Will Darren Fletcher Field Twin Sons Jack & Tyler as Man Utd Boss? Interim Manager's Decision Revealed!
Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher addresses the possibility of playing his twin sons, Jack and Tyler, in the upcoming Premier League clash against Burnley. Find out what the former player and Under-18s coach has to say about this potential historic moment!

Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher has opened up on the possibility of playing his twin sons, Jack and Tyler, during Wednesday's trip to Burnley in the Premier League. Fletcher, United's Under-18s coach, has been placed in temporary charge of the first team after the club decided to sack Ruben Amorim.United head to relegation-battling Burnley on Wednesday evening as they look to strengthen their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. They head into this midweek round of fixtures sixth in the table, level on points with Chelsea in fifth and only three behind champions Liverpool in fourth.The Red Devils have been boosted by the returns of Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount from their respective injuries, though their minutes will be managed at Turf Moor.Fletcher, who won five Premier League titles and a Champions League during a 13-year stint with United as a player, has the distinction of being able to call upon two of his children for Wednesday's fixture. Twin 18-year-old sons Jack and Tyler are both in first-team training, with the former having already played three times at senior level, though the latter is awaiting his debut.At a press conference on Tuesday, Fletcher was asked whether he would make history by becoming the first Premier League manager to play two of his sons in a fixture. He replied: "That would be disclosing team information before a game! I'm not going to do that and give anything away. They were in the training group on Monday, that was already arranged before I got there. They've been in the squad recently. We've got some players coming back from injury so we'll assess that tomorrow. We still have to assess a couple of players tomorrow because of the short turnaround from games. They are in the periphery squad but whether they make the match squad, I don't know yet. That remains to be seen."Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!While twin brothers have never played under their father in the Premier League, there have been many cases of individual sons being selected by their parent in the past.Close to home, Sir Alex Ferguson brought through son Darren when he was in charge of United. Darren won a Premier League winners' medal for the 1992-93 season, but was sold one year later to Wolves. The captain of that 1992-93 team, Steve Bruce, managed his own son Alex at Birmingham and Hull.Jamie Redknapp, known nowadays for his punditry work on Sky Sports, nearly went his entire Premier League career without playing under his dad, Harry. Though the ex-midfielder came through under his father at Bournemouth, he was sold in 1991 to Liverpool, where he spent the next 11 years as a fan favourite at Anfield. Jamie then signed for Tottenham in 2002, before finally linking up with Harry at Southampton in 2005.Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough managed son Nigel during the 1990s, while Gavin Strachan played under father Gordon briefly when Coventry were a Premier League outfit.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingFletcher will lead United against Burnley, but his role thereafter remains up in the air. He has confirmed talks will take place with the club hierarchy later this week, while reports claim he could form a new-look coaching setup under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is in talks over a return to Old Trafford for another stint as caretaker manager.
The Burnley Fixture and United's Position
Manchester United, currently under the interim management of Darren Fletcher, are set to face Burnley in a crucial Premier League match. As they aim to secure a spot in the Champions League, the team is focused on achieving a positive result against their relegation-threatened opponents.
The Twin Sons Twist
Fletcher's twin sons, Jack and Tyler, have been training with the first team and are in contention for a place in the matchday squad. While Jack already has some senior experience, Tyler is yet to make his debut. This potential selection could create history in the Premier League, with Fletcher remaining coy about his decision.
Family Ties in Football
Throughout the history of the Premier League, there have been instances of players being managed by their fathers. From Sir Alex Ferguson and his son Darren to other notable examples like Steve Bruce, Jamie Redknapp, and Brian Clough, family connections have added a unique dynamic to the managerial landscape.
Fletcher's Future and Coaching Setup
Following his temporary appointment as United's manager, Fletcher is set to enter discussions with the club hierarchy regarding his future role. Speculations suggest that he could potentially form part of a revised coaching structure under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who may return as caretaker manager for another spell at Old Trafford.






