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MANCHESTER UNITED were leading through Michael Carrick's goal when Sir Alex Ferguson gave Fletcher a run out after being out fighting a chronic bowel condition.
Darren Fletcher returns to action for Man United in the Champions League
DARREN FLETCHER handed Scotland a massive boost last night when he made his first outing in 10 months.
The midfielder was given a standing ovation when he replaced Paul Scholes 11 minutes from time and helped Man United see out victory over the Turks.
Fletcher has been fighting a career-threatening bowel condition and last played on November 22, 2011.
He was missed by Craig Levein for this month’s draws against Serbia and Macedonia and last night’s cameo will raise hopes he can turn out against Belgium and Wales next month.
Fletcher’s arrival was one of the few highlights on a tough night for United.
DARREN FLETCHER handed Scotland a massive boost last night when he made his first outing in 10 months.
The midfielder was given a standing ovation when he replaced Paul Scholes 11 minutes from time and helped Man United see out victory over the Turks.
Fletcher has been fighting a career-threatening bowel condition and last played on November 22, 2011.
He was missed by Craig Levein for this month’s draws against Serbia and Macedonia and last night’s cameo will raise hopes he can turn out against Belgium and Wales next month.
Fletcher’s arrival was one of the few highlights on a tough night for United.
Michael Carrick puts United in front at Old Trafford
It started well with Michael Carrick netting after just seven minutes. Shinji Kagawa slipped Carrick through and he stepped inside keeper Fernando Musiera and steered the ball home despite being tripped.
Galatasaray had a penalty denied when Nemanja Vidic lunged in on Umut Bulut then Nordin Amrabat and Hamit Altintop hit the woodwork as United struggled.
Nani fluffed a chance to seal victory in 52 minutes but he missed from the spot, allowing Musiera an easy save to his right after trying a shimmy.
Sir Alex Ferguson was furious and as nerves became frayed he called for Fletcher’s battling qualities to help keep the Turks at bay.
It started well with Michael Carrick netting after just seven minutes. Shinji Kagawa slipped Carrick through and he stepped inside keeper Fernando Musiera and steered the ball home despite being tripped.
Galatasaray had a penalty denied when Nemanja Vidic lunged in on Umut Bulut then Nordin Amrabat and Hamit Altintop hit the woodwork as United struggled.
Nani fluffed a chance to seal victory in 52 minutes but he missed from the spot, allowing Musiera an easy save to his right after trying a shimmy.
Sir Alex Ferguson was furious and as nerves became frayed he called for Fletcher’s battling qualities to help keep the Turks at bay.
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