Another one of the Class of '92 decides it´s time to graduate ...

[melj1213.livejournal.com]

Paul Scholes has decided it is time for him to hang up his boots and retire from playing football

Paul was part of the new wave of talent that came through to the first team during the mid-90's. He scored twice on his debut in the League Cup at Port Vale in the 1994/95 season and since then has enjoyed a long a successful career, making an incredible 676 appearances for the Club.

Paul will take on a coaching role with the Club from the start of next season. Fans will also have the opportunity to see Paul play again at Old Trafford in his testimonial match in August.

Sir Alex Ferguson said: "What more can I say about Paul Scholes that I haven't said before. We are going to miss a truly unbelievable player. Paul has always been fully committed to this Club and I am delighted he will be joining the coaching staff from next season. Paul has always been inspirational to players of all ages and we know that will continue in his new role."

Paul Scholes said: "I am not a man of many words but I can honestly say that playing football is all I have ever wanted to do and to have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour. This was not a decision that I have taken lightly but I feel now is the right time for me to stop playing. To have been part of the team that helped the Club reach that 19th title is a great privilege.

"I would like to thank the fans for their tremendous support throughout my career, I would also like to thank all the coaches and players that I have worked with over the years, but most of all I would like to thank Sir Alex for being such a great manager, from the day I joined the Club his door has always been open and I know this team will go on to win many more trophies under his leadership."

David Gill said: "It is very sad day for Manchester United fans around the World. We all know that Paul was one of the players that came through the ranks of the academy system in the 1990's and has established himself as one of the greatest players to ever wear the United shirt. It is very important that the Club keeps its association with these great players and we are delighted that Paul will join the coaching staff."

Utd Site

There´s just one left now :( 

Thank you for everything my Ginger Prince and may your legacy of mistimed tackles and red headed awesomeness live on throughthe future generations of ginger Utd players you´ll help nurture as a coach.

ETA: RoM have a good page of quotes from ballers about Scholesy, it´s worth a read

Comments

[leetje.livejournal.com]

Gah, thanks for everything, Ginger Legend <3333

[lovelyeli.livejournal.com]

my heart.....it hurts



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thank you scholesy, words cannot really explain how much you mean to me, thank you for the wonderful memories you have created for us fans... the best of the best, will never be replaced :'/

[arooj.livejournal.com]

One of my favourite players ever.

I'm going to miss his beautiful goals and his silly tackles :(

I love him, I wish he could have played forever, but I think the time was definately right.

Thank you Scholes for everything. He just needs to teach Ravel to be half the player he was and we'll have a gem :)

[problematique.livejournal.com]

under appreciated by a lot of people. scholes is the midfielder of a generation. sad i didn't get to see him at the top.

[arooj.livejournal.com]

Too true. Its funny when you see the English press lauding Xavi (well-deserved praise) and Scholes was the closest English player to Xavi we had in years. Yet he was never given the respect he deserved by these people something Xavi and Xabi Alonso have previously commented on.

[masterofhentzau.livejournal.com]

Sir Alex Ferguson said: "What more can I say about Paul Scholes...

Someone's been watching Mean Girls.

Aw I'll miss seeing Scholes play, it'll be strange to see a Man United side without him or Gary Neville next season.

[mapmakerscolors.livejournal.com]

Someone's been watching Mean Girls.

lollll do you think this is how he's been comforting himself since the defeat?

[nefertitii.livejournal.com]

Ahh no more red cards of scholes. Where will i find entertainment

[turnntostone.livejournal.com]

Thank you for everything Scholes! You'll be missed!

[melj1213.livejournal.com]

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[ghost-busting.livejournal.com]

I'm just enjoying the thought of Scholes denying Busquets for the time being, through my anguish.

[ghost-busting.livejournal.com]

I suppose it was coming, but it doesn't make it any less sad.

His contribution to this club was incredible and I'm going to miss him so much. The game won't be the same without his class (and stupid tackles). His talent was recognised and admired by pretty much everyone in the game and he's inspired hundreds, maybe thousands.

Gahh I don't even know what to say. It's a shame that he (and VDS) have to go out on a loss, but I have a good feeling about the future, knowing that he's still involved in the club.

Bye, Scholesy ♥

[ghost-busting.livejournal.com]

[nadiyya.livejournal.com]

lol this is so cute

[bluestar20.livejournal.com]

i´m gonna miss you so much

Scholes Goals..

[arooj.livejournal.com]

He scored some amazing goals in his career but these are my 3 favs:

3)

2)

1)

Re: Scholes Goals..

[melj1213.livejournal.com]

hmm you make the same choices as GNev ... not sure if that´s a good thing or not lol :P

[chasethesun.livejournal.com]

The finest English footballer of my lifetime. Bye Scholesy:(
I do love that he went on holiday right before the news was announced. Still avoiding the media scrum like a pro :)

[melj1213.livejournal.com]

He finished his career exactly how he lived it - quietly, calmly, with as little fuss as possible and stayed well out of the limelight.

It´s like some people are saying, he´ll hate his testimonial because all the attention will be on him for pretty much the first time ever

[kateekates127.livejournal.com]

I really can't.

[melj1213.livejournal.com]

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[ohbubbajoan.livejournal.com]

i will miss your ability to create things of nowhere, your amazing passes and assists Ginger Prince. Thank you for everything
♥

[ohbubbajoan.livejournal.com]

never was more necessary imo

OH I SEE HOW IT IS GARY

[masterofhentzau.livejournal.com]

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[miselemeas.livejournal.com]

Aww :(

Times are changing.

[0cclumency.livejournal.com]

aw i'm going to miss him :(

[naketano.livejournal.com]

[slightways.livejournal.com]

I don't even like United, but Scholes was such a quality player.

As England fan though, it's a shame he was always wasted on the left side of the midfield when he played for the NT. They should have built the side around him instead of insisting that Gerrard and Lampard MUST PLAY TOGETHER AT THE EXPENSE OF THE WHOLE TEAM OR THE WORLD WILL EXPLODE, a tactic that clearly failed miserably when Scholes could have done their jobs far better. Just saying.

Had he got the tackling down properly, he'd have been the complete package, but even without, he was admittedly quite fantastic.

[masterofhentzau.livejournal.com]

It still pisses me off that he wasn't properly utilised for England.

[waterinmylungs7.livejournal.com]

I can't. I'll miss him, Gaz and Edwin so much. Scholesy was just amazing. One of the best footballers of his generation. His passing, goals, and even tackles will be missed dearly.
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[lilsuperstar19.livejournal.com]

Best midfielder I have ever seen. Thanks for everything Ginger Prince.

[neuers.livejournal.com]

Such an underrated player! It's always really sad when a wonderful player retires :'(

[dandy-monkey.livejournal.com]

I'll miss him so much. GNev and Scholesy retiring is just too much, coupled with Edwin too. I've never known a team without GNev and Scholes. I wore my "Paul Scholes scores goals" t shirt this weekend. I think I'll have to wear it again this weekend.

Thank you for all the amazing footballing moments Ginger Prince. And I'm so excited to see him as a coach.

[eireeckah.livejournal.com]

I.JUST.CAN'T. I'll miss you Scholes! Thank you for everything <3