VIDEO: Scholes’ Passing

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1. August 5, 2011 at 09:03

   Dimi Wellblack Clonechild says:

   he’s good at football isn’t he?
2. August 5, 2011 at 09:06

   giggs's left boot says:

   Giggs is my favourtie but Scholes is the best…
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC5YOEFbInY&feature=mh_lolz&list=LLpealKMmCEks
3. August 5, 2011 at 09:10

   Khonan says:

   Better than sex. Almost…
4. August 5, 2011 at 09:14

   FULLARD says:

   there just aren’t adequate words to describe him
5. August 5, 2011 at 09:16

   myter says:

   Genius~!!!
6. August 5, 2011 at 09:25

   Costas says:

   Like watching porn.
7. August 5, 2011 at 09:25

   0161-Jon says:

   sigh… end of an era

   Can’t wait for tonight, gonna lose my voice singing for ginge!

   That track on the vid is pretty tasty, anyone any idea what it is?
8. August 5, 2011 at 09:28

   Robbinhood Savage says:

   Absolute Genius. Precision passing, those quick feet, amazing screamers that would put Barca’s finest midfielders to shame. Bow to the master
9. August 5, 2011 at 09:29

   Bad Wolf says:

   The Ginger Genius will be missed
10. August 5, 2011 at 09:29

    Robbinhood Savage says:

    @Costes
    Better than Porn!
11. August 5, 2011 at 09:30

    theHoward says:

    pass porn!
12. August 5, 2011 at 09:30

    0161-Jon says:

    if anyone is interested, the track is:

    I’m Week
    by Nina Kraviz
13. August 5, 2011 at 09:32

    YesRed says:

    “Sobs” uncontrollably at what will be missed. Paul Scholes – Pure Genius, Absolute Legend.
14. August 5, 2011 at 09:34

    Ratbag says:

    Makes you see what Zidane, Xavi etc. meant….awesome…noticed that Sneijder has some similar skills…check him out on Youtube…
15. August 5, 2011 at 09:36

    Ratbag says:

    Sneijder passing….

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fByO8gU0ovk&feature=related
16. August 5, 2011 at 09:36

    newtown_red says:

    My best player ever…was really sad when he announced his retirement.Hope he remains with the club in some capacity.Sucks that the english public only now have started to appreciate technically gifted players.Deserves more recognition than some of the puppets they have hyped up over the years.
17. August 5, 2011 at 09:43

    Natural Red says:

    What can I say that hasn’t been said before about this “genius?” – ingenious ?
18. August 5, 2011 at 09:44

    CedarsDevil says:

    Absolutely brilliant video….. He just makes it look so simple
19. August 5, 2011 at 09:45

    Costas says:

    I really wish his and Edwin’s testimonials didn’t take place this close to the new season. They are just reminders of what we will miss from now on.

    @Robbinhood Savage

    Heh, I guess so. At least Scholesy never got boring.
20. August 5, 2011 at 09:47

    Balaji Sivaraman says:

    Paul Scholes = Most Complete Footballer Ever. Period.

    It is actually difficult to swallow the fact that we are going to be seeing a Manchester United team line up without Paul Scholes and Edwin Van Der Sar. We spent the whole summer wallowing in transfers that we “almost” forgot this truth. And now that one testimonial is done and the other is lined up for today, it almost feels like cold water on the face.

    Of course, thanks to a certain Scotsman, we are not going to feel any ill-effects, but it will take some getting used to seeing a United team without Van Der Sar in goal and Scholes pulling all the strings.
21. August 5, 2011 at 09:57

    CedarsDevil says:

    Balaji

    I hear you my friend……. With time the pain will subside yet somehow the realization never sinks in. I still did not get over the fact that my own hero Robbo actually retired and that was a good 17 or so years ago.

    I guess in a way its a reflection of how much we love our club
22. August 5, 2011 at 10:03

    jwqida says:

    In America, he would have been one helluva a Quarterback. HAHA. AMAZING SKILLS
23. August 5, 2011 at 10:05

    TheLeftBank says:

    I agree with Ratbag, now we know why Zidane, Xavi, Alonso etc hold him in high esteem. He would be in my all time Man United team. A Model professional, pure class. Just watching this great compilation makes me realise why we fall in love with the beautiful game and to watch one of the unsung all time greats mix art and craft with such dedication and passion.

    I really do hope he can mentor future generations at the club he has dedicated his life to. I cannot imagine a better mentor to younger kids at the youth level. I trust many will be inspired by the Ginger Prince.

    I think previous generations are right to take about Duncan Edwards with breathless awe but I feel one day we might talk to our kids about Scholes in the same breath. Except we have the prove in such compilations as these.

    Savour every pass….

    The Left bank
24. August 5, 2011 at 10:10

    ClaytonBlackmoresTan says:

    Costas had it right; pure football pornography.

    Now if he could man-manage Tommy C this season…..
25. August 5, 2011 at 10:24

    King Eric says:

    Not a bad little player this lad.
26. August 5, 2011 at 10:36

    Jeet says:

    The thing is if you look at the video closely, he uses absolutely freakish parts of his foot to create the angles on the ball. Unreal technique. And when you start thinking of the control on the trajectory, pace, dip, and spin you start running out of words. I can’t think of any other footballer who could create those long range passes with so little time and space on the ball. The other thing about Scholes’s game is that he always makes himself available to receive the ball. He makes those wall passes and then jogs over to the only spot where the other player can play the ball. If you don’t look carefully, you won’t even notice his art – it’s that smooth and easy, and he’s that good. LEGEND.
27. August 5, 2011 at 11:19

    smartalex says:

    Our pass-master is now our past-master. These happy memories make me sad.

    Thank you for being our Paul Scholes. I will always wonder at your marvels in my mind’s eye.
28. August 5, 2011 at 11:32

    United4eva says:

    Genius
29. August 5, 2011 at 11:45

    Captain Marvel says:

    What a genius, he makes it all look so simple and relaxed.

    I love the goal at 5.40 of the video. I know this is all about Scholesy, but from clips earlier in the video you see him create chance after chance and they get missed – well, not the chance at 5.40 he creates for Ruud, Ruud just takes it down and bang! Proper striker.
30. August 5, 2011 at 11:45

    King Eric says:

    Jeet – Spot on mate. Also I think you appreciate him more in the flesh. The space he makes. The one touch football he plays. Always passing on the half turn. He has eyes in the back of his head. Unbelievable footballer.
31. August 5, 2011 at 11:46

    King Eric says:

    Jeet – Yeah spot on with this line ” He makes those wall passes and then jogs over to the only spot where the other player can play the ball. If you don’t look carefully, you won’t even notice his art – it’s that smooth and easy, and he’s that good”.
32. August 5, 2011 at 11:49

    King Eric says:

    ClaytonBlackmoresTan – Dont think for one minute I am comparing the two but I said a couple of weeks back, and one poster mocked me, that Cleverley seems to have that ability to pick up space and receive the ball with space around him. A very intelligent young footballer.
33. August 5, 2011 at 12:26

    LUHG says:

    He was one of the best midfielder in the world, thank you Scholesy for your genius. UTD legend
34. August 5, 2011 at 12:53

    zactaxe says:

    Seeing how a legend like Scholes made all those crossfield pass just put a tear in my eye…
    And still there’s ppl (United fans) debating whether we need another midfield general to wield to strokes..

    As I put it in another thread, unless Scholes’ son can grow up doubly fast and take his shirt, we really need Schniejder…
35. August 5, 2011 at 12:53

    livewia says:

    Sublime
36. August 5, 2011 at 13:22

    ClaytonBlackmoresTan says:

    @ King Eric- honestly couldn’t agree with you more.

    My Dad always used to say that the great players seem to have an eternity on the ball- then followed it with “that’s why you always look like your gonna shit yourself and why you’re a centre-half” Cheers Dad.

    Seriously though, Cleverley has that air of time and space about him, cool under pressure and can pick a pass brilliantly.

    Don’t want to overhype him but am more excited about seeing him this season than the new signings- also- he absolutely loves United. Game on….
37. August 5, 2011 at 14:46

    Triggerhappy says:

    Why have a couple of incoplete passes in the compilation? There are about 5 zillion more complete passes to choose from.

    He is the greatest, simple as!

    He looks even better when those nuts in front of him keeps failing to make the most of the balls literally given to them.

    Scholes Gen18us!
38. August 5, 2011 at 14:50

    LUHG says:

    He’s one of the midfielder in the world, thanks for your genius Scholesy. UTD legend
39. August 5, 2011 at 14:58

    Eddo says:

    It seems one thing has been true all along,
    You don’t really know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone,
    Gon’ miss u Paul
40. August 5, 2011 at 15:01

    willierednut says:

    Subliminal Paul Scholes!
41. August 5, 2011 at 15:22

    Clint-iamyourpapii says:

    Football has lost its favourite son.

    Words can’t begin to describe Paul Scholes Contribtution to Manchester United and Football.

    You may see others with great passing range past & present, buit nobody can eclipse the character,respect, likeability, commitment and all round ability of Our Ginger Prince.

    To this day he plays down his influence on football and Manchester United being so innocently modest.

    Great Player, Great Man
42. August 5, 2011 at 17:18

    drtanmaykj says:

    sigh
43. August 5, 2011 at 17:52

    Tonka Norris says:

    Scott you toerag, I was almost over him retiring and now you’ve broken my heart again.

    Dear god! What a genius.
44. August 5, 2011 at 17:58

    Tonka Norris says:

    @0161 Jon:

    Just about to post and ask what the track was. Thanks, old chap. Bought it on iTunes.
45. August 5, 2011 at 18:30

    smartalex says:

    If you want a moment to sum up the class and quality of Manchester United, there it is.
    Paul Scholes lurking with major intent.
46. August 5, 2011 at 19:58

    Erik Sweet says:

    I could watch him hit that Barca goal over and over and over again.
47. August 5, 2011 at 23:49

    bah_humbug says:

    Genius
48. August 5, 2011 at 23:50

    bah_humbug says:

    The more you watch football, the more you appreciate the Scholes. We’re gonna miss you son.
49. August 6, 2011 at 11:19

    RedDevil4Lyfe says:

    I miss the ginger prince already
50. August 7, 2011 at 02:54

    macca63 says:

    Irreplaceable… The vision, the touch, the shot…the complete midfielder!