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FLETCH: WE'LL HAVE TO FIGHT FOR FIRST AWAY WIN
Games against Bolton may not hold the same appeal for fans as Liverpool clashes, but for Darren Fletcher, they can also be filed under blood-and-thunder affairs.
The Scot is relishing Sunday's test and says United will have to win the battle before thinking about winning away for the first time in this league season.
“We always experience a good atmosphere and a difficult game at the Reebok Stadium. They’re a local rival and it’s a derby match. You really have to work hard if you’re going to earn a victory there.
"When United are in town their fans get really up for it. The players are up for it too because taking the scalp of United means a lot. We know what to expect from Bolton. Owen Coyle has come in and tried to stamp his mark on the team, but the personnel is pretty much the same. They’ll have two physical strikers in [Kevin] Davies and [Johan] Elmander and they'll want to get the ball into the box as quickly as possible.
"Sometimes you have to earn the right to play, and win the battle first and foremost. It’s important that we do get the ball and when we do get chances we take them.”
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GIBSON SHOOTING TO THE TOP
Darron Gibson has a sledgehammer of a right foot and Sir Alex Ferguson wants him to use it to its most devastating effect, but the Irish midfielder is determined not to become typecast as a one-dimensional player. The 22-year-old has always been known for his strength and power. Even in the youth team he was renowned for an explosive shot and an ability to hit long-distance passes that other young, less powerful, team-mates and opponents could not. Now hovering around the periphery of United’s senior starting eleven, he’s been charged with getting goals from central midfield – a valuable commodity in the modern game.
“The manager has told me he wants me to get forward and score goals this season,” Darron told Red View, the day before he deftly netted United's equaliser at Scunthorpe.
“Sometimes when I hear the crowd yelling ‘shoot’, I laugh because I’m miles away from goal. It's strange but at the same time it’s nice that fans think I can score from distance. Shooting is a big part of my game so I can understand why people yell it out. But I hope people don’t think that’s all I can do."
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MILLIONS JOIN REDS' FACEBOOK PAGE
United's passionate worldwide fanbase has made the club's official Facebook page the fastest growing of any sports team on the planet.
Facebook.com/manchesterunited has now registered over 2.6million fans since its launch, making the Reds the most followed English football team on the social networking website.
The community continues to grow, with over 500,000 fans per month choosing to engage with the club on Facebook.
“This underlines our global fanbase,” said a club spokesman. “Any look at the extent of our support reveals we have fans everywhere from Stretford to Singapore to Santiago, showing the strength of United’s appeal.” To become a 'fan' of the club’s official Facebook page, visit Facebook.com/manchesterunited. | | | | | | | This email has been sent to you by ManUtd.com, Manchester United, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA, England. This email is designed to be viewed in HTML email clients - if you cannot see the images above, please open an HTML-compatible email account and then register the new address with ManUtd.com. If this email has been forwarded to you by a friend, please register with ManUtd.com to receive Red View directly from next week. The articles and images in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of Manchester United. If you do not wish to receive this email please send a blank email from your subscription address to unsubscribe@manutd.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy. Please see our Privacy Policy. Please DO NOT reply to this email. | |
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