Let me tell you what it is like playing against Messi. You are up against a footballer who can take the ball either side of you, and you have no idea which side that might be from any hint about… — Paul Scholes Copy Share Image
I suppose I should have realised that the very fact I was still playing for United at 38 years old was a sign that there was not enough pressure on us senior players from those coming into the side. — 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
