FLETCHER DISMISSES EVERTON LINK

• omgukilledkenny

  8 Jul 08, 18:18

  

  Everton manager David Moyes has reportedly launched a charm offensive in the hopes of luring fellow Scot Darren Fletcher away from Manchester United.

  According to The Sun, Moyes has already approached his United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson over the availability of the 24-year-old, who has never quite managed to nail down a regular starting spot at Old Trafford despite the esteem in which his manager holds him.
  
  Everton are reported to be reading an official £4million offer for Fletcher, who is regarded as one of his country's most gifted players having risen through the ranks at United.
  
  Earlier last month, Ferguson seemed to indicated that Fletcher will play a more prominent role for the club next season, after a combination of injuries and the intense midfield competition at Old Trafford limited him to just 11 starts.
  
  With Hargreaves, Scholes, Carrick, Anderson, Ronaldo, Nani, Park and Giggs all able fulfill the same role, Fletcher knows that time will be at a premium, however, and Moyes will be looking to convince him that being a fundamental figure at Everton trumps being a bit player at United.

  

• jonchao72

  8 Jul 08, 18:24

  the title sounds a little.. hehe.. horny

  no cannot sell... fletcher is the man for the big games

• Sienx

  8 Jul 08, 18:50

  fletch is good..sad he cant play mch games...

• zocoss

  8 Jul 08, 22:55

  Cannot sell Fletcher, he has become a much better player these last 2 years... United need him for back-up...

• Exidis

  8 Jul 08, 23:18

  mch games?

• I-like-flings(m)

  9 Jul 08, 00:38

  4m?? must be joking right?

• I-like-flings(m)

  9 Jul 08, 00:38

  4m?? must be joking right?

• KrU

  9 Jul 08, 03:27

  Originally posted by Exidis:

  mch games?

  
  Much?

• SPyko

  9 Jul 08, 11:39

  4m is a joke. SAF won't sell him coz he is a  BIG game player........and a very good one too

• iceFatboy

  9 Jul 08, 11:51

  I still feel he should do a Butt and leave.

  If he is really such a big game player, why is he always keep in reserve?

  also, maybe, with his departure, more youngsters can emerge leh..

   

• zocoss

  12 Jul 08, 10:32

  FLETCHER DISMISSES EVERTON LINK

  

  
  

  Darren Fletcher insists he is full focused on becoming a first-team regular at Manchester United, amid reports he is wanted by Everton. The 24-year-old midfielder has been a bit-part player since progressing through the ranks at Old Trafford, and Toffees boss David Moyes is reportedly trying to persuade him to jump ship.

  But Scotland international Fletcher dismissed talk of a transfer as speculation, adding on MUTV: "You just learn to deal with that as your time progresses here. "The most important thing is you're focused on Manchester United. Unless someone tells you otherwise, that's what you do."

  Fletcher made just 24 appearances for United last season and is looking to play more of a part this term. "To play in more matches than last season, that's obviously the target each season," he said. "You do your bit, you're patient and you've got to wait for your chance. I'll be ready to take my chance when it comes and I'll hopeful play a few more matches."

  Fletcher is also unfazed by the prospect of United's squad growing this summer, saying: "I don't think much needs to change but fresh faces are always good. Competition for places is always going to be at Manchester United. "It's something you've got to rise to."

• omgukilledkenny

  12 Jul 08, 13:24

  Originally posted by zocoss:

  Fletcher:  Competition for places is always going to be at Manchester United. "It's something you've got to rise to."

  Respect!