Very likely he won't make it at high enough level to play at United but bigger miracles has happened. Can't really see what Fletcher has to offer if his energy takes big hit since he actually isn't the most talented midfielder just very versatile busy player that has high work rate. If you take his workrate and ability to run tirelessly away he really doesn't have much left. Time will tell but if you are realistic he shouldn't have any chance at all to make it to United squad this season.

mb28mbrook:

I'm not making that point, i'm making the point that it's great news that he is training properly and being called up to train with Scotland means that his career may not be over just yet... which I think most of us had thought/think

grt news,b nice to get a new fletch for lets say janurary,hope to god he comes through..

well its a step in the right direction,all long journeys start with a small step,good luck fletch,we miss ya..

Stray strong fletch!!!

va7egend:

Do you think he could play another type of role?His passing isn't bad.

Possible. It'd take months of training to properly convert him to excel at that role.

toemufc:

Good luck Fletch

I agree, i know people say dont get your hopes up but i will. i feel he is the player we really missed last season. great professional and wish him all the best

He's only training with the Scotland squad, he hasn't been called up to the friendly squad (as far as I'm aware).

I'd love to see him fit again but I can't see it. Fergie will give him a season though to prove himself which means we won't see a midfield signing considering Giggs and Scholes can play in there also!

donald p to sign for united:

thomas21:

Dont get your hopes too high.......He has still a long long way to go...........

Pretty much. There is still a high chance of a relapse like last time. He's only started training. How he'll be feeling in 3-4 months times will be the crucial point. Even if Fletcher does get fit again, whether he will be the same player again is doubtful. His game has always relied heavily on energy.

I'm probably sounding very pessimistic here but I'm one who was a big fan of Fletch even when he was first starting out. I just don't want to get my hopes up prematurely.

Do you think he could play another type of role?His passing isn't bad.

thomas21:

Dont get your hopes too high.......He has still a long long way to go...........

Pretty much. There is still a high chance of a relapse like last time. He's only started training. How he'll be feeling in 3-4 months times will be the crucial point. Even if Fletcher does get fit again, whether he will be the same player again is doubtful. His game has always relied heavily on energy.

I'm probably sounding very pessimistic here but I'm one who was a big fan of Fletch even when he was first starting out. I just don't want to get my hopes up prematurely.

Dont get your hopes too high.......He has still a long long way to go...........

Fletcher to train with Scots

Midfielder is back in training with Man Utd according to Levein

Darren Fletcher took a big step on the road to recovery after Scotland boss Craig Levein announced he will link up with the national squad.

The 28-year-old Manchester United man has been sidelined since a Champions League match against Benfica in late November with a chronic bowel problem.

There had been fears that the Scotland skipper may never play again as doctors initially struggled to identify the mystery illness that struck him down.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson caused more concern when he revealed in July that Fletcher was yet train with the rest of the squad.

Practice match

But the midfielder has always maintained he would fight his way back to full fitness and has recently returned to training at the club's Carrington base where he has been put through his paces.

Now he has been handed a massive boost in his battle by being invited to get involved with the Scotland squad ahead of their friendly match against Australia on Wednesday 15th August.

"Darren will be with us at the weekend," said Levein. "He is back in training and he played 45 minutes in a practice match last week.

"He is not in the squad because he has not played for Manchester United but he will come back and do a bit of training with us."

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http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7968099/Fletcher-to-train-with-Scots

mb28mbrook:

I'm not making that point, i'm making the point that it's great news that he is training properly and being called up to train with Scotland means that his career may not be over just yet... which I think most of us had thought/think

Mmmm... great he'll get fit just in time to have to take more time off when his cysts flare up again

I feel for the poor guy.. what a battler to have in midfielder against the good teams! But I don't think football is a practical option for him atm. Managing his health is more important.

Good luck Fletch

Still no link! But if anyone has SSN, then you can check for proof :P

mb28mbrook:

I'm not making that point, i'm making the point that it's great news that he is training properly and being called up to train with Scotland means that his career may not be over just yet... which I think most of us had thought/think

Ok, well that sounds promising. Thanks for that news.