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Fletcher fumes at City for what United players 'had to deal with' after defeat
Fletcher said City’s ceremony went too far after the 2-1 final loss, citing the public reading of every player and Under-18 coach.
- On Thursday, Manchester United Under-18s manager Darren Fletcher criticized the FA Youth Cup final ceremony, describing the post-match celebration as a "Man City parade" following his team's 2-1 loss.
- United officials were frustrated the match occurred at the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium rather than the Etihad Stadium, which Manchester City stated was unavailable due to construction work.
- Fletcher confronted FA officials during the presentation, upset that the announcer individually named every City player and youth coach, arguing it violated standard cup final protocol.
- The match ended in a 2-1 defeat for United after a late goal from Reigan Heskey, prompting Fletcher to question whether the FA should take more ownership of the 74-year-old competition.
- Manchester City officials reportedly reacted with amusement to Fletcher's complaint, while Fletcher also voiced concerns about the Under-21s game scheduled within 48 hours of the final.
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Darren Fletcher Slams Man City & FA After Youth Cup Final Defeat
Darren Fletcher – head coach of Manchester United’s Under-18 side – has hit out at Manchester City for their behaviour after winning the FA Youth Cup Final on Thursday night. The tension comes after a dramatic final at the Joie Stadium, where Manchester City’s Under-18s secured a 2-1 victory over their cross-town rivals courtesy of an 87th-minute strike from Reigan Heskey after Godwill… Source
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