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  • It’s time for Paul Scholes’ turn on The Overlap, and here’s my 18 questions for him, brought to you by Sky Bet.
    We dive into his best ever goal, to not caring about super-heroes or music and much more… Plus he shares his biggest argument with Sir Alex.
    The full interview is out next week, make sure to subscribe now and turn notifications on, if you like.
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  • @norge4481
    @norge4481 Рік тому +1442

    I wrote to scholes around 2008/2009 as a 5 year old, he was mine and my dads favourite player 2 weeks later I got a signed picture and a note on the back. Still have it to this day and I’ll keep it forever. Cheers scholesy.

    • @jamesmitchell5126
      @jamesmitchell5126 Рік тому +18

      Wicked gesture don’t seem to have many of them types but absolutely amazing midfielder

    • @tomteasyy5875
      @tomteasyy5875 Рік тому +15

      U lucky man. Hes my idol also. Love him

    • @eric-vu1jy
      @eric-vu1jy Рік тому +6

      Hey bro. KEEP IT SAFE… bcos itll likely be an opportunity that never happen again…. and Paul Scholes will never happen again either

    • @lukecarvill7721
      @lukecarvill7721 Рік тому +7

      I did the same with bryan Robson when I was a kid in the 80’s , I also got a signed photo, don’t know where it is but was a great morning receiving that letter from my hero

    • @boomshine7
      @boomshine7 Рік тому +3

      a good lad

  • @chadderton
    @chadderton Рік тому +2719

    Natural talent, zero ego. Legend.

    • @mloose7870
      @mloose7870 Рік тому +63

      Zero ego? Did u miss the bit about him refusing to play bcos he was left out 1 game?? 😂😂 Love Scholesy but no players at that level have zero ego mate

    • @mloose7870
      @mloose7870 Рік тому +14

      @@WayofWyrd It’s completely his ego lol let’s not be silly. It was his ego telling him I’m not playing with the reserves & kids im way too good for that. Come on now

    • @dipanjanjha3285
      @dipanjanjha3285 Рік тому

      Zero ego???

    • @mloose7870
      @mloose7870 Рік тому +1

      @@WayofWyrd Can’t really be stubborn in this context without an Ego behind it haha but yeah no worries. All top players have egos tbh it’s a necessary trait for an elite athlete tbh.

    • @dulisha
      @dulisha Рік тому +1

      @@mloose7870 fair point, but you have to have little ego to make it to those levels

  • @markb1402
    @markb1402 Рік тому +395

    What a player Scholes was, so down to earth too. Massive respect for what he achieved in the game - Liverpool fan.

    • @eric-vu1jy
      @eric-vu1jy Рік тому

      this is prime example enough^
      getting the most minimal love from out arch rivals thsnks to Scholsey 😛

    • @kamranzaid2272
      @kamranzaid2272 5 місяців тому +1

      Do you think he was better player than stevie G.

    • @darrenbrogan5328
      @darrenbrogan5328 2 дні тому

      @@kamranzaid2272 no not even close

  • @davidteasdale8163
    @davidteasdale8163 Рік тому +292

    'Meant be quick fire and your just standing there looking at me' 🤣🤣
    Both Scholes and RVN will always be my favourite 2 players to grace the pitch without doubt, what an absolute gem of a player they both were ❤️

    • @tildicole5451
      @tildicole5451 8 місяців тому +3

      Same here, they were just brilliant ❤

  • @alexsmith2939
    @alexsmith2939 Рік тому +3074

    As a Liverpool fan, It pains me to really like these two. They are two genuine working class lads who worked their balls off and are now reaping the rewards without too much care for what people think.

    • @mediacenterman8583
      @mediacenterman8583 Рік тому +31

      Neville is reaping, Scholes, not so much................

    • @userjim83
      @userjim83 Рік тому +2

      You’re definitely a plastic

    • @Hacktheplanet_
      @Hacktheplanet_ Рік тому +28

      Im a city fan and its a great interview. (Easy now city and lpool doing so much better than united now right 😂)

    • @glennoconnor1130
      @glennoconnor1130 Рік тому +49

      Liverpool fan simping over mancs... yeah defo from south London or Birmingham

    • @joerichardson806
      @joerichardson806 Рік тому +3

      @@Hacktheplanet_ Liverpool?

  • @MH-vp7lf
    @MH-vp7lf Рік тому +562

    "I look for intelligence in a football player, brains"
    Scholes was exactly that. Brilliant player

  • @nastynas420
    @nastynas420 Рік тому +15

    "get the ball to your strikers as quick as possible"
    -this should be the motto for all midfielders.

  • @Blarglord
    @Blarglord 10 місяців тому +139

    The banter is so good between these guys. They’re just 2 childhood friends having a chat for a tv segment. 2 great football minds and 2 great players. Wonderful video

  • @josephparker9983
    @josephparker9983 Рік тому +835

    Insane how humble he is about his ability, world class player.

    • @charlielad6124
      @charlielad6124 Рік тому +8

      Bites his daughter's toe nails

    • @delki69
      @delki69 Рік тому +1

      I bet you’ve never been to old Trafford

    • @delki69
      @delki69 Рік тому

      Guy needs punched in

    • @craigderby4416
      @craigderby4416 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@charlielad6124 she's fit, can't be him

    • @johannsimonot
      @johannsimonot Місяць тому

      If i have to compare to scholes to other sport players, for me, he is like Pippen, a hard worker, with lot of impact on the game, and such a great view on the the game.

  • @bruce24r29
    @bruce24r29 Рік тому +501

    One of the greatest midfielders ever. “How would you like to be remembered? - Don’t care” can’t not love him 🤣🤣

    • @matthewdoyle3877
      @matthewdoyle3877 Рік тому +1

      Ahead of Keane or Veria, even Paul Ince????????

    • @samvaiphei8433
      @samvaiphei8433 Рік тому +14

      "One of the"

    • @pixelpeek9963
      @pixelpeek9963 Рік тому +25

      @@matthewdoyle3877 miles better than Paul Ince. Isn’t even close. Zidane said it best when asked what it’s like to be the best player in the world - “ask Paul Scholes”.

    • @anishl6430
      @anishl6430 Рік тому +1

      @@matthewdoyle3877 not same positions... Zidane was more of a 10, in majority of his career...

    • @MrVinjex
      @MrVinjex Рік тому

      @@anishl6430 Paul also played as a number 10. However we're not comparing rather just saying he was good

  • @ianpodmore9666
    @ianpodmore9666 Рік тому +122

    I'm not a United and its absolutely no surprise to me, but when you hear the way Xavi, Iniesta, Zidane and many more quality players rate Scholes sort of gives you some idea just how good he was. Incredible talent.

    • @carlossimancas9867
      @carlossimancas9867 Рік тому +11

      Also Guardiola and Raul ranked Scholes as one of the best in that time

    • @vivelaresistance3239
      @vivelaresistance3239 11 місяців тому +2

      I was surprised to hear him say he didn’t consider himself built to be a footballer when he’s so highly thought of by his peers.

    • @TheDoosh79
      @TheDoosh79 7 місяців тому +4

      @@vivelaresistance3239 He means physically. You knew at school who the natural athletes and footballers were, they used to play most of the sports and were decent at all of them. I think he means he was one of the kids who never in a million years looked like a future professional sportsman.

    • @squiddlesmcdiddles3850
      @squiddlesmcdiddles3850 5 місяців тому +1

      G.N Ppl will like these quick fire question - They like 'em
      P.S There not very quick fire though are they? - You ask me a question & I thought it's a quick fire answer but then you keep staring at me! 😂😂😂 13:15

  • @shamneo23
    @shamneo23 Рік тому +81

    Scholes.. a man's man, he is. down to earth, no ego, intelligent. legend

    • @mafoomatty7494
      @mafoomatty7494 6 місяців тому +1

      Proper lad was very good at football

    • @alexfilter374
      @alexfilter374 25 днів тому

      When listing someone’s attributes, name the positive qualities first, and lastly the negatively written one.

  • @FamousDexxx
    @FamousDexxx Рік тому +501

    If you listen to Scholes speak about himself as a footballer you would assume he was a really poor player, but if you listen to those who played with/against him you realize how magnificent he truly was.

    • @deservedw6071
      @deservedw6071 Рік тому +1

      ah what ah dextur

    • @silewis9396
      @silewis9396 Рік тому +14

      I agree but if you listen to him talk about current player's these days as a pundit you can tell his standards are high and that he's no stranger to high expectations

    • @dzimujikambarage9784
      @dzimujikambarage9784 Рік тому +1

      Nobody assumes that, and I'm not a man united fan

    • @charlielad6124
      @charlielad6124 Рік тому

      Overrated

    • @haydnmorgan508
      @haydnmorgan508 Рік тому

      @@charlielad6124 nonce

  • @danielmunroe1423
    @danielmunroe1423 Рік тому +636

    Scholesy saying his worldie against barca in the champions league semis was a miskick has blown my mind. What a legend 🐐🐐🐐

    • @tayosunmola1991
      @tayosunmola1991 Рік тому +27

      I know right. Calling a Golazo a miss kick. And you know well he’s not boasting about it. He’s above all that

    • @vkdeen7570
      @vkdeen7570 Рік тому +46

      typical Scholes he never gives himself credit for anything. so humble

    • @B1GSoda
      @B1GSoda Рік тому +2

      My favourite goal too lol kinda ruined it just bit but still a belter

    • @Mopark25
      @Mopark25 Рік тому +11

      I think because he sliced it, he may have been aiming for the opposite corner

    • @King-Chub
      @King-Chub Рік тому +11

      It was! He sliced it, I love how humble Scholes is 👌🏽

  • @garryellison
    @garryellison Рік тому +24

    Liverpool fan here for over fifty years and Paul Scholes was a great player an a proper decent fella.

  • @tacticaldelusion
    @tacticaldelusion Рік тому +114

    One of the world's greatest midfielders, always kept himself humble and stayed out of the media as much as he could. A perfect role model, a natural talent and a genuine bloke - greatly missed by fans of the game. Thanks for the memories Scholesy, from a Leicester supporter.

    • @97nialld
      @97nialld 8 місяців тому

      Until he started sucking his daughters toes

  • @joewt290
    @joewt290 Рік тому +744

    His contribution to the team I love, his dry wit, his slightly grumpy attitude. his humble nature, I love it all. Legend. Absolute legend!

    • @celtic69
      @celtic69 Рік тому +22

      Dry wit, slightly grumpy and humble, you basically just described the north of England hahaha

    • @leethistlethwaite4381
      @leethistlethwaite4381 Рік тому +3

      @@celtic69 no point in writing my own comment either after what you put, lol spot on, but still wouldn't swap anything "Up North" for the South, rude and arrogant people, and extortionate prices, no thank you very much, UTB gimmie your high unemployment and ingrained depression anyday lol

    • @celtic69
      @celtic69 Рік тому +1

      @@leethistlethwaite4381 gods country mate, gods fkn country

    • @Aetos23
      @Aetos23 Рік тому +2

      Humility amd pure honesty.. true legend. England was blessed to have him.

    • @leethistlethwaite4381
      @leethistlethwaite4381 Рік тому

      @@celtic69 u know it pal 👍

  • @havennewbowtow8835
    @havennewbowtow8835 Рік тому +176

    There’s a touch of absolute purity about the way he sees the game. There’s also a touch of Karl Pilkington about him 😂

    • @FanVarious
      @FanVarious Рік тому +13

      Shame that Scholes didn't like super heroes. I was hoping he was going to choose Bullshit Man.

    • @MZKeditor
      @MZKeditor Рік тому

      I thought the same😂

    • @imonmyway317
      @imonmyway317 Рік тому

      So true

    • @fahmiluthfi7991
      @fahmiluthfi7991 Рік тому +1

      Ikr, i like where did i remember seeing this kind of grumpy demeanor before?

    • @2amBreakfast
      @2amBreakfast Рік тому +9

      There is a beautiful simplicity about them both.
      I've never liked the use of the word 'simple' to mean stupid or slow-minded because to me it means someone who is straightforward, honest and down to earth. I love people like that.

  • @Palm8895
    @Palm8895 2 місяці тому +9

    Dry humour of Scholes is my new favourite thing! Top bloke, humble and down to earth ~ LFC fan

    • @steffanhoffmann
      @steffanhoffmann 10 днів тому +1

      Amazing how many Liverpool fans loved him.
      Despite being a Salford lad, he names Anfield and St. James Park, his favourite away grounds.
      Great bloke 👍

  • @TheCipheric
    @TheCipheric Рік тому +65

    That was pure scholsey, one of a kind … tonnes of f words, admitting his mistakes, refusing answers to stupid questions, talking about his self-doubts as a kid, alcohol addiction, his upbringing, not caring what anyone thinks and like a proper workman talking about the most important thing - respect of his peers

  • @dannygray4898
    @dannygray4898 Рік тому +673

    What a player this man was. Even Iniesta said Scholes was different class.

    • @jinz0
      @jinz0 Рік тому +31

      Probably best midfielder ever along with xavi and zidane

    • @jachnoavhnvaon
      @jachnoavhnvaon Рік тому +20

      @@jinz0 😂

    • @comp6370
      @comp6370 Рік тому +65

      @@jachnoavhnvaon you some nobody is laughing but the two players he just mentioned xavi and Zidane said scholes was the best they’d ever seen

    • @jachnoavhnvaon
      @jachnoavhnvaon Рік тому +9

      @@comp6370 no they didn’t

    • @Friday0891
      @Friday0891 Рік тому +4

      @@comp6370
      just to reply to you on this subject of players being asked about teammates and opposition players by journos in interviews. Zidane also said that David Beckham pirlo seedorf Edgar David's Deschamps where best midfielders he played with or against.
      Xavi: xavi also said that inesta was the best midfielder he too mentioned zidane seedorf and Guardiola believe it or not as the best midfielders.
      If utd fans or whatever want to believe scholes was the best midfielder of all time that's thier prerogative however wrong it clearly is but you have the right as do others to laugh at that suggestion .

  • @willdavies5379
    @willdavies5379 Рік тому +354

    I find it so funny how dry Scholes is - absolute legend

    • @Ladtyuven223
      @Ladtyuven223 Рік тому +34

      His daughter’s toe isn’t though

    • @topcat6762
      @topcat6762 Рік тому +2

      Maybe even more dry than Roy Keane who answered the super heroes question!

    • @smyffmawzz
      @smyffmawzz Рік тому +10

      Reminds me of Carl Pilkington ! HIs straight , dry , matter of fact answers . lol

    • @imranali52
      @imranali52 Рік тому +6

      @@smyffmawzz Many Brits have this dry sense of humour. I'd say he's more like a grumpy jack dee than a Karl Pilkington

    • @michaelward5292
      @michaelward5292 Рік тому +1

      @@Ladtyuven223 Went through the comments looking for these type of comments and couldn't find any...good job. People are quick to forget.

  • @IronMountainx
    @IronMountainx Рік тому +40

    Have never been remotely interested in football or footballers, but his guy is so humble and down to earth. To be able to say the most important goal/thing in his career was a mistake or miss kick is the mark of a real man.

    • @TheDvdral
      @TheDvdral Рік тому +2

      You're watching a football related clip of 2 footballers. Yeah, not remotely interested in football 😴

    • @IronMountainx
      @IronMountainx Рік тому +1

      @@TheDvdral How do you know what a complete stranger is interested in you bumptious arse.
      I lived and worked in Manchester as a young man while this chap played football and my house mate loved the player and talked about him incessantly. I saw the title and reminded me of the time I lived in Manchester so watched the clip to see what my mate was so obsessed abut.
      So not not interested in football or the players that play it.
      And your point is.......

  • @rube3k969
    @rube3k969 Рік тому +21

    One of the greatest players to ever play the game. A true legend.
    Arsenal fan.

    • @davidrees2164
      @davidrees2164 Рік тому

      Same here mate, big arsenal fan. Scholes was an amazing player.

  • @maxi2813
    @maxi2813 Рік тому +605

    Complete legend. No wonder United were so successful with him and Keane setting the standards in the dressing room not many like them anymore

    • @Joseph-vw1yd
      @Joseph-vw1yd Рік тому +22

      Nah to be fair you don’t get many players who chew their daughters toes anymore

    • @JamieReynolds89
      @JamieReynolds89 Рік тому +7

      @@Joseph-vw1yd Yeah weird as fuck but you sound like a broken fuckin record.

    • @ShariaLaw_
      @ShariaLaw_ Рік тому +7

      @@Joseph-vw1yd united class of 92 all turned out to be proper sound guys didn’t they😂 classy club united 🤣

    • @anthonym3351
      @anthonym3351 Рік тому +1

      Think it was fergie setting the standards

    • @Malla82
      @Malla82 Рік тому

      This is so funny, laughed out so loud 🤣

  • @Chriseff1
    @Chriseff1 Рік тому +204

    Gotta love Scholesey and his sheer, down to earth, honesty when answering questions. 😂

    • @TonyField
      @TonyField Рік тому +1

      Who writes these questions too 😂

    • @shevgreen1960
      @shevgreen1960 Рік тому +2

      Admitting he spooned it against barca 😂

  • @darrenscott8396
    @darrenscott8396 Рік тому +30

    This shouldn’t just be on UA-cam, this should also be on mainstream TV….. one of the best show out at the moment. Great guests, fantastic content and amazing productions. Well done Gary Neville.

    • @eric-vu1jy
      @eric-vu1jy Рік тому +2

      not big and cheese enough to be mainstream. (And upsetting the Abu’s of course….)

  • @smudge9188
    @smudge9188 Рік тому +15

    I'm a Spurs fan and I'd have Scholes in any team I had to pick, the bloke was magic distributing the ball and I know loads of none Manu fans that would say the same. I think most people that have witnessed his whole career of the years has massive respect and appreciation for him. Also, I think he's one of the funniest people going.

  • @Adam-tm7qh
    @Adam-tm7qh Рік тому +121

    If he doesn't ask about the toes he's bottled this

  • @saoralba5114
    @saoralba5114 Рік тому +381

    What a player , humble and is uncomfortable with complements . Viera and Zidane fans of this man .
    Great player

    • @qasimdin7438
      @qasimdin7438 Рік тому

      overrated gerrard much better

    • @Pa1zan
      @Pa1zan Рік тому +23

      stop hating and get original. if you think scholes is overrated, you are delusional

    • @Sai_Saracen
      @Sai_Saracen Рік тому +1

      add to Henry to the list

    • @gaelicfootballhighlights9215
      @gaelicfootballhighlights9215 Рік тому +2

      Fabian barthez had him in his best 11 he played with and said he was the best player at United

    • @aaronfarricker1475
      @aaronfarricker1475 Рік тому +6

      @@qasimdin7438 people who don't understand football say what you say.

  • @TheWeightliftingTriathlete
    @TheWeightliftingTriathlete Рік тому +17

    I'm not a man United fan but that class of 92 will last in memories for decades. It was truly special. I agree also about the comment that one of them made about lack of teams these days.
    I also love the way they are able to admire and respect the achievements of rivals.
    Absolutely top quality video series

    • @eric-vu1jy
      @eric-vu1jy Рік тому

      “u mean all of those lovely titles that LFC were photographed with…..”
      😹

  • @brookesenfrance3852
    @brookesenfrance3852 Рік тому +9

    Two of the best that the UK has produced. Scoles, is one of the most technically gifted players ever full stop. Very intelligent too. It is peculiar to hear Paul talk about himself in this way. Very humble. Supremely talented. Neville, 100% determination and heart and work, but little in the way of natural talent, but at his peak he was the best right back in the country by miles and miles and miles and who would you pick in world football ahead of him. Excellent players, and I am an Arsenal fan. Grrrrr, despised and admired these guys in equal measure when they were players.

  • @shaukahodan2373
    @shaukahodan2373 Рік тому +404

    There'll never be another Paul Scholes. He's one of those players you wish could've played for eternity, he was so good. A humble legend too.

    • @twatassification
      @twatassification Рік тому +20

      @@c.b.3883 Ultracrepidarian. Look up the word, it perfectly describes you, someone who comments on something they have no knowledge or clue about :D

    • @darkstarr2321
      @darkstarr2321 Рік тому

      @@twatassification Well said

    • @wunwun8875
      @wunwun8875 Рік тому +17

      @@c.b.3883 i played in Portugal and the English player, anybody i asked over there, rated the highest, was Scholes.
      People in other countries, with a different football culture, rated scholes higher than English people did.

    • @cleehomes
      @cleehomes Рік тому +2

      @@wunwun8875 You are exactly right but the main reason Scholes was not appreciated was because he was a Manchester United player! I am English so I can say this, most English fans are bitter arseholes with a childish agenda!

    • @wunwun8875
      @wunwun8875 Рік тому +2

      @@cleehomes yh that probably is a big part of it. I'm an Arsenal fan but have to just be honest, he was class.

  • @BigDome1
    @BigDome1 Рік тому +113

    Scholesy's directness is a breath of fresh air. Probably the most no nonsense former player.

    • @mediacenterman8583
      @mediacenterman8583 Рік тому +6

      Roy Keane has entered the chat.

    • @glennoconnor1130
      @glennoconnor1130 Рік тому +12

      @@mediacenterman8583 nah Scholes > Keane in that regard, Keane puts a act on sometimes

    • @seanbonella
      @seanbonella Рік тому +1

      @@glennoconnor1130 all the time, media mongerer

    • @BigDome1
      @BigDome1 Рік тому

      @@glennoconnor1130 exactly. Keane acts like a no nonsense hardman but really he loves the cameras and the attention

    • @Gino565
      @Gino565 Рік тому

      Seriously? To me he just seems like a guy that put all his time and effort into football, and forgot to get a personality along the way.

  • @barrycurry3105
    @barrycurry3105 Рік тому +11

    What a player, love how humble and honest he is.

  • @davec8617
    @davec8617 9 місяців тому +11

    Bloody love how humble Scholesy is! Such an amazing player that doesn’t get anywhere near enough credit! If there’s anyone who is an example to kids when teaching them how to keep it simple….he’s it!!!

  • @George-qb7ej
    @George-qb7ej Рік тому +215

    I'm a West Ham fan. The first time I saw him play at Old Trafford, absolutely everything went through him. His passing range was ridiculous, he absolutely split us apart.

    • @Luca_Rumi
      @Luca_Rumi Рік тому +4

      A semi-pro footballer could have done that back then pal

    • @tomcoburn5258
      @tomcoburn5258 Рік тому +24

      @@Luca_Rumi yet here you are sitting on your couch with popcorn on your lap commenting anyone could’ve done that. Yeah sure pal why don’t you go and do it 😂

    • @tonymorph3672
      @tonymorph3672 Рік тому +15

      @@Luca_Rumi which premier league team were you playing for at the time Mike? I forget you now if I’m honest but it’s been a while.

    • @George-qb7ej
      @George-qb7ej Рік тому +13

      @@Luca_Rumi Is Hunt your surname by any chance?

    • @martinh1309
      @martinh1309 Рік тому +2

      @@Luca_Rumi you are pathetic. then why did he do it so much better than the likes of Gerrard etc?

  • @callmesnake3785
    @callmesnake3785 Рік тому +24

    "I know who superheroes are, I'm just not that into them" Scholesy please never change

  • @yasukemc4763
    @yasukemc4763 Рік тому +7

    This man is so humble.... U can see how he is also just no nonsense Which showed his game... I dedicate my drivers from midfield to this man... Great legends call HIM a legend... #respect

  • @martindagang
    @martindagang Рік тому +6

    So humble, best midfielder england has ever produced his long ball passing was outrageous, brilliant video, not all too often has scholesy talked soo much briiliant 👍👍👍

  • @9urcharan
    @9urcharan Рік тому +92

    hearing him saying he wasnt built to be a footballer then seeing what he achieved... legend

    • @mediacenterman8583
      @mediacenterman8583 Рік тому +3

      Puskas physique.

    • @justingurley836
      @justingurley836 Рік тому +2

      When we watch the modern footballers I can agree COMPLETELY with Paul’s assessment. Had he maximised his athletic powers in the gym then he could have possibly been even better. Can say the same for Zizou. We’ll never know.

  • @craiggibbs1892
    @craiggibbs1892 Рік тому +117

    Brilliant. Neville’s face when Scholes is talking about his drinking in early days ,priceless. Quality player . 👍

    • @samuelbino7915
      @samuelbino7915 Рік тому +8

      They grew up playing together, were quite tight and yet Neville seemed genuinely shocked by that revelation. Secret lives and all that.

  • @oleksandrfomin326
    @oleksandrfomin326 9 місяців тому +6

    Loved his remote contolled passes and unmatched awareness on the pitch. I'm glad I had a chance to watch Scholsey in his prime. Legened ❤

  • @chrispiercy5205
    @chrispiercy5205 Рік тому +5

    what a time to live through this genius's career.. we miss Scholes so much in our midfield

  • @benn0723google
    @benn0723google Рік тому +318

    Class interview, can’t wait for the full length, Paul Scholes could walk passed me in the street/park, you’d look and think, did I go to school with him!

  • @hughfranklin4002
    @hughfranklin4002 Рік тому +280

    Scholesy is a legend, one of the best midfielders to ever play the game, and what a sense of humour.

    • @jc3858
      @jc3858 Рік тому +18

      @@c.b.3883 you are joking lol

    • @Alfairyman1
      @Alfairyman1 Рік тому +21

      @@c.b.3883 That's why Xavi... Zidane... R9.... Edgar Davids etc all classed him as the best midfielder in the world.

    • @jakehope6811
      @jakehope6811 Рік тому +5

      We might of had more chance of winning silverware with England if Sven didn’t throw him out on the left to accommodate the other central midfield players i understand that area was stacked with proper players but they took the piss with scholesy also part of why he retired internationally

    • @TheJohnCooperShow
      @TheJohnCooperShow Рік тому

      Not true at all. In fact in my lifetime there’s been at least 4 spurs midfielders better than Scholes.

    • @polaris7122
      @polaris7122 Рік тому +1

      @@TheJohnCooperShow hahahahahahaha, you take the award fior the stupidest comment on here! Hahahahahahaha!

  • @mgdecimate3036
    @mgdecimate3036 Рік тому +6

    From a Celtic fan scholes was by far my favourite cm … the vision the passing .... the raw talent

  • @mikeyknowlson
    @mikeyknowlson Рік тому +10

    I love Scholesy. What a player he was for United. Club legend.

  • @rafa7gt647
    @rafa7gt647 Рік тому +99

    Looking at him, its impossible to imagine how incredible this man was as a player, i feel bad for those who never watched him in his prime.

    • @MrMoneyLong
      @MrMoneyLong Рік тому +1

      Tell me about it! In awe of that genius ginger.

    • @eric-vu1jy
      @eric-vu1jy Рік тому

      …then they shall never bear witness, what with how ever many hundred vids u cud watch on youtube

  • @johnnyc5765
    @johnnyc5765 Рік тому +44

    Scholes is ‘boring’ and I love him for it. No non-sense answers, always straight to the point. Very honest about his stupidities. Just get on with it, no drama.
    As a United supporter it was his shirt I always wanted, not Beckham, not Ronaldo, not Rooney, not Giggs. Just that No.18 shirt.

  • @trubz1996
    @trubz1996 Рік тому +13

    Scholesy is to funny without even trying! His humour reminds me of Karl Pilkington lol

  • @patrickhannon8126
    @patrickhannon8126 Рік тому +1

    Love his honesty and the simplicity of his answers

  • @Clarkey2506
    @Clarkey2506 Рік тому +213

    As a Bradford City fan, I’ll never forget that goal he scored. Most of the stadium applauded it. Absolute class player

    • @frazzlepops12
      @frazzlepops12 Рік тому +8

      When the opposition fans clap you know you've seen something special. Moments like that stick forever

    • @nathanhaldane3834
      @nathanhaldane3834 Рік тому +3

      Really was best midfielder England has ever seen

    • @_Tricky_
      @_Tricky_ Рік тому +3

      Brilliant. I remember the Brazilian Ronaldo getting an ovation at Old Trafford when subbed after his hat trick. Will always remember being there.

    • @mrt2760
      @mrt2760 Рік тому +1

      That’s his best goal for me

    • @drtenma3744
      @drtenma3744 Рік тому +1

      It looks like the English public are very respectful when it comes to these interviews but if I was on vacation in England and saw these two Legends walking about I will lose my shit.

  • @lukeeasty
    @lukeeasty Рік тому +291

    As a United fan I'm glad they mentioned Saha. Deserves to be remembered as one of our best strikers even though he wasn't at his peak with us for that long. Had everything!

    • @wehatemancs4393
      @wehatemancs4393 Рік тому

      "as a Manc bin dipper" that's what your meant to be saying mate.😂

    • @stevestevenson6816
      @stevestevenson6816 Рік тому +1

      He's still pretty good

    • @leejones3061
      @leejones3061 Рік тому +1

      Nothing to do with being at his peak he always had ability just he could never stay fit that was only bad thing about him

    • @karlmeadows4986
      @karlmeadows4986 Рік тому

      He was at his peak but he was always injured

    • @russl9582
      @russl9582 Рік тому +1

      @@karlmeadows4986he was at his peak at Fulham

  • @RhiannonWR
    @RhiannonWR 8 місяців тому +1

    I love how they analyse the game. How they discuss different players and techniques, clearly knowledgeable. I also love how humble Scholes is about his capabilities, when really he was a very important player in the team.

  • @richarddavies4322
    @richarddavies4322 7 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic…… love the straight forward no nonsense…….

  • @toby4301
    @toby4301 Рік тому +265

    Such a brilliant, brilliant interview Paul Scholes is so humble in his ability, it’s the fact he couldn’t give a toss which makes him even more special. Arguably the best attacking midfielder in the world during his time, his peers all respect him and all of them put Scholesy as the number one midfield, quite remarkable!

    • @prateekchauhan4280
      @prateekchauhan4280 Рік тому +1

      Zidane was unarguably the best CAM in 1990s and 2000s.

    • @pietropes1322
      @pietropes1322 Рік тому +6

      Most important goal he scored against Barca and he just says 'Mis-kick'

    • @jackdavies-downes6272
      @jackdavies-downes6272 Рік тому +2

      @@prateekchauhan4280 Zidane ‘unarguably’ the best cam? He was a world cup merchant

    • @prateekchauhan4280
      @prateekchauhan4280 Рік тому

      @@jackdavies-downes6272 you mad bro?? 🧐🧐🧐

    • @jackdavies-downes6272
      @jackdavies-downes6272 Рік тому +4

      @@prateekchauhan4280 No I’m not mad. Zidane did bits for France and had some class moments. But name a consistent period of time in which he performed every single name? Players like Scholes had brilliant moments alongside great flashes such as the Barca goal. Players like Zidane only have those flashes like the volley but that’s what they get remembered for which makes us remember them being better than they actually were. Scholes was consistent for united for years and was part of a football domination, Zidane never had that- go look at the stats and come back. Not to mention the fact that Zidane never even touched the premier league

  • @TheMusicfan189
    @TheMusicfan189 Рік тому +165

    What a legend. Football misses people like this these days.

    • @alexbelotti1603
      @alexbelotti1603 Рік тому +1

      Frankie de Jong is better

    • @TheMusicfan189
      @TheMusicfan189 Рік тому +16

      @@alexbelotti1603 Stop taking drugs 😂

    • @hussey1990
      @hussey1990 Рік тому +7

      @@alexbelotti1603 if I was Tony Soprano, I would've wacked you for this stupid comment....

    • @alexbelotti1603
      @alexbelotti1603 Рік тому +1

      @@TheMusicfan189 Aguerooooooo

    • @Dinojong
      @Dinojong Рік тому +2

      @@hussey1990 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @nadineharley5744
    @nadineharley5744 Рік тому +4

    Watching these two together after our win over Leeds today, my week has been made👌💜🇿🇦

    • @txbill2512
      @txbill2512 Рік тому

      ...and I'm loving watching these two after our win against Leeds today !!

  • @lukeshaw01
    @lukeshaw01 8 місяців тому +2

    Loves Scholes he's so humble, funny, straight to the point, intelligent.

  • @shaneskillin8312
    @shaneskillin8312 Рік тому +102

    What a absolute legend. Just a normal down to earth bloke who just happened to be exceptional at football. Overlap best thing on UA-cam.

    • @leedsalex
      @leedsalex Рік тому

      Normal? he sucks his daughters feet...

  • @limi.
    @limi. Рік тому +136

    Scholes’ the reason I started watching football and support United…what a player he was. 🙌🏻

  • @davebarlow6457
    @davebarlow6457 3 місяці тому +2

    The no - nonsense man of football , so refreshing. A genius and a legend.

  • @davidhall5687
    @davidhall5687 Рік тому +1

    Quality interviews, summed up by the fact that I feel I know I appreciate more about the nice human being Paul Scholes is . A pleasure to watch

  • @Superzesh101
    @Superzesh101 Рік тому +55

    I've watched Scholes play all my life and I never realised how much of a great person he was! Legendary guy!

  • @keithmoss7460
    @keithmoss7460 Рік тому +18

    hard to imagine that two such solid characters could exist in todays game or times. One of if not the best of Gary's interviews so far!

    • @jonmoore873
      @jonmoore873 7 місяців тому

      All of this is media trained out of the players from a young age so the HR and marketing people are happy. It kills individualism. But you see the treatment rashford got for talking for himself and the effect that had on his game. They walk a tightrope more scrutinised than politicians

  • @davidumpleby9955
    @davidumpleby9955 Рік тому +4

    Top player and honest guy. Wish we still had footballers like this

  • @thedishonestjeffsokol2489
    @thedishonestjeffsokol2489 Рік тому +67

    do you know something? I'm absolutely stunned to see Paul Scholes on the overlap at this moment in time

    • @Nerdyfootballfan26
      @Nerdyfootballfan26 Рік тому +9

      To be fair Paul Scholes has given answers to interview questions like you wouldn’t believe

    • @chrisb3487
      @chrisb3487 Рік тому +7

      If you'd asked me this time last week if Scholesy would be on the overlap I'd've said no way. It is a what-would-be unbelievable coup.

    • @Jordanz0rd
      @Jordanz0rd Рік тому +10

      I've been calling for an independent paul scholes interview, for the last 12-18 months

    • @RevZman
      @RevZman Рік тому +1

      Orange juice doesn't go with pizza, Jeff

    • @Mac-rf5wf
      @Mac-rf5wf Рік тому +2

      This is Manchester United.

  • @wozgog
    @wozgog Рік тому +11

    Scholesy’s laugh cuts itself off as if his brain has said “right, that’s enough laughing”

  • @FN-rr6mk
    @FN-rr6mk 7 місяців тому +3

    I had to activate the subtitles and even they didn’t work 😂😂😂

  • @wayneplatts7733
    @wayneplatts7733 10 місяців тому

    What a player so humble and down to earth, can't help but like him.

  • @christopherwhittaker2620
    @christopherwhittaker2620 Рік тому +5

    I’m a lifelong city fan.
    56 years old.
    I have no qualms in saying Scholes is in my top 5 players I’ve ever seen play. On his day he was amazing.

  • @GlitchBomb
    @GlitchBomb Рік тому +63

    All the classic midfielders rank him as the GOAT. He was unplayable, forever a legend.

  • @PsPPHYCO
    @PsPPHYCO Рік тому +7

    Diego Forlan was asked in an interview down in Argentina who was the best player he played alongside during his tenure with Man Utd… yep he said Scholes without even hesitating which is mad when you consider all the talent Utd had during that era Van Nistelrooy, Beckham, young CR7, Keano, Giggs. Just goes to show Scholes’ insane class

    • @shogun0810
      @shogun0810 Рік тому

      Isn't it mad all that talent at Utd and people claim it doesn't help him look better. All that talent, so much of it that the fans and players never, ever, voted for him as their best player. Rose tinted glasses on. Some serious cognitive dissonance amongst Utd fans. The palpable copium on display is desperate.

  • @paulhammal7231
    @paulhammal7231 Рік тому +5

    I’m a Leeds fan and I always likes Paul Scholes. And he seems exactly as you’d expect him to be in a real life interview like this 😊👍

  • @conor459
    @conor459 Рік тому +69

    A player where EVERY touch mattered. You’ll only know how good he was when you saw him in the flesh.

  • @davidcristiapuig9808
    @davidcristiapuig9808 Рік тому +114

    Amazing interview and what a super footballer Paul was... For me, one of the best in his position of all time

    • @jamielee9248
      @jamielee9248 Рік тому +1

      Exactly that! Some player, some guy.

    • @adamafc3607
      @adamafc3607 Рік тому +1

      Can't argue with that mate 🫵

  • @nathimbele1822
    @nathimbele1822 Рік тому +3

    “What do you look for in a footballer?”
    Great question 👌🏾

  • @gofannon1943
    @gofannon1943 Рік тому +3

    “Sometime’s your head just f**king goes.” Holy mackerel that Fergie story at 15:00 is amazing.

  • @ashredding_
    @ashredding_ Рік тому +93

    What a class player this lad was. A proper satnav on the pitch and just offered so much when he was on the ball, always aware, active, lively and incredibly humble. Wonderful player and one of the best professional Sunday league-esque tacklers about! 🤣🤣 Class. 👏

    • @leeb9771
      @leeb9771 Рік тому +1

      From Anjuna to this channel. I see your name plastered all over UA-cam 🤣

    • @adamafc3607
      @adamafc3607 Рік тому +2

      Love the word satnav
      Fairplay mate🫵

  • @nlizzy9071
    @nlizzy9071 Рік тому +26

    Crazy how such an elite player like Scholsey can be so humble he never praises himself n always downplays it when people praise him the real GOAT of prem midfielders 🐐🐐

  • @halcyon7018
    @halcyon7018 Рік тому +5

    As an Arsenal fan, I believe Scholes was a genius. Top footballing IQ with the technical ability to match.

  • @bengreen2142
    @bengreen2142 Рік тому +1

    What an absolute G. So funny with that really honest but then also naturally guarded and suspicious thing he's got going on. Never trying to big himself up or show off. Quite sweet natured and kind but with that working class 'what u looking at' vibe. Class

  • @liamsanderson8603
    @liamsanderson8603 Рік тому +42

    The humblest man ever, what a player

  • @ehlertha8116
    @ehlertha8116 Рік тому +62

    No doubt One of the greatest midfielders of all time

    • @duhusker4383
      @duhusker4383 Рік тому

      Lol, typical EPL fanboy.

    • @MM-jc7uv
      @MM-jc7uv Рік тому

      @@duhusker4383 he is objectively one of the best midfielders of all-time regardless of league. He’s top 3 in the prem

  • @Michael.Talbot
    @Michael.Talbot 7 місяців тому +3

    Paul Scholes is just my favorite player of all time, he is complete.

  • @user-jc1jl8lc3i
    @user-jc1jl8lc3i 3 місяці тому +2

    Like most Liverpool fans I always admired Paul Scholes as a person and a genuine "World class" footballer. No airs and graces, a working class lad.

  • @formulabrian
    @formulabrian Рік тому +11

    "I was a good footballer, I suppose" is the understatement of my life time.

  • @joelcastle8658
    @joelcastle8658 Рік тому +7

    17:54 …. “Shit question you get a shit answer” 🤣 old school Footballer’s man. Brilliant

  • @waynewm9112
    @waynewm9112 5 місяців тому +2

    So honest and humble. There have been a lot of beautiful goals scored by even worse miskicks but no one admitted. But that goal against Barca, 70% of the Scholes's style, he deserves it.

  • @gavingg4761
    @gavingg4761 Рік тому +1

    Am glad to say these lads played for my club scholes most underrated player ever! True legend! Would loved to of been a fly on the wall in the changing room back in that era!🔥 unreal!🖤

  • @garethgazz9332
    @garethgazz9332 Рік тому +45

    What a legend. The Karl Pilkington of football when it comes to interviews though haha

  • @charlesfrancis8107
    @charlesfrancis8107 Рік тому +18

    Love Scholseys dry sense of humour. Tells it as it is. Proper Manc ! So funny

  • @timwightman4473
    @timwightman4473 Рік тому +1

    One of the best interviews I've heard. Really enjoyed that

  • @deanlaughton6169
    @deanlaughton6169 10 місяців тому +2

    “If you can walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch” - from “If” by Rudyard Kipling.
    Scholes is the living embodiment of that line.

  • @isaacfairclough4818
    @isaacfairclough4818 Рік тому +12

    Love the way Scholes talks,humble

  • @Roxas1711
    @Roxas1711 Рік тому +37

    The greatest midfielder to grace the prem, not hearing otherwise

    • @jennyradcliffe5570
      @jennyradcliffe5570 Рік тому +5

      Then social media isn't for you then

    • @aaronadams9625
      @aaronadams9625 Рік тому

      Nowhere near. Many ahead of him.
      Even Utd fans didn’t think he was that great. Never once voted for him for Utds FPOTY.

    • @aaronstixvisual
      @aaronstixvisual Рік тому

      I respect this opinion🤝

    • @Khalid-bz5ef
      @Khalid-bz5ef Рік тому +2

      Ooh don't say that some kids who never watched football before 2018 will think otherwise

    • @MM-jc7uv
      @MM-jc7uv Рік тому

      I can’t put him above Lampard and Gerrard. Both were just more complete and better players but Scholes is third behind them two

  • @Torky1965
    @Torky1965 6 місяців тому +2

    Scholesy for me was the best midfielder in the world in his prime he had everything in his game he could pass long or short and put the ball on a sixpence, he could dribble and beat men, he could score goals tap ins or spectacular goals and he was a box to box midfielder too, he could mix it if he had to he had that wee nasty streak in him as well. Forget your Gerrards and your Lampards they weren't a patch on Scholesy he was the complete modern day midfielder, what a player.

  • @hasselett
    @hasselett Рік тому +8

    Kevin de Bruyne is basically Scholes' spiritual successor. They're not exactly mirror images of each other in terms of what they provide, but they're share many traits. They are both two of the best midfielders of their eras, they're both a little grumpy, interspersedly humorous and have that timid amicability that's largely uncharacteristic for footballers.

  • @vibhumoudgil2391
    @vibhumoudgil2391 Рік тому +47

    Now I see why the pair of Keane & Scholes was so effective. Apart from their great footballing abilities both of them 've got similar personalities.
    Brutally honest & amazing sarcasm.

    • @LeafGreen906
      @LeafGreen906 Рік тому +2

      and they probably drank gallons together throughout the years 😂😂

    • @bganya1
      @bganya1 Рік тому +1

      I totally agree with you here