Darren Fletcher 'blasted officials' in furious tunnel rant during Man Utd victory
Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher let rip at fourth official Gavin Ward minutes after Brentford took the lead at Old Trafford in controversial circumstances
Darren Fletcher is said to have 'gone ballistic' at the fourth official in the tunnel minutes after Brentford's goal against Manchester United.
The Red Devils came from behind to beat the Bees 2-1 and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, but they went in behind at the break courtesy of an Ethan Pinnock goal following a corner late in the first half.
Pinnock's goal sparked fury on the touchline, though, as Matthijs de Ligt was ordered off the pitch due to the fact he was bleeding. With the Dutchman off the pitch, United were a man light when Pinnock plundered the game's opening goal.
Ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy were seen venting their fury at fourth official Gavin Ward on the touchline, with the former earning yellow card for his troubles. But that wasn't the end of it.
READ MORE: Sky Sports fans can save £216 on their bill, here's three other reasons you'll want to pick itREAD MORE: Erik ten Hag sends statement after beating potential Man Utd successor in Thomas FrankAs outlined by The Manchester Evening News, Fletcher also let rip at the match officials despite missing the visitors' goal. United's first-team coach had been present, though when De Ligt was ordered off.
The defender himself joined Ten Hag and Van Nistelrooy in lambasting Ward. The trio were far happier, though, following a rousing second half fightback from United.
Alejandro Garnacho emphatically restored parity just three minutes after the break after being teed up by Marcus Rashford. And Rasmus Hojlund completed the turnaround to give Ten Hag some welcome breathing space.
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Scrutiny had grown on the Dutchman in the build-up to Saturday's match - but he had the last laugh after beating the Bees and again insisted he was not worried about his role.
"My focus is only on this. What everyone is writing is coming off my shoulders," he told Match of the Day. "I can deal with this. The players only have to think about the team performance, to have the right work ethic, to put everything in that they have. I know they are brilliant players. if you are determined then we will score goals and bring in wins. That's what everyone expects."
He added: "We are happy to win the game. At United, you have to win games but also to bring entertainment. I think for everyone it was an enjoyable afternoon. Especially the way it happened, when you concede an unfair goal. In the second half we showed we are together, we showed determination and we scored two beautiful goals."
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