AN Irish pub is toasting Darren Fletcher’s appointment as interim Manchester United manager — as he’s their ex-barman. The former midfielder has taken charge at Old Trafford and was in the dugout

Darren Fletcher’s first week as Manchester United’s interim manager has reportedly made Ineos rethink their entire post-Ruben Amorim plan. The Scot’s impact, both in training and during the 2-2 draw against Burnley, has shifted the mood at Old Trafford and left decision makers reconsidering what comes next.

Brian Clough managed his son, Nigel, throughout Nigel's first spell as a player at Nottingham Forest from 1984 to 1993. During this period, Nigel made over 400 appearances and scored 131 goals under his father's management. Together, they also won the Football League Cup in both 1989 and 1990.

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The new interim manager's inaugural press conference shed light on his likely approach at Burnley on Wednesday

Darren Fletcher will take charge of Manchester United when they face Brighton in the FA Cup third round and JJ Gabriel is reportedly in contention to make his first-team debut

As Manchester United look to their past once again, Adam Bate reports from Turf Moor after Darren Fletchers first game in interim charge and argues that trying to recreate whats been lost since Sir Al