Fletcher proud to be part of first United team to beat Milan

last SG · 2010-02-17T04:57:14+00:00

remember what happened with guardiola? true, but guardiola got 3 of the best players in the world in messi, xavi and iniesta. milan got who? ronaldino a shad...

Rooney9 SG

miss one match only mah.

but anderson is ignored by fergie now. what if there are another injury to another midfielder, like scholes or fletcher, touch wood.

Rooney9 SG

Rooney is man of the match. his 2 goals help beat Milan at their own den.

sand king SG

Nani still makes me say: "F*ck Nani!" His crosses are always delayed because he wants to do some trickery... f*ck nani!

Valencia is what I like, no bullshit, just get the ball into the box.

Fletcher was a genius picking out Rooney so easily, or maybe Milan's defensive line was just sleeping?

likeyou SG

Horray..Man u win.

2nd leg, if Man U can hold on to a draw, that will be great. Ac will have really tough time at old trafford....surely....

One Harmonius Blend SG

Now, hope Manchester United can grind out a victory in their home turf though

Rooney9 SG

Nani still makes me say: "F*ck Nani!" His crosses are always delayed because he wants to do some trickery... f*ck nani!

Valencia is what I like, no bullshit, just get the ball into the box.

Fletcher was a genius picking out Rooney so easily, or maybe Milan's defensive line was just sleeping?

portugese wingers cannot cross ball one lol. Ronaldo crosses also like shit lol. Nani is like Ronaldo type lar, the showboating type. like to dribble and dribble to show off his dribbling skills. self centred player.

Rooney9 SG

United can afford to lose at home 1-0. dun rule out Milan, cos they can always score one at OT, but the same also goes for united too, esp when they are at home. Milan blatant weakness is their defence. they simply cant defend at all, esp their older players like Nesta who is 33 and Favalli, can you believe it, aged 38 lol. Bonera I think is in his 30s, not to mention Dida, who is 35 already.

sand king SG

I still say sell Nani or play him on the left!!!!!!!

Why did Michael Carrot get sent off? Didn't see that part.

One Harmonius Blend SG

given their record against Man U, i think it will still be a victory though, for Man u at their home turf

One Harmonius Blend SG

I still say sell Nani or play him on the left!!!!!!!

Why did Michael Carrot get sent off? Didn't see that part.

Sell, nani, who's gonna play on the right?

sand king SG

Sell, nani, who's gonna play on the right?

Valencia. I just cannot stand the likes of him sometimes.

brokenluv SG

Honestly, i felt Milan deserved a better result, too bad they squandered all their chances. Credit to the devils who played much better in the 2nd half.

Rooney9 SG

thats the hallmark of a great side, not playing well and yet can come away with an away victory.

As romanista2001 SG

thats the hallmark of a great side, not playing well and yet can come away with an away victory.

when playing the Milan grandpas, all you need to do is to run them ragged..............those old farts will self-destruct soon enough..............

Rooney9 SG

when playing the Milan grandpas, all you need to do is to run them ragged..............those old farts will self-destruct soon enough..............

ya . They dominated in the beginning, but second half ran out of steam

zocoss SG

Darren Fletcher

Fletcher: In action against AC MIlan at the San Siro

Darren Fletcher

The Italian Job: Fletcher celebrates United's 3-1 victory

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has admitted he is a proud man after helping the champions to a first ever win over AC Milan on Italian soil.

United's previous record against Milan was dreadful, with four exits in the European Cup spanning half a century, but their superb 3-2 win should see them advance to the quarter-finals.

Reflecting on his night's work, Fletcher said: 'It was a great experience.

'The San Siro is a fantastic setting and to win the game and become the first United team to do that in the stadium is a great achievement.'

United went behind early on but Paul Scholes equalised before two second half headers from Wayne Rooney.

Fletcher believes the performance shows how far United have come, telling the club's official website: 'As players you get more mature every season and pick up more experience and you learn how to cope with these sorts of situations.

'We were maybe a bit naïve [in the past], but hopefully the performance tonight shows we have come a long way.

'We need to maintain these standards in the Champions League, though. It’s no good resting on your laurels thinking you’ve made it because there are too many other teams with so much quality.'

The second leg at Old Trafford isn't until March 10, and although Fletcher is confident he believes the tie is far from over.

'We went to Italy to win the first leg and we’ve done that. But it’s still all to play for in the tie. We’ve seen the quality they’ve got in their side - they’re capable of creating chances and scoring goals - so we’ll have to be on top form to get through.

'You’ve got to feel confident after a result like this one; we’re confident of playing anyone at Old Trafford.

'We need to be careful and on our toes, but we’re in a great position and hopefully we can see it through.

'The fans can play a massive part in the second leg. Champions League nights at Old Trafford are always special and we know the fans will get right behind us. Hopefully they’ll help get us through to the quarter-finals.'

Rooney9 SG

way to go fletcher. he created 2 goals for goalscorer Rooney. he is badly missed against Barcelona in last season CL final loss.

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