Scholes makes shock return (January 08, 2012)
Paul Scholes has sensationally come out of retirement to
rejoin Manchester United on a short-term deal until the end of the season
Scholes announced his
retirement from playing at the end of last season to take up a coaching role at
Old
Trafford.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson always felt Scholes could prolong his playing
career and now the 36-year-old has come out of retirement to help ease United's
injury problems.
Scholes has gome straight onto the bench for
Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Manchester
City at the Etihad
Stadium
Ferguson hailed Scholes' return to the fold and feels the midfieldler still
has a lot to offer.
"It's fantastic that Paul has made this decision. It's always sad to see
great players end their careers, but especially so when they do it early," said
Ferguson
"But he has kept himself in great shape and I always felt that he had another
season in him. It's terrific to have him back."
Scholes admits he has missed playing since hanging up his boots and he is
happy the club have allowed him to rejoin the team.
"I've been pretty clear since I stopped playing that I miss it," noted
Scholes. "I'm delighted the manager feels I can still make a contribution to the
team and I'm looking forward to playing my part in trying to bring more success
to this great club."
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