He just goes out and performs for the team.”

September 10th 2005 : “I don’t envy them at all,” Fletcher said of Rooney and Ronaldo. “That’s not my scene at all and, to be fair, I don’t think it’s theirs either – especially not Wayne, but he’s stuck with it. They’re world stars, so it’s nice when the manager mentions me in the same breath, but I’m a different player: maybe not as flash, but hopefully I do just as important a job for the team. That’s the way I like it. Playing for United is all that matters to me. As long as the manager is happy, that’s all that matters.”

October 6th 2005 : “Roy is the best trainer at Manchester United,” said Fletcher. “You can’t get near him, it’s frightening. He’s 34, but there’s been talk about him playing on for a couple more years and I don’t see that being a problem. I’d like to see him do that at United. I know there are lots of rumours, but I’d just like to leave it by saying he is a great player and I’d rather he was still at Old Trafford for a few more years. His influence on me has been with little words here and there and me just watching him from close quarters. I’ve looked at what he does in certain situations – like at half time and so on. That is how I have learned from him.”

November 1st 2005 : “It seems to be in this club you have to play badly to be rewarded,” said Keane. “Maybe that is what I should do when I come back – play badly. I wasn’t surprised by the result; I had been expecting one like this. The players have been asked questions and they are just not coming up with the answers. I am sick of having to say it and they are sick of listening to me. They have let down the club, the manager, and the fans. I can’t understand why people in Scotland rave about Darren Fletcher.”

November 6th 2005 : Fletcher hands United hope

November 13th 2005 : “I’m feeling fit, that is the main thing, and obviously I’m being asked to do different roles – sometimes out wide, sometimes in the centre but I’m just happy to play wherever the manager and club want and if I’m starting I’m obviously pleased,” Fletcher said. “I’ve been through much more difficult periods, everybody knows what happened, we know at Manchester United and that’s the way it will stay. I’ve been injured for a year and a half and have been through a lot worse than that and was just looking forward to the Chelsea game. I’ve got a great manager behind me and a great captain who supports me.”

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May 11th 2006 : “It was disappointing to miss out on the Carling Cup final. I’m not going to tell a lie and say I was happy because I didn’t feel part of the squad,” Fletcher said. “But I have experienced playing in two FA Cup finals ahead of people like Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville. The manager picks the team on form at Manchester United and the players on form will play – the manager does speak to you and he let me know that I was a big part of the club. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been dropped so has Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s life at United and you should be up for the challenge. I feel as if sometimes the manager has tested me. Missing out on the final has made me even more determined to prove him wrong.”

April 12th 2007 : “Fletch was like a man on a mission, there’s no doubt about it,” said Alex McLeish. “Darren went through a hard time from the United fans and I hate all that negative stuff. Yet surely those detractors watched him against Roma and thought again about the wisdom of their words.”

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April 16th 2007 : “Look at Darren Fletcher. He was magnificent against Roma in central midfield and then he has been asked to play at right-back and looked as though he has been there all his life,” said Rio Ferdinand. “He is a fantastic all-round footballer, who is now starting to get the credit his footballing talent deserves.”

November 26th 2007 : “Obviously, you want to play in every game,” Fletcher said. “But there are some great midfielders at this club. The manager has a lot of choice and you can’t really take someone out of the team when they have been in good form. I just have to be patient. It is a long season, so I need to keep myself fit and take every chance I can to remind people I am good enough and capable enough to play at this level.”

January 16th 2008 : “I am still happy playing for Manchester United and I am not thinking of going elsewhere,” said Fletcher. “I never heard anything about Birmingham being interested, I just know I want to be here for a long time. My only focus is on being ready when the manager needs me and being able to perform for the club when asked.”

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April 25th 2008 : “I was on the bench that day – it was horrible,” said Fletcher of the 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in 2006. “They beat us quite convincingly. It was a disappointing day. Chelsea were pretty much assured of winning the league but we wanted to go there and say ‘This is what we can do’. We got well beaten. But I like to think hopefully that gave us the determination to go on and win it the year after.”

May 21st 2008 : “It’s a squad game,” Fletcher said. “Nobody likes not playing – and I definitely don’t – but I accept it. That’s down to a few different factors and the form of the team. There’s a lot of competition among the players. It’s a Champions League final and I’m training hard to show the manager I’m worthy of a start or to be involved in some way. You saw that in the final in 1999 – it was the subs who made an impact when they came on. There is such a great team spirit. Whoever is selected in the starting 11, the rest of the lads will get fully behind them. We all want to achieve success for Manchester United and no matter who scores the winning goal we will all be delighted.”

July 17th 2008 : “The speculation does not get on my nerves,” said Fletcher. “At this time of year, people make news out of nothing. You learn to deal with that here. The most important thing is to remain focused on Manchester United unless anyone tells you otherwise that is what you do.”

August 6th 2008 : “There is competition for places, which drives you on, but until you are at the stage when you are not needed, then you have to move on,” said Fletcher. “I’ve not felt like that, but who knows what the future holds or when your time is up at United. The manager decides that or if you feel you are not helping the team or playing enough games and then it is time to go. But until that time comes I’m going to work hard and take every disappointment and use it as a fuel to get into the team.”

October 5th 2008 : “It is a great honour to sign a new contract,” said Fletcher. “This is a fantastic club, the best in the world, and there is no place I would rather be. I know I did not start as many games as I would have liked last season but the manager thinks highly of me and I will keeping pushing for a run in the team. I am really enjoying myself at the moment.”

October 29th 2008 : “Fletcher signing a new contract has probably been the relief of the season for us because there were a lot of clubs trying to buy him,” said Ferguson. “He had just one year left on his deal and he wanted more football than he got last season. I said to him ‘Look you were brought up at this club, you’ve got to recognise we played you in all the big games last season until you got injured in February’. Darren played in all the big games and I think that convinced him to stay. He’s developing and improving his game and taking it to a new level. I could easily have considered letting him go. We have so many central midfielders with Hargreaves, Carrick, Scholes and Anderson but Darren’s a United player and in big games he’s outstanding. He does a great job for us.”

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February 5th 2009 : “It was a difficult summer,” Fletcher said. “I had that ambition first and foremost but at the same time, I didn’t want to tie myself into a long contract if I was only going to be playing for 10 games a season. I didn’t want to see that as my future. I am not a youngster anymore. That is all right when you are 18 or 19. It’s okay picking up games then and getting experience but at my age now I really needed to be playing the majority of games. People might say you are silly and that if United are offering you a contract why are you thinking about going. People were telling me I’d be stupid to go, but I am a footballer and I want to play. So I had a decision that was right for me and my family. I didn’t want to be going home to my girlfriend in a bad mood because I hadn’t been playing. You have to sit down and think about your future sometimes. Although it’s great to be at United and winning things you also want to feel as though you have done something and played a big part in achieving that success. You don’t want to just go along for the ride and scraping enough games together to get a medal. But it is hard to let go at United. The manager and me spoke about it. I only had a year left on my contract so I had a big decision to make. The boss assured me I was needed and I was a vital asset and there were different qualities I could bring to the midfield. Of course there wasn’t a guarantee that I would definitely play more matches. He cannot guarantee you that, but I just thought I’d give it another go. I believe I can do it and that is my attitude. It was a good decision.”

May 6th 2009 : “It is a massive game to miss out on. I think over the last two seasons he has been brilliant for us and if anyone deserves to be there and play it is him,” said Wayne Rooney of Fletcher after he was wrongly sent off in the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.

September 5th 2009 : “I’d play honestly every time I play,” said Fletcher. “Sometimes a keeper can obstruct you and you stumble and fall and there is a difference between that and diving. That’s where there is not a clear, defined line about how the referee perceives it. But if he doesn’t touch me, I’m not going down. That’s just the way it is.”

November 12th 2009 : “This is a level that I’ve been striving to reach,” Fletcher said. “The way I am playing now, I’m the player I’ve always wanted to show people I could be. I’m not saying I’ve worked harder than anyone else, I’ve just tried to make sure I improve my game and things have really paid off. I’m enjoying everything at the moment because the team is successful. The most important thing for me this season has been to kick on and not sit back and take my place for granted. At United you’re proving your worth every game, there’s always someone who wants to take your shirt. That drives you on. I want to keep improving as a player, as I feel I have always done in every season I’ve been here.”

November 24th 2009 : “I don’t want to sound big-headed but I’ve never come up against anyone who has torn me to shreds,” said Fletcher. “The only time that’s happened has been in training against Roy Keane and Paul Scholes. I watch how good Lampard, Fabregas and Gerrard are but when we play them I think ‘Right, I’m going to see how good you really are!’ I’m going to get against you and see how you like it. And when you’ve not got the ball I’m still going to get about you and see how you like it. I’m going to ask you ‘Do you fancy it? Do you like getting kicked? Do you like the fact I am going to be at you for the whole 90 minutes?’ As soon as you get the ball I am going to be in your face. You are not going to like it one bit. Are you ready for that because that’s what’s going to happen.”

December 13th 2009 : “When I got sent-off against Arsenal, I had my little sisters and mum crying on the phone,” said Fletcher. “They were not at the game but I called them straight after. I saw the missed calls on my phone. Mum and dad and my three little sisters – they were distraught. They are 10, 16 and a year younger than me. I had to put a brave face on it and promised that I would drag the lads to another Champions League final. I said, ‘what’s meant to be will be’, and then I decided to concentrate on winning the league with United. I had to take it on the chin and not let it affect me.”

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January 14th 2010 : “Everyone wants to shoot you down when you are successful and you need to have the character to take that on board and fight back,” Fletcher said. “That is the challenge. You learn from it and it is what being part of this club is all about. You get used to and respond to it. When you are young and naive it can affect you. But I had very experienced players around me when I first broke through who pointed out the reality of it. The older ones have passed it down. The likes of Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville told me not to worry about it because they’d experienced it and you get through it.”

February 23rd 2010 : “I was still having doubts because I was in a fairly strong position with only a year left to run on my contract,” said Fletcher. “But the manager came to me. The contract talk was put to one side and our discussion was mainly about playing time. He said there had been offers but he didn’t want me to go. Deep down I just wanted to show what I was capable of. That is what drove me on and what I want to keep maintaining now because I want to be here for the rest of my career and leave some sort of mark on the club.”

[GUNGZ-HO]

tertarik sama post di atas:thumbup:

tapi saiang saia tidak tahu artinya#:-S

[Andi Istiabudi]

tertarik sama post di atas:thumbup:

tapi saiang saia tidak tahu artinya#:-S

Coba deh buka www.kamus.net
Siapa tahu dengan sedikit kesabaran serta ketekunan, akhirnya bisa mengerti hehehe ...

[hendiplast]

Fletcher hungry for new season
United man spurred on by last season's failings

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Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is looking to use last season's shortcomings as motivation this term.

The Red Devils' last campaign was aberrantly lacking in silverware following their Premier League and UEFA Champions League disappointment.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side missed out on their fourth consecutive title in the top flight by a single point to Chelsea, and were dumped out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals.

But Fletcher says reflecting on United's failings over the summer has provided him the hunger to meet the new season head-on.
Disappointment

"It runs through your head all summer, the disappointments of last year," Fletcher told the club's official website and MUTV.

"Losing out in the Premier League and the Champions League, you think about what you could have done better, moments that maybe cost you, different things like that.

"It can be a long summer. Sometimes you have to try and switch off, and I managed to do that, but there are other times when you think things through in your head, and you've got to be always thinking about how you can improve yourself as well when you come back.

"But the disappointments of last year will drive us on this year.

"Disappointment brings out a little more hunger in you. It's a long summer when you've not achieved what you want to achieve.

"We achieved a little bit of what we wanted last season and hopefully the hunger the lads will have, plus not wanting to experience that again, will help us."

United defender Wes Brown is confident his side can come back stronger from last season's challenging campaign.

Stronger

"Like we say every year, the Premier League and the Champions League are the ones we really want to win, so we've got to come back better and stronger this season," said Brown.

"We were close last season but it was never really in our hands. We've got to make sure it is this season.

"You do think about your disappointments, especially when the season's finished, but now it's completely new and we've got to put that behind us. We've got some new players and we can start again."


Sky Sports

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Fletcher: Kegagalan Motivasi Kami
Fitra Iskandar - Okezone

MANCHESTER - Gelandang Manchester United Darren Fletcher mengungkapkan kepahitannya setelah United hanya finis di urutan kedua di Premier League dan gagal di Liga Champions.

Kegagalan itu menurut Fletcher masih terngiang-ngiang di otaknya dan selalu menjadi kenangan yang tidak menyenangkan. Tapi hal positifnya adalah, hasil yang kurang memuaskan itu, kata Fletcher menjadi cambuk buat dirinya dan Setan Merah untuk lebih termotivasi menjalani musim depan lebih baik dibanding sebelumnya.

“Itu selalu terngiang di kepala saya sepanjang musim panas ini, ya kekecewaan tahun lalu,” kata Fletcher kepada situs Manchester United dan MUTV, Sabtu (10/7/2010).

“Gagal di Premier League dan Liga Champions, selalu membuat Anda berpikir bahwa anda bisa melakukannya lebih baik dan menghasikan sesuatu yang berbeda. Ingatan itu selalu datang, meski saya selalu berusaha melupakannya. Tapi di lain waktu ketika kita memikirkan itu, timbul pemikiran bagaimana meningkatkan diri sebaik mungkin saat nanti kembali lagi,” katanya.

Bek United, Wes Brown sependapat dengan Fletcher. Dia menambahkan saat musim kembali bergulir, tantangan baru siap menghadang Manchester United untuk meraih gelar, sebab itu dia berpendapat United harus lebih kuat dari sebelumnya.

“Seperti tahun-tahun sebelumnya, Premier League dan Liga Champions adalah gelar yang ingin kami menangkan, jadi kami harus kembali dengan kekuatan yang lebih baik musim ini.”

Source : http://bola.okezone.com

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Fletcher looking forward to 'great' tour

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Darren Fletcher believes Manchester United have the perfect environment for their summer tour.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side arrived at their training base in Chicago on Monday ahead of matches in Toronto - on Friday - Philadelphia, Kansas, Houston and finally Guadalajara.

There was a low-key welcome for the coaching staff as well as the players - and that is what makes the tour so attractive in Fletcher's eyes.

"Pre-season is important business in terms of getting fit for the start of the season, but there will be some time for relaxation, which the players will enjoy," said the Scotland midfielder.

"There won't be thousands of fans outside the hotel so maybe the lads will be able to get into the cities and take in a few sights."

Fletcher is eager to face Celtic, under new manager Neil Lennon, in Canada this week.

"It is a great tour," the 26-year-old told MUTV. "We've not been there in a while (since 2004).

"And although three weeks is going to be a long time to be away, there will be some good games.

"Personally, playing against Celtic will be interesting as I will be up against a few of my Scotland team-mates. But I'm looking forward to it all really."

United boss Ferguson arrived in style ahead of his squad at their hotel in Chicago, courtesy of a chauffeur-driven limousine.

The players followed minutes later by coach. Only a sprinkling of photographers and video operators recorded their arrival in the city and O'Hare Airport in front of a few bemused onlookers.

The squad are getting ready to train in Chicago, where they lost to Bayern Munich on penalties in the opening game of their 2004 tour.

Meanwhile United major sponsor Aon plans to give the team's new shirt, retailing at 80 dollars (£53), to their 36,000 plus employees as a thank-you, according to Sports Business Daily.

No official figures have been given but the deal has been reported in various outlets to be worth between 120 million dollars (£79.6million) to 130 million dollars (£86.2million).

Aon global chief marking officer Phil Clement told Sports Business Daily: "No-one would call it inexpensive.

"But based on what we knew about how we could use it, there were numbers that would make it a good value."

On the design of the new shirt, Clement added: "That Aon leadership model is a round diagram, but it just doesn't inspire the same passion as when we draw it with a Manchester United soccer ball. For some reason, that captures everyone's attention a bit more."

NME

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Q&A : Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher
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The Scottish ace gives his tuppence on MLS, Man Utd and more.

Darren Fletcher has become a major force in the Manchester United midfield over the past couple of years. He'll lead the Red Devils as they embark on a two-week tour of North America, which concludes at the 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 28 in Houston. MLSsoccer.com's editor-in-chief Greg Lalas had a chat with Fletcher, and the pair discussed American soccer, the Scottish national team, and the legendary club itself, Manchester United.

MLSsoccer.com : How is MLS and American soccer perceived in Europe?

"It’s a good perception. The buzz created by David Beckham more attention to [American soccer], but seeing the amount of fans that watched the World Cup this year shows that football is getting a massive following. I’ve seen the crowds that some teams get in MLS, and they’re getting big crowds. It's definitely a nation that’s progressing."

MLSsoccer.com : You played against the Galaxy's Landon Donovan while he was on loan at Everton earlier this year. What were your thoughts on Donovan as a player?

“Everyone was really impressed with Donovan. He was one of their best players. He was a real threat; a lot of pace and intelligent runs, he scored some fantastic goals. Lots of energy and a real quick, exciting player.”

MLSsoccer.com : How do you believe MLS factored into his preparation for the English Premier League?

“The EPL is known as one of the fastest leagues in the world but that didn’t seem to bother [Donovan]. He is the best player in MLS—well respected and highly regarded, so I think that the transition to the English game was very easy."

MLSsoccer.com : What did you think of the United States' run in the recent World Cup?

“The manager had them very well organized. To get out of the group stages should be seen as an achievement. They played with a lot of hunger and aggression, and they played some good football. Everyone knows it’s not an easy game when they play against the U.S., but they’re proving all the time that they’re getting better.”

MLSsoccer.com : As captain of the Scottish national team, how do you feel about Scotland's chances in the upcoming Euro 2012 campaign?

“It’s gotten difficult to qualify in Europe. We’ve got a new manager and hopefully that will bring us some fortune. The Scottish League is trying to rely on a lot of youth, and we’re seeing the goods of that coming through now. We've been close the last couple of campaigns. I think the rest of the world will want to see the great fans that we’ve got because it’d definitely be a good addition.”

MLSsoccer.com : It has been seven years since Manchester United were last in the United States. What are some of the memories you have of the last tour?

“Going to America is great. Every time we play, the stadiums [are] packed. The facilities are excellent. This time we're actually going to play a couple of [MLS] teams, so that's going to be a good experience."

MLSsoccer.com : What are your goals for the upcoming North American tour?

“You want to win every game, but the most important thing on this tour is getting our fitness. It’s about managing yourself physically, watching your minutes and not going for any silly challenges, as you don’t want to pick up any injuries in the preseason.”

MLSsoccer.com : Manchester United recently announced the signing of Mexican sensation Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez. What do you think he brings to the team?

“He looked very exciting in the World Cup. He scored two fantastic goals. He looked very sharp, quick, a real eye for a goal. He looks like a natural born goal scorer, which every team needs. I’m sure he’ll be a great signing for Manchester United.”

MLSsoccer.com : Manchester United are one of the most storied clubs in the world. Can you explain what it means to play for the Red Devils?

“You look at it as a step down if you leave. If you’re lucky enough to stay, you’ll have played at the top for your whole career and it doesn’t get much bigger than Manchester United. Players who left say, 'Think twice before you leave, because there is nowhere like Manchester United.' Everything about the club makes it the place you want to be. No one really thinks about leaving when you’re here.”

MLSsoccer.com : Who do you believe are the greatest players to don the Manchester United jersey?

“Being Scottish, Dennis Law appeals to me. Obviously Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, but Ryan Giggs is closing up on them with what he’s achieved. Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, they’re almost like urban legends. Fantastic role models for us younger players to have.”

MLSsoccer.com : Who is the greatest player you have played alongside?

“Paul Scholes. To have played at the top for 10-15 years, that's a benchmark for me, trying to reach his level. For what he's achieved, [he] never really got the credit he deserved."

MLSsoccer.com : Would you consider playing in MLS?

“You can never rule anything out. Everything about MLS and America - it's a great country - appeals to players. You see how MLS has progressed; the league keeps getting bigger. It’s a massively growing sport. There are great teams that would be big attractions to players. I wouldn’t be surprised to see more players head out there.”

MLSsoccer.com : Manchester United take on MLS expansion team Philadelphia Union on July 21. What are your thoughts on playing such a young team?

“It’s an exciting opportunity for them. It’s going to be great for the city. It’s great that they are playing one of their first few games against Manchester United. It will bring great attention to them and help set them up for the MLS season.”

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Fletcher striving to reach Scholes level

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Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher reckons Manchester United midfield maestro Paul Scholes has never received the credit he deserves.

Scholes has opened up the possibility of staying on at Old Trafford beyond next season - and now Fletcher, 26, with 10 years and 255 senior appearances under his belt at the club, dreads the day when his time with the Reds is over.

He would love nothing better, it seems, than to emulate veteran trio Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville in prolonging his United career.

"You look at it as a step down if you leave," said Fletcher.

"If you are lucky enough to stay, you will have played at the top for your whole career and it does not get much bigger than Manchester United.

"Players who left say, 'think twice before you leave, because there is nowhere like Manchester United.'

"Everything about the club makes it the place you want to be. No-one really thinks about leaving when you are here."

Fletcher has particular admiration for Scholes, the veteran indicating he may be prepared to play on beyond next season.

The pair are part of the 22-man United squad currently in Chicago at a training camp ahead of their five-match summer tour.

Asked who is the greatest player he has played alongside, Fletcher responded on MLSsoccer.com: "Paul Scholes.

"To have played at the top for 10-15 years, that's the benchmark for me, trying to reach his level. For what he's achieved, he has never really got the credit he deserved.

"Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs are almost like urban legends. They are fantastic role models for younger players like me to have."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has taken small steps in the transfer market with the arrival of defender Chris Smalling from Fulham and striker Javier Hernandez from Chivas Guadalajara.

Hernandez is joining the tour party later after playing for Mexico in the World Cup in South Africa, where he scored twice.

Fletcher said: "He looked very exciting in the World Cup. He scored two fantastic goals. He looked very sharp, quick, a real eye for a goal.

"He looks like a natural-born goalscorer, which every team needs. I am sure he will be a great signing."

United open in Toronto against Celtic on Friday before facing Philadelphia Union, Kansas City Wizards, an MLS Select and finally Hernandez's former club.

Fletcher believes MLS is growing in stature following the arrival of David Beckham and Thierry Henry.

He believes the competition is now a serious consideration for the great and the good.

Fletcher added: "Everything about MLS and America - it's a great country - appeals to players.

"You see how MLS has progressed; the league keeps getting bigger. It's a massively growing sport.

"There are great teams that would be big attractions to players. I would not be surprised to see more players head out here."

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Fletcher Ingin Akhiri Karier di United
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NEW YORK – Loyalitas Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, dan Gary Neville kepada Manchester United memotivasi Darren Fletcher. Gelandang internasional Skotlandia berharap bisa mengikuti jejak tiga legenda Setan Merah.

Fletcher berharap bisa bertahan lama di Old Trafford, markas kebanggaan United. Pemain 26 tahun sudah melakoni 255 pertandingan dalam kurun waktu 10 tahun bersama skuad besutan Sir Alex Ferguson.

Satu dekade berkostum merah tak membuat Fletcher bosan. Dia justru berharap bisa terus loyal, seperti yang dilakukan Scholes, Giggs, dan Neville.

“Anda akan merasa turun kasta, jika pergi (dari United),” kata Fletcher kepada MLSsoccer.com, Kamis (15/7/2010).

“Jika Anda bisa bertahan, Anda akan bertahan di puncak karier dan tak ada yang lebih besar dari Manchester United,” lanjut pemain yang sudah di United sejak mengawali karier juniornya.

“Pemain yang pergi mengatakan, ‘pikir dua kali, karena tak ada klub lain seperti United. Semua hal tentang klub membuat Anda ingin berada di sini. Tak ada seorang pun ingin pergi ketika Anda bermain di sini,” pungkasnya.

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Fletcher: Berbatov Masih Penting untuk MU

CHICAGO, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Darren Fletcher, berharap Dimitar Berbatov tak meninggalkan Old Trafford. Menurutnya, Berbatov merupakan pemain bagus yang dapat memberikan kontribusi maksimal untuk MU musim depan.

Posisi Berbatov mulai terancam setelah kedatangan striker muda asal Meksiko, Javier Hernandez. Hernandez mampu mencuri perhatian dunia dengan penampilan gemilangnya di Piala Dunia 2010. Ia sukses mencetak dua gol dan mengantar Meksiko ke babak 16 besar.

Adapun berbatov tampil buruk dalam dua musim terakhir. Pemain asal Bulgaria itu hanya mampu mencetak 26 gol dari 86 pertandingan bersama "Setan Merah". Ia kerap dikritik karena malas bergerak di lapangan.

"Dimitar adalah pemain yang bagus dan dia memiliki kemampuan fantastis. Aku tak bisa melihatnya hengkang karena dia adalah bagian penting dari tim ini. Dia adalah pria yang baik dan aku memiliki hubungan baik dengannya. Dia pemain bagus untuk tim ini," kata Fletcher.

"Dia punya banyak pengalaman. Untuk semua pemain muda dan striker muda, aku yakin mereka bisa belajar dari Dimitar," lanjut pemain asal Skotlandia tersebut.

Sebelumnya ada kabar bahwa Pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson ingin menjual Berbatov untuk mendapatkan striker baru lainnya, yakni Mario Balotelli dari Inter Milan atau Karim Benzema dari Real Madrid.

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Darren Fletcher hails United education
Soccernet, Andrew Hush - July 21, 2010




Darren Fletcher believes one of the main reasons for the form which has made him one of Manchester United's most consistent players is the learning curve he had as a youngster at the club. The midfielder is now determined to follow the example set to him by helping the next generation of youngsters at Old Trafford.

In an exclusive interview, Fletcher told ESPN that he gained an invaluable education as he came through the ranks by watching midfielders who had established themselves in Sir Alex Ferguson's side. Among them was United's captain of the time.

"Roy Keane was a big influence," Fletcher said. "Every now and then he would pull me to the side and have a little word with me, a massive influence. The manager always used to tell me to watch him and the other midfielders. I watched them on the pitch and, in the dressing room, how they prepared for games. They were always looking to help out youngsters and have a little word of advice in their ears."

The early part of Fletcher's United career saw him used in a variety of positions but, in recent times, he has made a spot his own in the middle of the field, a role he admits is his most preferred.

"I think every year you look to improve as a player and sort of almost accept your role on the team as well. When I was a young player, maybe my job was slightly different back then. As I got older and matured, I've found myself playing a lot more regularly in central midfield."

Last season, Chelsea ended United's run of three consecutive Premier League titles and Fletcher knows Carlo Ancelotti's side will be the team to beat again this season. From his own point of view, getting the better of Chelsea means stopping Frank Lampard which, as he explains, is no easy task.

"Chelsea's formation really suits his style of play and he is a really dangerous player to play against. They line up with three midfielders, one holding, which gives him licence to run forward. It is different when you play 4-4-2, you've got to be up and down and back."

While Fletcher's focus is on the start of Manchester United's season, he is also preparing for European Championship qualifying with Scotland. Under Craig Levein, who took charge as manager last December, Scotland find themselves in a group with world champions Spain, as well as Czech Republic, Lithuania and Liechtenstein.

"It's been a while since we qualified," Fletcher said. "I have not managed to play in a major competition as a lot of Scottish players haven't. The fans have been deprived of that for a long time now and the goal is the same as it is at the start of every campaign, to qualify."

In the aftermath of the World Cup, the Premier League was blamed for the failure of the England team and a number of top foreign players to perform, and Ferguson has recently restated his belief that English football needs a mid-season break. It is an opinion that his fellow Scot shares, given the strain placed on players, particularly around the turn of the year.

"I think it is a difficult league," he said. "The manager spoke about our busiest time period probably coming when we have the worst weather and the pitches are in the worst condition, in the winter and around Christmas. We seem to play even more games when the conditions aren't great, heavy pitches, and it is a long, hard season in the Premier League."

Despite having made a starting spot in United's best XI his own, Fletcher is determined not to rest on his laurels and, aside from a desire to improve generally, has highlighted one area in particular in which he would like to get better.

"Obviously, goals. I am always trying to add goals to my game," said Fletcher, who scored five times last season. "Consistency of performance and just, in general, keep trying to improve as a player, awareness, everything. You learn from every game and every season."

The last time United visited the USA, in 2004, Fletcher was a young player trying to make his way at the club. Six years on, as one of the most experienced players in the current tour party, especially given the absence of the players who were involved in the World Cup, he is enjoying the opportunity to help the club's next generation.

"There are a lot of young, exciting players in the squad just now. I am sure they will be watching us older players and learning from us and, at the same time, just talking to us, getting a little word in their ear and a little bit of advice.

"But their biggest learning curve will be actually playing the games and on the pitch with players like Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs for maybe 60 minutes or 30 minutes. They will improve so much on this pre-season tour, playing in front of these big crowds and learning what's expected of playing for Manchester United."

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Salah satu pemain yg bikin saya mulai kagum terutama sejak gol sundulan tak terduganya lawan Chelsea di musim yg saya sendiri lupa :D. Agak ringkih, tp kaget jg ternyata bisa nyetel ama United. Satu2nya yg tersisa dari angkatan seumurannya. Seperti nyang dibilang diatas, dy emang sangat terbantu ama Roy Keane.

“Roy was probably the biggest influence on my career,” Fletcher added. “He would come down hard on me if I ever did anything wrong but he made me realise what it meant to be a Manchester United player. I can remember coming in from training one day and checking my mobile phone for text messages. Well, that was it. He absolutely hammered me, all the way into the gym. He was a great influence, really. If Roy had a go at you, he did it because he cared. He was the best captain you could wish for. He would tear you to shreds on the pitch if you gave away the ball, ‘get your effing touch right, effing this, effing that’ but, as soon as you got into the dressing room, it was over. He was a winner. I’ve met dedicated professionals but he had something else.”

Wow, Kapten yg sangat Caring!!!! May Fletch could be the next...

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Fletcher: Kalahkan Rekor Liverpool!

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Tidak ada yang lebih berarti bagi Manchester United selain mengalahkan rekor Liverpool sebagai peraih titel terbanyak Liga Inggris. Target inilah yang akan menjadi impian Darren Fletcher musim depan.

Saat ini MU dan Liverpool sama-sama memiliki catatan 18 kali juara di kompetisi paling bergengsi di Inggris. Liverpool meraihnya sebelum era Premier League bergulir, sementara "Setan Merah" mengoleksi gelar itu sebelum dan sesudah liga berubah format pada 1992.

"Klub ini akan memecahkan rekor dan meraih status baru. Menjadi tim tersukses di Inggris memiliki arti segalanya bagi klub dan terutama penggemar," kata Fletcher.

"Mereka begitu senang ketika kami menyamai rekor Liverpool, jadi mengalahkannya akan sangat berarti bagi mereka. Sebagai pemain, kami ingin mengobati kekecewaan tidak menjadi juara musim lalu," tambah gelandang asal Skotlandia itu.

Fletcher menambahkan, tidak hanya pemain-pemain baru saja yang berhasrat meraih gelar ke-19 itu. Pemain-pemain senior seperti Ryan Giggs dan paul Scholes pun sangat ingin membuat sejarah baru di tanah Inggris. Keduanya akan berusaha bangkit untuk mewujudkan impian itu selagi masih punya kesempatan bermain.

"Para pemain senior sudah pernah menghadapi berbagai situasi, seperti memenangi liga atau gagal memenaninya, dan meraka tahu apa yang mereka butuhkan untuk merebutnya kembali," lanjut Fletcher seraya berharap tidak ada pemain yang cedera parah musim depan.

"Kami punya skuad fantastis tapi tidak akan bisa meraihnya dengan banyak pemain cedera," komentarnya soal cedera Michael Carrick musim lalu.

Musim depan MU masih akan mengandalkan skuad yang sama seperti musim lalu. "Setan Merah" baru menambah satu pemain depan, Javier Hernandez, yang bakal menjadi ancaman bagi striker-striker senior seperti Dimitar Berbatov dan Michael Owen.
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Fletch : I’d Like To See Chelsea Play With Lampard And Ballack In Defence
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The Manchester United injury crisis hit rock bottom when for several games we were forced to play with Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick as our central defensive pairing. The extent of our injuries was ridiculous.

We were just 8 games away from the end of the season before our first choice back five played and that only occurred in a total of 6 out of the 38 games. Petr Cech played 1/3 more games than Edwin Van der Sar, Chelsea’s first choice defensive partnership played in 77% of all their league games, whilst United’s played ust 49%.

Fletcher has today reiterated what damage the injuries did last season and questions where Chelsea would have finished if two of their players were taken from midfield to play in defence.

“I’d have liked to have seen Chelsea cope with Lampard and Ballack at the back,” Fletcher said with a smile. “We’ve still got star quality and we’d have won the league last year if it wasn’t for that injury crisis. But it’s not necessarily about your star players. You need different components to make a team. You need everyone pulling in the same direction and we have that. It’s important, for instance, that if Wayne Rooney isn’t scoring, we’ve got other players who can step up. We’d love for Wayne to score 34 goals again, and he’s definitely capable of it, but we can’t expect it.”

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Tom Cleverley dan Javier Hernandez boleh menjadi buah bibir di partai terakhir.
Tapi Darren Fletcher juga semakin menunjukkan kualitasnya di lapangan tengah UNITED. Ini dpt dilihat dari 2 umpannya kpd Cleverley & Chicharito yang berbuah menjadi gol.
He is our new Leader ini the Midfield, our next CAPTAIN #24 Darren Fletcher.

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Fletcher: Hentikan Lampard, Hentikan Chelsea

Bola.net - Musim lalu Chelsea mengakhiri ambisi Manchester United untuk meraih gelar juara Liga Premier ketiga secara beruntun dan Darren Fltecher tahu kalau mereka kembali harus menghentikan The Blues musim ini, caranya: hentikan Frank Lampard!

Menurut pandangan gelandang United asal Skotlandia tersebut, Lampard merupakan pemain yang harus mereka redam jika ingin menghentikan Laju Chelsea - meski diakuinya itu bukan tugas yang mudah.

"Formasi Chelsea sungguh sesuai dengan gayanya bermain dan ia benar-benar pemain berbahaya yang harus dihadapi," tandas Fletcher.

"Mereka memasang tiga pemain tengah, salah satunya adalah gelandang bertahan, dan itu memberinya keleluasaan untuk bergerak maju. Sungguh berbeda ketika Anda memainkan pola 4-4-2, Anda harus aktif maju menyerang dan juga mundur ke belakang untuk membantu pertahanan."

Fletcher juga menyetujui usulan manajer United, Sir Alex Ferguson tentang perlunya Liga Premier memiliki libur musim dingin.

"Saya pikir ini liga yang berat. Manajer berbicara tentang waktu tersibuk kami yang datang justru di saat cuaca terburuk dan lapangan dalam kondisi paling buruk pula, di musim dingin dan sekitar hari Natal," imbuh Fletcher.

"Kami tampaknya memainkan lebih banyak pertandingan ketika kondisi tak bagus, lapangan berat di dalam kompetisi Liga Premier yang berlangsung amat panjang dan keras."

Fletcher berniat untuk tampil lebih baik musim mendatang dan mengungkapkan satu aspek yang benar-benar ingin diperbaikinya.

"Jelas sekali, mencetak gol. Saya selalu mencoba menambahkan gol dalam permainan saya. Konsistensi penampilan dan secara umum, hanya mencoba memperbaiki diri sebagai seorang pemain dalam hal kewaspadaan, segalanya. Anda belajar dari setiap laga dan setiap musim." (espn/row)

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Fletcher - United for life
Midfielder wants to stay at Old Trafford for whole of his career

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Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has reiterated his desire to stay at Old Trafford for the whole of his career.

The 26-year-old Scotland international has moved through the trainee ranks to become a regular in the United side.

He now hopes to emulate long-serving colleagues Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs and ply his whole trade at the club.

Nowhere better

Fletcher said: "I can't imagine being anywhere else. For me there is nowhere better than United and if I can play my whole career at this club, I'll be a very happy man.

"Everything about the club from the fans, the facilities, right through to the structure is just fantastic and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else - and there is something very special about staying at one club for your whole career.

"Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs are all legends at Old Trafford and to get anywhere close to that would, for me, be a real achievement."

Fletcher added the club are now aiming to push on after the disappointment of missing out to Chelsea by one point in the Premier League last term.

Disappointing

He added: "It was just extremely disappointing for us last season. This club expects success and although we won the Carling Cup, we just didn't do enough in the league or the Champions League.

"It's up to us now to re-focus, look at what happened last season and to move forward. Hopefully we'll have more luck on the injury front and we'll learn from the experience of last time.

"It has really given us an extra determination for this campaign and hopefully that will help us.

"We all felt very flat after last season, especially after three fantastic seasons of winning the league. It was hard to take and we had wanted to make it four in a row.

"We needed a bit of luck to be successful last season and we didn't always get it. You only need to look at the decisions that went against us in those two Chelsea games and the injuries we had. If those things go your way then you're likely to be in a different position.

"We have to look ahead now and there is definitely a different feeling within the camp, after losing out in the bigger competitions last season.

"It has definitely been a period of reflection in terms of what happened and what we could do better. Now we are looking to push on."

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Lama-lama DF24 mirip Charlie Chaplin juga kalo ditambahin kumis ala Chaplin...:)) OOT dikit yah, ngeregangin otot sebelum Community Shield. Yg pasti, saya yg paling getol ngedukung Flethc as our new Captain! INi adalah salah satu pemain paling sukses diangkatannya. Pemain yg menurut gw berhasil ngedobrak anggapan bahwa pemain ringkih macam dy bisa menjadi salah satu tulang punggung d klub liga primer utamanya United!

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11/08/2010 07:45 - ManUtd.com, Gemma Thompson
Fletch: We want our trophy back



Sir Alex's midfield lynchpin was hurt by last season's disappointments and, as he told Inside United, is itching to get back on the trophy trail...

How much did losing out last season hurt?
It was extremely disappointing for us. This club expects success and although we won the Carling Cup, we just didn’t do enough in the league and Champions League. It’s up to us to refocus, look at what happened last season and move forward. Hopefully we’ll have more luck on the injury front and also learn from the experience of last year. It’s certainly given us an extra determination for this season and hopefully that will help us.

Was it a shock to lose the title after winning it for the past three years?
You just feel very flat. After three fantastic years of winning the league, it was hard to take especially as we really wanted to make it four in a row. We have to look ahead now - there’s definitely a different feeling within the camp after losing out in the big competitions last season and, as I said before, there’s even more determination amongst the lads because of those disappointments.

Has the outcome of last season been on your mind over the summer?
It’s definitely been a summer of reflection in terms of what happened and what we could do better. Of course, there are times when you switch off when you’re with the family and you need to relax, but a lot of the time things were flashing through my mind. You think about certain games and moments and incidents that happened. You always need that little bit of luck to be successful and we didn’t always get it last season – you only need to look at the couple of decisions that went against us in the two Chelsea games and the injuries we had. If those things go your way you’re likely to be in a different position.

Is the cliché true about disappointments giving you extra motivation?
Yes definitely. The best thing about winning is the great feeling you get and when you don’t win there’s that lingering disappointment which drives you on to go again. It definitely helps strengthen your character and make you more determined to achieve success.

Have you talked as a group about the goals for the season?
It’s something you do all the time really. You can be sat down in the dressing room or having lunch and you talk about things that happened last season and what we want to achieve this season. That happens throughout the campaign. This club is all about moving forward and improving. We don’t want to stand still and we’ll do everything we can to make sure we keep getting better and being successful.

Do you feel the league is there to be won back?
Yes, definitely. There’s no question the Premier League is getting stronger every year - City have spent money, Spurs are in the Champions League, Liverpool have a new manager and Chelsea and Arsenal are always there. So there will be a lot of teams thinking they can win the league. But every season Manchester United are always there or thereabouts and we expect to be there again.

Can you identify the key factors that will win United the title back?
It’s a combination of things really. You need luck with injuries, good from at the right times, last-minute goals which the club are so famous for… all these little things need to go your way and hopefully they will.

Which players do you think are going to shine this term?
Wayne had a fantastic season last year and everyone will be expecting the same again this time, including him and he’s certainly capable of repeating the feat. I think you’ll see even more improvement in Antonio [Valencia]. He had a fantastic first season for us and I think he’ll have a big part to play in the campaign, as will Nani who came on so much last season. Everyone has to be improve and that’s something the young players in particular will be hoping to do. The likes Macheda, Welbeck and Diouf and the da Silvas are all getting more experienced and are all desperate to impress and show what they can do. So overall the squad is looking very strong.

What about the new boys?
Chris [Smalling] has settled in really well. He’s a great guy and a big strong lad for his age. He’s another one to add to the list of great centre-halves we have at the club along with Rio, Vida and Jonny. He’ll learn so much from playing alongside Rio and Vida and training with them every day. He’s definitely got a big future ahead of him. Hernandez looks really sharp. He's young, quick and looks really hungry and has already scored a few goals for us.

You have become one of United’s key players and leaders in recent seasons – is that responsibility something you thrive on?
Yes, it’s something I enjoy. As you get older and become more experienced you start to take on more responsibility and find your voice in the dressing room and on the pitch. It’s natural really - you feel yourself growing into an important part of the team. You’ve got to keep pushing yourself though because as soon as you think you’ve made it and you’re a big star things can turn round in an instant and you could fall flat on your face. For me, it’s all about making sure I keep doing the same things I’ve been doing, continue to improve my game and not let anything slip.

Can you see yourself following Gary, Ryan and Paul and becoming a one-club man?
Well, I can’t ever imagine being anywhere else. For me, there’s nowhere better than Manchester United and if I can play my whole career at this club I’ll be a very happy man. Everything about the club – the fans, the facilities and the structure of the club – is fantastic and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. There’s something very special about staying at one club for your whole career - the likes of Gary, Ryan and Paul are all legends at Manchester United and to get anywhere close to that would be a real achievement.

Have you set yourself any new goals for the season or identified specific areas of your game you’d like to improve?
I don’t tend to set particular goals, I just try and improve myself as a player every day and every season. That’s the biggest thing – to keep improving every season and not stand still. Ryan, Paul and Gary are the examples to follow – even at their age, they’re still looking to try out new ideas on the pitch and in the gym to help make them better. They’re an example to everyone at the club and we’re very lucky to have them here. What they’ve achieved in the game is phenomenal and they’re an inspiration to everyone.

Has the manager been his usual energetic self in the lead-up to the new season?
He’s been as enthusiastic and determined as ever. The great thing about him is he can have a laugh and joke, but he’s always there to reiterate how important it is to play for Manchester United and what’s expected of you then you’re playing for the club. The determination and appetite he has for the game rubs on everyone else.

[Andi Istiabudi]

Fletcher Ragu Perkuat Timnas Skotlandia
Muhayati Faridatun - Okezone

EDINBURGH - Skotlandia sudah mengumumkan formasi skuad jelang kualifikasi Euro 2012. Sayang, gelandang milik Manchester United Darren Fletcher diragukan eksistensinya.

Seperti dilansir Goal, Selasa (24/8/2010), pelatih Craig Levein memang mancantumkan nama Fletcher dalam daftar skuad. Namun, kondisi kesehatan gelandang 26 tahun yang menyandang ban kapten ini belum fit 100 persen.

Demikian juga dengan bek milik Tottenham Hotspur, Alan Hutton. Praktis, keduanya belum pasti diturunkan saat melakoni laga kualifikasi Euro 2012 melawan Lithuania dan Lichtensein.

Sementara itu, pelatih kiper Jim Stewart juga harus memutar otak, menyusul performa buruk Matt Gilks di kancah Premier League. Kiper milik Blackpool, yang dipercaya memegang tempat utama, dipaksa enam kali memungut bola dari gawangnya oleh para punggawa Arsenal, akhir pekan lalu.

Sebagai pelapis, Stewart masih memiliki David Marshall dan Allan McGregor. Namun sementara, predikat kiper utama tetap di tangan Gilks.

Berikut skuad lengkap Timnas Skotlandia:
Penjaga gawang: Matt Gilks (Blackpool), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Rangers).

Belakang: Christophe Berra (Wolves), Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur), Stephen McManus (Middlesbrough), Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff City), Lee Wallace (Heart of Midlothian), Andy Webster (Rangers), David Weir (Rangers), Steven Whittaker (Rangers).

Tengah: Charlie Adam (Blackpool), Kirk Broadfoot (Rangers), Scott Brown (Celtic), Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), Paul Hartley (Aberdeen), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Steven Naismith (Rangers), Barry Robson (Middlesbrough).

Depan: Kris Boyd (Middlesbrough), Steven Fletcher (Wolves), Chris Iwelumo (Burnley), Lee McCulloch (Rangers), James McFadden (Birmingham City), Kenny Miller (Rangers). (far)

Source : http://bola.okezone.com

[Redsbusby]

Ah, kirain apann..
kirain Fletcher ngga mau bela timnas, ternyata faktor kebugaran :nohope:

[drivemein]

Fletcher ready to shine
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Midfielder wants to replicate club form for Scotland

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher is determined to replicate his form for Manchester United with the national team.

Fletcher has established himself as one of United's most important players in recent seasons, but has struggled to make the same impact in a Scotland shirt.

The midfielder is aware that his performances for the Premier League giants raise the level of expectation when he turns up for Scotland duty.

And, ahead of the country's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania on Friday, the 26-year-old is ready to shine for Scotland.

Expectations high

"There's no doubt that there's a situation just now where I'm playing better for United than I am for Scotland and that's something I want to put right," said Fletcher.

"The expectations of me are high, but not so high that they're not reachable.

"Maybe because they see my performances in a United shirt they expect the same with Scotland, but it's a different situation with different players. It's achievable, though.

"I know what the players in the Scotland team are capable of and what passes you can and can't play to different guys.

"My performance in Sweden was nothing spectacular. I wouldn't say I did anything bad, but it was a below average performance."

[Andi Istiabudi]

Lawan Lithuania, Fletcher Waspadai Keputusan Wasit

Bola.net - Jelang laga melawan Lithuania, Darren Fletcher ekstra waspada. Kapten Skotlandia ini tidak hanya mengkhawatirkan lawannya bakal bertindak curang, namun juga khawatir wasit yang memimpin laga ini, Cuneyt Cakir, bakal terpengaruh.

"Saya rasa Anda akan khawatir pemain lawan bakal berbuat curang, terutama di laga-laga internasional," ungkap Fletcher, seperti dilansir Goal.

"Dalam laga ini, kami menghadapi kultur yang berbeda dengan yang biasa kami hadapi di sepak bola Inggris Raya. Yang bisa Anda harapkan adalah bahwa wasit bakal tegas dan mengambil keputusan dengan benar."

"Sebagai pemain, saya tidak bisa berharap lebih banyak lagi," tegas pemain yang merumput di Manchester United ini.

Lebih lanjut, Fletcher memuji pelatih timnas Skotlandia, Craig Levein. Menurut Fletcher, Levein merupakan sosok yang sangat berpengalaman dan mengetahui apa yang diinginkan dari para pemainnya.

"Setelah laga mengecewakan di Swedia, Levein mengungkapkan kekecewaannya pada kami. Dia berhasil membuat kami merespon kekecewaannya dengan berlatih lebih baik dan bekerja lebih keras. Kini giliran kami yang harus berusaha menerapkan hasil latihan dalam pertandingan sesungguhnya," tandas Fletcher. (goal/den)

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Darren Fletcher puts qualification above caps as Scotland skipper reaches 50th game

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Darren Fletcher will enter Scotland's hall of fame when he collects his 50th cap against Liechtenstein at Hampden Park.

But rather than his personal milestone, the Manchester United midfielder is focused on qualification for Euro 2012.

Scotland have not qualified for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup in France and victory over Liechtenstein would see them with four points from two games following last Friday's goalless draw in Lithuania as Craig Levein's men target a place in Ukraine and Poland.

With world champions Spain and Czech Republic also in qualifying Group I, Fletcher is aware failure to defeat Liechtenstein would be disastrous.

'With respect for qualifying for Euros, then there can be no slip-ups,' said the Scotland captain.

'If we can get three points (against Liechtenstein) and then four points from the two games, then it's a satisfactory start and it's not too bad a position from then on.

'We've got games coming up against Czech Republic and Spain, so that's why it's imperative against Liechtenstein to get three points.

'Anything other than that is disastrous towards qualifying.'

Fletcher made his debut in August 2003 away to Norway and is yet to taste competitive action at a major tournament.

'I've been very fortunate to build up this many caps so far and hopefully I can get many more caps and win those caps at a major championships,' added the 26-year-old from Dalkeith.

'I think that's the biggest thing when you represent your country - first and foremost is qualifying for a tournament.

'That's what all my focus is on and not selfish reasons trying to build up caps.

'My focus coming here is to play for my country, enjoy representing my country and try and qualify for a major tournament.'

Sir Alex Ferguson offered his congratulations as Fletcher left Manchester United for the international break, but the midfielder will wait until after the game to reflect on his international career thus far.

Fletcher added: 'We spoke about it before we left and he said "enjoy the moment".

'It is hard to enjoy the moment, because my focus is on winning the game.

'Hopefully with the three points and a nice win I can look back and enjoy the fact that I've gained 50 caps for my country and be very proud of that.'

Dailymail

[Supernan]

yes 50th caps fot Scotland tonite! Jadi achivement tersendiri,semoga bs liat Scotland main di Ukraine-Polandia 2012 nanti.
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[hendiplast]

Fletcher reveals big influences
Scotland captain looks back on career ahead of milestone game

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher has told Sky Sports about who has helped him reach his international milestone.

The Manchester United midfielder is preparing to win his 50th cap for his country in Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Liechtenstein at Hampden.

And in an exclusive interview with David Tanner, Fletcher revealed how the late Tommy Burns helped the 26-year-old establish himself in a hugely-successful United side and in May 2004 become Scotland's youngest captain since a 17-year-old John Lambie in 1886.
Fletcher also talks about:

- How he got interested in the game as a youngster in Dalkeith

- The influence scout Andy Berry and his father had on his career

- The Republic of Ireland's attempts for Fletcher to represent them rather than Scotland.

Fletcher has a photo from when he met Burns during the 1996/97 season as a promising 12-year-old and their paths crossed many times before Burns passed away in May 2008, aged 51.

"At that time Tommy was Celtic manager," said Fletcher. "I went to go and watch Celtic and train with them.

"It was one of the best Celtic teams I've ever with (Jorge) Cadete, (Pierre) van Hooijdonk and (Paolo) Di Canio. Tommy Burns had this fantastic style of play and they were the players I really looked up to and idolised at the time.

"Then when I got called up for my country (2003) under Berti Vogts, Tommy was the assistant manager and he was fantastic. He always had a smile on his face and passed on a few words to me.

Nutmegged

"One time he let me know in no uncertain terms that it was Team Scotland and not Team Darren Fletcher, which really hit home. I was maybe a young lad moaning about what position I was playing and it's something like that which really stuck in my mind.

"Most of the time he was fun - he nutmegged me in Wales as well, in training the night before the game (February 2004). Then we came down for dinner that night and on repeat in the background on the big screen was Tommy Burns nutmegging me in training so he reminded me of that every time I met him.

"He passed on a lot of good advice. He'd always pull you to the side and say things about playing as a midfielder, being a great midfielder that he was."

As Fletcher has Irish family, the Republic of Ireland made overtures for him to represent them rather than the country of his birth.

But despite team-mate and United legend Roy Keane asking Fletcher to consider switching his allegiance, he insists it was never a serious possibility.

"I never really came close, to be honest," Fletcher added.

On the radar

"Roy Keane was the Ireland captain at the time and as he always did, he wanted the best for his country and was looking out for its future, and he said he'd been asked by people in the FAI to ask if I wanted to represent the Republic of Ireland.

"They'd been asking me since I was 16 anyway so it was nothing new. But it was never going to be that case.

"Although I've got great respect (for Ireland), had many a great time in Ireland and have great family in Ireland, I was born and brought up in Scotland and always wanted to represent Scotland."

Sky Sports

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We must learn from slip-ups - Fletcher

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Darren Fletcher says United must learn from their late shocks away from home if they are to avoid serious damage to their Premier League title challenge.

Having spent so many seasons dishing out last-gasp defeats to their rivals, Sir Alex Ferguson's side received a taste of their own medicine as Everton fought back from 3-1 down to snatch a draw with two goals in injury time at Goodison Park.

And that came after Fulham's Brede Hangeland earn a 2-2 draw with an 89th-minute header in the Reds' previous Premier League trip.

Those late goals have left the Reds four points behid leaders Chelsea and Fletcher warns that allowing winning positions to slip from their grasp will become costly.

"We should have learned from the Fulham game and we didn't," said the Scotland international, who got his side back into the game with a close-range volley just before half-time to cancel out Steven Pienaar's opener.

"We really have to learn from this game if we want to take it forward this season and win the league.

"We can't afford to throw away points as we have done in the two away games so far.

"It just shows you that you think you are winning 3-1 and can take it easy but you've got to keep taking your chances and really finish the game off.

"These are moments you can look back on and say 'That should have been three points' but it is a long season and there are many twists and turns to come."

Fletcher was keen to stress that the recent late lapses should not be viewed as a sign of weakness.

However, he admits if United continue to give teams hope when there should be none then they will find themselves under pressure more regularly.

"It just shows you that you have to play right to the final whistle in this league because teams don't give up, especially when they are at home," added the 26-year-old.

"The more confidence you give to teams, showing them things like that, the more confidence they will get to say 'Keep on right till the end against Manchester United'.

"We need to put that to bed and get away from it as soon as possible.

"There is no vulnerability, it is just simple mistakes which we need to eradicate it quickly.

"The game was fizzling out but once you give a team like Everton a bit of hope with the second goal - which came out of nothing - it lifted the whole place.

"They found that extra bit of energy and threw men into the box in the last minute.

"You can't afford to give teams at their home ground any sort of momentum or confidence, a half-chance or a goal, because in the end you suffer for it.

"The manager was really disappointed and made it clear in no uncertain terms of what is expected at this club."

NME

[ooogep]

salam kenal semuanyaa..
mau coba ngomentarin fletcher hehe

fletcher pas gw liat main pertama (lupa) gw lgsung bilang,ini pasti berkembang di MU, dan gw suka banget sama permainan dia, punya visi bermain tau bola mau di passing atau di keeping, jarang pemain seperti dia.
saat dari 3-4 musim lalu dialah pemain yang paling gw suka di MU, idola banget deh..hehe
smpe2 pas beli jersey yg thn 2007 gw kasih nama fletcher, di ledekin sm temen2 gw knapa milih pemain g terkenal, gw cuma bilang "liat aja nanti" dan akhirnya sekarang temen2 gw pada ngakuin semua fletcher itu pemain hebat..hehehe
GGMU

sekali lagi salam kenal untuk semuaaaa

[siemen martin]

salam kenal semuanyaa..
mau coba ngomentarin fletcher hehe

fletcher pas gw liat main pertama (lupa) gw lgsung bilang,ini pasti berkembang di MU, dan gw suka banget sama permainan dia, punya visi bermain tau bola mau di passing atau di keeping, jarang pemain seperti dia.
saat dari 3-4 musim lalu dialah pemain yang paling gw suka di MU, idola banget deh..hehe
smpe2 pas beli jersey yg thn 2007 gw kasih nama fletcher, di ledekin sm temen2 gw knapa milih pemain g terkenal, gw cuma bilang "liat aja nanti" dan akhirnya sekarang temen2 gw pada ngakuin semua fletcher itu pemain hebat..hehehe
GGMU

sekali lagi salam kenal untuk semuaaaa


sip gan,,sama kek ane !!!
pertama kalie liat Fletcher Maen,,lupa pas lwn apa tu !!*-:)*-:)

ane lngsng nyamain karakternya dgn Om Roy,,,
dr,,passing,,dribling,,smpe Goal pun hmpir sm !!!
mudah2an sinyal bgus buat Jendral Lapangan tgh MU,,gantiin Om PS !!!

gg:muscarf:
Glory_glory :ui4::ui4:

[drivemein]

Fletcher: We'll cope - like we did with Keane
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Darren Fletcher insists the spirit of 2005 can see Manchester United fight back from the wreckage of the Wayne Rooney saga.

Five years ago the Scottish midfielder was a shell-shocked youngster contemplating life after Roy Keane.

The Reds’ outspoken Irishman quit amid stories that Old Trafford’s new generation were not good enough to take the club forward – only for United to win the league 18 months later and the Champions League a year after that.

The Rooney situation has echoes of the end of the Keane era. And Fletcher believes United can hit back once again.

“We can react like we have done previously,” he said after the Reds’ 1-0 Champions League win against Turkish side Bursaspor.

“We have a lot of exciting young players. There might be a chance for players to step up and take on the mantle.

“When great players go then young players step up. We have seen that with Nani this year who has arguably been our best player. He has taken on the responsibility of being a main player.

“Anything that goes on off the pitch we have to ignore and make sure we have a strong dressing room. The manager knows he has that and it will take us a long way.

“We concentrate on what happens on the pitch and anything else is beyond our control

“There have been instances of top big players leaving Manchester United but the club goes on. It is such a big club, the biggest in the world, you have to keep going and respond.

“The fans don’t let you settle for not winning. There is a big demand on us and we have to respond to that.

“We are a team that wins leagues – we always have been. You need your big players obviously but it is a team who win championships and that is what we have got to be.

“You have to believe in yourself. If the manager believes you can play for Manchester United you have to believe in yourself.

“There are going to be disappointments but you have to show your character and resilience and work your way through it and we will.

“It is a strange situation and a hard one for the players to talk about but we have to trust the manager and we do.

“These things can be a distraction but we have massive games coming up and we need to get back in the title race and qualify for the knockouts in the Champions League.”

[fredrian.seven]

Fletcher aiming to follow in Scholes footsteps for United
Stuart Mathieson - MEN, November 04, 2010

Darren Fletcher is aiming to make up ground on Manchester United’s goal- scoring midfield heroes.

The Scot is lagging behind Paul Scholes and Bryan Robson’s scoring stats.

The Ginger magician has 150 Reds goals from 654 appearances giving him career figures for United of a goal every 4.4 matches.

And Captain Marvel ended his Old Trafford reign stuck on 99 goals from 462 appearances – that amounted to a goal every 4.7 games.

Fletcher has some catching up to do on his mentors with figures of 21 goals in 268 appearances – which add up to a goal every 12.8 matches.

But the 25-year-old started the ball rolling in Turkey on Tuesday with United’s opener in the 3-0 win against Bursaspor.

It followed early- season goals against Newcastle and Everton. Now he has targeted a best-ever goal haul for a season.

“Paul Scholes and Bryan Robson made careers from getting into the box and being total midfielders – being able to defend, then get into the box by making late runs,” said Fletcher.

“I have watched and learned from them. Scholesy still picks his moments, even now. He is dangerous when he gets near the box. It is something I am looking to do.

Fletcher stamina

“I feel I have the stamina to get myself into the box and also get back. It depends on personnel and what is asked of you before games, but there should definitely be more opportunity to get into the box.

“When I was younger I scored a lot more goals and I want to improve on my best tally, from last year, which was five. I have scored three now.

“The first target is to get to five and take it from there. All the midfield players are trying to step up their goals ratio. Nani has really come to the fore. Everyone in midfield should be capable of getting their fair share, which helps the team as a whole.

“If I can get to five quickly and then kick on from there and get myself somewhere near double figures, it would be a real bonus.

“If I scored more goals I would have a greater impact. You have always to strive to try and improve yourself. You can’t stand still and rest on your laurels. You accept that you have to improve all the time. It is something I am trying to do.

“You know with the great quality we have in wider areas, there are opportunities to get into the box and score goals. As I have said before, it depends on the role you have been given in the team and the personnel you are playing with when those moments will come.

“Sometimes you have to be a little bit selfish. When I am on the field I tend to think ‘can I attack?’ and concentrate on being disciplined and organised.

“Sometimes you do have to be more selfish and pick your moments to get into the box. You are well drilled at Manchester United. You are also made aware of quick counter-attacks and the need to get back into position. It is the fine balance between that and being brave enough to get yourself into the box and creating scoring opportunities.

“On Tuesday night I was asked to get forward and get myself into advanced positions when the ball was wide. It was disappointing not to score in the first half but I got one in the second which gave us a platform to win. When the tactics allow I would like to get more.”

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Dibanding Scholes, Fletcher tidak dilengkapi dengan long shoot yang keras. Mungkin itu juga yang musti ditingkatkan, mungkin klo power agak susah dengan badannya yang lebih kurus dibanding Scholes tapi akurasnya mungkin bisa ditingkatkan.

[red_devilz]

Flecther sbg AM ??? Hmmm , solusi darurat sih gpp , IMHO . Utk penerapan jangka panjang , United jelas butuh pemain yg emang settle d posisi AM .

Mirip kayak kasus Evra yg digeser ke posisi Left Winger ... [-X

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We must stop drawing blanks or we won't win title, insists Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher

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Darren Fletcher has told his Manchester United team-mates they have stop drawing games if they want to win the Barclays Premier League this season.

United are on a 25-match unbeaten run that stretches back to their title-losing reverse against Chelsea last term.

But Sir Alex Ferguson's side have actually failed to win half their games of the current campaign and drew for the sixth time in Wednesday's drab Manchester derby.

Fletcher accepts United need to make up for lost ground and views Saturday's trip to Aston Villa as the perfect place to start.

The United midfielder said: 'People are talking about us not losing but we have drawn too many, especially away from home.

'We have to start winning our away games if we want to push up this league. You can't afford to draw too many games, otherwise you will get left behind.

'Overall, you would be better winning two games out of three and losing the other one rather than winning one and drawing two. That is why we were disappointed on Wednesday.

'We could have got the win and felt we produced a performance good enough to get us one.'

Dailymail

[dqbullin]

Flecther sbg AM ??? Hmmm , solusi darurat sih gpp , IMHO . Utk penerapan jangka panjang , United jelas butuh pemain yg emang settle d posisi AM .

Mirip kayak kasus Evra yg digeser ke posisi Left Winger ... [-X

setuju, Fletcher tuh cocoknya jadi jangkar apalagi kalo duet sama Carrick, aye demen bangetlah liatnya. Kompak dan Padu buat kekuatan lini tengah United!! :D

[Andi Istiabudi]

Fletcher: Chelsea Bakal Tersandung Lagi !
Achmad Firdaus - Okezone

MANCHESTER - Meratanya kekuatan tim-tim kontestan Premier League musim ini membuat Darren Fletcher optimistis terkait peluang timnya untuk bersaing memperebutkan gelar juara Premier League musim ini. Gelandang Manchester United ini pun meyakini bila sejumlah tim kuat seperti Chelsea dan Arsenal bakal banyak kehilangan poin.

Fletcher menilai kompetisi musim ini bakal kian sulit ditebak menyusul kekuatan tim-tim yang merata. Tim besar kini tak bisa lagi meremehkan tim kecil. Contoh kasus, tim papan bawah macam Sunderland sukses menggulung juara bertahan Chelsea dengan skor mencolok, 3-0. Parahnya lagi, kekalahan ini diderita skuad besutan Carlo Ancelotti di markasnya, Stamford Bridge.

Menyikapi hal ini, Fletcher pun yakin bila peluang timnya untuk bisa bersaing menjadi juara masih sangat terbuka, kendati kenyataannya saat ini The Red Devils masih tercecer di urutan tiga klasemen dengan selisih tiga angka dari Chelsea di puncak klasemen. Dia menilai, sejumlah tim-tim besar bakal tersandung dan membuang poin saat menghadapi tim-tim yang dianggap enteng.

“Standar di Premier League semakin tinggi dan penampilan setiap tim semakin baik,” tutur Fletcher melalui situs resmi klub seperti dikutip Goal, Jumat (19/11/2010).

“Mengacu pada pengalaman musim lalu, kompetisi musim ini bakal semakin ketat. Saya rasa, musim ini Anda akan melihat banyak tim besar membuang poin lebih banyak dari musim lalu,” tambahnya.

“Dulu, pertarungan untuk memperebutkan posisi di empat besar hampir bisa diketahui tim-timnya. Tapi kali ini, lebih banyak lagi tim yang akan ikut dalam persaingan,” lanjutnya.

“Kami di United sadar bahwa musim ini bakal sangat ketat dan kami tak ingin memberikan Chelsea keleluasaan untuk memimpin, karena jika itu terjadi, maka sulit bagi kami untuk mengejarnya,” sambung pemain jebolan akademi United ini.

“Persaingan masih panjang. Jadi, penting bagi kami untuk segera mulai kembali ke jalur kemenangan dan kembali berlari (di klasemen),” tutup gelandang 26 tahun ini. (acf)

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[sellamanyaunited]

setuju, Fletcher tuh cocoknya jadi jangkar apalagi kalo duet sama Carrick, aye demen bangetlah liatnya. Kompak dan Padu buat kekuatan lini tengah United!! :D

kemaren pas vs aston villa duet fleth-carrick malah mati tuh lini tengahnye
jadi gabisa bergerak dan ngasih umpan kedepan
miskin kreasi kemaren duet fletch-carrick
padahal setau ane mereka kan couple banget tuh dilini tengah haha

[ario adi nugroho]

Fletcher Tak Sabar Bertemu Rangers

Darren Fletcher memuji seterunya, Rangers, sebagai lawan yang harus diperhitungkan

Gelandang Darren Fletcher memperkirakan Manchester United akan mendapat sambutan luar biasa saat menghadapi tuan rumah Rangers di pertandingan Liga Champions di Ibrox, Rabu lusa. United bakal habis-habisan meski sesungguhnya hanya membutuhkan satu poin saja untuk lolos dari penyisihan grup.

"Saya perkirakan akan mendapat sambutan hangat dari suporter tuan rumah. Saya sudah tak sabar menunggu pertandingan ini," kata Fletcher yang juga menjadi kapten tim nasional Skotlandia.

Pada laga terakhir di Old Trafford, kedua tim bermain imbang 0-0, September lalu. Rangers lebih banyak bertahan untuk menghadapi gempuran the Red Devils. Kini, manajer Walter Smith kemungkinan menerapkan strategi yang sama.

"Rangers klub besar. Ini akan menjadi pertandingan yang istimewa. Saya masih duduk di bangku cadangan saat kami datang ke sini beberapa tahun lampau. Kami akan merasakan atmosfer yang penuh dengan intimidasi. Ini justru menyenangkan sekali," jelasnya.

"Masih ada pekerjaan yang harus diselesaikan. Kami butuh tambahan poin yang membawa kami ke babak berikutnya," jawab Fletcher.

[fredrian.seven]

Tidak hanya Rooney yang permainannya belum kembali. Fletcher juga rasanya menurun dibanding tahun lalu. Sekarang rasanya jadi serba nanggung. Marking, fisik dan mobilitasnya rasanya menurun. Dah beberapa pertandingan maennya biasa2 aja, semalem pun gitu. Ada apa ya? Apa karena baru nikah?he..

Dari MEN, Rata-rata rating musim ini : 6,2 dari 17 pertandingan

Rating tiap pertandingan musim ini

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Tidak hanya Rooney yang permainannya belum kembali. Fletcher juga rasanya menurun dibanding tahun lalu. Sekarang rasanya jadi serba nanggung. Marking, fisik dan mobilitasnya rasanya menurun. Dah beberapa pertandingan maennya biasa2 aja, semalem pun gitu. Ada apa ya? Apa karena baru nikah?he..

Dari MEN, Rata-rata rating musim ini : 6,2 dari 17 pertandingan


bisa jadi karena baru nikah. hahaha. tapi ga mungkin ah, mungkin si fletch emang belom menemukan pick performancenya lagi seperti musim kemaren, ya kita tunggu saja toh United ga hanya bergantung kepada 1 orang pemainnya saja toh. :D

[hendiplast]

I'm not a dirty player, insists United midfielder Darren Fletcher

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Darren Fletcher has finally hit back at Arsene Wenger's claim that he is 'anti-football'.

The Manchester United midfielder, criticised by the Arsenal manager for the number of fouls he committed, has defended himself ahead of tomorrow's game against Wenger's side.

'I am not a dirty player,' said Fletcher, who felt the attack made him a target for referees.

'I go to win the ball and sometimes you give away fouls doing that. But it's not malicious or dirty and it's all part of the British game. The referees here use a lot of common sense and they know when players are genuinely trying to win the ball and those going in to hurt people.'

Fletcher will have a point to prove against Arsenal but believes there is a lot more at stake in a potential title decider.

Last season, United's two defeats against Chelsea - in November and April - proved critical as Carlo Ancelotti's side took the title by a single point.

'These games can be so important,' said Fletcher. 'When you're at the top you don't want to lose any ground.'

Dailymail

[hendra101]

kok Gaffer maenin nih orang lagi sih,
sempet deg-degan aja klo liat dia bertahan, n sering bikin gemes liat dia nyerang
wkwkwkw
capek deh.......

[drivemein]

Fletcher looking to dominate
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Midfielder looking for killer instinct to finish off teams.

Darren Fletcher believes Manchester United must start dominating games if they are to be successful this season.

With a key game against Chelsea on Sunday fast approaching, the Scottish midfielder believes his United team must start to finish teams off to guarantee three points.

A Wayne Rooney penalty miss set up a nervous finish on Monday, with the Reds holding on to a slender 1-0 lead over Arsenal at Old Trafford to take them back to the top of the table.

Fletcher believes that United should be looking to go on and finish games off, calling for a return to the ruthless domination witnessed during November's 7-1 destruction of Blackburn Rovers.

Character

"We need to be seeing teams off," Fletcher told the Daily Star.

"There are times when we have played well and ended up drawing.

"We might have played fantastic for 85 minutes but lost the victory because of two late goals.

"Some games have seen us show character and fight back for draws against the likes of Bolton and Aston Villa, so in that respect, it has been stop-start."

[drivemein]

Fletcher reveals United secrets
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Manchester United are literally jumping their way into 2011.

The Reds have already had to rearrange their Premier League fixture against Blackpool, which was frozen off earlier this month, for January 25.

Now they have to slot in Sunday's postponed title clash at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea in the New Year.

But Darren Fletcher reveals United’s traditionally strong run-in to the end of the campaign is no accident, and he says preparations for the marathon second-half of the season have got even better.

“We have fantastic facilities at our Carrington training base right down to the fine detail of wearing heart-rate monitors every day,” said the midfielder.

“Everything is in place for the players. There can be no complaints in terms of that. We have a great set up and staff.

“In the last 18 months or so the club have also introduced injury-prevention work. It is all new revolutionary stuff and it makes a difference.

“Basically it is a programme of work in the gym that helps to protect your joints. It is also about balance work, jumping, and landing.

“It is literally just jumping onto a box and working on your keen and core strength.

“You can never prepare for some injuries but we get our bodies used to different movements and things you are going to experience in matches.

“We do a lot of preparation work in the gym and that stands us in good stead for later in the season.

“The manager says the plan is to be as fit as you can be at the end of the season.

“You do your pre-season work at the beginning of the season. Work hard in that period and it puts you in good stead.

“As a general rule it is important you do your base work early on and then after Christmas you can kick on and be at your physical peak when the performances matter like Champions League matches and run-ins to the title.

“That is when you need to be at your peak.

“I think we will kick on in the New Year.

“We will certainly be physically ready for the challenges ahead.

“The second half of the season is vital. The performance level of the team and individual’s performance levels are rising.”

[ario adi nugroho]

Fletcher: City Tak Punya Pengalaman Juara

Manchester City masih minim kebersamaan dalam tim dan pengalaman untuk menjadi juara liga.

Gelandang Manchester United Darren Fletcher melancarkan mind game terhadap rival satu kota, Manchester City. Menurutnya, City tak memiliki mental juara. Mereka juga tak punya pengalaman memenangi titel Liga Primer Inggris.

Meski saat ini membayangi United, namun the Citizens bakal gagal dalam persaingan perebutan titel juara. Menurutnya, United memiliki kebersamaan dan tahu bagaimana melewati situasi kritis pada saat-saat terakhir perebutan gelar juara.

"Saat ini, City memang berada di atas bersama kami. Mereka memenangi banyak pertandingan dan terlihat memiliki pertahanan yang solid. Saat Anda memiliki banyak uang dan merekrut banyak pemain berkualitas, Anda bakal menjadi ancaman," ujar Fletcher.

"Namun, Anda masih belum memiliki spirit tim dan kebersamaan. Butuh waktu untuk membangun spirit tim. Itu tidak bisa dilakukan dalam satu malam. City telah merekrut banyak pemain dalam waktu singkat. Namun, mereka masih butuh waktu untuk saling mengenal satu sama lain. Ini yang membuat mereka belum bisa membangun spirit tim seperti yang kami punyai," lanjutnya.

Tak hanya itu. Faktor pengalaman juga turut menentukan meski City berhasil menggaet Carlos Tevez, Yaya Toure dan David Silva yang pernah memenangi titel juara bersama klub lama.

"Pengalaman itu penting. Kami sudah berpengalaman dalam perebutan titel juara pada saat-saat terakhir. Bahkan kami pernah melakukannya dengan mencetak gol juara di menit terakhir. Sementara, City belum pernah merasakannya.

Ini masih menjadi barang baru bagi mereka. Tapi, mereka tetap menjadi ancaman karena memiliki banyak pemain berkualitas," jawab Fletcher.

[Redsbusby]

JUST BELIEVE!!!


Fletcher: Unbeaten run no distraction

Wednesday 26th January 2011 15:56
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Darren Fletcher insists there has been no talk of the history books on Manchester United's charge towards the Premier League title.

From midway through their historic 1999 Treble-winning campaign, United embarked on a 29-match unbeaten run, beating the previous club record.

Victory over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night left them one short of that mark, meaning it will be equalled if they avoid defeat against Aston Villa at Old Trafford next Tuesday.

Yet for Fletcher and his team-mates the most telling statistic to emerge from their latest epic comeback was the five-point gap United have put between themselves and nearest challengers Arsenal.

"The unbeaten record is not being spoken about," said the Scotland captain.

"Our main concern is winning the league.

"Not losing for so long does give us great confidence but ultimately we are trying to win the Premier League - that is all we are focused on.

"If that means losing a game, so be it."

Conceivably the record could eventually become inhibiting should United's players start thinking about not losing, rather than collecting the victories that will keep them in pole position.

Not that there was any evidence of that last night as the Red Devils came roaring back from two goals down at half-time, inspired, in part, by the interval introduction of the evergreen Ryan Giggs.

"Ryan is different class," said Fletcher.

"He wants the ball. He tries to make things happen and was a real inspiration when he came on. We tried to feed him the ball as much as we could."

Having put a tepid first-half performance behind them, the only sour note was the sickening collision with Marlon Harewood that resulted in young full-back Rafael being stretchered off.

Twin brother Fabio was obviously concerned as the 20-year-old left the field in a neck brace but his recovery was swift and, after a hospital check-up, Rafael was able to travel back to Manchester with his team-mates after the game.

He did suffer slight concussion though, which means he will miss Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round trip to Southampton, when Ferguson will doubtless make changes given the energy United expended at Bloomfield Road.

"It is definitely up there with the other comebacks," Fletcher said of the 3-2 win.

"The manager made us believe we could still do it. He inspires us and gets us going.

"We were desperate to get back out for the second half and try to put things right. The performance level had to come up and everyone responded.

"The first one is always the most important. When you get that it really does kick you on."

And though Wayne Rooney made a negligible impression on the game, strike partner Dimitar Berbatov found a very willing deputy in Javier Hernandez, who has now moved into double figures for the season.

That is half the number Berbatov has managed, five of which have come in a four-day spell.

"Dimitar is having a fantastic season and long may it continue," said Fletcher.

"His confidence is really high and he probably feels as though he could score every time he gets the ball.

"He is putting himself into goalscoring areas, which is why his goal tally is rising so quickly.

"He is getting into areas that hurt teams. Strikers want to score fantastic goals but tap-ins are just as important."

Ferguson will be stressing the need for United to win their next two league games - against Villa and Wolves - to ensure they are in confident mood ahead of the potentially pivotal Manchester derby on February 12.

With European games due to recommence after that date, Ferguson and his players know any advantage they can take out of the City game could be crucial.

"Hopefully we look back upon the Blackpool win as being an important moment in our season," said Fletcher.

"But there is still a long way to go before we achieve anything.

"Trophies are not handed out in January. We are in a good position but we have to keep it going."

[VaDLi]

:hb::beer:Happy birthday Fletcher:beer::hb:
:hb::beer:glory glory man united:beer::hb:
:hb::beer::muscarf::beer::hb:
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[marsel david]

HAppY Birthday Fletch..
kalo ga salah yang ke 27 ya,,

semoga karir mu di UNITED semakin bersinar

[Andi Istiabudi]

Fletcher: Gelar Juara Tak Akan Mudah Diraih

Bola.net - Darren Fletcher merasa jika Manchester United masih harus menunjukkan kalau mereka layak menyandang favorit peraih gelar juara karena mahkota itu tak akan mereka dapatkan dengan mudah.

Meski rekor tak terkalahkan mereka dalam 29 laga patah di kandang Wolverhampton, United masih berada di puncak klasemen - unggul empat angka dari Arsenal di posisi kedua.

"Anda harus berusaha keras untuk merebut gelar juara," tutur Fletcher.

"Tak seorang pun akan memberikan trofi pada Anda. Tim yang menjuarai liga adalah tim yang layak mencapainya dan menunjukkan form terbaik sepanjang musim. Itu sudah pasti dan semoga kami bisa membuktikan kapasitas kami sebagai favorit juara dalam beberapa bulan ke depan."

Dan United memiliki kesempatan besar untuk menjauhi para rivalnya dengan cara mengalahkan sang rival. Manchester City akhir pekan ini.

"Ini adalah saat di mana laga besar datang dan pada akhirnya bisa memberikan trofi pada Anda," imbuh pemain asal Skotlandia itu.

"Kami masih harus bertandang ke Liverpool dan Arsenal, menghadapi Chelsea dua kali dan melawan Manchester City akhir pekan ini. Tetapi kami menikmati laga besar. Di klub ini semua adalah tentang bermain baik dan berani menghadapi tantangan."

"Kami tahu apa yang ada di depan kami. Kami tak berpikir naif jika liga sudah berakhir. Saya tak mengatakan kalau kami akan memenangkan treble, tetapi kami masih berjuang di semua kompetisi dan posisi kami masih bagus."

"Kami berada pada posisi yang bagus di liga tetapi bagaimanapun kami tak menganggap remeh akan hal itu. Kami masih ingin melaju dan terus memenangkan setiap laga. Liga Premier menunjukkan kalau ini menjadi semakin kompetitif," lanjut Fletcher.

"Ada banyak hasil mengejutkan musim ini. Kami harus mewaspadai hal itu dan memastikan jika kami memasuki setiap pertandingan dalam form puncak." (espn/row)

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[renandez]

Makin lama makin kurang ngotot dalam bermain,gak kayak awal2 masuk skuad utama united
Ayo dong balik ke top perform biar gak bkin org gregetan pas liatnya permainannya
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[Redsbusby]

He deserves it...

Fletcher Diikat Kontrak Baru

Liputan6.com, Manchester: Gelandang Manchester United Darren Fletcher meneken kontrak empat tahun di Old Trafford, Jumat (4/3). Kapten tim nasional Skotlandia ini tetap bertahan bersama The Red Devils sampai 2015.

Gelandang berusia 27 tahun ini menjadi bagian tidak terpisahkan bagi kekuatan MU dalam beberapa tahun musim terakhir. Ia telah memperkuat Setan Merah di 288 pertandingan dan mengoleksi 21 gol sejak memulai debutnya pada Maret 2003.

Sepanjang musim ini saja dia telah bermain 32 kali. Tidak heran jika musim depan terdengar rumor Fletcher akan diangkat sebagai wakil kapten oleh manajer gaek Sir Alex Ferguson. Apalagi dia bergabung dengan MU sejak berusia 15 tahun.

Ferguson menyatakan, sangat bangga bisa mempromosikan Fletcher dari akademi sepakbola MU. “Saya senang Fletcher setuju menandatangani kontrak baru. Dia berkembang menjadi salah satu gelandang top dunia saat ini,” ujar Ferguson yang juga berasal dari Skotlandia.

Selama membela panji MU, Fletcher ikut serta memenangkan tiga gelar juara Liga Premier, dua Piala Liga dan masing satu trofi Liga Champions dan Piala FA. “Saya sungguh bangga bisa memperkuat MU. Saya sudah banyak meraih trofi dan ingin memenangkan lebih banyak lagi di musim-musim mendatang. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak di klub ini,” ujar Fletcher usai membubuhkan tanda tangan.(DIM/Goal)

[ario adi nugroho]

RESMI: Fletcher Perpanjang Kontrak Bersama United

Fletcher akan tetap di Old Trafford sampai akhir musim 2014/15.

Darren Fletcher resmi memperpanjang ikatan kerjanya bersama Manchester United selama empat tahun. Kontrak anyar ini akan membuat gelandang asal Skotlandia itu bertahan di Old Trafford sampai akhir musim 2014/15.

Pemain 27 tahun itu menjelma menjadi salah satu pemain penting di lini tengah Setan Merah dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Sejak debutnya pada 2003, Fletcher telah merumput sebanyak 288 kali dan mencetak 21 gol untuk United.

"Darren sudah berada di klub ini sejak usia 15 tahun. Saya sangat bangga dia berasal dari akademi sepakbola kami. Saya gembira Darren telah menandatangani kontrak baru. Dia telah berkembang menjadi gelandang berkelas," kata manajer Sir Alex Ferguson dalam jumpa pers.

"Saya amat bangga bisa bermain untuk Manchester United. Saya telah mendapatkan banyak trofi selama bertahun-tahun bermain di sini, dan saya ingin memenangkan lebih banyak gelar dalam beberapa tahun berikutnya. Saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua orang di klub ini," ujar Fletcher.

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[finza_13]

Misteri Cedera Fletcher


Liputan6.com, Manchester: Sebulan sudah nama Darren Fletcher menghilang dari skuad Manchester United. Terakhir kali, gelandang pekerja keras asal Skotlandia itu tampil di laga away melawan Liverpool di Anfield Stadium, 6 Maret lalu. Dalam partai yang berkesudahan 3-1 untuk The Reds tersebut, Fletcher hanya bermain dalam tujuh menit terakhir menggantikan Paul Scholes.

Sejak itu, Fletcher absen. Setan Merah tidak merilis secara resmi penyebab hilangnya nama Fletcher dari skuad. Yang pasti, pemain berusia 27 tahun itu mengalami masalah pada perutnya. Dalam benak bos MU, Sir Alex Ferguson, penyebabnya virus. Namun, tim medis klub sampai sejauh ini tidak mampu menjawab pasti faktor pemicu masalah tersebut.

Kondisi fisik Fletcher mulai melemah seusai laga di Anfield. Suhu badannya meninggi. Dalam waktu singkat, berat badan mantan kapten Timnas Skotlandia itu berkurang drastis. Dalam durasi tiga minggu terakhir, Fletcher tercatat baru sekali nongol di kamp latihan klub, Carrington. Tim medis memang menyarankan Fletcher menjalani istirahat di rumah sampai penyebab pasti masalah pada perutnya diketahui.

Rencananya pekan ini Fletcher mulai menjalani sesi latihan. Namun, hal itu ditunda. Klub pun mulai cemas dengan prospek absennya Fletcher sampai akhir musim. Sumber dari dalam klub� mencap cedera Fletcher “sangat serius”. Andai itu benar-benar terjadi, Ferguson tampaknya bakal terpukul. Pasalnya, MU butuh amunisi banyak dan mumpuni untuk menjalani partai krusial di bulan April.

Menjelang laga tandang di markasnya West Ham United, Sabtu (2/4) besok, MU mendapat kabar buruk seiring dengan cederanya kiper andalan Edwin van der Sar di sesi latihan. Penjaga gawang asal Belanda itu diragukan bisa tampil. Kabar baiknya bagi Ferguson, midfielder asal Brasil Anderson telah kembali berlatih usai cuti panjang karena cedera lutut.(MEG/Daily Mail)

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Darren Fletcher boosts Treble bid

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The Scotland international is on the verge of returning to action after being ruled out with a virus since the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at the start of March.

It provides some much-needed good news for manager Sir Alex Ferguson after Wayne Rooney’s two-match ban for his Upton Park outburst last week.

Ferguson expects Fletcher to play a key role in the heart of his midfield as United enter the vital stage of the campaign.

He has always considered him a player for the biggest occasion and largely blamed defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League final of 2009 on the 27-year-old being suspended for that match.

“He’s put some weight back on,” said Ferguson. “That’s good news. His progress isn’t bad now.”

Ferguson has witnessed a clearing up of his injury list at just the right time as his side go in search of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.

He claimed last week that a repeat of his feat in 1999 would be more difficult this time around, given the number of injuries to contend with this season.

But with Antonio Valencia and Rio Ferdinand returning, Fergie has nearly a full-strength squad to call on.

“It was terrible for me to explain to Chris Smalling that he wasn’t playing against Chelsea given the way he has performed,” said Ferguson. “He understood. He is part of the squad and he won’t be forgotten.

“But it’s Rio’s experience isn’t it. He has such composure. He talks to players. When Antonio Valencia went to full-back he was talking all the time. He was phenomenal.

“I was waiting for the moment where he might tire but there was no sign of it.

“People might think it was a gamble. My only gamble was if he wasn’t really up for it, whether we had to talk him into it. That wasn’t the case. He came to me. He said I am ready. It was great news.”

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[Eternal Hypnosis]

ah, pemain favorit United gw dalam 5 musim ke belakang, a hard worker but very very underrated :)

semoga virus misteriusnya cepat hilang dan segera memberi energi lagi di lini tengah United :devil3:

[fadilbedil]

Alex Ferguson Berharap Pada Darren Fletcher
Peran besar Darren Fletcher bagi Manchester United menjadikan manajer Sir Alex Ferguson berharap dia segera pulih.

Manchester United bakal menjalani pekan-pekan penentuan di Liga Champions maupun Liga Primer Inggris. Saat menghadapi pekan kritis, manajer Sir Alex Ferguson berharap pada kepulihan gelandang andalan Darren Fletcher.

Kapten tim nasional Skotlandia ini sempat absen selama sembilan pertandingan United karena terserang virus pada awal Maret lalu. Kini, kondisi Fletcher sudah membaik. Dia juga berlatih kembali sejak pekan lalu.

Ferguson berharap Fletcher sudah bisa diturunkan pada akhir bulan ini. Dia memang masih belum dimainkan saat United menjamu Everton di Liga Primer, Sabtu (23/4). Demikian pula saat the Red Devils tampil di semi-final pertama Liga Champions melawan Schalke, Selasa (26/4).

Namun, Fletcher diharapkan bisa tampil saat United menghadapi laga penting dalam perebutan titel juara melawan Arsenal. Usai bertemu the Gunners, United kembali ditantang Schalke pada laga kedua di Old Trafford dan kemudian Chelsea.

"Fletcher telah kembali berlatih. Dia memang belum bisa menyelesaikan semua latihan tapi dia sudah kembali," kata Ferguson.

Ditambahkannya, "Dia terserang virus berat karena bisa mengakibatkan kehilangan berat badan."

Bila proses pemulihan Fletcher lebih cepat, maka dia sudah bisa tampil pada semi-final pertama Liga Champions.

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[clawrider6]

apakah virus yg dideritanya ini jadi penyebab menurunnya performa fletch pada musim ini? hmmm...

[ncut_lgx]

*ngegosip ala fangirl modeON*
pun gak ikut di squad buat lawan schalke besok
virusnya antah berantah yahh??
asal jangan menular ke anak2nya yg kembur itu >w<
gawat kalo gak sembuh-sembuh
udah mau kelaran EPLnyah, huhuhu~

[finza_13]

28/04/2011 21:41, Report by Adam Marshall
Fletcher targets first-team return

Darren Fletcher admits he will find it difficult to win a place back in United's team during the run-in.

The midfielder played the first half of the reserves' 0-0 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford on Thursday night and told MUTV afterwards that, while he's itching to get involved, the performances of his colleagues in his absence have been exceptional.

Despite manager Sir Alex Ferguson's recent assertion that Fletcher will be one of his first-choices when fully fit, the Scot is refusing to take anything for granted.

"It was nice to hear that from the manager," he said on MUTV. "But it'll be hard to get back into the team as the lads have been fantastic. The lads have been different class. Everyone in the squad has played a part. We're in a great position with a month to go.

"I want to give myself a chance to give the manager another option and play some small part in the Premier League or Champions League. All I can ask for is a sub appearance or starting the odd game. I just want to be involved but it's a squad game."

Fletcher was laid low by a virus that caused concern at Old Trafford and, although he refused to rule it out completely, it seems unlikely he'll be thrust into Sunday's clash at Arsenal.

"The plan was always to play 45 minutes as the manager doesn't want me to push too quickly and set myself back," he explained. "I was always coming off but I feel good. Hopefully, I'll do a bit of training tomorrow and get my fitness back.

"It was a bad virus, it was maybe a week originally but it just escalated and is one of those things. I lost a bit of weight and had to put that weight back on so it was a long, slow process. It was originally a couple of weeks but ended up being longer.

"I don't want to rush too quickly. I'll speak to the doctor and the manager tomorrow and see how I feel and take it from there."

[fadilbedil]

Darren Fletcher Berpeluang Tampil Lawan Arsenal
Pulihnya Darren Fletcher memberi suntikan tenaga bagi Manchester United.

Kabar gembira bagi manajer Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson. Gelandang bertahan Darren Fletcher telah pulih dan kemungkinan besar bisa dimainkan saat menghadapi Arsenal dalam pertandingan Liga Primer Inggris, Minggu (1/5).

Fletcher tampil dalam tim cadangan United saat menghadapi tim cadangan Arsenal yang disaksikan langsung oleh Ferguson. Ini penampilan pertama Fletcher setelah absen selama satu bulan karena perutnya terserang virus.

Akibat serangan virus itu, berat badan kapten tim nasional Skotlandia ini turun drastis. Bila bisa dimainkan saat melawan Arsenal, Flecther berpeluang besar menjadi starter dalam semi-final kedua Liga Champions melawan Schalke di Old Trafford, Rabu mendatang.

Fletcher merupakan pilar kekuatan United di lini tengah dan belakang. Dia menunjukkan kelasnya sebagai salah satu gelandang bertahan terbaik yang pernah dimiliki United.

Bahkan kegagalan United pada final Liga Champions 2009 disebut-sebut karena absennya Fletcher. Dia terkena larangan bermain sehingga melupakan final tersebut.

Bila United lolos ke final, Fletcher bisa menuntaskan dendam pada Barca yang kemungkinan besar juga bakal ke laga puncak setelah unggul 2-0 atas Real Madrid di semi-final pertama.

http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/1108/sepakbola-inggris/2011/04/29/2462968/darren-fletcher-berpeluang-tampil-lawan-arsenal

[ncut_lgx]

mirip-mirip ama yg dr offweb dr finza nih
yang dari united latest, flettch comeback di reserves
semoga aja bisa comeback di BPL & next UCL :D


Darren Fletcher Makes Comeback For United Reserves
29/04/2011

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Darren Fletcher made a return from illness on Thursday night, as The Red's Reserves claimed the Premier Reserve League title in the North Group A division against Arsenal. Sir Alex Ferguson watched the club's youngsters and fringe players draw 0-0 at Old Trafford, where they were crowned youth champions...
Manchester United Reserves play Liverpool Reserves on May 1st in their last Premier Reserve League game of the season, but whatever the outcome - The Red Devils will lift the North Group A league trophy for a record 5th time. Warren Joyce's men needed just one point out of their remaining two games, which they picked-up against Arsenal Reserves on Thursday night at Old Trafford, brining them to 34 points to fulfil the quota.

Wigan Athletic Reserves finish second for the time being, as Manchester City's 'Elite Development Squad' have the chance to end the season one place behind United if they draw or win their game-in-hand. United will play Blackburn Rovers Reserves - winners of North Group B - in the Semi-Finals of the nationwide Premier Reserve League - which The Reds won last season - a competition which they have won more times than any other Reserve team.

The 0-0 draw with Arsenal at The Theatre Of Dreams was the stage where first team midfielder Darren Fletcher made a 45 minute comeback, following a spell of almost 2 months on the sidelines. The 27-year-old Scottish midfielder had suffered from a virus, but is expected to regain full fitness within the coming weeks. In the game, Fletch made no mistakes and his passing, crossing and tackling was superb - although playing in a second-string side.

United's Reserves had the best chances to win the match, with Oliver Norwood, Gabriel Obertan, Ryan Tunnicliffe and William Keane all coming close, but denied by returning Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen and young goalkeeper James Shea. Meanwhile, United goalie Ben Amos and defensive pair Joe Dudgeon and Oliver Gill all put in solid shifts to secure The Red Devils the one point that they craved...

[Andi Istiabudi]

Akhirnya, Fletcher Bebas Serangan Virus
Sebastianus Epifany - Okezone

MANCHESTER - Kabar baik untuk para pecinta Manchester United, menyusul pulihnya Darren Fletcher. Hal ini tentu menggembirakan bagi skuad racikan Sir Alex Ferguson terutama dalam mempertahankan posisi puncak.

Tampaknya, pesepakbola asal Skotlandia ini benar-benar sudah pulih dari virus yang menyerangnya. Tak tanggung-tanggung, Fletcher absen hampir dua bulan dan akan segera kembali ke dalam skuad United.

“Senang mendengar para pemain telah melakukan hal fantastis, akan sulit kembali ke tim itu. Kami di posisi yang hebat dan saya ingin memberi pelatih pilihan lain dan memainkan sedikit peran,” ujar Fletcher seperti disitat dari ESPN, Sabtu (30/4/2011).

Gelandang 27 tahun, sejak awal Maret lalu terkena serangan virus yang mengkhawatirkan. Pihak United sendiri tidak memberi keterangan virus apa yang menyebabkan sang pemain harus dirawat selama dua bulan.

“Itu adalah virus yang sangat buruk dan seharusnya hanya sepekan untuk sembuh, namun meningkat. Saya kehilangan berat badan dan butuh proses yang lama untuk kembali ke berat ideal,” tandasnya.

Keberadaan kapten Timnas Skotlandia ini memang memberikan banyak opsi bagi Sir Alex Ferguson untuk mengisi lini tengah. Skuad Setan Merah akan menjawab tantangan Arsenal di Emirates Stadium, Minggu (1/5/2011) malam, dan keberadaannya tentu dirindukan rekan-rekan timnya. (far)

Source : http://bola.okezone.com

[fadilbedil]

senang liat fletcher main lagi walau cuma jadi pengganti
moga lawan chelsea kembali main
fletcher masih big game player kan?

[marsel david]

Fletch's empathy with fans

http://www.manutd.com/~/media/573ADF53DF014BDAB51192896C2A9C30.ashx?h=179&la=ar-SA&w=240&rgn=0,2,550,411

manutd.com

"My family had to leave the house a few times when a game was on because I turned into a completely different person. It's frustrating watching on TV because there's nothing you can do to influence the situation."

- Darren Fletcher

Darren Fletcher can empathise with United's supporters as the Reds bid to clinch the first leg of a remarkable double at Ewood Park on Saturday.

The midfielder knows better than most what it's like to watch from the sidelines after two months out due to a virus that robbed him of nearly a stone in weight.

As the Scotland international hopes to be involved against Blackburn for Sir Alex Ferguson's title-chasers, he knows the fans will be put through the mill as they eagerly await the chance to celebrate at least a point that would put Chelsea out of reach.

"I turned into a bit of a mad fan [while I was out]," he told United Review. "It's odd: it seems the further away from it you are, the more intense the feelings.

"My family are glad I'm back now. They had to leave the house a few times when a game was on because I turned into a completely different person. It's frustrating watching on TV because there's nothing you can do to influence the situation."

Fletcher is keen to play some part in the season's gripping finale, with the manager hinting he could be involved in the Champions League final with Barcelona at Wembley after missing out on the Rome clash between the two European superpowers in 2009.

"I just want to contribute however I can," Fletcher stressed. "Whether that's starting or coming off the bench, it doesn't matter.

I just want to be involved, especially at this stage of the season. Challenging for trophies is what being a Manchester United player is all about and I want to be part of that."

The 27-year-old has also listed the key ingredients required to become champions of England. "Experience, resilience, fighting spirit, good players, good performances and good preparation," he stated. "It's a combination of lots of things."

[VaDLi]

#quote

I just want to be involved, especially at this stage of the season. Challenging for trophies is what being a Manchester United player is all about and I want to be part of that. Darren Fletcher

[Andi Istiabudi]

Fletcher: Turunkan Pemain Cadangan, Fergie!
Hendra Mujiraharja - Okezone

MANCHESTER - Darren Fletcher memberikan saran kepada pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson. Fletcher menyarankan untuk menurunkan pemain cadangan saat menyambangi markas Blackburn Rovers

Perlu diingat, gelandang Manchester United harus istirahat selama dua bulan karena terkena virus. Namun, Fletcher sudah bisa bermain kembali ketika Setan Merah meraih tiket final Liga Champions dengan menghancurkan Schalke 04 di partai semifinal.

Selain semakin mendekati gelar juara Premier League, fokus United juga terbelah kepada persiapan pertandingan final Liga Champions, yang tak kalah pentingnya. Fletcher sendiri baru membela tim reserves United melawan Rovers.

Sayang, dalam pertandingan itu tim reserves Setan Merah secara mengecewakan kalah dari Rovers dengan skor 2-1, Rabu kemarin. Kekalahan ini, membuat tim reserves United sulit membawa pulang gelar juara Premier League.

"Tampil di lapangan sangat penting. Namun, saya sangat kecewa dengan kekalahan ini. Sebagai pemain utama, saya ingin menampilkan permainan yang bagus buat mereka dan saya kecewa seperti pemain lain dengan hasil itu," ujar Fletcher.

"Kami harus mendapatkan satu poin dari pertandingan itu (melawan Rovers-red)," tegas Fletcher dilansir MUTV, Jumat (13/5/2011). "Kemenangan dari Chelsea memang telah mengamankan kami, namun kami ingin memenangkan pertandingan itu." (hmr)

Source : http://bola.okezone.com

[Trezz Kiko]

smoga fletcher bisa sembuh di awal musim deh :muscarf:

Kurang Fit, Fletcher Tak Ikut MU ke AS

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Manchester - Demi alasan kebugaran, Darren Fletcher diputuskan Manchester United untuk tetap beristirahat. Ia pun tak akan ikut tur 'Setan Merah' ke Amerika Serikat.

Fletcher sempat beberapa waktu jelang musim berakhir akibat terserang virus penyakit. Kondisi gelandang asal Skotlandia itu pun terus dipantau supaya dirinya fit pada saat musim baru dimulai.

Alhasil, Fletcher pun diputuskan untuk tetap tinggal di Manchester, selama rekan-rekannya yang lain menjalani tur pra-musim ke AS.

"Darren akan tetap berada di Carrington untuk menjalani pemeriksaan individu terkait banyaknya dia absen musim lalu," demikian ucap juru bicara MU kepada AFP.

"Kami merasa, pengurangan jumlah waktu yang bisa dipakai Darren untuk melakukan perjalanan bisa membantunya untuk kembali fit," lanjut sang juru bicara tersebut.

Tur pra-musim The Red Devils itu juga akan diikuti oleh Ashley Young di dalam skuad. Namun, dua muka baru lainnya, David De Gea dan Phil Jones, masih mendapatkan libur tambahan setelah berlaga di Piala Eropa U-21.

MU akan memulai tur pra-musim mereka di AS dengan menghadapi New England Revolution. Selanjutnya, mereka akan terbang ke Seattle, Chicago, New Jersey, dan Washington.

www.detik.com

[fredrian.seven]

Heran banget, emang virus apa sih yang nyerang fletcher. Bahkan klub sebesar United dengan tim medis, fasilitas dan dana yang besar (yang pasti cukup buat mbayar rumah sakit manapun buat meriksa sakitnya) sampe nggak bisa ngatasi. Apa diare gitu ya :hammer:, klo iya dikasih norit aja...

Kasihan fletcher... nggak maen di sepanjang akhir musim, nggak maen di final UCL, nggak dibawa tur amerika dan sekarang bahkan untuk awal musim aja diragukan bakal siap. Btw, aslinya fletcher kan agak kerempeng gitu kan, lha klo beratnya turun (saat ini) jadi makin kerempeng kayak apa :P

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Fresh doubts over Fletcher's fitness after midfielder suffers pre-season setback
dailymail - 15th July 2011

There are fresh concerns over Darren Fletcher’s health after it emerged that the Manchester United midfielder has still not returned to pre-season training.

Although Fletcher has missed United’s tour of America to speed up his recovery from a debilitating stomach virus that kept him out for two months last season, he was due to report back with the rest of the squad for medical testing two weeks ago.

However, it is believed the 27-year-old has been told to stay away from the club’s Carrington training base amid fears he has suffered a relapse.

Fletcher experienced severe weight loss and lack of energy after playing at Liverpool in early March.

Although he was able to play in the last Premier League game at home to Blackpool, he was an unused substitute in the Champions League final defeat by Barcelona.

United prepared a fitness programme for the Scotland international while the rest of the squad travelled to the United States.

The club were hopeful Fletcher would be fit for Paul Scholes’s testimonial against New York Cosmos on August 5, or the Community Shield two days later. But there are now serious doubts over whether he will be fit to start the season.

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

yes, fletcher sudah sembuh


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2020869/Darren-Fletcher-recovers-stomach-virus.html

United midfielder Fletcher fully recovered from stomach virus

Darren Fletcher has spoken for the first time about the ‘scary’ illness that raised fears over his health and confounded Manchester United’s medical staff.

The Scotland midfielder was out for two months towards the end of last season with what was described as a stomach virus, then failed to begin pre-season training on schedule after appearing to suffer a relapse.

The illness caused Fletcher to experience dramatic weight loss and lack of energy, with doctors ordering him to stay away from the club’s Carrington training ground.

The 27-year-old admits they are still unsure what it was, but is confident he has made a full recovery.

‘We never got to the bottom of what the virus was but it knocked me back,’ he said. ‘I’m hardly a person who can afford to lose weight but I did.

'Now though I’m fully on the mend. I missed the run-in to the championship and a place in the starting line-up for the Champions League final.

‘It was scary, but actually with the diet I’m on now I’m actually heavier than I was. I feel fighting fit.’

[Andi Istiabudi]

Wah beritanya sampai diposting langsung oleh ketua umum United Indonesia nih, hehe ...
Sepengetahuan saya, baru kali ini ada pemain bola profesional absen lumayan lama tapi bukan karena cidera melainkan virus di lambung. Semoga Fletcher sudah bisa tampil dalam Community Shield !

[marsel david]

wah virus lg.. kalo ga salah ini untuk kedua klainya fletch bermasalah dengan virus ya..

[Redsbusby]

wah virus lg.. kalo ga salah ini untuk kedua klainya fletch bermasalah dengan virus ya..

hah, bukan virus lagi oom, itu kan emang blm sembuh, dan skrg udah sembuh total, jd udah sehat, bukan dapet virus lg :D

[zudomiriku]

United midfielder Fletcher fully recovered from stomach virus



Fletcher Telah Sembuh Total
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport



Manchester - Manchester United mendapatkan kabar baik dari Darren Fletcher. Pemain tengah internasional Skotlandia itu mengaku dirinya telah pulih total dari serangan virus di perutnya.

Sudah dua bulan lamanya aksi Fletcher tidak terlihat di lapangan hijau. Kemenangan atas Blackpool di laga pamungkas Premier League 2010-11 adalah laga terakhirnya bersama MU.

Fletcher diketahui jatuh sakit akibat virus di perutnya yang menyebabkan berat badannya turun drastis dan lemas.

Kendati namanya sempat masuk ke line up skuad MU di final Liga Champions melawan Barcelona, akhir Mei silam tetapi Fletcher masih belum diijinkan mengikuti latihan pra musim skuad "Setan Merah".

Fletcher mengaku tak yakin apa penyakit yang telah menyerangnya. Akan tetapi, ia meyakini dirinya telah sembuh total.

"Kami tidak tahu virus apa itu tapi itu kembali membuatku jatuh sakit. Aku bukan orang yang mudah kehilangan berat badan tapi akhirnya terjadi juga kepadaku," ungkap Fletcher di Daily Mail.

"Sekarang aku telah pulih total. Aku telah melewatkan pertandingan menjelang kejuaraan dan sebuah tempat di skuad inti di final Liga Champions."

"Sungguh mengerikan, tapi sebetulnya dengan diet yang aku jalani sekarang aku kini telah lebih berat dari yang sebelumnya. Aku merasa sudah fit," yakin dia.

Fletcher tidak dibawa Sir Alex Ferguson saat melakoni tur pra musim ke AS yang diakhiri dengan kemenangan 2-1 atas Barca. Meski telah sembuh, namun Fletcher tampaknya belum dapat tampil di laga Community Shield melawan Manchester City, akhir pekan ini karena masih menjalani program menaikkan berat badan.

http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/08/01/111556/1693609/72/fletcher-telah-sembuh-total

[marsel david]

hah, bukan virus lagi oom, itu kan emang blm sembuh, dan skrg udah sembuh total, jd udah sehat, bukan dapet virus lg :D

oom masih yg dulu toh.. kirain kena virus lg..
salah deh.. kirain yg dulu dah sembuh total,,,

[becks_jr]

Ane ngikutin beritanya Fletcher, karena penasaran sm penyebab dia sakit itu virus apa.. hehehe.

Tapi syukurlah kalo bocah skotlandia ini udah sembuh total n bisa maen lagi..

[rico]

Nah gelandang energik udah sembuh, siap siap wahai big six EPL :ui1:

[Redsbusby]

Orang ini kalo maen mobile banget..
Untuk ukuran seorang gelandang doi tergolong beruntung bisa 'bertahan hidup dan sukses' di United, dgn body yg ringkih gt..

Welcome back, Fletch!! ntar Community Shield spesial ah pake jersey si fletch :D, maen gk maen...

[Ozzie Manchunian]

hore, fletcher udah sembuh.
satu kabar bahagia untuk United.

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

cihuyy...evra sudah full training nya


http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/Aug/ferguson-on-fletcher-fitness.aspx

Fletcher return planned

Sir Alex has revealed Darren Fletcher is set to feature for the Reserves against Arsenal next Monday.

Warren Joyce's side kick off their league campaign with a trip to Barnet to face the Gunners' second-string and Fletcher will use the match to continue his rehabilitation from a virus.

After missing out on the tour of the United States, the Scot will be keen to stake his claim for a regular place in the midfield again.

"He is back in training with us now and he is over the virus and looking terrific," Sir Alex told STV at a charity dinner in Dunfermline. "We have pencilled in a game next Monday, I think, with the Reserves. We'll give him a half which will hopefully start him off.

"He is looking very good at the moment."

[Redsbusby]

Latian di carrington sebelum laga melawan WBA.. nice to see you again, fletch..

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[fredrian.seven]

Itu masih dalam kondisi berat badan turun atau mulai kembali normal???

[Redsbusby]

Itu masih dalam kondisi berat badan turun atau mulai kembali normal???

Di konferensi pers tadi fergie bilang kalo Fletch bener2 udah kembali ke berat normalnya dan dimainin ntar hari senin lawan arsenal bareng reserves namun cuma 45 menit mas, yg penting kondisi kebugaran bisa mulai balik lagi :)

[fredrian.seven]

Fisik mulai oke... tinggal konsistensi dikembaliin.

[fadilbedil]

asik udah kembali bugar fletch
lawan reserves arsenal udah bisa main 90 menit:thumbup:

[Blacklist7]

Latian di carrington sebelum laga melawan WBA.. nice to see you again, fletch..

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keren spatunya Rooney - Ferdinand... full Black T90 Laser III

[Oom Panda]

Kok kayanya Fletcher gendutan yahh mukanya??

[Andi Istiabudi]

Cukup lama tidak melihat aksi Fletcher.
Semua bermula dari virus misterius, hehehe ...

[Mahesa_Jenar]

Kok kayanya Fletcher gendutan yahh mukanya??

Biar badannya agak kekar Oom.. jadi ntar kuat buat jagain pemain lawan...

Oh I miss the real Fletcherinho...!!
Come on Fletch...!!

[Redsbusby]

Welcome back, fletcher.. Salah satu spesialis Big Game nih \m/

Jelang MU vs Arsenal
Fletcher Masuk Skuad

Manchester,detiksport - Manchester United mendapat kabar bagus menjelang duel melawan Arsenal di Old Trafford, Minggu (28/8/2011). Darren Fletcher yang sempat lama absen siap comeback dan akan masuk skuad "Setan Merah".

Akibat virus yang menyerang perutnya, Fletcher belum tampil di sepanjang musim ini dan telah melewatkan banyak pertandingan menjelang musim 2010/2011 berakhir.

Pesepakbola berusia 27 tahun itu terpaksa tidak dibawa ke tur pra musim MU ke Amerika Serikat. Ketika itu Fletcher masih berupaya untuk mengembalikan kebugarannya.

Semalam (25/8), Fletcher tampil mengesankan bersama tim reserve dengan mengalahkan Swansea. Kaptan timnas Skotlandia itu terlihat fit sehingga Sir Alex Ferguson tak ragu untuk memasukkannya ke skuad utama guna menghadapi The Gunners.

"Pada cederanya, Darren Fletcher telah tampil di sebuah pertandingan yang itu berarti kabar bagus. Saya pikir dia sudah kembali sekarang," ujar Sir Alex di situs resmi MU.

"Dia telah menjalani waktu yang buruk tapi sekarang dia terlihat luar biasa dan dia akan masuk skuad untuk hari Minggu," terangnya.

Walaupun Danny Welbeck menampilkan performa cemerlang, Fergie akan kembali memasang Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez bersama Wayne Rooney. Ferguson mengakui dirinya cukup "pusing" dalam memilih tandem Rooney.

"Chicharito sudah kembali pada Senin yang memberikan saya masalah besar untuk memilih penyerang starter," imbuh Fergie. "Tapi itu jenis masalah yang kami inginkan."

Lebih lanjut, Rio Ferdinand dan Antonio Valencia mungkin akan membuat comeback di pertandingan ini. Keduanya sudah tampil bagus di dalam latihan. Sementara Nemanja Vidic dan Rafael da Silva masih absen karena cedera.

[alpben]

jiwa permainan united
playmaker yang namanya tidak terlalu besar
namun kontribusinya sangat besar di tim sebesar united
umpan2 terukur menjadikannya sbg xavinya united
sayang skill tidak terlalu bagus
tapi ditutupi dengan kreativitas yang mantap

[hendiplast]

Sir Alex Ferguson urges Scotland to play Darren Fletcher
• Ferguson phones Craig Levein telling him to 'put him in'
• Manchester United midfielder has been hampered by illness

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Darren Fletcher may struggle to get into Manchester United's in-form team and could benefit from game-time with Scotland. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images
Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Craig Levein to select Darren Fletcher for Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifying matches against the Czech Republic and Lithuania.

Fletcher, who has been beset by illness since the latter part of last season, could captain the Scots as the Czechs visit Hampden Park on Saturday.

"Sir Alex phoned Craig to say 'put him in'," Scotland's assistant manager, Peter Houston, said. "Craig's always going to ask the question regarding fitness levels and Sir Alex spoke to him and said to get him in, that he's fine."

Houston, in claiming Fletcher looks "exceptionally well", believes the international team may do Ferguson a favour. "You're talking about a Manchester United team that's playing quite well just now, so Sir Alex may be thinking about Manchester United and Scotland," Houston said.

"If Darren gets game time up here it'll benefit him for getting back into the United team if need be. Sir Alex is a passionate Scotsman, he wants us to win these games. But if Darren gets two games under his belt and does well, we'll do well and Fergie's a winner."

Scotland are unconcerned by Fletcher's lack of match action. The 27-year-old has appeared for United only twice since early March, neither of those outings coming this season. "He's a lad whose general fitness levels are good‚ he doesn't carry any weight and I think his experience would get him through," Houston added.

"There are loads of times when he doesn't play for Manchester United when he's been fit. He's maybe been on the bench or not playing and Ferguson's not shy about throwing him in. He's a lad whose general fitness doesn't go away. His levels are good and he can pass the ball very well."

Guardian

[hendiplast]

I'm back to full fitness, says Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher

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Manchester United mifielder Darren Fletcher reckons he is finally back to full fitness.

The midfielder has only played in two competitive games since March after being hit by a mystery virus, but is back in the Scotland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers to face the Czech Republic and Lithuania.

Fletcher worked with a personal fitness coach while his United team-mates were on their pre-season tour of the USA, and his appearances this season have been restricted to reserve games against Arsenal and Swansea.

But he dismissed claims his inclusion for the Hampden double-header is a risk.

"Not at all because of the experience I have at this level," he said.

"I have 53 caps so I know what to expect at this level.

"I'm the captain - I feel I bring a lot to the team in terms of communication.

"I feel as fit as I ever have, I feel strong.

"Players have had one or two more matches than me but I don't believe that's a problem."

Fletcher added: "I feel as fit as I have done in more than a year. I've had a fantastic pre-season, it was more of a personal pre-season.

"I worked very hard and I've come through both reserve games without a problem."

NME

[ncut_lgx]

welcome back senpai :D
belom begitu panas yah smalem??
hmm~ >____<


Fletcher: Great to be back
14/09/2011 22:22, Report by Adam Bostock

http://www.manutd.com/~/media/489BDF76D1204E578E4F821B9F0F0C84.ashx?h=179&la=ar-SA&w=480&rgn=0,33,600,255

Darren Fletcher was delighted to be back in the United team on Wednesday night - but typically disappointed not to have helped the Reds secure a victory.

The midfielder started a senior club match for the first time since the closing league fixture of last season, and played his part as Sir Alex Ferguson's men took the sting out of Benfica's powerful start to claim a hard-fought draw.

"Obviously we came for the three points and we're disappointed not to get them," Fletcher told MUTV. "But I think a point, away here against a good Benfica side after going a goal down, is a decent point.

"We expected Benfica to start quick when we saw the stadium and their passionate fans. Obviously we went a goal down but we showed good character to respond and we got a foothold in the game. After we equalised, I felt we controlled the match without getting the chances our possession deserved. There were a few half chances here and there but I felt with our possession that we would go on to get the winner. Unfortunately that didn't happen. That's something we'll need to work on."

Fletcher was full of praise for the man whose goal brought United level - his fellow midfielder Ryan Giggs. "Giggsy scored a fantastic goal," said the Scot. "He's an inspiration to all of us. He's got so much experience, he never misses a day's training, he's always in. He was fantastic on the pitch tonight. He just keeps going and getting better and better which is a credit to him and great for Manchester United."

Getting better is also Fletcher's aim as he continues his quest for full match fitness following his recovery from a virus earlier this year.

"It's great to be back," said Fletcher. "Two games for Scotland, both full 90 minutes, set me up nicely and I feel fit, I feel ready and it's good to be back in amongst the lads and involved in the squad and be back playing in the Champions League.

"The lads have started the season fantastically and the manager’s obviously made a few changes tonight with one eye on the match against Chelsea on Sunday. I think he said at the beginning of the season that once the Champions League starts everyone would be involved. That's when the squad game comes into play."

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15/09/2011 18:00 - ManUtd.com, Adam Marshall
Fletcher to battle for spot


Darren Fletcher accepts that being a United player means there is always competition for places.

Tom Cleverley and Anderson's form at the start of the season has placed extra pressure on the midfielders and, although Cleverley is sidelined with a foot injury, the fit-again Scot is aware that he needs to be at his best to hold down a starting place.

Fletcher made his first start of*campaign for the Reds in the 1-1 draw against Benfica and will hope to figure against Chelsea on Sunday, the team he famously scored the winner against in 2005 to end the Blues' 40-match unbeaten league run.

When asked by PA Sport if he was worried about younger players coming through,*he replied: " Not really. I have been at Manchester United with great players. It is always a challenge to get into the team. You are always there for them, passing on advice.

"It is a team, although it is a squad game. You want to be playing yourself but you have been in the position they are in just now. I had a lot of experienced players handing advice to me. I will be doing the same for them. The ultimate goal is being successful for United.

"Manchester United are always going to attract top players. There are always players coming in. I look at the squad we have got and it is a challenge definitely. I have seen it as a challenge throughout my career. You have to earn the right to play for Manchester United. The young lads are doing it now and hopefully we will all play a part over the coming season."

As regards Sunday's encounter with Chelsea, Fletcher is under no illusions about the threat posed by Andre Villas-Boas' side.

"Last season, they started on fire and ultimately did not win the league," he added.*"You have to be careful. Chelsea are a top side, with a lot of experience. They have a new manager and they have brought in some younger, fresher, exciting players as well. They have a good squad. Liverpool have signed players as well.

"It is a tough Premier League. Although the two Manchester clubs have started particularly well, the other teams are going to be dangerous as well."
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[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

Fletcher menceritakan kalau dia belum tau apa penyebab nya dia bisa kehilangan berat badan nya


Fletcher still baffled by virus

United midfielder never discovered cause of illness.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has admitted he never found out what was behind the illness that kept him sidelined for almost six months.

Although Fletcher did mount a comeback bid after originally succumbing to the virus in March, he was so obviously underweight when he featured in the season-ending Premier League encounter with Blackpool that Sir Alex Ferguson quickly abandoned plans to press his fellow Scot into service at the following week's UEFA Champions League final.

Even when Fletcher returned for pre-season training he still had not regained all the kilos lost.

So, instead of heading off to the United States with the rest of his team-mates for a well-received three-week tour, the Scotland skipper remained at Carrington to bulk up, still unsure exactly why he was in that state to start with.

"It has all been resolved now but I never got to the bottom of it," admitted Fletcher, who finally made his return to action in Wednesday's Champions League draw against Benfica.

"I felt drained and weak and was bed-bound for a bit.

"But the biggest thing was losing the weight.

"The virus was bad but for someone like me to lose the weight I did, it was really difficult to put back on.

"It took me a good few months to get back to my natural weight. Eventually I got there though and I feel stronger for it now.

"I have even put on a little bit more, which will be beneficial for me as well."

Manchester United have made a scintillating start to the new Premier League season and Fletcher has been impressed by the performances of his team-mates, particularly the youngsters.

"The young lads have been fantastic," said Fletcher. "They have gained experience at different clubs so it is not as if they are new to Premier League football, but they have been like a breath of fresh air.

"The results speak for themselves. Long may it continue.

"It is going to be difficult for me to get back in the team.

"That is the challenge in front of me. I am looking forward to it."

[arief rachman]

Fletcher Waspadai Potensi Bahaya Chelsea

Manchester - Gelandang Manchester United, Darren Fletcher, mengingatkan rekan-rekan setimnya agar tak meremehkan Chelsea. Dia menilai The Blues sebagai tim berbahaya yang siap menghadirkan kejutan.

Big match antara MU dan Chelsea akan tersaji pada akhir pekan ini. 'Setan Merah' dan 'Si Biru' akan bertarung di Old Trafford, Minggu (18/9/2011) malam WIB.

Untuk laga tersebut, hampir semua rumah taruhan mengunggulkan MU. Hal ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kekalahan Chelsea dalam dua kunjungan terakhirnya ke Old Trafford plus performa MU yang sedang bagus-bagusnya.

Meski demikian, Fletcher tak mau terlena. Chelsea tetap dianggapnya menyimpan potensi bahaya dan bisa saja menjungkalkan tim tuan rumah.

"Mereka (Chelsea) memulai musim lalu dengan sangat baik dan pada akhirnya tak memenangi liga. Jadi, Anda harus hati-hati," sahut Fletcher, seperti dikutip ESPN Star.

"Chelsea adalah tim top yang punya banyak pengalaman. Mereka punya manajer baru dan sudah mendatangkan beberapa pemain yang lebih muda, lebih segar, dan menarik," tambah kapten timnas Skotlandia ini.

"Ini adalah Premier League yang sulit. Meski dua klub Manchester memulai musim dengan baik, klub-klub lain tetap berbahaya," imbuhnya.
from : http://www.detiksport.com/sepakbola/read/2011/09/16/134457/1724049/72/fletcher-waspadai-potensi-bahaya-chelsea?b99110270

[Andi Istiabudi]

Masih terkait tentang virus Fletcher, berikut versi bahasa Indonesia nya :

Fletcher Bercerita Tentang Virus Misterius

Bola.net - Enam bulan lamanya Darren Fletcher bertarung melawan rasa sakit yang hinggap di tubuhnya. Namun begitu ia fit dan bersiap kembali, 'pertarungan' lain melawan anak-anak muda klubnya harus ia lakoni.

Sejak bulan Maret silam, gelandang asal Skotlandia ini harus beristirahat total, dirinya harus memulihkan diri dari virus misterius yang menyerang tubuhnya.

"Semua kini sudah terselesaikan, namun jujur saja selama ini belum pernah saya berada dalam kondisi yang separah itu," cerita Fletcher kepada PA.

"Saya merasa terkuras energi saya, tiba-tiba menjadi begitu lemah, dan kadang tidak bisa bangun dari tempat tidur. Namun efek terbesarnya adalah turunnya bobot badan secara drastis,"

"Virus itu begitu buruk sekali bagi orang seperti saya, yang gampang kehilangan berat badan. Bahkan sekarang sulit bagi saya untuk mengembalikan ke bobot ideal,"

"Butuh beberapa bulan bagi saya untuk kembali ke bobot alami milik saya. Beruntung semua itu sudah tergapai dan saya merasa lebih kuat sekarang,"

Fletcher mungkin saja belum akan turun menjadi starter kontra Chelsea akhir pekan ini. Sebab ada anak-anak muda yang sedang bersemangat di tim Setan Merah era sekarang, dan ia sepenuhnya percaya dengan juniornya itu.

"Para pemuda-pemuda ini telah bermain fantastis sejauh ini. Mereka telah mendapatkan pengalaman di klub yang berbeda sehingga seolah-olah mereka bukan orang baru di sepak bola kelas atas, memiliki mereka seperti menghirup udara segar."

"Hasilnya sudah berbicara sendiri. Bahkan mungkin ini masih akan terus terjadi dalam jangka panjang. Ini akan menjadi sulit bagi saya untuk kembali dalam tim utama"

"Itu adalah tantangan di depan saya. Namun saya jelas tetap optimis, saya melihat ke depan untuk itu," tutup Fletcher. (pa/lex)

Source : http://www.bola.net

[ncut_lgx]

virus henpon kali yah??
atau jangan-jangan trojan?? :hammer:
yaudahlah..yg penting maen lagi kan??
*masi bersin-bersin*

[Redsbusby]

Keliatan kurus yak di hilite yg gw liat karena baru sembuh...
Fletch kudu belajar cara bermain efektif ala tiki taka seperti para juniornya kalo mau masuk tim utama :D

[Red Stain]

wah klo gw beda 360 derajat nih sama Fletch.. lg susah nurunin berat wkwkwk

[Ridwanox]

pemain ini sangat bagus, kalau pas ane main di FM ane sering tuker pemain ini ma scholes, semacam subtitutor abadi :beer:

[ncut_lgx]

iyah~ ini baru senpai guwe!!
cuek bebek ya walo ditampol sekomplek
udah yg kmarin mah salah2in kohai aje :P


Fletcher - Nothing lost
Red Devils midfielder looking to respond after drubbing
sky sports October 24, 2011 12:35pm

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It was first versus second at Old Trafford on Sunday in a mouth-watering clash, and it was Roberto Mancini's side who emerged with the points following a thumping success.

While Fletcher, who scored United's consolation in the game, admits it was a 'disappointing' scoreline he does not believe it will have a major bearing come the end of the season.

The Red Devils are only five points adrift of their city neighbours and Fletcher is staying positive by insisting they will bounce back from the humiliating defeat.

"Without doubt we realise how much stick and how much banter there will be for our fans," he told the Manchester Evening News. "We know how much it is hurting.

Medals

"The players are hurting just as much. We have to live in the city as well so we are also going to have to deal with it. But as I kept reiterating to the lads after the game, remember how it feels to lose by this scoreline.

"There is a long season to go. There are no medals handed out at this stage of the season.

"It is a bad result losing to Manchester City but this doesn't mean the league is over. We have to respond and win our next game.

"City are in a great position but Chelsea were in this position last year and were clear. They are the team at the top and everyone will be trying to knock them off.

"We are disappointed, really disappointed but we will have to bounce back. It is a problem to bounce back from a scoreline like this. Nobody wants to lose by the margin we did.

"But lose by 1-0 and lose by that score and it is the same points difference. You always have to look at positives. However, you don't want to lose by that scoreline at any time."



pemain ini sangat bagus, kalau pas ane main di FM ane sering tuker pemain ini ma scholes, semacam subtitutor abadi :beer:

ohya?? hahaha~
bagus deh #nyamber