On my mum Marie's side, my nana was from the Republic of Ireland, and my granddad was from the north. Lots of families in Manchester have strong Irish connections, but it never occurred to me to play for anyone other… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
As a young footballer at United, Steve Bruce was one of the senior pros I really admired. — 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 different characters.… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
When a team is relegated, a new leader can help turn the page at a club. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I played for 20 years for Sir Alex Ferguson, and he could be a scary man. — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
