Central midfielders earned the biggest cheers of the night as
United beat Galatasaray 1-0 at Old Trafford - firstly for Michael
Carrick scoring the only goal, and secondly for Darren Fletcher's
long-awaited comeback.
The latter's entrance in the 79th
minute, as a substitute for Paul Scholes, ended a ten-month absence
dating back to another Champions League home game - the 2-2 draw with
Benfica on 22 November 2011, when he also scored his last goal for the
Reds. Fletcher then took an extended break after he was diagnosed with
ulcerative colitis.
"He's been out for a long time," acknowledged Sir Alex on MUTV, "and I think the supporters recognise what a difficult time the lad's had.
"That [the crowd's ovation] was a mark of respect to a really honest and tremendous young lad.
"I
was pleased for him. He didn't do great but he didn't do badly. Taking
into consideration it was his first game for ten months, I think he
acquitted himself very well. "
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