Sir Alex Ferguson sent Darren Fletcher warning before taking Man Utd jobDarren Fletcher will get the chance to manage Manchester United in Wednesday's clash with Burnley, having learned from one of the very best in Sir Alex FergusonView 2 Images Darren Fletcher played 342 games under Sir Alex Ferguson (Image: Clint Hughes/Getty Images)Wednesday will see Darren Fletcher become the fifth player from the school of Sir Alex Ferguson to manage Manchester United for at least one game. Sir Alex Ferguson's bold Darren Fletcher prediction proved right after Man Utd call READ MORE :Man Utd given special exemption to Premier League rule after Darren Fletcher appointment READ MORE :In 2017, the legendary former United manager spoke to West Bromwich Albion about Fletcher's prospects as a coach. Will Darren Fletcher be a success as interim manager? ‌View 2 Images Sir Alex Ferguson warned Darren Fletcher about the sacrifices of being a manager (Image: Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images)While coaching at youth level brings its own pressures, nothing compares to a top job, especially at Old Trafford. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror January 07, 2026 09:41 UTC