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| Posted: 17 Dec 2013 12:30 AM PST
Fletcher has been plagued by a chronic bowel illness for over two years now and hadn’t played for United since Boxing Day last year, when his latest comeback came to an abrupt end as the condition returned to afflict the 29-year-old midfielder.
"I couldn't leave the house, it was as simple as that," said Fletcher. "I couldn't take my kids to the park for a kickabout. Simple stuff. "I couldn't go for a meal with my wife, just because of the nature of the illness. "There was the exhaustion side of it as well. It was proving difficult. I always had a belief that one of the medications would work. Unfortunately that wasn't the case." The Scotsman, however, returned to the pitch on Sunday as a replacement for Ryan Giggs and was welcomed on the pitch by a booming reception, as chants of “There’s only one Darren Fletcher” erupted from the away end. United have desperately miss the energy and stamina Fletcher provided to the team between the 2007 and 2010 season, when he rose to prominence and completed the switch from youngster struggling for fans’ appreciation to pivotal figure in Sir Alex Ferguson’s team and his absence has been sorely felt in United’s midfield. It’d be foolish to expect Fletcher to return at the level he was before falling ill, nor should he be burdened with the “like a new signing tag”, for he’s simply happy to have finally come back after his operation. "There were no guarantees with the operation," said Fletcher. "If it was not a success there was no way I would be able to play football. "I didn't want to give it up. I worked hard to be a professional footballer. I always have. I didn't want to give it up. I always kept that determination. I was doing this operation, not just to have a quality of life but also to get back playing football. "Once I came out of that operation it was going to be 'this has either worked or it hasn't'. It was a very emotional day. "There was a lot of fear and anxiety. Thankfully I was in the hands of an unbelievable surgeon. I put all my trust in him. He was confident, as long as I did everything right. "All the tests were right and when that moment came, it was such a relief. "I am back to normal. I'm standing here now, I do not have ulcerative colitis. I have come through that now. I am leading a normal life. I am back playing football in the Premier League." Fletcher’s previous returns only managed to again flare up the condition, but the United midfielder insists he’s back for good now and his only focus is to help the team to improve their form, turn things around this season and, hopefully, win trophies. "This is it," said Fletch. "I'm back for good. Hopefully there will be no setbacks with the health issues. I seem to have come through that, thank God. "I've battled through it, and I'm only 29 years old. I think I've got plenty more years of playing left in me. "I could have a career all over again if I get my health right, and hopefully that's what I'm going to do. "It's hard enough watching the lads win, but it is a lot more difficult when they are not winning. "We have got to get to the semi-final of the League Cup and go on a run and be in contention come New Year. "We have to be in a position, where things are still possible. That's all we can do now." Darren Fletcher, football genius. |
| “Moyes is the right man,” says United starlet Posted: 17 Dec 2013 12:00 AM PST
Januzaj has been one of the few bright notes of United’s first half of the season, making his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace and then scoring twice on his first start at Sunderland – where United came from behind to secure the three points – on his way to establish himself as a first team regular and one of the most exciting prospects United fans have seen in a long time.
The 18-year-old believes Moyes must be given time to turn things around at the club. “He will win trophies,' Januzaj said in an interview with MUTV. “Don't forget, it is a new coach. Everything is new. You have to give it time. “I think he is a good coach. All the players are ready to work hard as well and everything will come.” Januzaj’s development this season has been helped by the older heads in the squad, none more so than Ryan Giggs who, according to the youngster, could play on for another five years. “Ryan is a legend, totally unbelievable,' said the Belgian about his teammate, who’ 22 years his senior, “If I don't know what to do on the pitch, I just go to Ryan and ask him what I need to improve on. “He helps me a lot – and he can still carry on for a bit yet. He is 40 but I think he could play for another five years” “I am happy to be here here. When I moved to Manchester I wanted to play with the first team. “Now I want to stay here, play for a long time if I can and be the best player I can be.” Some good news, at long last. |
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