Some of Paul Scholes' tackles come in so late they arrive yesterday. — Clive Tyldesley Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes was at home on a cold February day away to Newcastle. — Sven-Goran Eriksson Copy Share Image
I have played with some great players during my time at United but I would have to put Paul Scholes down as… — Ryan Giggs Copy Share Image
I've still got Paul Scholes' shirt at home, which I swapped with him once. When I was at Liverpool, he was one… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
Just heard Paul Scholes has retired, best I’ve ever played against by a mile. Most technically gifted player in english history. Legend. — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
Nobody on this planet had a range of passing like Paul Scholes. Training every day was a pleasure just watching him. Unbelievable… — Michael Owen Copy Share Image
Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, what a player! Top class and a great role model for any young English midfield… — Jack Wilshere Copy Share Image
Maybe one small regret is that I never got to play with Paul Scholes - but I was never going to leave… — Xavi Copy Share Image
I have been the biggest fan of Paul Scholes and I am sure that Scholes at his best could play in the… — Eidur Gudjohnsen Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes is the best player I've ever played with. There's talent in every part of his game. — Gary Neville Copy Share Image
People like Paul Scholes were in my way at United - what are you going to do with that? You just look… — Danny Drinkwater Copy Share Image
If he is having a bad game, a team-mate might feel Paul Scholes is not quite on his game, but a spectator… — Peter Schmeichel Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes was always unbelievably talented. Quiet. And dirty. When he got his tackle right, it was a great tackle. But when… — David Beckham Copy Share Image
Without any doubt the best player in the Premiership has to be Paul Scholes. He knows how to do everything, and he… — Thierry Henry Copy Share Image
It's only natural to want to select your best players and there is no doubt for me that Paul Scholes is still… — Zinedine Zidane Copy Share Image
For me, Paul Scholes has been the best midfield player in the Premier League. By a mile. He has the lot. He… — Alan Shearer Copy Share Image
He was magnificent; very clever with outstanding technique. He could pass the ball over five yards or fifty; he could see things… — Sven-Goran Eriksson Copy Share Image
For me, Paul Scholes is on the same level as Ronaldo. The real Ronaldo, not Cristiano. I always thought he was a… — Fabien Barthez Copy Share Image
I have no hesitation in putting a name to the embodiment of all that I think is best about football. It's Paul… — Bobby Charlton Copy Share Image
When I was in Dutch and Italian football, a lot of people looked at Manchester United, and when they were asked who… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
I've still got Paul Scholes' shirt at home which I swapped with him once. When I was at Liverpool he was one… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
The best illustration I can give of his talent is that at Manchester United there was always a possession drill in training… — Gary Neville Copy Share Image
I really rate Paul Scholes, because he hasn't got the high profile of many of the Manchester United players, he doesn't get… — Tony Adams Copy Share Image
When you look back you talk about legends of the game, he's certainly up there. Twenty trophies since 1994. He just seems… — Dwight Yorke Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes was the jewel in the crown, the first name on the teamsheet and unquestionably one of the finest England players… — Glenn Hoddle Copy Share Image
Funnily enough we have never had one enquiry for Paul Scholes. You know why? Because they all know he will never leave.… — Alex Ferguson Copy Share Image
What United have got that Chelsea haven't is Paul Scholes. I think he is different to anything else in English football. — Kevin Keegan Copy Share Image
Sad to hear of Paul Scholes retirement! One of the best midfielders to grace the Premiership! Idolised him for years! Legend. — Jordan Henderson Copy Share Image
I'm star-struck when I see Paul Scholes because you never see him. On the pitch you can't catch him. Off the pitch… — Luis Figo Copy Share Image
Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, great player, world class player, the English Zizou. — Samir Nasri Copy Share Image
I think, because he was a different type of player to all other types of English midfielder, Paul Scholes was the best… — Deco Copy Share Image
When I was a kid and my dad was playing for Man United, I used to stand behind the goal watching Eric… — Kasper Schmeichel Copy Share Image
For years Paul Scholes has been one of the best players in the Premiership. He's incredible. He has always been under-rated throughout… — Thierry Henry Copy Share Image
Roy Keane and Paul Scholes were unbelievable players. You cannot compare yourself to them. It is impossible. Scholes especially, I like him… — Bastian Schweinsteiger Copy Share Image
Paul Scholes has been the best England midfield player for 30-odd years. You'd probably have to go back to Bobby Charlton to… — Gordon Strachan Copy Share Image
I liked the generation of Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs, who I admired. I was a little bit jealous of Karel Poborsky… — Pavel Nedved Copy Share Image
Rooney is one of the best players in the world and I love watching him play. But if you had to pick… — Andres Iniesta Copy Share Image
