Excerpts from a Legend

Fletcher would almost certainly have played in the Champions League final this year. His performances have been largely exceptional, particularly in United's big games, and given Barcelona are the opponents Sir Alex Ferguson would likely have employed the Scot in a three man midfield to deny Barca's flair players space. Champions League finals are precious occasions in the life of a footballer, and rare too. You never know when the ship might sail for good. Denying players opportunities they have fought so hard to earn, for reasons so soft, seems unmerited and cruel.