Paul Scholes Quotes (1974-)

“No celebrity bullshit, no self promotion - an amazingly gifted player who remained an unaffected human being.http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/18/manchesterunited.championsleague1”

““He's not the quickest, he doesn't run the most, he never wins a header, he can't tackle but he's the best player”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Jo88wanME”

“"I love watching little Paul Scholes, he’s so in control of what he’s doing and is always so accurate and pinpoint with his passing – it’s just beautiful to watch." http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={FE60904B-C2A8-4E60-9B05-700DBBC29BBC}&bioid=91964§ion=Quote,&page=1”

““What a player Paul is. Everything about him is just perfect.”http://cantheyscore.com/2011/05/31/paul-scholes-50-quotes-that-define-a-legend/”

“"There isn't a player of his mould anywhere in the world." http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={FE60904B-C2A8-4E60-9B05-700DBBC29BBC}&bioid=91964§ion=Quote,&page=2”

“"Paul is football crazy. I've followed him since I took his first-year team all the way through. And while Paul is not very socially confident, give him a group of lads, a football and he's certainly not quiet." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/18/manchesterunited.championsleague1”

“"For me, it's Paul Scholes. He'll do ridiculous things in training like say, "You see that tree over there?" - it'll be 40 yards away - "I'm going to hit it". And he'll do it. Everyone at the club considers him the best." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/18/manchesterunited.championsleague1”

“"England have lost their best player." http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/paul-scholes-i-know-there-isnt-much-time-left-so-i-have-to-enjoy-it-799562.html”

“"I tell anyone who asks me – Scholes is the best English player." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/apr/22/paul-scholes-tributes-600-games-manchester-united”

“"I think we were all disappointed because we all know what he can do. He's always in the right position, always seems to be at the end of the box when the ball drops in. The complete midfielder - when he's fit, he's the best. Some go missing but he's in the right place at the right time. He's my favourite player of all-time, unbelievable. If you give him a chance it's a goal, isn't it?" http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/18/manchesterunited.championsleague1”

“"People say he is a great player, but you have to define what a great player is. For me, it is a player who has a bottom level that means his worst performance is not noticed. If he is having a bad game, a teammate might feel Paul Scholes is not quite on his game, but a spectator wouldn't notice. Scholes, of all the players I have played with, has the highest bottom level. He has an eye for a pass, for what the play or the game needs at that precise moment, that I have never seen anyone else have. These days he doesn't get into the box too many times, which is where you can see his age, but he has developed tactically. He controls and distributes the play and the game better than anyone I have ever seen." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7408010.stm”

“"He is not as good a tackler as you - but I really like him. He's a little boy, but the power in that shot... he can really shoot." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/18/manchesterunited.championsleague1”

“"Everyone of us should emulate him. We can all learn from Paul Scholes." http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/james-lawton--quiet-scholes-the-half.htmlnt-player-france-fear-most-731769.html”

“"My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder. Scholes is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of his generation." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/apr/22/paul-scholes-tributes-600-games-manchester-united”

“"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. An all-round midfielder who possesses quality and character in abundance." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/apr/22/paul-scholes-tributes-600-games-manchester-united”

“"Without any doubt the best player in the Premiership has to be Scholes. He knows how to do everything, and he is one who directs the way his team plays. On top of that, he has indestructible mental strength and he is a genuine competitor." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/apr/22/paul-scholes-tributes-600-games-manchester-united”

“"He's unbelievable - he's one of the greatest of all time." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6019082,00.html”

“"I am a big admirer of Paul Scholes, he is one of the best players of his generation and I honestly think [Wesley] Sneijder is the only player in the world capable of replacing him." http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hd7SR0SBgcOvi9v2AvGFXvOyGOxg”

“"“Why isn’t he playing for England? It is crazy. Only in England. Scholes is a great, great player. So experienced and still, for me, one of the best in the world in midfield. Manchester United are lucky to have him.” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/7963315/Jose-Mourinho-lambasts-Fabio-Capello-and-Liverpool-but-respects-Paul-Scholes.html”

“"I’ve still got Paul Scholes’ shirt at home which I swapped with him once. When I was at Liverpool he was one of the players I liked most. Maybe he’s not valued as much as he should be in England because of the style of football there and because he keeps a low profile. Perhaps he would have been more valued in Spain, where midfielders like him form part of the ‘ideal.’ Fans in Spain rate him very highly and I admire him a huge amount." http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/48964/Former_Liverpool_star_reveals_treasured_Scholes_shirt.aspx”

“"He’s the best midfielder I’ve ever seen. He can pass, score goals with his left, right, his head – he can do anything. And he can beat a player too, plus he loves to nutmeg you! He's unbelievable." http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/49362/Hes_the_best_midfielder_Ive_ever_seen.aspx”

“"“He did not get completely what he deserves as a player because he’s not a “media lion”. He’s not one who runs after the media to be in the papers. I respect that." http://futbolmail.com/premier-league/arsenal-boss-arsene-wenger-manchester-united%E2%80%99s-paul-scholes-is-dirty-and-not-a-legend/”

“"When he passes the ball it stays passed. The ball goes exactly where he wants it to. I have always loved him for that. I played against him once or twice and he is an absolute genius. He is a role model for anyone who wants to play football. He is a joy to watch. In fact, I wish he was 21, then I could see his career all over again." http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/01/26/2324153/manchester-united-veteran-paul-scholes-admits-he-doesnt-know”