Paul Scholes - He can pass, he can tackle, he can scores.. at 12:25 AM

He can pass, he can tackle, he can scores..

Hari ini 31 may 2011, seorang lagi product dari Manchester United telah mengumumkan persaraan dia dari arena sepak terajang. Selepas ex captain Manchester United, Gary Neville meraikan persaraannyer dengan testimonial match bersama dgn Juventus, kini giliran Paul Scholes pula. Testimonial match untuk Scholes ini akan diadakan pada bulan Ogos tahun ini. 

Paul Scholes adalah salah seorang product terbaik Manchester United yang amatlah dibanggakan sehingga player barcelona berebut2 nak swap jersey dengan dia ini masuk final Champions League. Last2x, Andre Iniesta yang dapat .hehhehe. 

Jom kita tgk quote yang menarik tentang Paul Scholes nie...

The Truly Legend...:)

"To be honest I think England have lost their best player. Certainly he's the most consistent and naturally gifted player we've had for a long, long time"

-United's greatest ever player, George Best, reacts to the midfielder's retirement from international football in August 2004.-

 "He's always one of those people others talk about. Even playing at Real Madrid, the players always say to me 'what's he like'? They respect him as a footballer, and to have that respect from some of those players is great"

-David Beckham reveals that even the Galacticos of the Bernabeu were astonished by Scholes' ability.-

"Everyone of us should emulate him. We can all learn from Paul Scholes"

-Dutch superstar Edgar Davids was a well-known admirer of the Manchester United man.-

My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder. Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation"

-The legendary Zinedine Zidane pays tribute to United's creative catalyst-

"He has an awareness of what’s happening around him on the edge of the box which is better than most players. It doesn’t matter who I am thinking about bringing into my midfield, Paul Scholes will be included, as he would in any side in the world"


-Sir Alex Ferguson explains what set Scholes apart.-

"He is the one whose level I aspire to. He is the best player in the Premier League"

- They may have been rivals but even Cesc Fabregas can't deny the Ginger Prince's greatness.-

"Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team - that goes to show how highly I have always rated him. Scholes is a player I have always liked, because he combines great talent and technical ability with mobility, determination and a superb shot. He is an all-round midfielder who possesses character and quality in abundance. In my opinion, he's been one of the most important players for United under Sir Alex"

-One of the game's great managers, Marcello Lippi, waxes lyrical about United's No.18.-

"Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring, what a player! Top class and a great role model for any young #English midfield player!"

-Arsenal's Jack Wilshere echoes the sentiments of United fans across the world via his Twitter.-

"He is a legend and he's going to be remembered for a long time. Just to play alongside him and learn from him has been an absolute pleasure. I think he is a footballer's footballer"

-Midfield partner Michael Carrick admits his luck in having lined up alongside the great man.-

In the last 15 to 20 years the best central midfielder that I have seen — the most complete — is Scholes. I have spoken with Xabi Alonso about this many times. Scholes is a spectacular player who has everything. If he was Spanish then maybe he would have been valued more"

-Xavi admits that he and his World Cup-winning team-mates are in awe of the Red Devils midfielder.-

"I wouldn't swap Paul Scholes for anybody. He is quite simply the most complete footballer I have ever played with. He is the best"

-Long time team-mate Gary Neville doesn't think that anybody was comparable to Scholes-

Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football"

-The first ever United captain to lift the European Cup, Bobby Charlton, sums Scholes up in a couple of sentences.-


"I am not a man of many words but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted to do. To have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour. To have been part of the team that helped the club reach a record 19th title is a great privilege"

-The man himself on retiring from playing-

copy from Goal.com.

En AL : Tinggal Ryan Giggs je la sorang2 main..huhuhuh