United pencil in Scholes return

032Devil · 17th November 2008, 12:56

Schemer could make comeback at beginning of December

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...507380,00.html
By James Dall

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to have Paul Scholes at his disposal for the beginning of December.

Scholes suffered medial ligament damage in United's UEFA Champions League victory away to AaB Aalborg in September.

The Red Devils fly out to Japan for the Fifa Club World Cup after the Tottenham game on 13th December and Ferguson feels Scholes could make his comeback prior to the trip to the Far East.

"We are pencilling Paul in for the week before the Japan trip," Ferguson said in the Manchester Evening News.

"He is doing very well and kicking the ball and doing straight running."

Raven Blade · 17th November 2008, 13:15

Thats good to know. When he returns he will give us more ability and control in midfield at a time when we need it.

Sylar · 17th November 2008, 13:41

The Japan trip would be useful for him to get some games and get back to sharpness.

Brwned · 17th November 2008, 13:49

Brilliant.

I know we don't miss him or need him, but it just brings a sense of security having him there. If not in the team, just on the bench to bring on and calm the game down if need be.

Makes the Japan trip retain some use as well.

Xander45 · 17th November 2008, 14:08

All hail the ginger prince! Be good to see him back, but hopefully not at the expense of Fletch as it would be very cruel to just dump him after how well he's played so far.

Crustanoid · 17th November 2008, 14:21

Scholes vs Manucho for the Golden Ball of the world thingy

Chorley1974 · 17th November 2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Brilliant.

I know we don't miss him or need him, but it just brings a sense of security having him there. If not in the team, just on the bench to bring on and calm the game down if need be.

Makes the Japan trip retain some use as well.

I disagree, we miss him badly when he's out.

Brwned · 17th November 2008, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Chorley1974

I disagree, we miss him badly when he's out.

Fletcher's performed admirably in his absence, and Carrick has stepped up his attacking game to compensate for Scholes' loss as well.

So I don't think we have missed him, not as much as we missed Carrick.

Romaleouf · 17th November 2008, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brwned

Fletcher's performed admirably in his absence, and Carrick has stepped up his attacking game to compensate for Scholes' loss as well.

So I don't think we have missed him, not as much as we missed Carrick.

Actually, the way Fletcher has improved, especially his tackling, I think we didn't miss Scholes in that department.

Even his incisive passing, as demonstrated by Fletcher's one touch-pass to Tevez for Berbatov's goal against Stoke, Scholes would have been proud of the quality of the pass.

With Scholes back, the midfield dominance would be more apparent, more cultured and more exciting.

londonredmaniac · 17th November 2008, 20:04

fletch has been excellent.
Scolesy is another great option in a midfield when we need to play expansive football at a time when the game is stretched.

Could have done with him at Le Arse to be fair

17th November 2008, 12:56	#1 (permalink)
032Devil First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,224	United pencil in Scholes return Schemer could make comeback at beginning of December http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...507380,00.html By James Dall Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to have Paul Scholes at his disposal for the beginning of December. Scholes suffered medial ligament damage in United's UEFA Champions League victory away to AaB Aalborg in September. The Red Devils fly out to Japan for the Fifa Club World Cup after the Tottenham game on 13th December and Ferguson feels Scholes could make his comeback prior to the trip to the Far East. "We are pencilling Paul in for the week before the Japan trip," Ferguson said in the Manchester Evening News. "He is doing very well and kicking the ball and doing straight running."

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17th November 2008, 13:15	#2 (permalink)
Raven Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Red till i'm dead.. Posts: 30,343	Thats good to know. When he returns he will give us more ability and control in midfield at a time when we need it.

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Sylar Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,561	The Japan trip would be useful for him to get some games and get back to sharpness.

17th November 2008, 13:49	#4 (permalink)
Brwned Poster of the year: 2010 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32,449	Brilliant. I know we don't miss him or need him, but it just brings a sense of security having him there. If not in the team, just on the bench to bring on and calm the game down if need be. Makes the Japan trip retain some use as well.

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Xander45 Know-It-All Champion May 2009 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: We fought like hell, but in the end we caved like a house of soufflé cards. Posts: 16,944	All hail the ginger prince! Be good to see him back, but hopefully not at the expense of Fletch as it would be very cruel to just dump him after how well he's played so far.

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Crustanoid First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,573	Scholes vs Manucho for the Golden Ball of the world thingy

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londonredmaniac I suffer delusions of grandeur Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The announcer and referee of Gaz Vs DJS the meet! Posts: 12,113	fletch has been excellent. Scolesy is another great option in a midfield when we need to play expansive football at a time when the game is stretched. Could have done with him at Le Arse to be fair