Darren Fletcher Appointed Interim Manager of Manchester United
06 January 2026at15:04
Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim manager of Manchester United, replacing Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed following the team's draw against Leeds United.
Fletcher, who previously coached the club's U18 team and served as a technical collaborator, is preparing for his first match in this new role.
He is expected to be joined on the touchline by former teammate Jonny Evans, who recently resigned from his role as Head of Loans and Pathways at the club. Evans brings valuable experience from his two previous spells with Manchester United.
Manchester United's upcoming fixtures include a match against Burnley, followed by an FA Cup tie against Brighton on Sunday, and the derby against Manchester City on January 17.
Q&A
What led to Ruben Amorim's dismissal from Manchester United?
Ruben Amorim was dismissed from his managerial role at Manchester United following the team's recent draw against Leeds United, prompting the appointment of Darren Fletcher.
What are Manchester United's immediate challenges under interim manager Darren Fletcher?
Darren Fletcher's immediate challenges at Manchester United involve upcoming fixtures against Burnley, an FA Cup tie versus Brighton, and the crucial derby against Manchester City on January 17.
