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Darren Fletcher On The Bench

Darren Fletcher has been named on the bench for Manchester United in tonight’s pre-season friendly against Aberdeen.

“Darren joined in for four or five days last week,” Mike Phelan said last week. “We decided that, if he felt well enough and felt good, we’d bring him into a training session. That’s developed a little bit longer than what we actually thought. I don’t know what the position is but if Scotland want to take him, it’s probably just to be part of the squad and to introduce him back into that. But there’s a long, long way yet for Darren Fletcher before we see him playing again.”

It’s great to just see Fletcher pull on his football socks and be back on the playing field, even if it is going to be a substitute appearance in a friendly game. It’s a long way back for him to play for United and he may never become a regular starting XI member again – and to see his courage and determination in the face of that is heart-warming.

Starting XI: De Gea, M. Keane, Blackett, Thorpe, Ferdinand, Powell, Anderson, Macheda, Bebe, Giggs, Scholes.

Bench: L Cole, Blackmore, Johnstone, Fletcher, Fortune, Januzaj, Yorke.

“Well, it’s been a quiet progress for the boy, he joined in the training a couple of weeks ago and it’s one of these situations you say ‘let’s see how he does’ because he has had a real difficult time in the last year and therefore I wasn’t really placing too much hope in it, and let’s see how he does,” said Ferguson. “But he’s got to the stage now where he feels he needs a game, he’s been training really well. I’ve let him join in the Scotland squad this week for their game and he wanted a bit of a game, so I said ‘well, come up to Aberdeen, and you can join up with Scotland after it’ – so we’ll give him maybe 20-25 minutes.”






 

193 Comments

  1. vince says:

    welcome back! we’ve missed you!
    now lets sign van persie! it will be 2008 all over again

  2. Devil310 says:

    LINKS PLEASE LINKS!

    ONE DARREN FLETCHER…..THERE’S ONLY ONE DARREN FLETCHER!!!!

  3. kylelaw84 says:

    Welcome back Darren, wonderful news!
    Can put the midfield argument to bed now he’s back. No wonder fergie hasn’t been looking for one, the old dog had this ace up his sleeve.

  4. Fred says:

    DARREN FLETCHER! :D

    Welcome back, big man.

  5. Fred says:

    kylelaw84 – come on chief, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. One swallow does not a summer make.

  6. Fred says:

    LOL just noticed Blackmore, Fortune and Yorke on the bench. :mrgreen:

  7. CedarsDevil says:

    Welcome back Darren, I for one love you with a passion and seeing out there on the pitch again will give my old heart a thrill like never before

  8. United's Shaikh Re'd'volution says:

    Great News Indeed :: Welcome back Darren.

    I just want to get this of my chest::

    A lot of people(shitty and Anti united) are saying(Gleefully) ” oh…But…United played so “Bad”(according to them) last season!”

    I just wanna tell them “If our bad is as good as yours best in 44 years then please,Pull on those shades because your eyes will be blinded by the dazzel of awesomeness when we play “Good”(According to you) this season”.

    GO KAGAWA,GO ROONEY,GO UNITED!

    P.S This is my first Post Here .Cheers :-)

    P.P.S Fuck off City,Fuck off City!

  9. Fred says:

    5-0 United.

  10. edhardy says:

    THE MAN is back!!!! I hope he gets to feature a lot in this game. But Im not expecting too much from him. I think it will take a lot of matches for him to get his confidence back.
    NB: discovered this site not long ago and it is so addictive. its just action packed and fun. still havent figured out how to put those smileys after my post.

  11. kylelaw84 says:

    Fred – True mate, but you can’t help get excited, he’s a wonderful player that we’ve really missed and fingers crossed it all works out well for him.

  12. Fred says:

    So true kyle. Let’s just enjoy every minute he’s able to give us. Top guy he is.

  13. DreadedRed says:

    Great news! Well done for making this positive step Darren! Nice one Sir Alex!

  14. Zag0 says:

    Darren Fletcher-Football Genius

  15. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Fergie told Mutv he’ll 20/25 minutes at least.

  16. 911_DEVIL says:

    Bebe to score a wonder goal!!
    Welcome back fletcher, take your position and start do your tang

  17. Eric keane says:

    Cedars – likewise mate. Love your leeds united rants. Among many other posts,
    Re the trolls — 911 is an obvious fake. Every post has atleast two of the phrases used by the regulars here.. Weird guy,

  18. Gurtred says:

    Look at tonight’s bench it looks like something from the late 90s
    Cole,. Blackmore, yorke, fortune, haha

  19. Giles Oakley says:

    This may not be the beginning of the end of Darren Fletcher’s problems, but it sure looks like the end of the beginning, and that is brilliant news. Fletch has always been such a whole-hearted team player with great leadership qualities, it would be wonderful to have him back to full fitness. We’re all with you on this Fletch!

    Nice to see Bebe getting another run-out in a team with several seniors. I would really love it to work out for him at United, if only to silence the trashy people who like to sneer and jeer at him.

  20. Fred says:

    Fletch the Top Red makes a grand entrance in the United end at Wastelands earlier this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2csWI1QbfI 8)

  21. Newton Heath Red says:

    Anyone got a link?

  22. 911_DEVIL says:

    I’m gonna take time guys
    Until you do your investigation

    Hopefully your do find who is ruining the blog

    Till monday night after the match cheers!!!!

  23. Eric keane says:

    Scholes wearing the famos no 18

  24. CedarsDevil says:

    Really praying that Darren will make a full come back, we have missed him……..

    Eric keane

    Now why on earth would you mention leeds mate? ha ha ha Just kidding, but the mere thought of them gets my blood boiling, bunch of Munich chanting sheep shagging hateful bastards……God I detest them

  25. 911_DEVIL says:

    What make this hard

    Is that

    Sara use ‘ha, pissed myself, snide, daft’ are some of the words I use here.
    Seems like the sara was sent to ruin my sanity.

    Anyways bye-bye!!!

  26. Marq says:

    With all due respect, if Fletcher is the reason we are not looking to sign another midfielder, I’d rather he stay out of the picture until nearer to christmas. If he can be back, it will be a boost, if not, too bad and at least we’re prepared

  27. Utd4life says:

    Wonderful piece of news. Welcome back Darren!!!

  28. Fred says:

    Well spotted Eric Keane!

  29. Fred says:

    Terrible fog tonight at Pittodrie…

  30. Costas says:

    “But there’s a long, long way yet for Darren Fletcher before we see him playing again.”

    And that’s why Phelan is so highly regarded among UNited fans. Who needs CQ? :lol:

    Welcome back Fletch!

  31. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    CQ is out in Iran, right? ;)

  32. CedarsDevil says:

    Sir Giles

    When on earth are you going to bless us with an article? I for one certainly miss them

  33. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Old Clayton Blackmore is on ze bench. His freekicks were awesome! Remember one he scored at dirty leeds. In the league cup. We won the game 3 1. Easy! :)

  34. KingOfStretfordEnd says:

    OH YEAH.

    Just really grateful and happy to see this news, what more for seeing him play again. Go Fletch! :D

  35. CedarsDevil says:

    Willie

    How about his lobbed pass to Sparky against the scousers? 92 I think it was

  36. kk says:

    There’s only one Fletcher! I hope for a full recovery. He’s my favourite.
    As Sir Giles says I hope Bebe makes to teach some a lesson or 2 in willing others to fail.
    There’s only one Fletcher!

  37. Eric keane says:

    Cedars — i know mate.being considerably younger i however hate liverpool much much more.. Fucking unemployed thieves those merseysiders..

    Fred — hard to spot to ball sometimes its that bad..

    A pound coin was thrown onto the pitch at Ibrox. Police are trying to determine whether it was a missile or a takeover bid.    

  38. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Cedars – Remember that as well. Underrated player imo. He was brilliant for Fergie in his early years.

  39. Edpayasugo says:

    Best of luck to Darren

  40. Pint Glass of Vodka says:

    DARREN FLETCHER IS ON THE BENCH?!?!?!

    Holy crap that’s great news.

    I’m touching myself over here.

    No, seriously, would anyone like to smell my fingers?

  41. Pint Glass of Vodka says:

    Did someone say Scholes is back in #18?

    What is Young wearing?

  42. Eric keane says:

    Scholesy not treating this like a friendly though. That was a crunching challenge..
    Nick powell came close with a diving header. Off the post though.
    Bebe’s loked great.. Shown a good skills and making the right decisions.

  43. CedarsDevil says:

    Willie

    He was underrated I agree, I for one frigging loved him, versatile player that could play anywhere….

    Eric keane

    Its all about history mate, only club that the late Sir Matt used to take the piss out of were leeds

  44. Eric keane says:

    Pint – young aint playing.. Even bebe’s wearing no 10 and nick powell 6

  45. Pint Glass of Vodka says:

    ^Eric Keane

    Thanks.

    Anyone have a link to a stream, by chance?

  46. MG says:

    What a blessing

    Talking about silver linings this morning, this one is just as beautiful

    Welcome back Fletch

    19

  47. Eric keane says:

    Cedars — i know mate.l never had the good fortune to support united back then. Wasnt born for another 30 years. Lol. However i have educated myself sufficiently by getting my hands on anything i could.

  48. Devil310 says:

    Good to have you back….and I’m referring to both MG and Fletcherihno

    :D

    Can anybody spoil me with a link of the game please?

  49. Fred says:

    1-0 Aberdeen. Scholes fannying about in the penalty area, Dons player just nicks it off him and scores. :mrgreen:

  50. Utd4life says:

    Never seen the Ginger Prince get caught out of possession like that. UTD trailing by a goal against Aberdeen.

  51. Henkka says:

    I did not just witness Paul Scholes do that!

  52. Rai says:

    Scholesy you gotta love him

  53. Denton Davey says:

    Giles Oakley @ 19:00: “This may not be the beginning of the end of Darren Fletcher’s problems, but it sure looks like the end of the beginning, and that is brilliant news.”

    I was wrong about his ability to come back to playing fitness – and I am happy to admit that !

    NoFletch/NoWin.

  54. Eric keane says:

    Wow, thats a first for scholes..

    Link firstrowspors.eu

  55. DreadedRed says:

    Nice to see Scholes get his glaring gash of the season out of the way early again this year.

  56. CedarsDevil says:

    Eric keane

    No worries pal, keep reading up! For what its worth it was actually the WBA fans that started the Munich chants, they soon let it go and then leeds fans made it their own, that was one of the reasons why Sir Matt used to have a go at them …….

    As for Liverpool, of course we all hate the scouse cunts but to me they are a proper club with proper history and in my opinion along with Arsenal our only worthy rivals……….Shitty are just pathetic

  57. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    Delighted ! Hope he has all the luck in the world in his recovery.

    Judging by pre-season form we’re getting relegated !

    Forget about winning Europa and qualifying 5th this year :P

  58. Swissred says:

    Welcome back Darren,let’s hope he stays fit….if so the epl is ours

  59. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Aberdeen are gonna feel our wrath shortly…..

  60. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    Does anybody remember Darren Fletchy’s last goal for United?

    Was a right little arse fucker of a shot….too bad it will never be remembered :(

  61. Kungfu king says:

    Good luck Darren. As a fellow sufferer of ulcerative colitis I know how difficult a struggle it is each and every day. Nice to see you back.

  62. Fred says:

    I remember it Papii, it was the winner in the derby last October. 1-0 the final score. I watched the highlights on MUTV.

  63. keano99 says:

    I was just looking at twitter and their are thousands of tweets saying rvp signing but its the same thing sent over and over again passed on from person to person and their is no truth in it! Its like cyber aids! aparently rvps father said on dutch tv tonight arsenal are refusing to sell and won’t talk to united so he will see out his contract!!! I was sent that on facebook.

  64. Eric keane says:

    Happy independence day to all ye indians..

  65. keano99 says:

    @ eric keane
    When is cowboy independence day?

  66. Abdul alansmith says:

    lol bebe wearing no.10.well really good to have fletcher back

  67. Costas says:

    Scholesy repeating the mistake he made against Blackburn in 2005? He’s human after all I guess. :P

  68. Eric keane says:

    Clayton blackmore coming on
    Dwight yorke in his no 19 …
    Adjan junzaj coming on too,

  69. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    RVP’s papa? Next it will be his great uncle! :) If you’re plundering twitter for info on transfers……don’t bother! ;)

    Come on United(select)!

  70. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    My Favourite United players on a annual basis from 2005.

    2005/06- Saha,
    06/07 – Ronaldo, Giggs
    07/08 – Ronaldo, Wes Brown, Hargreaves, Scholes
    08/09 – Fletcher + Ronaldo
    09/10 – Rooney Fletcher Evra
    10/11 – Nani. Berbatov, Hernandez, Vidic
    11/12 – Rooney, Valencia,Scholes, Carrick

    2012/13 – ????? Rooney, Vidic , Kagawa, Cleverley

    :D

  71. CedarsDevil says:

    Anyone got any links to this ?

  72. Fred says:

    Yorke will score…

  73. Fred says:

    Cedars you can find it at thefirstrow (dot) eu

  74. Utd4life says:

    Bebe really getting stuck into the challenges.

  75. CedarsDevil says:

    Fred

    Err cheers I guess, but its not working for me, keeps taking me from one window to another……Did my head in eventually

  76. Vilhelm28 says:

    York has a better touch than Bebe, hehe

  77. Eric keane says:

    Fletch warming up! Great sight

  78. CedarsDevil says:

    Can someone at least post the current 11 on the pitch? Fucks sake

  79. Eric keane says:

    Cedars
    Sam johnstone
    Blackmore tom thorpe m keane blackett
    Bebe janunaz FLETCH larnell cole
    Anderson
    Yorke

  80. DreadedRed says:

    Welcome back Darren! Enjoy!

  81. parryheid says:

    WiziWig bookmark it,

  82. CedarsDevil says:

    Fletch is ON the pitch? What a sight for sore eyes that is

  83. JC says:

    IMO, better streams on Coolsport . tv

  84. Utsava Sharma says:

    ONE DARREN FLETCHER.

    Absolutely loving this! Fuck me. I have missed this man so fucking much. He deserves one more chance!!
    :D :D

  85. Fred says:

    I don’t know where the best streams are, all I know is that this site blocks a lot of the fuckers from being posted. :x

  86. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    Fred

    It was beautiful, so beautiful it knocked out the audience and all forgot about it :P

    Good win too…kept a clean sheet. 8)

  87. CedarsDevil says:

    Me Freddy Fred

    Much more like it pal………ta

  88. Eric keane says:

    Our current back four are all academy graduates,

  89. Fred says:

    2-0 Dons. Turning into a rout. :(

  90. D'GING€r PrinC€ says:

    Wow!best news av heard dis week.Welcome back Fletch.

  91. CedarsDevil says:

    What the fuck is this game all about? Got a 56 year old now on the pitch, might as well have TonyBee out there ! pissing off to bed

  92. Fred says:

    Yorke scores, as I said he would. Ruled out though. :( Great ball from Fletch to play Baybay in.

  93. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Cedars – :lol: That’s a terrible slight on Big T!

  94. Fred says:

    LOL Cedars, this match is a stinker. Almost as bad as that one we lost 8-2 to Marseilles this time last year.

  95. DreadedRed says:

    Brilliant skills Ando!

  96. Fred says:

    Superb goal by Anderson! Nice one-two with Dwight Yorke!

  97. Utd4life says:

    Go Ando!!!!!!!

  98. AlphaRS says:

    Skills from Ando…! :D

  99. edcunited1878 says:

    Ando, you fat cheeky bastard.

  100. DreadedRed says:

    What happened at 20:40?

  101. oneloveoneunited says:

    It truly warms the heart to find out Fletcher is back out there, how is he looking guys?

  102. Rai says:

    Fantastic decision making from Bebe yet again

  103. DreadedRed says:

    Fletch showing up yet again!

  104. Utd4life says:

    Ando is on fire tonight.

  105. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Anderson was told if he scored tonight, he could some rich tea biscuits with nutella chocolate on top.

    Yum yum.

  106. DreadedRed says:

    Fortune smiles on the brave.

  107. Utd4life says:

    Unfortunately Quinton Fortune is not.

  108. Atin says:

    Quick comments on the current play pls? Can’t log onto any links :(

  109. Fred says:

    COME ON UNITED

  110. DreadedRed says:

    There is no current play. It’s over.

  111. Costas says:

    Best pre season ever.

  112. Fred says:

    It’s all over Atin. You didn’t miss much. Fletcher looked good. I wonder if he could get a couple of cup games this season if we draw weak opposition.

  113. Fred says:

    Costas, do I detect a hint of sarcasm there?

  114. shebangsthedrums says:

    onelove – it does warm the heart, it’s brought a massive smile to my face. He looked okay, he’s looking a bit knackered now though, that’s understandable. What a difference a fully fit Fletcher could make.

  115. Fred says:

    The seagulls never stopped singing for 90 minutes. Respect.

  116. Atin says:

    Thanks guys! How was fletch?

  117. Fred says:

    Fletch was great. One of Chevy Chase’s best films imo. You should check it out.

  118. Costas says:

    @Fred

    Yeah, but like I’ve said before, friendly results don’t mean a lot. It’s just nice to see us get our butt handed to us and laugh about it for a change.

  119. Sandeep1878 says:

    Darren is back :)

    This is by far the best news i heard in the last coupla months!!!

    good to see the lad comeback after 9 months!!

    Evening reds around the world…

  120. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Fergie’s just spoke on RVP? We’ve offered £22.5mill fig rolls. Wenger said no. He wants jaffa cakes instead.

  121. United Till I Die says:

    Glad I managed to catch the end of that, respect where its due and what not.

    Brilliant seeing Fletcher back in a shirt playing again. There are definitely more important things in life than football, like your health for starters. I’d love to see this fella play a role this season, and its brilliant knowing United will make every effort to make that happen. Thats the type of Club we are, and long may that continue.

    As for the business end of things, some lads got more minutes under their belts while others had a rest. Cannot wait for this season to start, every player in the Squad has it all to prove.

  122. mybloodismetal says:

    anderson’s goal was a beauty

  123. United Till I Die says:

    @Willierednut – he can go to Jaffa and get them then, the ungrateful ingrate!

    Must say, it’s nice seeing Giles leave a post on here. All we need is a word from King Eric and it will be just like old times! (Alright mate?) Thing is I get the feeling once the season starts we’ll see everybody back on RoM and back on topic. Failing that, all it takes is the first dodgy decision against us and all hell with break loose haha.

    You tell em Paddy, Tom and Ando were incredible this time last season!

  124. Atin says:

    Managed to catch the last few seconds where fletch collected the trophy. Looked a lot less like the hard man of yore! But his health is paramount after all!

  125. samuel - united WE stand says:

    Fletch was never a hard man, more of an energetic player.

  126. Rai says:

    I really hope Fletch makes a full recovery but his condition has really taken it out of him. I doubt he’ll be the player he was. I was saying to KE he’s the best box to box midfielder we’ve had since Keano. Top top player

  127. Sandeep1878 says:

    Sir Alex: “I’m delighted and you saw the response he got, which was fantastic. Well done to the Aberdeen supporters who gave him a rousing reception and he deserves that for his contribution to Scotland’s national team as he’s been terrific for them.
    “For Darren, it’s great to be back and I hope it’s the start for him. We don’t know as we’re all aware he’s got this issue he needs to deal with and he’s dealing with it very well at the moment. What we’ve seen tonight is encouraging for us.”

  128. Sandeep1878 says:

    United Till I Die,

    yeah pal lets hope all will be fine before the kick off on Monday night!

  129. Costas says:

    @Rai

    Yeah mate, I doubt he will ever be the type of player that covered a lot of ground and hussled our opponents like no one else again. We’ve missed him and we will miss him this season looking at our other midfield options.

    But it’s great seeing him playing again. The highlight of the summer as far as the club is concerned.

  130. ClaytonBlackmoresTan says:

    Jaffa cakes. Superb. Beautifully fucking illustrated.

  131. Frankie says:

    Who is that guy Januzaj? He looked quality!

  132. FletchTHEMAN says:

    Fletcher gets 30minutes?! Very welcome news. What a good thing it would be to see him back in a side.
    Here’s to hope then! Get in Darren!

  133. Fred says:

    Off-topic: I’m sick of transfer shit. Gonna avoid it like the plague next year.

  134. Swissred says:

    He played really well…9months out,one would have never guessed

  135. Chuvannistelrooy says:

    I was at the game in Aberdeen and can say that Fletcher did very well. He seemed very calm on the ball and ran around a fair bit. He still has some work and recovery to do but it looks good! :)

  136. samuel - united WE stand says:

    bebe’s first touch is probably better than a grown man posting ‘hehe’ on a blog filled with mostly men and other men who claim to be women.

  137. samuel - united WE stand says:

    Willie – one out of a billion modern players will turn city’s ridiculous wages down, we still have hope.

  138. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/robin-van-persie-manchester-united-1261379

    Near there Cedars. ;) You hope!

    Samuel – A glimmer mate. Nice to see the lad followed his gut instinct and not the cash, for once.

  139. Rai says:

    @ Costas. It’s a shame because either him or Park would be guaranteed to be playing the big games.

  140. Utsava Sharma says:

    If there is one man who I would do anything for other than SAF is this man
    Paul Scholes.
    What a man, What a legend. How incredibly lucky are we to have someone like him?
    So humble, so talented , so good. Epitomises everything that a Legend is. People like him dont have to be vocal, they do their talking through a football. There is no other player in this world who makes me go mad like this man does. Not a better sight in football than Scholsey lining up for the rockets or those long diagonal balls. The influence he has on the game is tremendous.
    You know you are doing something right when Zidane says you are the most complete player I have ever played with. Imagine Ronaldo, such a legend in the game saying that he used to Ask Becks how Scholes trained. Ronaldhino said he wanted to pass like our Scholsey. The shy and unassuming lad who still goes over to watch Oldham. All these players they are some of the best ever,their words tell you how good our Ginger prince is.
    People can keep their Henrys and Messis , when I am going to grow up I am going to tell my sons how I was lucky enough o see Paul Scholes, one of the greatest of his genration, week in week out.

    Thank you Scholsey.

  141. NBI Red Onion says:

    Nice to see Fletch, but hard to see him as a key part of the team again as from what I understand this health issue can flare at any time so no banking on anything. I am also pleased United did not cut him loose, which they could do on the basis of his condition, that would have probably put him in depression. Same way they let Hargreaves see out his contract. Respect. Hopefully the great old scientists will dig up a cure soon and he can recover. Very sad for him, young loyal quiet lad, just getting there and now its a daily battle. Brave man.

    On the summer signings, I think RVP would play on the left of an attacking 3 or lead the line. Last season he was outstanding leading the line. He does that better than any of our current strikers. Pea is still dodgy on timing his offsides and runs, Welbeck still developing, Rooney I think was great the season he did lead the line but he clearly likes to play off a lead striker. So RVP can play lead striker, left of attacking 3 or on left wing as well as in the hole. His left foot is better than Young’s or Nani’s. He is more unpredictable than Rooney, Pea or Welbeck and has better first touch, ball control and passing range. Given the choice of RVP, Pea or Welbeck leading the line, have to go with RVP. He is in a different league right now to out 2 young strikers, has a good 3 years in him and would really help develop the team and add a different dimension – IF he stays fit. Outstanding buy.

  142. NBI Red Onion says:

    IF we do get RVP. Arsenal taint aside, I think he is more the Cantona SAF was looking for than Berbatov. He is kind of what Berbatov was expected to be. I am not dissing Berbatov you lovers out there, so stop squealing, but obviously he did not do the business that SAF wanted and I think SAF sees in RVP the potential to get what he thought he was getting in Berbatov. He still wants the piece to that jigsaw.

  143. Rai says:

    Utsava/NBI – Great posts

  144. bah_humbug says:

    Utsava Sharma: good post mate

    Fletcher: good luck mate, great to see you back, we’ve missed you.

  145. NBI Red Onion says:

    Cheers Rai. Hope all well with you…! Slowly easing back into footie now Olympics over and mad flying around for work. Hope this is a great season for us, exciting!

  146. Rai says:

    NBI – Should be a good season. Always prefer us doing the chasing we’re a resilient outfit when people people doubt us

  147. Yang says:

    Feel a bit heavy, I can understand why Fletcher cannot give up, hope he make it but it is probably 10% chance at best. Life is so cruel.

  148. samuel - united WE stand says:

    NBI – Gotta agree with you. RvP would suit united more so than berbatov would ever have done. Not degrading the bulgarian or doubting his clear talent but he never blended into united’s philosophy or style. Always looked a stranger heavily weighed down by his price tag and expectation. He could be cantona but he’s not quite eric. Whether van persie can be that, i do not know but he’s a world class talent and would make a difference if we pulled it off.

  149. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    The return of Scholes and Fletch has brought me delight….sunny delight !

    :D I hope Darren gets a boost from this health wise, mentally and physically…being ill can be draining and being told it will take a while is demoralising for an athlete like Fletch.

    Funny…in 2005 he was nothing and hated like Gibson sadly was. Now he’s in all of our hearts !
    The closest thing we’ve had to Keane aswell….he’s a monster on the field….everywhere !

  150. Zibbie says:

    What a great day to read RoM.

    RvP hum

    Christmas every day

    ——DDG——

    Rafa-Rio–Vida–Evra

    TV7–Carrick–Nani

    –Kagawa–Rooney

    ——–RvP—-

  151. united says:

    ———-De Gea———
    —Rio—Vida—-Evra

    —TV7/Rafael—–Carrick—-Jones—–Clevs–Nani/Young

    —-Kagawa—-

    –Rooney/Rvp—–

  152. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    Isn’t the CL final at Wembley?

    I reckon it could be our year !
    Unless Bilbao are there, I don’t think much should get in our way :D

    Zibbie….WTF is that? :lol: If your going to with an attacking line up be realistic pal !

    ———- DDG ——–
    Rafa Rio Vida Evra
    ———-Carrick——–
    Clevs———— Kagawa
    Valencia Rooney Welbeck
    ———– RVP ————-

  153. Zibbie says:

    12 help haha
    A tree hahahaha

    4-2-3-1
    4-3-3

  154. Clint-Iamyourpapii says:

    “Once again Fergie gives his illegitimate child another appearance”

    :lol:

    I loved this criticism back in the day. It’s as great as that time we was certain we bought greatness in Jordi Cryuff.

    8)

  155. manc in aus says:

    Cedars, got your reply a couple of threads Back, been in aus on off since 85 so have great memories of games late seventies, early eighties, stand out bein the 3-0 win v Barca, & the cup runs in 83 & 85, was a regular home & away, one game I’ll never forget us the fa cup quarter v Everton at Old Traff in 83 in the stretty(when we were allowed to stand up) Stapleton scored with a superb volley right at the death in front of us, fuckin mayhem man, still get back over now & then & always go to the games,, heres for a top season good luck to all

  156. manc in aus says:

    Brilliant to see Fletch gettin back into it by the way, definately need his bite back, missed him big time second half of season

  157. CedarsDevil says:

    Morning all

    manc in aus

    Cheers pal, yeah same here…..Lived in Manchester during those years and never ever missed a home game regardless of the competition and whenever I could afford it I would go to away matches too…That night against Barca was probably one of the best of my life at OT, the atmosphere will never be repeated again. I was a Stretty as well and by God did we create some noise back then

    Like you I try and make it back every now and then just to enjoy a game, but OT is not the same any more

  158. jeet says:

    Happy Independence Day to all fellow Indians!
    And oh, get in Darren Fletcher!

  159. CedarsDevil says:

    Been catching up with some videos on this kid Angelo we’ve signed. Like someone already mentioned shades of Sparky, epic stuff.

    And to all the Indians here, happy independence day indeed

  160. mig78 says:

    Wow. Great to hear Fletcherinho is back… The gunner destroyer. Wenger will be pissed! ;)

  161. mig78 says:

    @CedarsDevil,

    Any reliable link says that we’ve signed him?
    Can’t find one myself.

  162. CedarsDevil says:

    mig78

    Its all over the news mate……….Start with the BBC website and go from there

  163. mig78 says:

    Thanks Cedars D, in that case I’ll believe it once I see an official news from manutd.com

    I’ve read about his signings since June, from daily fail (link below). But no firm news.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2156203/Manchester-United-agree-3m-deal-Angelo-Henriquez.html

  164. dannysoya LOVES USAIN BOLT says:

    OMG Super fletch is back? YEEEEEEEEAAAAHHHHHH BABY. Sooo happy for him. Our midfield is about to get a whole lot tougher and fitter and better. i know how bowel problems feel and trust me they are not a pretty sight. Here is to praying you Never get injured again this season and next season. So great to see fletcherinho on the pitch again. I will be watching his individual highlights to see how much progress he’s made. ALL THE BEST FLETCH. and on a sidenote this henriquez kid looks pretty good.

    ROLL ON THE 20TH.

  165. Corea says:

    Glad for Fletch but a long way to go :(

    Zenit put in €25mln bid for Witsel. But Benfica want €40mln.

  166. CedarsDevil says:

    NBI

    First of all its great to have you posting here again mate, I enjoy your posts…….As for politics, if you do not want them here then why make which is I am sure to be a controversial comment?

  167. Sara says:

    Hi Cedars
    I see you had a pop at me whilst i was away.Let me make this clear,by virtue of you being a respected poster on here,i wount start name calling as that is not in my repertoire.Associating me with 911 is at best preposterous.Im i not welcomed here?I believe im entitled to post my POV without being harrassed and abuse hurled at me.
    As Giggs12 said,if you do not like a poster just skip their contributions rather than reverting to obscenities.Not sure if you have an axe to grind with ladies but please refrain from gagging others on here.
    Before you get hot under the collar(again)I’m not lecturing you,just pointing out the glaring mistakes.
    Capiche?
    Cheers mate.

  168. YorYor says:

    Nobody recalls Anderson’s long shot which stinged the Aberdeen keeper’s hands? Hopefully that’s not a fluke and is a sign he has worked on his shooting.

  169. Sara says:

    Fred
    Me too mate I’ve learnt it the hard way and as they say,a burnt child dreads fire.It’s tiresome when we are linked with every man and his dog and we end up not addressing the main areas where we are short.Anyway glad that the games start this weekend.At least they will spare us the agonising TSO.

  170. CedarsDevil says:

    Sara aka 911

    Do you have any idea how pathetic you are? Capiche you say? something only I have used on this site………..You need help and fast

  171. CedarsDevil says:

    NBI

    No worries at all mate, being Lebanese I lost more friends and family members during the war than you can imagine. No point bringing it here though………Still, sorry for your loss

  172. Sara says:

    Cedars
    My commiserations for the loss of your loved ones.I’ll be humble even in being ridiculed and abused.Having said that,one fact remains,im by no means 911.

  173. Sara says:

    Pissing off to work.Got some training to do today with the girls.Peace folks.One love,

  174. mancdub says:

    A psychologist would be intrigued with this shit. I wonder if there is actually cross dressing involved.

  175. jeet says:

    NBI, sorry to hear of your loss, but i must say that was a horrible post. The issues you have raised are never one sided, nor simple, so to put across a simplistic viewpoint on a football blog, when all people are doing is celebrating a national holiday, is frankly pretty damn irresponsible and immature. Like you, I don’t want to debate politics on here, but I had to register my dismay at your post, lest people think that yours is a commonly held sentiment.

  176. Costas says:

    Another day, another dose of Van Persie crap on the way.

  177. Vivek says:

    Great news on Fletcher. Can’t believe that it is just three days more for the new season. We have some payback reserved for Everton. Wish we give it with interest and make a statement to the rest of the league.

    Off topic: I second Jeet’s comment, posted above mine.

  178. Balaji Sivaraman says:

    jeet, Mine would’ve been a more inflamed response which wouldn’t have in any way been good for this blog, especially on this day. Your level-headed but still angry post was the perfect response to what was a completely immature, inflammatory, and irresponsible post.

  179. Utsava Sharma says:

    NBI:

    Honestly I dont know what you are driving at? You make an incredibly offensive statement fully knowing that this blog is visited by lods of indians and on the Independence day? You have your opinion keep them but please dont even for a moment take everyone else for fools but spouting your opinion and then expecting no one to react to that.
    That being said I hope and and am glad you have nothing to do with deciding the Policies of my Nation.

    Oh and Happy Independence Day India . You have flaws like everyone but there would no place on earth I’d be than here

  180. Costas says:

    Excuse my ignorance. Just realized it was a day of celebration in India. Happy Independence Day.

  181. eric keane says:

    RVP fails united medical. doctor says it’s a back problem. a stress fracture caused by carrying arsenal for so long

  182. keano99 says:

    @eric keane
    Great one

  183. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    That jokes been done to death.

  184. kk says:

    From a bloke called @MarioBaloltelli on Twitter
    Heskeys been wearing a t-shirt under his kit since his last goal & is going to reveal it when he scores next. It says ‘Free Nelson Mandela’

    hahahaha

  185. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Have to agree with Cedars. Keep politics off this blog. Not sure why NBI would bring something like that up on a United blog. Just ask people not to respond to it. There’s been enough heated discussions on here in the last year. I’m not clued up on the Indian independence, so excuse my ignorance too. Happy holidays, anyway! Keep it Red. ;) 19

  186. CedarsDevil says:

    Willie

    You know that at some level you always agree with me mate, I am never wrong!

  187. 50 Shades of WillieRedNut says:

    Cedars – I presented the point better, though? ;)

  188. Sufi says:

    @NBI-RED ONION
    Sorry to hear of your loss. Your post was totally immature and iresponsible. I am a muslim and i have many hindu friends and some are my best friends.
    Happy independence day to all Indians
    along live our country
    long live our happiness
    long live our freedom
    Ameen

  189. CedarsDevil says:

    Willie

    You always do mate, you’re Irish, i.e. beautiful and eloquent as fuck

  190. OHH AHH Cantona says:

    Excellent news
    We have two new signings in Vidic and Fletcher. Isn’t that right Fergie ;)

  191. NBI Red Onion says:

    @ Sharma – Go fuck yourself you Hindu-Nazi and @Sufi – seriously, go fuck yourself too, you don’t get to tell me what to think. You are from communities that always justify human rights abuses against others, that’s what gives you a bad name. If people use this blog to pass on congrats, I can use it to inform people that India and Pakistan are shit for human rights – including mass killings of Christians. Wake up fools, not everyone lives in your pretend world and looks the other way. Keep politics off this blog, then no congrats to India for Hindu upper class independence.

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