[SALFORD RED]

PAUL SCHOLES wants to put his retirement on ice — by winning another Manchester United contract.

United’s veteran midfielder is probably two years away from hanging up his boots.


But as Alex Ferguson’s team prepare to defend their League and European titles, Scholes has another challenge in view.


He hopes to persuade Fergie he can contribute to the side beyond next summer.


Scholes, 33, confessed: “I’d think I’ve two years playing at the most. I have one year left at United and, hopefully, I’ll get another. But I suppose it depends how you’re feeling and playing.


“I see how my legs are at the start of the season and, at the moment, I feel OK.”


Scholes wants to stay as Mr Anonymous when he does call it a day.


He added: “I’ll miss the football but not the general life of a footballer. People are very invasive, always wanting to know what you plan to do.”


One-club man Scholes also had a message for Real Madrid target Cristiano Ronaldo.


He declared: “If people fancy a move and a bit of money, good luck to them. But it’s always a step down after here.”


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I hope he stays for a few seasons myself,a fantastic footballer.

Scholes is class, as a footballer and person.
.

[abojodeh]

yeah keep scholes
he still have some thing to give
looks at his goals this season all vital all good goals

[marty davidson]

Scholesy is a true legend shows his desire to stay unlike Ronaldo

[Jazz 16]

2 more years and then he will 'retire' in Oldham would be my guess. He always
said he would go back to his team and we need to respect his decision.
Id say he has 2 years at the very top left and will want to go out on a high.
He wont be one of these lads warming the bench every week.
Scholes=legend.

[abojodeh]

i cant imagine scholesy playing in a 3rd division league team

[Keanos Magic Hat]

A class act indeed.

Henry and Vieira always talked highly of Scholesy..

Many of his man U team mates have mentioned being astonished at some of the things he does in training..

To be recognised by your fellow professionals is the ultimate compliment.

A genius.

[sparkic]

I hope he will leave on a high with more champion medals around his neck.

[manutdforever]

It will be a sad day when he leaves.

[Keano!]

There's a very sad few moments around the corner for us United fans.


Ole's retired
Giggs, Neville, Scholes, Van Der Sar will all be following shortly too.

"THAT" golden generation is coming to an end and its a sad sight although its
great to look over that illustrious career and be able to see that they've all got
Champions League medals, all got Premier League winners medals along with
many other awards.

Scholsey is arguably United best midfielder of late and he is fitting to the status
IMO. What I would give to see Roy and Paul playing for United again in the center
of the field at their best with Ole ahead of them and the "true" United legends all
back there! It will be a very sad day when he decides to hang up his boots and I
hope he does get a season with Oldham. That's true sporting brilliance, play at
the highest level for years on end, and when its all catching up and its not so
easy to make a lung busting run into the box that you decide to trace your roots
and look to play for your hometown team! Wonderful story...



...So hopefully we'll get a few medals for Scholsey and the boys because he'll be a
massive loss when he goes....


Good luck Paul.

[golden_balls999]

Definitely! What a player - with so many years of experience behind him, his replacement would have a lot to live up to!