# Paul Scholes

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# Claim

'I'd be almost embarrassed being on the staff now' - Paul Scholes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lost his job following a poor run of results.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 6:37 PM

# talking point

Can a manager and a pundit be too close?

Several ex-Man United players have recently been criticised for their continual defence of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Oct 22nd 2021, 1:00 PM

# Keep calm and carry on

Paul Scholes not getting carried away after Man United battle back

The 46-year-old used his half-time analysis slot on BT Sport to take aim at the two-man midfield.

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Oct 20th 2021, 11:43 PM

# Change In Leadership

Paul Scholes takes over as temporary manager of League Two side Salford

The former Manchester United star was appointed to the role following the departure of Graham Alexander.

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Oct 12th 2020, 1:38 PM

# Regrets

'Who asks to leave Manchester United? I look back and wonder if I was insane. Did I go mad?'

Mark Wilson was on the fringes at Old Trafford and left under a cloud. Up until recently, he was still anxious about ever going back.

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Mar 8th 2020, 7:15 AM

# Pressure

‘Solskjaer can’t drop points every game and finish 10th’ – Scholes

The Old Trafford legend hopes to see a former team-mate given time, but admits that major changes to an underperforming squad are required.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 10:59 PM

# not impressed

'They play like a team of strangers': Scholes slams Man United despite Partizan win

Anthony Martial’s penalty may have given the visitors victory in Serbia but their ex-player was far from impressed with a disjointed showing

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Oct 24th 2019, 10:52 PM

# saying sorry

Scholes apologises for breaking betting rules after receiving FA fine

The ex-Manchester United midfielder placed 140 bets over a four-year period.

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Jun 19th 2019, 11:53 AM

# rant

Pogba living in 'his own little fantasy world, thinking he’s the best,' says Scholes

‘He’s part of a team… it’s not about him.’

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Apr 30th 2019, 9:19 AM

# Gambling

Paul Scholes charged after allegedly placing 140 football bets over 3-year period

The ex-Man United and England midfielder has until 26 April to respond.

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Apr 16th 2019, 4:22 PM

# free advice

Solskjaer offers old friend Scholes invite after Oldham departure

The Manchester United caretaker manager has been texting his former team-mate after a short-lived managerial spell at his boyhood club.

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Mar 15th 2019, 3:11 PM

# Short and sweet

Paul Scholes departs as Oldham Athletic manager after just one month in charge

The former Manchester United midfielder picked up one win from seven games.

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Mar 14th 2019, 5:20 PM

# Seal of approval

‘I’d have no issues whatsoever’: Scholes backs Solskjaer for Man United job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘deserves a chance’ to be permanent manager, according to former team-mate Paul Scholes.

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Feb 17th 2019, 12:49 PM

# immediate impact

Scholes up and running in style as Oldham thrash Yeovil

Oldham Athletic thrashed Yeovil Town 4-1 at Boundary Park to give Paul Scholes a win in his first game in charge of the League Two club.

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Feb 12th 2019, 10:42 PM

# Tables have turned

'I have left myself wide open' - Scholes expects scrutiny from Mourinho

The new Oldham Athletic manager was critical of the ex-Manchester United boss while acting as a pundit.

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Feb 12th 2019, 9:32 AM

# dipping his toes

'It's great to have the best manager the world has ever seen on the end of the phone' - Scholes

The Manchester United icon has taken the reins at Oldham Athletic.

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Feb 11th 2019, 4:33 PM

# Class of 92

Beckham joins Class of 92 team-mates by buying stake in Salford City

The announcement was made at a press conference today.

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Jan 23rd 2019, 1:17 PM

# Poch or not

'He's definitely the man' - Scholes backs Pochettino for Man Utd job

The Red Devils legend considers the highly-rated Argentine to be the best option to succeed Jose Mourinho.

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Dec 22nd 2018, 1:40 PM

# Criticism

Scholes: Herrera shouldn't be at Man United if he can't play a simple 30-yard pass

The Red Devils legend was unimpressed with the Spaniard, while Rio Ferdinand thinks a lack of confidence is a big factor in the club’s struggles.

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Dec 6th 2018, 1:48 PM

# Criticism

'If they play against a half-decent team there they get beat tonight'

Paul Scholes was left unimpressed by Man United’s victory on Tuesday evening.

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Nov 28th 2018, 12:56 AM

# Unhappy

Lukaku blasts back at Scholes and 'BS' criticism of Man United form

The Belgian striker has seen his value to the Red Devils cause called into question this season.

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Nov 27th 2018, 7:20 PM

# Unimpressed

'Men against boys' - Man United slammed by Ferdinand and Scholes

Two Red Devils icons have questioned the ability and mindset of Jose Mourinho’s side following another disappointing Champions League display.

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Oct 24th 2018, 12:40 AM

# Looking For Answers

'It feels like every player who comes into Man United struggles. We could sign Messi and he'd struggle'

Paul Scholes says Man United need better quality players but also suggests that Lionel Messi would struggle in the side.

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Oct 16th 2018, 9:24 PM

# No Holding Back

Scholes on Mourinho - 'I think his mouth is probably out of control and I think he's embarrassing the club'

The Man United midfield legend was scathing in his assessment of Mourinho on BT Sport last night.

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Oct 3rd 2018, 10:01 AM

# scholesy

'He's 43 now but he's still got that magic' - Man United great Scholes makes bizarre non-league return

Paul Scholes dusted off his playing boots to turn out for his son’s team Royton Town on Saturday.

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Sep 2nd 2018, 10:28 AM

# Tee to green

Ireland U18 international likened to Paul Scholes by Leicester City coach

Conor Tee continues to progress for the Foxes after being named Academy Player of the Season for 2017/18.

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Aug 21st 2018, 5:25 PM

# War of Words

Pogba's agent Raiola hits back at Scholes following criticism of French star

Gary Neville also waded into the debate.

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Aug 21st 2018, 9:07 AM

# pogs

'Pogba isn't a Barcelona type of player' - Scholes predicts Man Utd stay and captaincy

The Red Devils legend has suggested that talk of a rift with Jose Mourinho has been overplayed.

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Aug 18th 2018, 9:50 AM

# Not entertained

'I wouldn't be happy either': Scholes writes off United's title chances under Mourinho

Scholes also lamented his former club going ‘the safe route’ with managers rather than handing the reins to Ryan Giggs.

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Aug 9th 2018, 8:48 AM

# Unimpressed

'If Guardiola was the manager of Manchester United he would hate what he was seeing'

Paul Scholes wants to see more from the Old Trafford outfit as they look to avoid a second straight trophyless season

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Jul 24th 2018, 2:29 PM

# Unimpressed

'Alexis Sanchez can't get any worse' - misfiring Man United forward criticised by Scholes

The Chilean has struggled to make his mark with the Red Devils following a January arrival.

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May 20th 2018, 11:29 AM

# Superstar

Neville's tribute to De Bruyne: He's like a Scholes and Beckham hybrid

The Manchester City midfielder may not have won the PFA Player of the Year award but he has been hailed by the former United defender.

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Apr 23rd 2018, 9:32 PM

# back in the good books

'Top performance' - Mourinho backs Pogba after Paul Scholes' criticism

Former United star Scholes branded the Frenchman ‘disrespectful’.

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Apr 19th 2018, 8:10 AM

'Terrible' and 'shocking' Man Utd slated by Ferdinand after Champions League exit

After Sevilla humbled Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford, former stars Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand laid into Jose Mourinho’s side.

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Mar 14th 2018, 8:28 AM

# How many?

Sergio Ramos beats Scholes to all-time Champions League mark for yellow cards

The Madrid captain brought his tally to 33 tonight.

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Mar 6th 2018, 10:45 PM

# Analysis

Stoke missing Glenn Whelan, Mourinho's lack of class and more Premier League talking points

Plus, why Liverpool are improving under Jurgen Klopp.

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Jan 2nd 2018, 12:00 PM

# RETORT

Mourinho blasts Paul Scholes for Pogba criticism

The Red Devils boss has accused the former England international of being unfairly critical of his team.

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Jan 1st 2018, 8:43 PM

# two footed

'He is just strolling through games': Scholes heavily critical of Paul Pogba

The former United midfielder was speaking after their draw with Southampton last night.

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Dec 31st 2017, 11:20 AM

# Making The Move

Re-United! Giggs takes academy role in Vietnam with Paul Scholes set to follow

The Old Trafford legend is set to sign a two-year contract with the famous academy.

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Nov 13th 2017, 12:13 PM

# Pastures new

Paul Scholes misses out on Oldham job as another coach once on the books at United gets appointed

The club have hired Richie Wellens as their new manager despite also interviewing Clarence Seedorf for the role.

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Oct 18th 2017, 5:32 PM