Sir Alex rely on Scholes
January 25th, 2008 at 4:33 pm , filed under News.
Boss Sir Alex Ferguson is rely on the return of Paul Scholes to add more bullet to United’s hopes of winning silverware this season.
The veteran Scholes has been out of action since October with a knee injury, but could make his long awaited comeback against Tottenham this weekend for FA Cup 4th round at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are still in hunt for three major trophies, Scholes experience is a huge boost for Sir Alex’s ambitious. “I am more confident now that Scholes is coming back because he brings a bit of class at important times in games,” he told the press during United’s trip to Saudi Arabia.
“That’s what he is probably best at - producing moments that turn games - so it’s a big bonus for us having him back.”
Even at 33, Scholes remains an integral part of the manager’s plans - as does Ryan Giggs, 34, and Sir Alex admits he cannot foresee an end to their importance.
“What I’ve come to realise with Paul and Ryan is that I can no longer see an end to their careers,” he said. “In fact, I don’t expect to see an end.
“There must come a day when it will end, but the way it’s looking now, I can’t see that end coming. In fact, I think I’ll be away from the club before them!
“Bearing in mind their longevity, they must be the best two players I’ve ever had. Giggs was here from 13 and Scholes was the same, so they have both been here almost as long as I have.
“Scholes is 33 now, but I still think we will get three more years out of him because he looks after himself well and comes back from injuries very well.
“His big asset down the years has been appearing in the box late and the number of goals he has scored for us [138 in total] from midfield is quite unique.
“Even then, however, his big asset is his passing, his composure and his thinking during a game. At 33, I regard him just as highly as I did when he was 23.
“Players like him and Giggs, who look after themselves, give themselves extra years. Look at Giggs, he’s flying this season. He came on at Reading last Saturday and the stats show that he made 45 sprints in the second half. That’s incredible for a player of his age.”
