Man United boss also hints at further new signings to come
Sir Alex Ferguson
has effectively admitted
Darren Fletcher's playing
career is
over.
Midfielder Fletcher has been out
of action since December suffering with the bowel condition
colitis.
And the Manchester United boss suggested Fletcher,
27, was unlikely to make it back to playing ever again.
"Darren has not started training with us," said Ferguson.
"He has got challenges that we are happy to be patient with. But
he won't be starting the season.
"It's a shame because he's such a magnificent professional and
nice guy.
"If it doesn't work out for him he knows he has always got a
position at this club."
Ferguson's hinting at a coaching role for Fletcher comes after
the midfielder helped out with the reserves last season, during his
enforced absence.