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.
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
@@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
@@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.
Lampard & Giggs scored more goals 😊 Lampard Scholes Gerrard & Giggs were all great players , I'd choose Lampard being a Chelsea supporter , I never understood why lampard & Gerrard were not played together for England??
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.
'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 ❤️
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.
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.
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
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
@@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”.
@@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
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.
@@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.
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
@@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 .
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.
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.
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
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 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.......
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 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 😂
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!!!
@@samuelbino7915 nope,scholes made his debut in 1994 like 2 months shy of his 20th birthday and he didnt become a regular until the next season when he wouldve been nearly 21 so basically he stopped once he became a fully fledged professional.
@@samuelbino7915 gotta love the lies Utd's fans conjure up to try make is believe the tripe they do. Let's hear a few more fake quotes. That usually does it
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. 👏
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
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.
You get a lot of players who claim they don’t want the attention, but they don’t mean it. Scholes really means it. I saw an interview with him at his peak, and he said all he did was train, pick up kids from school, and go home. None of the media stuff, just someone who was committed to football
He retired from United at 38 and can answer if he looked after himself , he could’ve been a better footballer. As if his career was “just okay”… What a man. Respect!
@@tsb3208 Gerrard had none of the genius Scholes had, Scholes could change games with a single pass, while Gerrard was a great leader who was very good at most things. Look at the highlights of Gerrard long passes the champions league posted a few weeks ago, the passes are all misplaced, too much power while Scholes never missed
@@tsb3208 the guy is paying a compliment and you still come out with crap… although im a united fan and prefer scholes, gerrard was an awesome player too!
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 🐐🐐
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.
Easily the best attacking midfielder I’ve ever seen,totally aware of everything going on around him,when him and Ruud were playing together it was literally like starting one nil up.
Never once voted him for Utd fans player of the season. Bang average and you all know it. He only gets mentioned because the Utd lot were upset that they didn’t have a player in the Gerrard/Lampard talks. Same way they cried about the treble went crying to the FA etc to get it recognised as the “real treble” 🫢🫢
Scholes is such a down to earth guy, always teaching me and my team mates when we were little for stalybridge Celtic talking to us before finals. Top lad.
Been waiting for this, my favourite footballer. I think he such a humble guy, and like his straight to the point views as a pundit. As United fan Id love to sit down and have a few beers with him and listen to some old football stories. Would be like a dream come true.
@@MatthewMcRowan he is literally being humble, every single one of those "best players" call Scholes the best player they ever played with. without the likes of Scholes and Rooney, Ronaldo wouldn't have amounted to much
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
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 👍👍👍
The humility of this absolute legend of a footballer is staggering. I don't think Scholsey realises just how phenomenally talented he truly was. He could place a pass on a six pence with forward or backspin depending on what the situation demanded and could do it with his eyes closed. How utd could do with a player like him now.
Paul Scholes character is like a cross between Mike Basset and Karl Pilkington wrapped up in a world class player. Great player and guy. Great hearing some of these stories of things that happened.
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.
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.
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
This interview is a genuine lesson for every footballer, given by probably the best Englishman stepped on a football Pitch in the last 40 years or even more. Thank you very much.
so good he never received a single ballon d'or nomination, never even voted player lf the year for his club by his team mates, incredible hyperbole here.
Love Paul Scholes and hearing about his love for Ruud van Nistelrooy. Best Striker I've ever seen at United and Scholesy is the best Midfield player we've probably ever had.
There's a reason United were the most successful team in EPL history, this man. He made it all happen in the centre of the park, passing, vision, shooting, play making. Its no coincidence we haven't won the EPL since the year he retired. He was the constant in the middle of the park.
Yeah he was amazing but Keane was the key man in that era, Utd haven't had anyone like that for a while, we had Vidic and Rio for a while but they weren't anywhere close to Keanes level of leadership
Love this. The comment about not being respected in this country - I think that only comes from those who don't know their football or simply don't understand the game like some of us do. Scholes was world class. Read the game so well. Scored goals. Timed his runs. Saw passes others didn't. Top class.
Scholes is an absolute role model where there are few about. Hard working, intelligent, humble... Always remembered when he turned down a raise because "he was making enough".
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.
"He scores goals galore, he scores goals 🎶..." What a player this man was. A quiet working class lad from Oldham touched by genius. Thanks for everything you gave United Scholesy
@@Tee_oh_em yeah mate Langley, the house he grew up in is just 2 min walk from me mams house, just off Langley Lane. Me dad's from Oldham me mams from middleton, so I grew up in both places. Oldham only a 5 min drive from midd. Seen him getting his breakfast at the tesco cafe in Oldham one time lol, wasn't even driving a flashy car, not a shit car but nothing extravagant either. As down to earth guy as they come and a Midd legend.
The best interview in Overlap, and I'm not saying that just cause I'm an United fan. It had it all, info, humor and u just can see the good vibe these have between each other. They grew together playing football, from the academy up to the first team, a United team in which time, the players were like a family and u can feel that thing in this interview. So happy I grew watching these lads play for the team I love and started watching football as a kid cause of Man Utd. Such a good interview, really enjoyed it.
Scholes was ok. That era was acceptable. But the current era is the best. We have Maguire now, far more entertaining. A better playmaker than Scholes, that's for sure.
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.
Wicked gesture don’t seem to have many of them types but absolutely amazing midfielder
U lucky man. Hes my idol also. Love him
Hey bro. KEEP IT SAFE… bcos itll likely be an opportunity that never happen again…. and Paul Scholes will never happen again either
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
a good lad
Natural talent, zero ego. Legend.
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
@@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
Zero ego???
@@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.
@@mloose7870 fair point, but you have to have little ego to make it to those levels
What a player Scholes was, so down to earth too. Massive respect for what he achieved in the game - Liverpool fan.
this is prime example enough^
getting the most minimal love from out arch rivals thsnks to Scholsey 😛
Do you think he was better player than stevie G.
@@kamranzaid2272 no not even close
Lampard & Giggs scored more goals 😊 Lampard Scholes Gerrard & Giggs were all great players , I'd choose Lampard being a Chelsea supporter , I never understood why lampard & Gerrard were not played together for England??
Scholes was one of the Top 5 Midfielders all time. CMM.
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.
Neville is reaping, Scholes, not so much................
You’re definitely a plastic
Im a city fan and its a great interview. (Easy now city and lpool doing so much better than united now right 😂)
Liverpool fan simping over mancs... yeah defo from south London or Birmingham
@@Hacktheplanet_ Liverpool?
"I look for intelligence in a football player, brains"
Scholes was exactly that. Brilliant player
Dunno why nev was laughing
Absolutely. Such an icon.
not brilliant ,the best
He was our Messi…..
I agreeeee
'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 ❤️
Same here, they were just brilliant ❤
Insane how humble he is about his ability, world class player.
Bites his daughter's toe nails
I bet you’ve never been to old Trafford
Guy needs punched in
@@charlielad6124 she's fit, can't be him
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.
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.
ah what ah dextur
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
Nobody assumes that, and I'm not a man united fan
Overrated
@@charlielad6124 nonce
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
One of the greatest midfielders ever. “How would you like to be remembered? - Don’t care” can’t not love him 🤣🤣
Ahead of Keane or Veria, even Paul Ince????????
"One of the"
@@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”.
@@matthewdoyle3877 not same positions... Zidane was more of a 10, in majority of his career...
@@anishl6430 Paul also played as a number 10. However we're not comparing rather just saying he was good
His contribution to the team I love, his dry wit, his slightly grumpy attitude. his humble nature, I love it all. Legend. Absolute legend!
Dry wit, slightly grumpy and humble, you basically just described the north of England hahaha
@@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
@@leethistlethwaite4381 gods country mate, gods fkn country
Humility amd pure honesty.. true legend. England was blessed to have him.
@@celtic69 u know it pal 👍
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.
Also Guardiola and Raul ranked Scholes as one of the best in that time
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.
@@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.
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
Scholesy saying his worldie against barca in the champions league semis was a miskick has blown my mind. What a legend 🐐🐐🐐
I know right. Calling a Golazo a miss kick. And you know well he’s not boasting about it. He’s above all that
typical Scholes he never gives himself credit for anything. so humble
My favourite goal too lol kinda ruined it just bit but still a belter
I think because he sliced it, he may have been aiming for the opposite corner
It was! He sliced it, I love how humble Scholes is 👌🏽
What a player this man was. Even Iniesta said Scholes was different class.
Probably best midfielder ever along with xavi and zidane
@@jinz0 😂
@@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
@@comp6370 no they didn’t
@@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 .
Scholes.. a man's man, he is. down to earth, no ego, intelligent. legend
Proper lad was very good at football
When listing someone’s attributes, name the positive qualities first, and lastly the negatively written one.
You forgot one - 'boring'
Complete legend. No wonder United were so successful with him and Keane setting the standards in the dressing room not many like them anymore
@Sirius W Yeah weird as fuck but you sound like a broken fuckin record.
@Sirius W united class of 92 all turned out to be proper sound guys didn’t they😂 classy club united 🤣
Think it was fergie setting the standards
This is so funny, laughed out so loud 🤣
@@JamieReynolds89 if he chews his daughter's toes what else do you think he's done. That's nonce behaviour.
There’s a touch of absolute purity about the way he sees the game. There’s also a touch of Karl Pilkington about him 😂
Shame that Scholes didn't like super heroes. I was hoping he was going to choose Bullshit Man.
I thought the same😂
So true
Ikr, i like where did i remember seeing this kind of grumpy demeanor before?
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.
Liverpool fan here for over fifty years and Paul Scholes was a great player an a proper decent fella.
I find it so funny how dry Scholes is - absolute legend
His daughter’s toe isn’t though
Maybe even more dry than Roy Keane who answered the super heroes question!
Reminds me of Carl Pilkington ! HIs straight , dry , matter of fact answers . lol
@@smyffmawzz Many Brits have this dry sense of humour. I'd say he's more like a grumpy jack dee than a Karl Pilkington
@@Ladtyuven223 Went through the comments looking for these type of comments and couldn't find any...good job. People are quick to forget.
What a player , humble and is uncomfortable with complements . Viera and Zidane fans of this man .
Great player
overrated gerrard much better
stop hating and get original. if you think scholes is overrated, you are delusional
add to Henry to the list
Fabian barthez had him in his best 11 he played with and said he was the best player at United
@@qasimdin7438 people who don't understand football say what you say.
Dry humour of Scholes is my new favourite thing! Top bloke, humble and down to earth ~ LFC fan
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 👍
Gotta love Scholesey and his sheer, down to earth, honesty when answering questions. 😂
Who writes these questions too 😂
Admitting he spooned it against barca 😂
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.
Until he started sucking his daughters toes
Scholesy is a legend, one of the best midfielders to ever play the game, and what a sense of humour.
@C. B. you are joking lol
@C. B. That's why Xavi... Zidane... R9.... Edgar Davids etc all classed him as the best midfielder in the world.
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
Not true at all. In fact in my lifetime there’s been at least 4 spurs midfielders better than Scholes.
@@TheJohnCooperShow hahahahahahaha, you take the award fior the stupidest comment on here! Hahahahahahaha!
Brilliant. Neville’s face when Scholes is talking about his drinking in early days ,priceless. Quality player . 👍
They grew up playing together, were quite tight and yet Neville seemed genuinely shocked by that revelation. Secret lives and all that.
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.
You're watching a football related clip of 2 footballers. Yeah, not remotely interested in football 😴
@@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.......
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.
A semi-pro footballer could have done that back then pal
@@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 😂
@@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.
@@Luca_Rumi Is Hunt your surname by any chance?
@@Luca_Rumi you are pathetic. then why did he do it so much better than the likes of Gerrard etc?
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!
"as a Manc bin dipper" that's what your meant to be saying mate.😂
He's still pretty good
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
He was at his peak but he was always injured
@@karlmeadows4986he was at his peak at Fulham
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.
Scholesy's directness is a breath of fresh air. Probably the most no nonsense former player.
Roy Keane has entered the chat.
@@mediacenterman8583 nah Scholes > Keane in that regard, Keane puts a act on sometimes
@@glennoconnor1130 all the time, media mongerer
@@glennoconnor1130 exactly. Keane acts like a no nonsense hardman but really he loves the cameras and the attention
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.
As a Bradford City fan, I’ll never forget that goal he scored. Most of the stadium applauded it. Absolute class player
When the opposition fans clap you know you've seen something special. Moments like that stick forever
Really was best midfielder England has ever seen
Brilliant. I remember the Brazilian Ronaldo getting an ovation at Old Trafford when subbed after his hat trick. Will always remember being there.
That’s his best goal for me
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.
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.
not big and cheese enough to be mainstream. (And upsetting the Abu’s of course….)
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!
Zidane was unarguably the best CAM in 1990s and 2000s.
Most important goal he scored against Barca and he just says 'Mis-kick'
@@prateekchauhan4280 Zidane ‘unarguably’ the best cam? He was a world cup merchant
@@jackdavies-downes6272 you mad bro?? 🧐🧐🧐
@@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
hearing him saying he wasnt built to be a footballer then seeing what he achieved... legend
Puskas physique.
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.
One of the greatest players to ever play the game. A true legend.
Arsenal fan.
Same here mate, big arsenal fan. Scholes was an amazing player.
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.
What a legend. Football misses people like this these days.
Frankie de Jong is better
@@alexbelotti1603 Stop taking drugs 😂
@@alexbelotti1603 if I was Tony Soprano, I would've wacked you for this stupid comment....
@@TheMusicfan189 Aguerooooooo
@@hussey1990 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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.
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
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.
Tell me about it! In awe of that genius ginger.
…then they shall never bear witness, what with how ever many hundred vids u cud watch on youtube
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.
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!
isnt this full length
past* Or you'd just think hey that's Paul Scholes.
@@Ph4ntomChow This is only the Q&A segment pal
That's what she said
Sussss ben
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.
Normal? he sucks his daughters feet...
From a Celtic fan scholes was by far my favourite cm … the vision the passing .... the raw talent
Scholes’ the reason I started watching football and support United…what a player he was. 🙌🏻
Love how Scholes just don’t rate himself as a footballer lol
for me it was Ryan Giggs
Glory supporter
@@caseyfalconer7347 he 100% rate himself.
I've watched Scholes play all my life and I never realised how much of a great person he was! Legendary guy!
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!!!
Man wasn’t taking football serious and he still thrived. What a player! 😭
yes he was lol he's talking about as a teenager
@@shesbaldbutiwould he said he was 21 or 22 when he changed his ways...he had been a first teamer for 3 to 4 years by then.
@@samuelbino7915 nope,scholes made his debut in 1994 like 2 months shy of his 20th birthday and he didnt become a regular until the next season when he wouldve been nearly 21 so basically he stopped once he became a fully fledged professional.
@@samuelbino7915 gotta love the lies Utd's fans conjure up to try make is believe the tripe they do. Let's hear a few more fake quotes. That usually does it
A player where EVERY touch mattered. You’ll only know how good he was when you saw him in the flesh.
Loves Scholes he's so humble, funny, straight to the point, intelligent.
All the classic midfielders rank him as the GOAT. He was unplayable, forever a legend.
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. 👏
From Anjuna to this channel. I see your name plastered all over UA-cam 🤣
Love the word satnav
Fairplay mate🫵
"one of the best professional Sunday league-esque tacklers about" Hahaha 😅
Brilliant!
And so true!
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 😊👍
Amazing interview and what a super footballer Paul was... For me, one of the best in his position of all time
Exactly that! Some player, some guy.
Can't argue with that mate 🫵
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.
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
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.
You get a lot of players who claim they don’t want the attention, but they don’t mean it. Scholes really means it. I saw an interview with him at his peak, and he said all he did was train, pick up kids from school, and go home. None of the media stuff, just someone who was committed to football
No he didn't get paid for interviews, so didn't want to do them. funny how he can work in the media these days... oh yeah he gets paid for it now
@@paulikens6443 well it ain't that funny then is it Paul
Why has he been doing media work for years then if he didnt want attention. His meek and mild quiet man persona is fake
@@Luke-kj1rj why are you Scouse fans so salty about absolutely everything? 🤣 do you not have your own life to worry about?
@@Luke-kj1rj need a job
He retired from United at 38 and can answer if he looked after himself , he could’ve been a better footballer. As if his career was “just okay”… What a man. Respect!
he did look after himself he was talking about as a teenager
“If you can walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch” - from “If” by Rudyard Kipling.
Scholes is the living embodiment of that line.
Even as a liverpool supporting I have to say Scholes was one of my favourite footballers of all time, absolutely class.
Makes Gerrard look like a pub player.
Respect bro!
@@tsb3208 Gerrard had none of the genius Scholes had, Scholes could change games with a single pass, while Gerrard was a great leader who was very good at most things.
Look at the highlights of Gerrard long passes the champions league posted a few weeks ago, the passes are all misplaced, too much power while Scholes never missed
@@tsb3208 the guy is paying a compliment and you still come out with crap… although im a united fan and prefer scholes, gerrard was an awesome player too!
@@martinh1309 Waffling shit.
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 🐐🐐
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.
Easily the best attacking midfielder I’ve ever seen,totally aware of everything going on around him,when him and Ruud were playing together it was literally like starting one nil up.
then spent the last decade of his career controlling games from his own half.
If he’s the best attacking midfielder you’ve seen you clearly haven’t watched much football
No he’s not
Never once voted him for Utd fans player of the season. Bang average and you all know it. He only gets mentioned because the Utd lot were upset that they didn’t have a player in the Gerrard/Lampard talks. Same way they cried about the treble went crying to the FA etc to get it recognised as the “real treble” 🫢🫢
@@aaronadams9625 what a complete load of nonsense. Bitter much?
do you know something? I'm absolutely stunned to see Paul Scholes on the overlap at this moment in time
To be fair Paul Scholes has given answers to interview questions like you wouldn’t believe
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.
I've been calling for an independent paul scholes interview, for the last 12-18 months
Orange juice doesn't go with pizza, Jeff
This is Manchester United.
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 ❤
Scholes is such a down to earth guy, always teaching me and my team mates when we were little for stalybridge Celtic talking to us before finals. Top lad.
England’s greatest ever player. Seen him live for United in 06/07 at OT and was blown away by how he played. Genius of a player
u dont mention the mistake against Blackburn in 2-1 loss
I saw him 2012 when he came back from retirement. Never seen a cm dictate the game so much.
Gerrard was! Talentwise had everything
Stop it
@@GS-kn6xp nope.. no left foot. Scholes clear
As an Arsenal fan, I believe Scholes was a genius. Top footballing IQ with the technical ability to match.
Been waiting for this, my favourite footballer. I think he such a humble guy, and like his straight to the point views as a pundit. As United fan Id love to sit down and have a few beers with him and listen to some old football stories. Would be like a dream come true.
@@MatthewMcRowan he is literally being humble, every single one of those "best players" call Scholes the best player they ever played with. without the likes of Scholes and Rooney, Ronaldo wouldn't have amounted to much
@@martinh1309 XDD
@@hapocs2 what?
This is why he is so well respected. Aside from the fact he was a fantastic player. One of all time favourite Man United players.
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
Paul Scholes proved his value by performance on the pitch every season, not by his words.
~True legend
If he doesn't ask about the toes he's bottled this
I'm here for the toes
Came here for a 'toe' comment, wasn't disappointed. 😂
Your mind is full crap
@@cismaangoonle7117 not as much crap as was inside scholes's mouth.
That image is disturbing, especially the caption: Twu Love.
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 👍👍👍
The humility of this absolute legend of a footballer is staggering. I don't think Scholsey realises just how phenomenally talented he truly was. He could place a pass on a six pence with forward or backspin depending on what the situation demanded and could do it with his eyes closed.
How utd could do with a player like him now.
And shot fireballs out of his @rse
Paul Scholes character is like a cross between Mike Basset and Karl Pilkington wrapped up in a world class player. Great player and guy. Great hearing some of these stories of things that happened.
Agree with the personality comparisons but world class is a stretch lol
Karl Pilko came to mind straight away
@@charlielad6124 there's not a professional football player in the world that would agree with you there! Paul was incredible.
@@AntBrownphoto most of the players I see interviewed prefer Gerard tbh
@@charlielad6124 Literally nobody prefered Gerard, You are obviously not old enough to remember scholes play because you sound idiotic
The no - nonsense man of football , so refreshing. A genius and a legend.
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.
and they probably drank gallons together throughout the years 😂😂
I totally agree with you here
I loved him when he was playing and his legend continues to grow over time. He was the heartbeat of United through most of the best times.
Now as a pundit talks shit
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.
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
“u mean all of those lovely titles that LFC were photographed with…..”
😹
Not many top players stay as humble as this man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
what a time to live through this genius's career.. we miss Scholes so much in our midfield
This interview is a genuine lesson for every footballer, given by probably the best Englishman stepped on a football Pitch in the last 40 years or even more. Thank you very much.
Steady Ramzy, you'd think Rooney, Shearer, and Kane were all bus drivers with the above comment lol
Gazza?
so good he never received a single ballon d'or nomination, never even voted player lf the year for his club by his team mates, incredible hyperbole here.
Glen hoddle. By a mile !!
@@27101982Frankel way better than Gerard and lampard ever where just look at what all the greats say about him zidane pirlo xavi etc list goes on
Love Paul Scholes and hearing about his love for Ruud van Nistelrooy. Best Striker I've ever seen at United and Scholesy is the best Midfield player we've probably ever had.
Roy keane, Ince and Robson??????????
@@matthewdoyle3877 Scholes was better than all of them.
@@MikeMUFC91 couldn't tackle to save his life though.
HE NEVER PRACTICED DEFENDING. YOU KNOW THIS
There's a reason United were the most successful team in EPL history, this man. He made it all happen in the centre of the park, passing, vision, shooting, play making. Its no coincidence we haven't won the EPL since the year he retired. He was the constant in the middle of the park.
I love Scholes's signature tackle 😂
Yeah he was amazing but Keane was the key man in that era, Utd haven't had anyone like that for a while, we had Vidic and Rio for a while but they weren't anywhere close to Keanes level of leadership
Love this. The comment about not being respected in this country - I think that only comes from those who don't know their football or simply don't understand the game like some of us do. Scholes was world class. Read the game so well. Scored goals. Timed his runs. Saw passes others didn't. Top class.
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.
Scholes is an absolute role model where there are few about. Hard working, intelligent, humble... Always remembered when he turned down a raise because "he was making enough".
Never seen a man who radiates so much personality without any personality. Great watch
love people like him.dry wit,doesn t crack his face,no nonsense.still very shy despite all his successes and remarkably humble.top man.
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.
Fair play. Outside of being one of the best footballers from the UK, he is very very different to 99.9% of footballers to as a bloke. Love this
Love Scholseys dry sense of humour. Tells it as it is. Proper Manc ! So funny
Watching these two together after our win over Leeds today, my week has been made👌💜🇿🇦
...and I'm loving watching these two after our win against Leeds today !!
"He scores goals galore, he scores goals 🎶..." What a player this man was. A quiet working class lad from Oldham touched by genius. Thanks for everything you gave United Scholesy
Not from Oldham mate, I know because he grew up on same council estate I did, in Middleton.
@@brainrot4919 Yeah fair play mate, Langley isn't it. I put Oldham cos that's where he lives with his family and a place he associates himself with.
@@Tee_oh_em yeah mate Langley, the house he grew up in is just 2 min walk from me mams house, just off Langley Lane. Me dad's from Oldham me mams from middleton, so I grew up in both places. Oldham only a 5 min drive from midd. Seen him getting his breakfast at the tesco cafe in Oldham one time lol, wasn't even driving a flashy car, not a shit car but nothing extravagant either. As down to earth guy as they come and a Midd legend.
The best interview in Overlap, and I'm not saying that just cause I'm an United fan. It had it all, info, humor and u just can see the good vibe these have between each other. They grew together playing football, from the academy up to the first team, a United team in which time, the players were like a family and u can feel that thing in this interview. So happy I grew watching these lads play for the team I love and started watching football as a kid cause of Man Utd. Such a good interview, really enjoyed it.
Scholes was ok. That era was acceptable. But the current era is the best. We have Maguire now, far more entertaining. A better playmaker than Scholes, that's for sure.
@Seramics maguire a better player than ginger think you need to lay off the hard stuff
No you are actually saying that because you are a man united fan
Paul Scholes is just my favorite player of all time, he is complete.
Some of those questions were awful…but hearing Scholesy’s answers/ reactions were classic
Keep these going Gary
No doubt One of the greatest midfielders of all time
Lol, typical EPL fanboy.
@@duhusker4383 he is objectively one of the best midfielders of all-time regardless of league. He’s top 3 in the prem