FORMER SCOTLAND CAPTAIN’S TWIN SONS SELECTED FOR UNDER-16’S SQUAD

Former Scotland captain Darren Fletcher’s twin sons selected for under-16’s squad SNS Group. Jack and Tyler Fletcher, 15, both play for Manchester City at youth level and are looking to follow in their father’s footsteps by representing the national team. The young Scots travel to Spain for a week-long camp which includes two friendlies against Denmark, on Wednesday, September 7 and Saturday, September 10.

Both matches, which take place at the Pinatar Arena, will serve as preparation for the Victory Shield, which starts in October.  The squad is mostly made up from players from Scottish Premiership clubs with four from Celtic, three from Rangers, three from Hearts, two from Hibernian and one each from Kilmarnock and Aberdeen.

FLETCHER GIVEN MORE RESPONSIBILITIES AT UNITED

Darren Fletcher has been given more responsibilities at Manchester United according to a report from English publication Daily Mail earlier in the month. It was stated that the Manchester United technical director has taken more responsibilities in the wake of the exit of Matt Judge. Judge was the transfer negotiator at Manchester United before his exit.


Ex-Scotland national team player Darren Fletcher is expected to be a busy man when recruitment starts during the managerial reign of Erik Ten Hag. The Ajax Amsterdam boss is scheduled to take charge of the first team squad at Old Trafford this summer.

                        FLETCHER REPORTEDLY PLAYING PEACEMAKER AT UNITED

Manchester United technical director Darren Fletcher has reportedly been playing peacemaker between interim boss Ralf Rangnick and the club’s players. Rumours of dissatisfaction at United have been well speculated, with the German manager said to be frustrated that the squad has been unable to perform in his desired pressing style.


The feeling is reportedly mutual though, with many of United’s players said to be growing disillusioned with Rangnick’s coaching methods, as well as being confused with the reliance on assistant manager Chris Armas to lead many of the sessions at Carrington. As a result, Fletcher is said to be bridging the gap between playing staff and coaching staff according to The Sun, with the former United midfielder said to be well respected by both sides.

FLETCHER, A BIG FAN OF MCGINN

Manchester United director Darren Fletcher is a big fan of Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn. This is according to journalist Pete O’Rourke who said this in a chat with GiveMeSport. Darren Fletcher has become an increasingly influential figure at Manchester United and he’s a big fan of McGinn who’s a top top performer for both the Scotland senior national team and Premier League side Aston Villa.Darren Fletcher knows a lot about McGinn having played together with him for Scotland.

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McGinn has previously been linked with a £50m move to Manchester United and he’s regarded as an untouchable in the Aston Villa squad under manager Steven Gerrard. The Scottish midfielder has missed just two Premier League games since the start of last season to show his importance to the Villa squad. His importance to the squad increased this summer following the expensive exit of former skipper to Manchester City.

FLETCHER SAYS UNITED HAVE NO EXCUSE AFTER SURPRISE DEFEAT

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English Premier League giants Manchester United started their UEFA Champions League campaign in a rather disastrous fashion after losing their maiden fixture of the campaign by 1-0 away in Switzerland against Young Boys. The Red Devils were the ear favorites to win the tie by a far margin but they were very underwhelming in what was a lackluster performance from the whole team even after taking the lead as early as in the 13tg minute through a brilliant finish from Cristiano Ronaldo following a sublime outside-the-boot cross from fellow Portuguese international star Bruno Fernandes.

It was Ronaldo’s third goal in two games after his brace against Newcastle at the weekend in the English Premier League but it was not enough to help them get even a point.

MAN UNITED: FLETCHER ROLE EXPLAINED

A lot of Manchester United fans didn’t understand the respective roles of both Darren Fletcher and John Murtough at the club. Darren Fletcher is the technical director at Manchester United, while the aforementioned Murtough is the director of football at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United fans didn’t know much about the roles of Fletcher and Murtough until this summer. The two officials played a big part as the Red Devils made a breakthrough in the transfer of Jadon Sancho from German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. Manchester United are on course to wrap up a £73m deal for England international Sancho with an official confirmation expected in a matter of days.