United legend Paddy Crerand has heaped praise on Darren Fletcher, insisting he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves.
It’s hard to disagree with him. He’s easily been our best midfielder so far this season(although that isn’t hard) and has shown much improvement over the last two years.
His big game credentials are undeniable. He’s the only midfielder at United who can be relied upon to put in a quality performance against the top teams.
Here’s what Paddy told MUTV:
“For me, he is an automatic pick,”
“For the big games I think the manager would pick Fletcher, he’d be first on the team sheet.
“Darren has made the point that he wants to be the number one choice in midfield.”
“And he’s playing well enough to be number one.”
“I almost don’t need to make the point for him, he’s making a strong enough case himself.”
“He was outstanding against Wigan and outstanding against Arsenal.”
“And against Tottenham and Manchester City, you want him in the midfield.”
“He’s been playing like that for quite a few years now,”
“I think the fans are starting to appreciate him, that’s the only difference.”
“For a long time Darren was a scapegoat.”
“When he came through he played alongside Roy Keane and Paul Scholes and there aren’t many players in English football, never mind for United, who’ve been as good as those two.”
“That’s the standard that was set, but Darren’s got better and better.
“He’s a tremendous passer and doesn’t get the credit for that sometimes.”
“All you hear is that he gets in at people. But he is enthusiastic and whole-hearted, and fans love that.”
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