Paul Scholes back for Manchester UTD - madness or a stroke of genius?

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   Donnacha Cposted 12 years ago

   In a strange and somewhat disturbing twist, Alex Ferguson decided that all his disappointingly playing team really needs is nothing more but a re-signing of a 37 year old ex player, who wasn`t even good enough by the end of his career last season, never mind some 6 months later with no match practice.... Scholes first appearance was this afternnon against rivals Manchester City, when Scholes not so surprisingly gifted the truly talanted and sharp Agero with a ball, which he quickly converted into City`s second goal....so is it madness or a stroke of genius?

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   zoey24posted 12 years ago

   I think its genius, Paul Scholes was one of Utd's greatest players, and although he retired he still kept in great shape coaching at old trafford. I am sure i read somewhere that he has only come back for one season, but with so many players out on injury it can only be a good thing.

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   chopper1965posted 12 years ago

   I think he looked better and not as rusty as I thought he might.
   I feel it's a decent move for United as they've clearly missed Scholes and he can do a job for half a season. However they need to spend big in the summer and replace him for the long term.

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   samtenabrayposted 12 years ago

   He looked very good the other day, Man U haven't replaced him and i personally think Man Utd thought Wesley Sneijder would have joined them in the summer, which would of eased the pressure in that central role. But for now this is a good stop gap til they bring in someone with a bit of experience.

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   Gaarf Rosewellposted 12 years ago

   It is absolute ... madness!!

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   AfricaResourceposted 12 years ago

   He ran the show against Liverpool yesterday! Other than looking a little ropey in his first couple of games back he looks like the Paul Scholes of old now!

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   Alhamoraposted 12 years ago

   Signing 37 year old Scholes? Why SAF is not signing new young players? They can't depend on Giggs, Scholes forever.

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   Deborah Rangelposted 12 years ago

   I guess United need some exp in their midfield and that is why he is there, it's a wise tactical decision to play him in.

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   AfricaResourceposted 12 years ago

   If he can still play like that at 37 there is absolutely no reason whatsoever for him not to play. Cleverley looks like a top prospect, and who better to learn off, other then the maestro himself!

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