Darren Fletcher had to step in and calm down a Man United fan during a tense moment after the Sabah game.
After Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Sabah on Thursday night, Darren Fletcher had a heated moment with a fan outside Old Trafford. United made an impressive return to the Champions League, with goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez.
But things got a little tense when Fletcher, a Manchester United legend and Under-18s coach, was caught on camera telling a fan off. The fan was upset because some players weren’t signing autographs outside the stadium. Fletcher didn’t like the fan’s rude tone and calmly told him, “Listen, you can’t speak like that, show some respect. You’re the reason players don’t want to sign.” Other fans nearby cheered Fletcher on as he walked away.
Fletcher, who also served briefly as interim manager last season, was at the game watching his son Tyler, who was on the bench. Online, fans had mixed feelings about what Fletcher said. Some agreed with the fan, saying players should always take time to sign autographs, like in the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. Others backed Fletcher, saying fans shouldn’t expect more than just watching the game.
This debate about whether players should stop for autographs is still a hot topic. Former United boss Ruben Amorim had a clear rule: half the squad signs before the game, and the other half after. Sir Alex Ferguson also made sure players always made time for fans.
Manchester United will be back at Old Trafford soon, facing Manchester City in the first big derby of the season. It promises to be an exciting match!