The new Keano

#1 Sharpey V2.0

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Posted 22 March 2010 - 05:42 AM

Theres very few things I hate more than this modern obsession of comparing emerging players to already established or legends of the game. However I'll make one exception: darren fletcher. In him you have keano's drive, passion and will to win, in a package a lot more likeable, intelligent and capable of improving. I love his style, his intelligence, on and off the field, his love for United, passion for the game. Lets be honest, I think Im in love with him, without the physical part (ehem)

Do you see the keano - fletcher comparison a fair one? do you think he can become what keano was for United?

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Posted 22 March 2010 - 03:37 PM

Well he sure has the time on his side to build a true cult status at the club. His ability too is perhaps there to build him into that type of role in the team. However as for a direct comparison I would have to say they are quite different. For one thing Fletcher is not such a knob to others and he plays the game a little smarter too.

The thing is he could reach the same level at the club as Keano was but really I think he will have his own twist and will build his own status at the club with no need to make comparison to anyone else.

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Posted 22 March 2010 - 05:51 PM

The fact that we are even comparing him in the same class as Keano means that he has become a massive player for us in the last 2 seasons.. I remember clearly how Keano himself said that darren was not good enough to wear the utd shirt & look at him now.. def first name on the managers team sheet.. darren has been excellent, may be the only thing that i would want to see more, is been more animated when he plays... like the way keano was arguing & telling players what they are doin right or wrong.. whatever it is in darren we have a world class player & i mean real world class...