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Great guy but just not good enough for this level anymore.
I haven't seen anything good from both of them, and I am quite sure I am not the only one. I am sure those two will be first to be substituted.
Well, it was to be expected really, but the top reds will still say how he has a lot to offer. He's finished, as harsh as it may sound, and I'm really sorry to say it cause he should be in his prime. What LVG is thinking starting him today is completely beyond me, should play Carrick where he belongs and Fletcher as back-up off the bench.
At least he's better than Evans.
Perhaps a saving grace of his performance so far has been some decent pressing on quite a few occasions, but that aside, he offers absolutely nothing for a team dominating the ball and looking to probe and create openings. Defensively he's non-existent too.
There is simply no need for him to be here for footballing reasons.
There is simply no need for him to be here for footballing reasons.
Coming in with almost no match practice is difficult. But broadly I probably agree. He looks to be really struggling to play at this level. Physically he looks a yard short and his use of the ball isn't good enough at the moment.
That should be his last match for Manchester United ever!!!!!!!!!
Please go Darren!!!!!!!!
Please go Darren!!!!!!!!
Bad decision to start him but I'm glad LVG hasn't been stubborn in leaving him on. Should be his last start in any meaningful match for us.
We've been playing much better ever since he was taken off.
He comes off and suddenly we look better, coincidence?
Please man up Darren and retire or if you want to continue playing then hand in a transfer request and leave in January he isn't even a good squad player anymore
Please man up Darren and retire or if you want to continue playing then hand in a transfer request and leave in January he isn't even a good squad player anymore
My thoughts exactly.Oh so that's why people were worrying about him starting in the Matchday thread? Yep, they're the stupid ones...
Bet you feel like a right cock now.
Retire, please.
Some embarrassing posts in here.
Don't know why I even came in this thread. I was guaranteed to be disgusted by it's contents.
It's over I'm afraid. Good luck in the SPL.
Sad to say but, it's over for him.
Feel bad for him
Feel bad for him
Not really, I just made a mistake in reading van Gaal's mind, nothing wrong with that. It's more baffling that we were even worse in second half when apparently our worst player was substituted. I thought we were supposed to play much better when we bring Fletcher off, or at least that's what they've told me.
Shouldn't start matches anymore, it's too tough for him. Off the bench, when the result has been guaranteed.
Think this was one of the last starts he had for United.
Nah, you feel like a dick, admit it. Also, you don't know how to watch football if you didn't see a dramatic improvement in our play, when Fletch went off.
If your next post isn't you admitting that you were completely wrong, on all counts, then don't bother replying to me.
Nothing is incorrect. We all know he's past it but let's try and have a bit of class about it eh rather than some of the shite said in here.
Didn't say anything was incorrect, but calling for a player like Fletcher to retire is certainly embarrassing.
Terrible player, shadow of what he used to be, looks like he's only on the books for sentimental reasons.
He's unfortunately finished. It's amazing that he's still playing after that illness to be honest.
Yeah, we were much better for like ten minutes, and then we were ten times worse. Fair enough, I was completely wrong, and I feel like a dick(please don't reply even though I 'admitted' it).
LVG's fault. Fletcher's performance level has been below PL standard all season, so I'm struggling to see why it would suddenly improve.
Completely finished which is a shame, but at this level we can't carry anyone, he should do a Neville and retire, give him a coaching role.
Just shows how big difference preseason is compared to a real game.
yeah hes finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There were a lot of people moaning in the matchday thread when they found out Fletcher was starting today, and looking at it now, it seemed that they were right. Bad game from Fletch today. When Blind, Fellaini and Carrick are all fit, I can imagine they'll always be ahead of him, providing we play a holding midfielder.
As someone said in the matchday thread, I think he's had his "Neville against WBA" moment.
I can understand people getting upset at some of the abuse Fletcher is copping, but he really is crap now. Has no close control and lacks physical presence. We need a new midfielder in January as we'll only struggle with Fletch starting.
It's nothing to do with Fletch as a person and I'm sure every single one of us remembers how much he did for the club, but it doesn't take away the fact that he's finished and should be moved on. We can't afford to have passengers like him starting, it's just the way it is if we want to get back to the very top. Getting shot down by fellow caftards in the matchday thread for stating the bloody obvious seems to be a new sport on here – not all of us are spoilt idiots, it's nothing to do with that actually... it's just saying how it is and once again most 'moaners' have been proven right again. Are we also spoilt because we complain about the 3-5-2, while bloody everyone can see it's not working? No.
I'm really sorry for Fletch, but his time at the club is over, and saying that means no disrespect. LVG got that spectacularly wrong today, and he himself admitted it at halftime, which is rare enough. I doubt we'll see much of Fletch until the end of the season.
I'm really sorry for Fletch, but his time at the club is over, and saying that means no disrespect. LVG got that spectacularly wrong today, and he himself admitted it at halftime, which is rare enough. I doubt we'll see much of Fletch until the end of the season.
Really complacent decision to use him today. Offered nothing at all. No movement, penetration, imagination. Zilch.
I think Fletcher has shown a superb attitude to get his fitness back after suffering with illness for so long, but he's not good enough to start for us anymore based on what we've seen this season.
Retire now or hand in a transfer request, Fletcher. Either way, you shouldn't play for Manchester United ever anymore.
He needn't retire from the sport, that is ridiculously reactionary in fact and arguably disrespectful. Fletcher may need to find a situation where he'll be afforded more regular football mind, as transitioning from a handful of minutes spread over as many games to that of a starting position is bound to leave an infrequently used player even more out of touch.
Whilst this was probably going to be Fletcher's last season at United, it oughtn't be too much to ask for the fanbase not to regress nearly a decade in its treatment of him.
Whilst this was probably going to be Fletcher's last season at United, it oughtn't be too much to ask for the fanbase not to regress nearly a decade in its treatment of him.
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