Speaking of teams of yore, came across this recently. Blessed are we that he has played for us. What a player.
Paul Scholes | 2012/13 Performances
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if he really wanted it, i reckon he could've made it happen last season. Just not have retired/re-signed his contract and let barca know he'd come over on very minimal wages.
I reckon pep would've signed him.
Don't we play them in a friendly in pre season? Not gonna lie but I wouldn't mind if scholes played a half if not the whole game with them. Would be fun to see.
Make it happen:
Interesting he picked Iniesta, he's my favorite Barca player as well, and Scholes is my favorite player. Yet Xavi is much more like Scholes than Iniesta, perhaps Scholes admires what he can't do more than what he can!
Are there any more compilations of Scholes from years back?
There's a few from a user called Zouzinho on youtube
Also a good one of the Barca away leg in the CL semi of 2008 - I never realized how much defensive work he got through that night. Lots of valuable interceptions that are forgotten about when people just talk about his reckless slide tackles.
That Bernabeu 2003 video was enlightening because I had no recollection of Scholes actually having so many good touches that night, in my mind we barely got a kick that night.
Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets, Messi, and two more players I think Pedro and someone else drew straws for who could have Scholes' jersey after that game. Shows his class.
Awesome, I remember something about them fighting over his shirt now. Seems more his style that someone would have asked him to swap instead of him asking himself.
Not that he'd be above asking.
Theres a comp of Scholes from three or four different games from a few years ago. I think its Fulham, some Russian team (Moscow??), and someone else. Its on youtube, just search "Paul Scholes passing". Its about 10 minutes long, but its a fantastic watch
Kagawa of now reminds me alot of the scholes from then.
Perhaps fergie will try and get him to be our scholes, he is certainly up to it IMO.
First half was dreadful and littered with poor defensive errors. Second half Real eased off, particularly Zidane...allowing United more possession. After Ruud scored we actually started to show our class and should have scored again. Scholes was the one who really took the game to them.
That particular game was the biggest of the season...and also when I started to feel Keane was a spent force. The Keane of Turin 99 would have intimidated Zidane, that night everything just passed him by.
I also remember Scholes picked up a booking that night meaning he missed the Old Trafford leg. Veron came in and was not match fit. Not sure if it would have made any difference but Scholes was fecking brilliant that season.
It didn't help to have a crazy Barthez in the team either
This is the same game from Zidane's point of view by the way:
Those 2 legs must be the most entertaining CL tie ever to be honest. 11 goals.
Those 2 legs must be the most entertaining CL tie ever to be honest. 11 goals.
Inter had a lot of rumours for Giggs when he went through a slight dip in the early 00's. But Scholes doesn't even have an agent or PR team, so never any chance, considering he's partially low wages too, it made no sense for United to even consider any bids on it.
A juventus official (Bettega ?) had openely claimed that he was a big fan of scholes but scholes never seemed bothered by their interest.
I am just curious to know something about Scholes and even Giggs. Were there any teams after them or did any one pursue them intently when they were in the their 20's?
Inter was after Giggs. Sky sports did a special about Giggs after the Moscow final. Sir Alex said Inter were interested, but Giggs said he had no intention of leaving
If no one pursued Scholes, it's probably because they knew he would never leave. Lippi at Juventus for example would probably have loved to have him
If no one pursued Scholes, it's probably because they knew he would never leave. Lippi at Juventus for example would probably have loved to have him
Inter were allegedly after Scholes in 2000 and prepared a world record bid for the time (£35mil ish) but moratti told them to forget it because he probably wasn't going to leave
Just having a read through his wiki:
God I'm glad he didn't stick to that
That's hunger for you. Wayne Bridge can lick his balls.
Give him a 5 year deal.
Everytime I think of how England played him on the left wing I cringe. This guy is the greatest English midfielder of possibly any era and somehow because he doesn't have an ego, we decide to play him on the wings for a large chunk of major tournaments. What could have been if we had actually played him in his preferred position?
Hogdson didn't want to risk rejection? What is he, 17 years old?
Something's not right though. There's no way Gary Neville didn't know Scholes wanted to go.
Maybe Hogdson just doesn't rate Scholes which makes him an even worse feckwit. Take your pick.
Something's not right though. There's no way Gary Neville didn't know Scholes wanted to go.
Maybe Hogdson just doesn't rate Scholes which makes him an even worse feckwit. Take your pick.
I think Hodgson made his mind up already and didnt trust a 37 year old that couldnt play every 2 or 3 days (similar to the official excuse why Rio wasnt picked)
Just how good is he?
Best player on the pitch vs barcelona in his 37, fecking incredible.
Best player on the pitch vs barcelona in his 37, fecking incredible.
He's ridiculous.
How much would a 24 yo Scholes cost in todays market ?
£70m ?
£70m ?
Probably about 54 mill realistically, I don't think he's as marketable like the Ronaldo's of this world because he has never been one for the limelight.
The man is such a natural fecking footballer... and nobody consistently whacks those diagonals like him.
Can't wait for another season with him
Can't wait for another season with him
It's hilarious that Paul Scholes is still our best midfielder. For all the talk of formations pitting Carrick with Cleverley, Kagawa, Anderson etc...surely if fit Scholes must start whenever possible?
Absolutely class that he can go up against the generation's best at 37 and still look quality.
Absolutely class that he can go up against the generation's best at 37 and still look quality.
Wish scholes buys that anti-ageing cream.
Somebody please gif his cross to Nani at 17:00.
I seem to remember both Milan clubs was very keen on a young Ryan Giggs, I think one may have revived their interest in him in his early 30's aswell (Inter i think)
did not watch the match tonight , but from what I have read he was excellent.
My question is can he last another long hard PL season?
My question is can he last another long hard PL season?
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