MANCHESTER UNITED coach Darren Fletcher bit back at a rowdy fan who was “abusive” after their Champions League win over Sabah.

enjoyed a thumping return to European competition as they .

NINTCHDBPICT001107502987Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher hit back at abuse from a fan Credit: X/_StrettyEnd NINTCHDBPICT001107502873The club’s Under-18s coach wasn’t happy with an ‘abusive’ supporter who wanted an autograph Credit: X/_StrettyEnd

But there were some unsavoury scenes after the game as United stars boarded their team bus home.

Fans had waited behind after the game to grab pictures and autographs.

According to the Daily Mail , angered one supporter after failing to sign his autograph.

The former midfielder – who is now head coach of United’s Under-18s – had signed some autographs but wasn’t able to get to all the fans behind the bus.

And after hearing shouts in his direction, Fletcher was having none of it.

He hit back: “Hey, listen. It doesn’t matter, you can’t speak like that.

Fletcher, 42, then pointed at the angry supporter and said: “You are the reason people don’t sign. You are the reason people don’t sign.”

His stern response led to huge cheers from other United fans standing by the bus.

Burnley v Manchester United - Premier LeagueFletcher had a brief spell in charge of United as interim boss last season Credit: Getty 2026 UEFA Champions League Football Manchester United v Sabah, Manchester, North West, UK - 11 Sep 2026United enjoyed a thumping 4-0 win over the European minnows Sabah on Thursday night Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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One posted a clip of the exchange on X and pointed out how he “put a fan in his place” who was “abusive towards players when they didn’t stop”.

Another said: “What a man! Fair play Fletcher.”

A third added: “Always loved . Good on him.”

And a fourth said: “Love to see it.”

Fletcher is a United legend after appearing 342 times for the Red Devils, scoring 24 goals.

He won five Premier League titles under Sir and the .

Fletcher has been in the United coaching set-up since 2020 and initially worked as technical director before coaching the Under-16s and Under-18s.

He took charge of the team as interim boss for two games last season after was axed.

Eventually the caretaker role went to his old team-mate until the end of the season.

Fletcher then returned to his role as Under-18s boss where he coaches stars like .