Paul Scholes retires.

Discussion in 'Manchester United: History' started by Dark Savante, May 31, 2011.

  1. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    1994-2011.
    [​IMG]

    Honours:

    Manchester United
    Premier League (10): 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
    FA Cup (3): 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04
    Football League Cup (2): 2008–09, 2009–10
    FA Community Shield (5): 1996, 1997, 2003, 2008, 2010
    UEFA Champions League (2): 1998–99, 2007–08
    Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999
    FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008


    International

    England U18
    UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship: 1993

    England
    1997 Tournoi de France


    Individual

    Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year (1): 1992–93
    Premier League Player of the Month (4): January 2003, December 2003, October 2006, August 2010
    PFA Team of the Year (3): 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07
    Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2001–02): Domestic & Overall Team of the Decade
    English Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2008


    [​IMG]

    Legend.




    Will continue in a coaching capacity.

    Link to a thread about him: https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13803331#post13803331
     
  2. sab456

    sab456 Member

    May 20, 2007
    Splendid player. Going to miss watching him control the MF for United.
     
  3. Cloudkicker09

    Cloudkicker09 Member

    Jun 13, 2006
    Windy City, Chicago
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    I just saw it on ESPN twitter stream. To lose Gary and Paul in the same season is tough. According to the first news release, Scholsey is joining the coaching staff.

    I tried posting it on the Redcafe, but the New Topic link does not seem to be there.
     
  4. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    As I said in the thread inquiring about a 'replacement', he's the only midfielder we had who could play football against even the most elite sides pressing to high heaven, if his supporting cast was competent enough.

    Retiring as the best at the club, even now, in so many facets of the game.

    I rate him for calling it a day whilst still having something to contribute.

    His presence was too strong and too brilliant for us to move on with him still being the de facto king of our midfield.

    I figure the emotions will kick in later on when the video montages start popping up as well as his last video interviews.
     
  5. NYCTomek

    NYCTomek Member

    Jun 17, 2007
    Queens, NY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Poland
    Had a feeling this was coming.

    So long, Scholesy. You will definitely be missed. What an inspirational, irreplaceable player - a true professional, midfield maestro, all class, from the first day until the last.
     
  6. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    Just to add: What a coach to have!

    It's a major coup for the club that he has stayed on in that capacity.
     
  7. sunsetsurfsesh

    Jul 25, 2009
    hawaii
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    an all time great. irreplaceable.
     
  8. NYCTomek

    NYCTomek Member

    Jun 17, 2007
    Queens, NY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Poland
    Undoubtedly. It's a shame Edwin hasn't agreed to do the same. For this club, anyway. The next generation of United CMs will be in fine hands...as long as they learn to time their tackles from one of the other coaches. :)
     
  9. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    I have never enjoyed watching any athlete more. My favorite. My little ones will hear stories about the Ginger Prince.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4d1auOz4N8"]YouTube - Manchester United Chant 'Scholes scores goals'[/ame]
     
  10. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    The physio is going to be busy.
     
  11. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    What I love the idea of is that absolutely nobody can come in and call the odds on him as a superior player. The authority and aura he'll have in that role will be immense. There isn't a player in midfield who couldn't learn a thing or two from him.

    Godliness.
     
  12. Republic of Mancunia

    Aug 24, 2004
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Don't know what to say.

    Thought it would probably happen, but..... :(

    I wish him well in his future endeavours.
     
  13. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69gwR8CcTL0"]YouTube- The class of Scholes[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u169qAWd6T0"]YouTube - Paul scholes he makes goals[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5krBf5si4wg"]YouTube - Paul Scholes Tribute HD[/ame]
     
  14. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    As a coach for MUFC. :)

    I have been checking soccernet every hour dreading seeing this news. When I saw it... :(
     
  15. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    [​IMG]

    One of a maybe a handful of CM's who could step into their midfield passing game and not miss a beat.

    Not sure about the pressing/running and tackling, mind..
     
  16. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Paul Scholes aka the best interview in football. :D

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duMp0_ou0zk"]YouTube - Paul Scholes interview from 95/96 season[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGXacTmGPQQ"]YouTube - Paul Scholes Interview 95/96[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxPShERv2Oo"]YouTube - Paul Scholes Interview[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXxY0Acq6do"]YouTube - Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United 8-8-2010- Paul Scholes interview HD[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDiopKeEw2o"]YouTube - Manchester United - Man Of The Match Paul Scholes - Post-Match Interview[/ame]
     
  17. Drae

    Drae Member+

    Jun 26, 2006
    Australia
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    As much as I was expecting this, its still a shock.

    He could easily have played in Italy for another few years. But Paul Scholes is a one club man. So much respect for him for that as well as everything else.

    So many retired footballers talk about how hard it is to stop playing, and about how they do everything they can to prolong their careers. Not Paul Scholes. For him playing for Manchester United was only thing he ever wanted. He puts the club before himself.

    We are never going to see the likes of Scholes, Giggs and Neville again.

    Staying on as a coach eases the pain a bit.

    That class of Scholes video wrecks havoc with my allergies :(
     
  18. SyedZada

    SyedZada Member+

    May 14, 2008
    Santa Clara
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Scholes in Barca midfield, now that is one horrible thought, somebody who can score from range to add to his passing abilities.

    I miss him already, plenty of potentials to work with Scholesy.
     
  19. googoo

    googoo Member

    Dec 22, 2008
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    To wake up to such news... terrible :(

    Yes, it shouldn't have come as a complete shock, but still.

    My favourite player, someone I've always looked up to, a brilliant man, and I could go on. :(

    Thank you for all the years of amazing service, Paul!
     
  20. Republic of Mancunia

    Aug 24, 2004
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    You've got me picturing all the young players sitting around in a circle looking up to him with big eyes. :D
     
  21. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    You a student? :D
     
  22. Dark Savante

    Dark Savante Member

    Apr 24, 2002
    Become the Tea Pot!!
    I think they will.

    For any aspiring ball-using midfelder, the guy should be an idol.
     
  23. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Where is my Paul Scholes DVD? I'll take just the goals.
     
  24. nimma

    nimma Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 5, 2006
    India
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    I am in office but i just couldnt stop myself from shedding a tear....I will miss watching him....:(....
     
  25. Republic of Mancunia

    Aug 24, 2004
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Agreed.

    For a split second when first seeing your post, I did wonder if he might be assertive or forthcoming enough to excel in a coaching role. Then I got to picturing it like I mentioned in the other post, like playschool kids all sitting cross-legged, listening intently to their teacher reading a story and I think he'll do well. He won't need to shout to get their attention.
     

Share This Page