Paul Scholes Retired

Paul Scholes....

Paul Scholes retired

Manchester - Seventeen years as a professional football player, and never strengthens other team except Manchester United, Paul Scholes declared an end to all the glory of his career. Scholes, who is currently aged 36 years, announced his resignation on Tuesday (05/31/2011), also ended speculation that he still would play one more season with the Red Devils.

"This is not a decision I take lightly, but now I feel it's time for me to stop playing," wrote a player who was born 16 November 1974, as contained in United's official website. "This is a remarkable achievement could be part of this team and help achieve the degree (league) 19," said Scholes, who has been given a place in the MU coaching staff next season.

"I thank the fans for the tremendous support throughout my career. Thank you also to all the coaches and players who have worked with me over the years.

 

"Above all I am grateful to Sir Alex Ferguson to be a great manager, since the first day I joined this club. The door is always open and I know this team will continue to win many championships under his leadership."

Scholes is one of the greatest product ever made by Manchester United's academy. He studied at the premises at age 14, and began to enter the first team in 1994/1995 season. Debut occurred on 21 September, 1994 when he immediately scored two goals in Manchester United's victory over Port Vale with a score of 2-1, in the English League Cup. Since that time Scholes knit into a great career.

 

In total, the player nicknamed "Ginger Prince" has played in 676 games "Red Devils", including the final at last weekend's Champions League final, while Manchester United from Barcelona's 1-3 defeat at Wembley Stadium. At that time Scholes playing in place of Michael Carrick. At the league level Scholes played 466 times and scored 102 goals. In this season he only appeared 16 times as a starter, six off the bench, and just carve one goal, which is also the only goal that he has made this season, which was created in the second week against Fulham.

  

At the international level Scholes wearing their national team since 1997, and remove it from the June 21, 2004. He played in the 1998 World Cup, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004. Of the 66 caps he contributed 14 goals for his country. Even if you do not have a title winner with England, but he collected so much with the MU. He has 10 English League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cup, Community Shield five trophies, two Champions League, one Intercontinental Cup, World Cup and the club.