Paul Scholes, one of the most experienced player in the Manchester United squad, is the current crux of United's great record in the referee's books. With the 35 year old making 628 senior appearances for the club in over 18 years, he seems to be the one who's never learnt how to tackle over such a long period of time. Over this span, Scholesy has managed to collect 77 Yellow cards and 4 Red Cards in the premier league and 24 Yellows and 2 second Yellows in the Champions' League, that's more than any other player in any competition.
So, is it time for the Ginger-man to drop out now?
No, not as yet. He's been at United since the very beginning and his experience is what counts. The two things required by any soccer player to be called world class are Great Technical Ability and Great Speed and Swiftness. Maybe Scholes is overloaded with just one of them. He has both technical intelligence and tenacity for the ball, which makes him one of the greatest attacking-midfielders in the world. A recent spit from the back to the front field against United's League-cup 2nd leg draw against Manchester City showed what he's really capable of.
Zizou once said, "My toughest opponent? Scholes. He is undoubtedly the greatest of his generation."
So once Scholes retires, United will feel the void of the legend who had sensational passing range, vision, creativity and goalscoring prowess.
Zizou once said, "My toughest opponent? Scholes. He is undoubtedly the greatest of his generation."
So once Scholes retires, United will feel the void of the legend who had sensational passing range, vision, creativity and goalscoring prowess.
-PRANAV MUKUL
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