'I Don't Like To Make Major Decisions Without...': Darren Fletcher Opens Up SAF Chat Ahead Of United Caretaker Gig

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 13:26 IST

The former United player, who earned 342 caps and won five league titles, revealed that he sought the counsel of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson before giving the nod to the club.

Darren Fletcher, Sir Alex Ferguson. (X)

Premier League giants Manchester United appointed former midfielder Darren Fletcher as the interim manager of the side following the dismissal of Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim on the back of unflattering results.

The former United player, who made 342 appearances and won five league titles, revealed that he sought the counsel of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson before giving the nod to the club.

“I have spoken to him. I don’t like to make any major decisions or things without speaking to Sir Alex and that’s something I’ve done since I’ve been at the club and since I’ve left the club in everything I do," Fletcher said.

“I’ve got a really good relationship with Sir Alex, so he’s probably the first person that phoned actually, so I wanted to speak to him first and ultimately to get his blessing, to be perfectly honest with you. I think he deserves that respect," he added.

“I wanted to run it by him, what he thought, and he was supportive of it and he echoed my thoughts which I’ve always said – it’s your job to do the best for Manchester United," Fletcher continued.

“When you’re an employee of the club, it’s your job to do your best for Manchester United and it’s amazing when he says something that I try and live and believe every day, so it was comforting for me for him to say that," the Scot said.

Fletcher, however, added that he wouldn’t rely on former teammates turned pundits Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes to go easy on him, touching up on the passion the trio have for the Red Devils.

“You can’t ask them to go easier because they’re passionate guys and I think they have a right to have their opinion and they’re really good," the 41-year-old added.

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