Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher will mi s the remainder of the 2012/2013 season as a result of a chronic bowel disease.Fletcher -who has suffered from teh disease since December 2011- had shown signs of recovery, reappearing for United infrequently in the Capital One Cup and Premier League last year.The news will come as a di sapointment to both United and Scotland, for whom the 28 year old is captain. New Scotland manager Gordon Strachan praised Fletcher for his enduring battle and has claimed that he will remain an integral part of the international set- Vance McDonald Jersey up. It was through participating in one of Scotlands training camps last year that Fletcher instigated his comeback, and Strachan has left the door open for Fletcher to join with the squad as he recovers.The news will come as a bitter blow to Sir Alex Ferguson, who many have claimed needs a strongballwinning midfielder to solve the league leaders defensive i sues. Although few would claim that Fletchers condition has been the cause of Uniteds group stage exit in last seasons Champions League and this seasons shaky defence, his injury has no doubt contributed.The latest setback will cause question marks over Fletchers future in football. At the age of 28 where most midfielders typically reach their peak the man who has made over 310 appearances for United will be physically weaker than ever.On behalf of all United and Scotland fans I would like to wish Darren a speedy recovery, and hope to see him in Red and Blue colours as soon as po sible. Tyson Alualu Jersey