Scholes On The Midfield

rooney__10 · 26th June 2008, 13:05

Scholes' midfield mates

Sir Alex Ferguson is spoilt for choice in the centre of the park with Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Owen Hargreaves, Darren Fletcher and Anderson all vying for a starting berth.

Here, veteran midfielder Paul Scholes gives us the lowdown on his fellow comrades...

Carrick
Michael is a top player who brings a relaxed nature to the team. He can pick the ball up anywhere on the pitch and pass it long or short. He can also tackle and score goals, so he can do everything. He’s just a really good player to play with.

Hargreaves
I knew Owen before he joined from our England days. He’s a great athlete who gets about the pitch very well and is a good passer of the ball. Last season was a bit stop-start for him because of injuries, but once he got some more games under his belt, he proved what a top player he is.

Fletcher
All the players know what a quality player Fletch is. He was unfortunate not to play for parts of last season, but you have to give him credit for sticking at it. He never moaned, he just continued to train well every day and more than anyone he deserved his chance. Whenever he plays he’s fantastic for the team and he showed that against Arsenal in the FA Cup victory back in February. It was unbelievable to see the way he ran about, despite not having really played for a couple of months.

Anderson
He improved as last season went on and is a great prospect. It’s a well known fact that foreign players can take time to settle, but in truth it didn’t take him that long. He’s been fantastic whenever he’s played. He’s only 20-years-old so it’s amazing to think what he could achieve in his career.
MAN UTD WEBSITE.

Grande · 26th June 2008, 13:18

I really love our midfield now compared to how it was two or three years ago. The characters, the style of play, the capabilities. Others may have the bigger "stars", but this is one of my favourite midfields in the world right now.

FranklyVulgar · 26th June 2008, 13:19

Good post. Nice comments and very complimentary from Scholes. Scholes is the man.

Nistelrooy10 · 26th June 2008, 13:21

Scholes can hardly be realistic with his assessment can he now? Nice propaganda peace there

malcolm31337 · 26th June 2008, 13:21

It was a problem two years ago and SAF has solved it! That midfield will only get better.

Solius · 26th June 2008, 13:21

I love our midfield too, each player brings something different to the team.

Partizan · 26th June 2008, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

Nice propaganda peace there

And peace on you Brother.

I_live_cement · 26th June 2008, 13:25

I'm just so excited about the footballer we could have on our hands in a few years time in Anderson, everything about him just exudes class. Except his sexual habits that is.

robthered · 26th June 2008, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

Scholes can hardly be realistic with his assessment can he now? Nice propaganda peace there

Well he's hardly going to say

Carrick:
Needs to grow a pair. Good player but boring hair

Hargreaves:
Headless chicken unless you shout at him. German hair

Fletcher:
Shit apart from against good teams. Fergie's his Dad though

Anderson:
Ronaldinho my arse. Cool hair, I'm a bit jealous

born&raisedred · 26th June 2008, 13:33

i'm a little confused as to capello's neglect of carrick since he came in. i would have thought he would be right up an italians street and offers something different to the other england cms. yet despite being prominent in the united side that dominated domestic and european football he can't get a sniff for the national side

Nistelrooy10 · 26th June 2008, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by robthered

Well he's hardly going to say

Carrick:
Needs to grow a pair. Good player but boring hair

Hargreaves:
Headless chicken unless you shout at him. German hair

Fletcher:
Shit apart from against good teams. Fergie's his Dad though

Anderson:
Ronaldinho my arse. Cool hair, I'm a bit jealous

yeah, that's what I meant, an analysis by Scholes means nothing because he can't say what he might really think

hotshot2004 · 27th June 2008, 01:25

Nothing new from Scholes. he has always been one of the most gracious and delightful player. He is one footballer who could be ideal role model for anyone who wants to be footballer.

When he hangs up his boot, it would be one of the sadest day @ OT. i have been fortunate to watch him play at his peak and in his early days.

Thank you scholes.

Raven_Blade · 27th June 2008, 03:02

It depresses me that his career is coming to an end. He still has a lot to offer though and will be important for training our midfield of the future.

Midfield · 27th June 2008, 03:24

A good complimentary from our own Scholesy.

Hopefully that Anderson could learn many things from him.

Name Changed · 27th June 2008, 04:18

Scholesy, a gent as always. I hope to see Fletch play more next season.

hotshot2004 · 27th June 2008, 06:06

It is sad to see scholes phenomena is coming slowly to an end. i would really miss ginger prince and his thunderbolts, from outside the box.

Pronewbie · 27th June 2008, 06:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by robthered

Well he's hardly going to say

Carrick:
Needs to grow a pair. Good player but boring hair

Hargreaves:
Headless chicken unless you shout at him. German hair

Fletcher:
Shit apart from against good teams. Fergie's his Dad though

Anderson:
Ronaldinho my arse. Cool hair, I'm a bit jealous

Because that would be far from the truth.

Chris H · 27th June 2008, 06:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

yeah, that's what I meant, an analysis by Scholes means nothing because he can't say what he might really think

Yes, and he has to hide the fact that he's a bitter, spiteful, selfish, nasty little man. What fools we have been to believe in that "quietly humble" rubbish all these years! Only after he leaves United will he be exposed for the vicious little cnut he really is.

But not really though.

bcubed · 27th June 2008, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by born&raisedred

i'm a little confused as to capello's neglect of carrick since he came in. i would have thought he would be right up an italians street and offers something different to the other england cms. yet despite being prominent in the united side that dominated domestic and european football he can't get a sniff for the national side

Being a selfish cnut, I am actually glad Carrick doesn't get picked - keeps him fresh for us and no injuries.

Otherwise - I agree entirely.

Kiwi Red · 27th June 2008, 07:11

Quote:

I really love our midfield now compared to how it was two or three years ago. The characters, the style of play, the capabilities. Others may have the bigger "stars", but this is one of my favourite midfields in the world right now."

This statement = spot on!!

Our midfield doesn't have all the biggest stars, but the way they all slot together nicely, with the many different combinations where each partner compliments the other, make us far more effective than a lot of people give credit for.

I would much rather have a combo of Carrick - Scholes, over Lampard - Ballack, simply because although the "sum of the individual parts" is higher for Chelsea, the effectiveness of UTD's is better.

GloryHunter07 · 27th June 2008, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcubed

Being a selfish cnut, I am actually glad Carrick doesn't get picked - keeps him fresh for us and no injuries.

Otherwise - I agree entirely.

Seconded, class player

thoward · 27th June 2008, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nistelrooy10

Scholes can hardly be realistic with his assessment can he now? Nice propaganda peace there

To be fair Scholes is probably one of the least likely to engage in propoganda.

Name Changed · 27th June 2008, 15:14

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Originally Posted by thoward

To be fair Scholes is probably one of the least likely to engage in propoganda.

Probably no. Definately Yes!

Successful · 27th June 2008, 18:02

In the long run I believe Fletcher will be one of the most important players in the squad. Very loyal, good attitude and the fact that he's been here for his entire career is exactly what every club needs. The day Giggs, Gary and Scholes retire we will need players like Brown and Fletcher to carry the legacy on. I think it's great for boys out there to see these examples and take it to their hearts rather than 'other' players that move on after a while.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 27th June 2008, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pronewbie

Because that would be far from the truth.

Exactly. I'm glad he mentioned Hargreaves' passing. Being a master of the art he is best placed to judge it.

Decotron · 27th June 2008, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Red

This statement = spot on!!

Our midfield doesn't have all the biggest stars, but the way they all slot together nicely, with the many different combinations where each partner compliments the other, make us far more effective than a lot of people give credit for.

I would much rather have a combo of Carrick - Scholes, over Lampard - Ballack, simply because although the "sum of the individual parts" is higher for Chelsea, the effectiveness of UTD's is better.

Good post Kiwi couldnt agree more, always trying to explain this to the uneducated.

26th June 2008, 13:05	#1 (permalink)
rooney__10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,272	Scholes On The Midfield Scholes' midfield mates Sir Alex Ferguson is spoilt for choice in the centre of the park with Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Owen Hargreaves, Darren Fletcher and Anderson all vying for a starting berth. Here, veteran midfielder Paul Scholes gives us the lowdown on his fellow comrades... Carrick Michael is a top player who brings a relaxed nature to the team. He can pick the ball up anywhere on the pitch and pass it long or short. He can also tackle and score goals, so he can do everything. He’s just a really good player to play with. Hargreaves I knew Owen before he joined from our England days. He’s a great athlete who gets about the pitch very well and is a good passer of the ball. Last season was a bit stop-start for him because of injuries, but once he got some more games under his belt, he proved what a top player he is. Fletcher All the players know what a quality player Fletch is. He was unfortunate not to play for parts of last season, but you have to give him credit for sticking at it. He never moaned, he just continued to train well every day and more than anyone he deserved his chance. Whenever he plays he’s fantastic for the team and he showed that against Arsenal in the FA Cup victory back in February. It was unbelievable to see the way he ran about, despite not having really played for a couple of months. Anderson He improved as last season went on and is a great prospect. It’s a well known fact that foreign players can take time to settle, but in truth it didn’t take him that long. He’s been fantastic whenever he’s played. He’s only 20-years-old so it’s amazing to think what he could achieve in his career. MAN UTD WEBSITE.

26th June 2008, 13:18	#2 (permalink)
Grande Youth Team Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Listen to them, the children of the night. What sweet music they make! Posts: 237	I really love our midfield now compared to how it was two or three years ago. The characters, the style of play, the capabilities. Others may have the bigger "stars", but this is one of my favourite midfields in the world right now.

26th June 2008, 13:19	#3 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In amoungst the pigs raising hell Posts: 2,159	Good post. Nice comments and very complimentary from Scholes. Scholes is the man.

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Nistelrooy10 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,471	Scholes can hardly be realistic with his assessment can he now? Nice propaganda peace there

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malcolm31337 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 00, 01, 03, 07, 08...09 Posts: 3,768	It was a problem two years ago and SAF has solved it! That midfield will only get better.

26th June 2008, 13:21	#6 (permalink)
Solius First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Playing Connect 4 with Tevez and Anderson. Posts: 8,368	I love our midfield too, each player brings something different to the team.

26th June 2008, 13:25	#8 (permalink)
I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4,670	I'm just so excited about the footballer we could have on our hands in a few years time in Anderson, everything about him just exudes class. Except his sexual habits that is.

26th June 2008, 13:33	#10 (permalink)
born&raisedred Youth Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 272	i'm a little confused as to capello's neglect of carrick since he came in. i would have thought he would be right up an italians street and offers something different to the other england cms. yet despite being prominent in the united side that dominated domestic and european football he can't get a sniff for the national side

27th June 2008, 01:25	#12 (permalink)
hotshot2004 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Promise Land Posts: 1,638	Nothing new from Scholes. he has always been one of the most gracious and delightful player. He is one footballer who could be ideal role model for anyone who wants to be footballer. When he hangs up his boot, it would be one of the sadest day @ OT. i have been fortunate to watch him play at his peak and in his early days. Thank you scholes.

27th June 2008, 03:02	#13 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,238	It depresses me that his career is coming to an end. He still has a lot to offer though and will be important for training our midfield of the future.

27th June 2008, 03:24	#14 (permalink)
Midfield Red Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Upstairs Posts: 2,594	A good complimentary from our own Scholesy. Hopefully that Anderson could learn many things from him.

27th June 2008, 04:18	#15 (permalink)
Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,518	Scholesy, a gent as always. I hope to see Fletch play more next season.

27th June 2008, 06:06	#16 (permalink)
hotshot2004 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Promise Land Posts: 1,638	It is sad to see scholes phenomena is coming slowly to an end. i would really miss ginger prince and his thunderbolts, from outside the box.

27th June 2008, 18:02	#24 (permalink)
Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,910	In the long run I believe Fletcher will be one of the most important players in the squad. Very loyal, good attitude and the fact that he's been here for his entire career is exactly what every club needs. The day Giggs, Gary and Scholes retire we will need players like Brown and Fletcher to carry the legacy on. I think it's great for boys out there to see these examples and take it to their hearts rather than 'other' players that move on after a while.