“I think the hardest thing to do is to coach scoring goals, creativity and to have players who are off the cuff”, said Scholes to BBC Radio Manchester then (h/t Daily Mirror).
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“When I was playing, you had so many creative players like Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Mark Hughes and even Roy Keane”.
Lingard scored his first Premier League goal for the Red Devils in the recent 2-0 win over West Brom, taking a half-chance from the edge of the Baggies penalty box with confidence and assurance.
Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb claim there is an agreement for the Portuguese to take the reins at Old Trafford when Van Gaal’s contract expires at the end of the 2016/2017 season. On this count, Scholes wants van Gaal to bring back the attacking mentality that has been the hallmark of great United teams over the years, than what he is trying to imbibe in them since taking over from David Moyes. I was impressed at home and that is why I see him as an example.
“When you are thinking of one midfielder in Manchester United’s history, he comes to mind”.
Van Gaal’s pledge to stand by youth will be tested in the winger’s case, especially if the club splurge on more attacking recruits in the January window.
“We used to have Becks, Giggsy and Sharpey putting in so many crosses and it was great service for the forwards”.
He kicked off this season with two goals for Butt’s side against PSV Eindhoven in Holland. He revealed, however, that he isn’t the biggest fan of the job.
“Fans love aggressive football and improvisation on the ground, like we saw under Sir Alex Ferguson”, he said.
As with earlier in the week, Van Gaal’s admission that he wanted to add a few pace to his attack has set the rumour mill into overdrive.
“Why not Ryan Giggs?”
And speaking at a charity event at Hotel Football just yards from Old Trafford, Scholes was critical once again of the way United play.
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The United legend has never been one for the limelight but has been at the centre of attention with his role as a TV pundit.
