122 Quotes by Paul Scholes

Let me be clear: I am sick of having to criticise the club which I gave my life to as a footballer.

I was fortunate to play with so many wonderful footballers and under the greatest manager of all time, but I do believe that a club's ethos, the principles of how it plays, should outlive even the biggest individuals in its history.

I suppose I should have realised that the very fact I was still playing for United at 38 years old was a sign that there was not enough pressure on us senior players from those coming into the side.

United are about attacking football, and everything else has to takes its place behind that.

Playing against Messi, as I've said before, is as tough a test of your concentration as any in football. At any moment, he can take the mickey out of you. Physically, it is demanding, but mentally even more so. You cannot switch off.

What I like about Pochettino is the way that he looks in control. He is in control of his players, in control of the way that they play.

Pirlo is a cool customer who does things in his own time. On the pitch, he just looks so relaxed, no matter what is going on around him. He is one of those greats who looks like he could run a midfield with a glass of red wine in one hand.

Playing in attack is difficult. You are under scrutiny, and you have to be able to deal with that.

I am always loath to assign goalkeepers too much importance, but you have to make an exception for the greats.