“It’s all I know” Darren Fletcher speaks from the heart on his love for United

Emotional confession

Fletcher said, “It’s crazy because, actually, I was having this conversation last night. We were talking about my little nephew, because he’s turning 12.”

“I said that’s when I went to Manchester for the first time on my own, with a scout, an amazing scout. I got the train down with Andy Perry, God rest his soul, he’s passed away now. He brought me down at the age of 12. Then I moved down here permanently at 15, on my own as well, to go to digs in Sale. Cecil Avenue, right next to Ashton-on-Mersey, the school I went to.”

“It’s all I know. Obviously, I’ve been at other clubs, but Manchester United has made me, formed me, developed me. It’s been a massive part of my life and a privilege.”

“A privilege and an honour to be part of the biggest club in the world, for me, without doubt, and one of the most special clubs in the world. It definitely feels like a family. It’s something I’ve got great passion in and doing my best for.”

He added, “Ultimately, we want to do the best for Manchester United, the club and the individuals who work there. The young players and the staff, making sure we’re all helping each other.”

“We’ve got each other’s backs and are striving for the same thing, which is making Manchester United successful.”

Fletcher made 342 appearances for United.

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