Darren Fletcher’s wife Hayley steps out in Cheshire after he got the Manchester United job following Ruben Amorims’ sacking

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Hayley Fletcher, wife of the new Manchester United manager Darren Fletcher, was seen in Cheshire yesterday, shortly after his appointment.

After the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, the former Scottish player will begin his time as manager of Manchester United on Wednesday night with an away game against Burnley in the Premier League.

After learning about her husband’s new job, Hayley bundled up against the cold to run some errands in Cheshire.

She wore a long, loose-fitting grey puffer jacket over a chocolate brown sweater with a half-zip closure.

Hayley completed her outfit with chocolate brown leggings, white crew socks, and bulky sneakers.

I always say the smallest details can really pull a look together, and she nailed it! She finished her outfit with some cool aviator sunglasses and looked absolutely radiant carrying a to-go coffee – a perfect, effortlessly chic moment.

I remember when Hayley and Darren finally got married! It was in June 2010, and such a lovely day. They’d already had their two sons, who were getting so big, and they made it official at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Hale. It felt like a perfect fit for them.

The couple chose not to sell the details of their wedding to a magazine. Reports indicate that Darren’s teammates weren’t invited, though many were likely playing in the World Cup in South Africa at the time.

Following Ruben’s dismissal as head coach on Monday, Darren has been named as the temporary manager of Man U.

On Tuesday, Darren expressed his enthusiasm about being given the opportunity to manage the team at Turf Moor.

‘It’s surreal. It’s an amazing honour to be able to lead a Manchester United team,’ he said.

I never imagined something like this could happen. It’s a huge honor to lead the team, and I’m incredibly proud to do so today.

Honestly, things didn’t unfold how I’d imagined, and it still bothers me a bit. But I’m a dedicated professional, and I’ll focus on the importance of the task at hand – remembering the privilege of being able to do it.

Wednesday could be a special day for the Darren family. His twin sons, Jack and Tyler, have both been training with the main team recently and might get a chance to play.

Tyler hasn’t played yet, but Jack has appeared in three matches for the team. He first played when Ruben substituted him into the game during a 2-1 loss against Aston Villa.

When asked about whether his sons would play against Burnley, Darren stated he wouldn’t reveal any details about his team selection. He confirmed they trained on Monday and have been part of the squad recently, but whether they’ll be included on the final matchday team is still uncertain.

Darren has often expressed his gratitude for Hayley’s love and support, especially when he was dealing with health issues related to his ulcerative colitis.

He first became aware of the problem in 2008, but he didn’t tell his Manchester United teammates about it for over three years. He only confided in his family, the team doctor, and manager Ferguson.

In December 2011, he shared with his teammates that he was dealing with a long-term illness. This led to him needing to step away from playing, and he ultimately had three surgeries.

In 2014, he described the experience, saying that sufferers could find themselves rushing to the bathroom frequently – sometimes up to 30 times a day – and losing a significant amount of blood.

It was really hard constantly inventing excuses – for missing training, for not feeling well, even for needing to run to the bathroom. I was essentially lying to everyone. But once I started talking about what was really going on and being open about it, it was a huge weight off my shoulders and honestly the best thing I could have done.

I had to go to the hospital for IV treatment a couple of times, and surgery ultimately saved my life. I feel incredibly lucky. I was willing to deal with the side effects of the steroids – like a puffy face and headaches – but my doctors explained I couldn’t continue taking them long-term.

If it had continued, it would have seriously damaged my health and organs, leaving me in very bad shape.

People I was close to were becoming increasingly worried about my digestive system, which was in very poor condition. There was a real fear it could rupture unexpectedly, almost like it might burst inside me. They were especially anxious about it happening while I was driving to Scotland, far from any help.

I generally avoid thinking about death, and honestly, I hadn’t given it much consideration before. I would have been in a difficult situation if I’d faced a serious health crisis. I was determined to fight and explore every possible treatment option, just to avoid having to undergo major surgery.

Eventually, there comes a point where life feels meaningless, and you find yourself wishing for it to end. It’s a stark change – you go from avoiding surgery at all costs, being genuinely afraid of it, to feeling so hopeless that you desperately want it to happen, hoping for any relief.

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2026-01-07 20:04