Ruben Amorim has opted to keep Darren Fletcher in his position as first team coach – angering some United fans who questioned why Ruud van Nistelrooy couldn’t have been offered a role in some capacity
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is set to hold talks with Darren Fletcher on Tuesday after arriving at the club’s Carrington training complex.
Amorim has been stamping his mark on the club after jetting into Manchester this week, opting to exclude Ruud van Nistelrooy from his coaching set-up after the Dutchman guided the team to three wins from four during his stint as interim boss.
However, he has opted to keep Fletcher in his position as first team coach – angering some United fans who questioned why Van Nistelrooy couldn’t have been offered a role in some capacity after his impressive work with the team.
Sky Sports have reported that Amorim is set to have meetings with a number of figures at United, including Fletcher, who was the club’s technical director before being replaced by Jason Wilcox earlier this year.
United opted to keep Fletcher involved in the first team coaching group and he began working with the players as a member of staff under both Erik ten Hag and Van Nistelrooy.
Fletcher will not be available for Amorim’s first batch of games, however, after being given a three-match ban for confronting match officials during United’s 2-1 win over Brentford last month – protesting after Brentford scored the opening goal.
The Scot is a legend at United after playing 342 games for the Red Devils during a career that started aged just 11, yet some supporters have still taken issue with Fletcher remaining in his role instead of Van Nistelrooy.
One said: “Jesus Christ. How does he keep surviving”. Another added: “How’s he survived another manager, should have kept Ruud over him”. A third said: “Terminate Ruud but keep Fletcher….”
United confirmed Van Nistelrooy would be leaving the club on Monday as they thanked the Dutchman for his diligent work after replacing Ten Hag – having won three games from his four games in charge to steady the ship – also announcing the departures of coaches Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel.
“Manchester United can confirm that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club. Ruud rejoined in the summer and has taken charge of the team for the past four matches as interim head coach. Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend.
“We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club.
“He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford. Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel have also departed and we wish them all well for the future. We will confirm the full men’s first team coaching composition in due course.”
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