Darren Fletcher Tells United Players to Live With Neville and Scholes Criticism

Darren Fletcher
January 2026

Interim boss Darren Fletcher said United players must learn to handle public criticism from ex-players and pundits instead of reacting to it. Fletcher framed scrutiny as part of playing for United, said players need coping strategies and support, and referenced how previous eras had senior leaders shielding younger players, something harder to replicate now.