Darren Fletcher reveals the
secrets of the training ground look away now, Edwin
Best trainer
The best player is Paul Scholes, without a doubt. You get tough
games in the Premiership but playing against Scholesy in training
is the hardest thing youll face in football. His touch,
imagination and vision for passes is amazing, and he scores goals
for fun from just about anywhere on the pitch.
Worst trainer
Wes Brown. Hes so laid back. When it comes to games he is top
class and such a tough tackler, but in training I think he takes it
easy on people. He wont go flying in for tackles. You might beat
him with a bit of skill, but its normally because he is holding
back.
Who tries the most outrageous skill
I think you can guess that one, its obvious - Ronaldo. Hes always
trying to make you look stupid by doing stepovers or some mad trick
youve never seen before. Something of the tricks he does you cant
even get your head round. Hes always practicing new ones as well,
after training or during it. And whenever you go in to tackle him
you have to bear in mind theres a good chance hell nutmeg you or
leave you on your backside.
Toughest tackler
Its close, between Vida and Wes. Neither holds back in a game, but
Ill say Vida, because hes tough whether its an all-or-nothing
first-team match or a 5-a-side kickabout. In games, I dont think
anyone beats Wes, though.
Anybody always play out of position?
We get given positions to play in training, so you dont always
move around. But I think Rio fancies himself as a centre forward
and Wayne thinks he would be brilliant in any position. Hed think
he was the best right-back in the world if he played there!
Joker in the dressing room
Ryan Giggs probably has the best sense of humour, he comes out with
one-liners that have everyone in stitches. But Cristiano, Wes, Rio
and Wayne are always doing pranks. Ronnie hangs up peoples clothes
in the dressing room if they are wearing something extravagant. Of
course, everything he wears is brilliant! Wayne is constantly up to
something and Wes and Rio you have to watch out for as well.
Most serious person
Probably Vida. He takes his football very seriously. He does like a
laugh, but hes really focused on the games and in training.
Cleverest player
[Long pause] Id say Sheasy. Im not the thickest, but I think
Sheasy is probably the cleverest in the squad.
Best and worst dressed
Ronaldo would say hes got the best clothes. As for the worst
dressed
Patrice gets stick, but I think hes all right [Pauses to
think, then Ronaldo walks in]
DF: Ronnie, whos the worst dressed player? Patrice?
CR: No, Patrice is good. [Pauses, then bursts into laughter] Edwin!
Put Edwin.
Honest assessment of yourself as a trainer
I work hard and I always train even if Ive got a niggling injury.
I dont like to miss training. Id like to think the lads would
want me on their side in training because I do a lot for the team
and always put in the effort.
Best thing about training
The fact that you come in and play football every day. Theres
nothing better than being able to do something you love doing each
day. Also, the camaraderie and banter between the lads, it makes it
an enjoyable place to be.
Worst things about training
The gym. I try and go whenever I can, but weights dont seem to
have any effect on me at the moment. Itll come one day, but weight
training isnt something I particularly enjoy, its just something
you have to do.
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