Tuesday 15 July 2025 19:00
Bruno Fernandes has reacted to a viral clip featuring new Under-18s lead coach Darren Fletcher in our latest Lifeblood film.
The Manchester United captain posted on Instagram after we shared a snippet of Fletcher’s first speech to the new group of scholars.
Fletcher’s speech to U18s Video
Fletcher’s speech to U18s
FLETCHER’S SPEECH | Our upcoming ‘Lifeblood Short: Class of 2025’ features this from our new U18s lead coach…
Fletcher came through at United in the early 2000s, becoming the club’s 164th Academy graduate, before winning every major trophy in a 13-year Old Trafford career. Later spells at Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion preceded a 2020 return to Carrington in a variety of coaching and management roles.
His new position as Under-18s coach will allow him to impart key advice gained from a stellar career, as well as his experience as a parent of Academy players, with his twin sons Jack and Tyler having played for the team last season. And Bruno thinks it’s the perfect match.
After watching Fletcher’s captivating talk to the dozen scholars who were inducted into the Academy in a special Old Trafford ceremony at the end of June, Fernandes posted this message on his Instagram story:
“Top class as a person and a well-deserved new role that suits him and will bring loads of success to the youth of the club.”
Lifeblood Short: Class of 2025 Video
Lifeblood Short: Class of 2025
MEET THE CLASS OF 2025 | Our latest Lifeblood film introduces 12 new scholars as they receive the iconic club blazer…
You can watch the full eight-minute Lifeblood Short above. Titled ‘Class of 2025’, it also features advice from current first-team goalkeeper Tom Heaton and Travis Binnion (head of player development & coaching) and introduces fans to the new scholars.
It’s available to watch now for free across all platforms, including the United App, ManUtd.com and our official YouTube channel.
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Tuesday 15 July 2025 19:00
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