I played for 20 years for Sir Alex Ferguson, and he could be a scary man. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
You buy the right players for the system that you believe will be successful. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
Winning the Ballon d’Or never bothered me. I just wanted to play for Manchester United. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
In my world, the dressing room was sacrosanct. The only time anyone was permitted to take pictures in there was when we… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
As a finisher, there are few players as composed as Messi. When you can score as many different kinds of goal as… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
Managing a club like Oldham has to be an all-absorbing, seven-days-a-week commitment. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
At United, we never used to change our style much away from home. The aim was always to score goals and dominate… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
There have been so many outstanding players I've had as team-mates, but if I had to choose I'd choose Giggsy, he can… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
United's history was built on attacking football, which does not always mean that the team kept clean sheets or did not concede… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
The game changes so quickly, and you have to get yourself in a position mentally where you can deal with whatever is… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I think about the great players with whom I have shared a pitch: Eric Cantona, Zinedine Zidane, Pirlo, Xavi, Cristiano Ronaldo -… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
Pirlo is a cool customer who does things in his own time. On the pitch, he just looks so relaxed, no matter… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
When it came to playing Arsenal over the last eight years of my career at United, we always went into games against… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
OK, so I never had a transfer in my career, but I used to love deadline day: Dimitar Berbatov turning up at… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
It goes without saying that no one at United ever expected any help. We understood that decisions can go against you. We… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
As players, we were paid to do a job we loved - in my case, at the club I supported. And nothing… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
In the periods of my career when I stopped passing the ball forward or when I stopped looking for the risky pass… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
It's the thing I miss about football, I suppose: being with the team day-in day-out, getting a team ready for a Saturday… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I am not a man of many words, but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I am not ashamed to admit that in the games against Barcelona I spent a lot of the time just hoping he… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
There was no better manager at developing young players than Sir Alex. He knew just when to bring them in and take… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
When I started as a pro at United, I played alongside Bryan Robson in the A-team and later in the senior side.… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
People say that Rooney could have been like Lionel Messi, a more prolific goalscorer who dribbles past opponents more. But they are… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I never wanted to lose my place in the United team, much less my place at the club. What went on beyond… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
United are about attacking football, and everything else has to takes its place behind that. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I expect positive play from Manchester United all the time, whether you're at home or away. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
As a club, there was never any middle ground with Newcastle. They were as high as the sky or in a pit… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
At first sight, Pogba was notable for his size and physicality, and when you got to know him, there was also a… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
In some ways, I admire the principle of a manager who is determined that his team must play their own game. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
When it's over I just want to be able to look in the mirror and say, 'Well, you were a half-decent player.' — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
Let me be clear: I am sick of having to criticise the club which I gave my life to as a footballer. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
English clubs should not be pleased to go to places like Barcelona and get away without a thrashing. They should be able… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
We know Mourinho can win league titles - he is brilliant at it - but how long can he do it at… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
Peter Schmeichel could make the goal look much smaller when you glanced up to hit a shot. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
United fans don't care if the team only has 40 per cent possession as long as they are watching an attacking team. My experience… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
I am not a man of many words, but I can honestly say playing football is all I have ever wanted to do. — Paul Scholes Copy Share
The game changes so quickly, and you have to get yourself in a position mentally where you can deal with whatever is thrown at… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
When it came to playing Arsenal over the last eight years of my career at United, we always went into games against them feeling… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
As a young footballer at United, Steve Bruce was one of the senior pros I really admired. — Paul Scholes Copy Share
People say that Rooney could have been like Lionel Messi, a more prolific goalscorer who dribbles past opponents more. But they are different characters.… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
At United, my United, we had been honed into a ruthless team who played great football but, ultimately, were there to win football matches… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
From United's point of view, it is always difficult to tell just when a young footballer is going to mature into a first-class professional… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
My view is that you show Messi one side or the other, and if he goes past you, he goes past you. But if… — Paul Scholes Copy Share
United's history was built on attacking football, which does not always mean that the team kept clean sheets or did not concede chances. — Paul Scholes Copy Share
