SCHOLES SPEAKS
Last updated : 01 April 2003 By Editor
Scholes was interviewed on the FA website:
Speaking about Steven Gerrard he said:
“Steven's a quality player - I know that from playing
against him.”
When asked about Nicky Butt:
“We first played together for Oldham Boys when I was about
twelve or thirteen. We had played against each other before
that but it was good to play alongside him. In those days, I
was a bit of right-winger as well as a midfielder!”
Talking about his former coach Brian Kidd, he said:
”I'd say Brian has been one of the really big influences in
my career. It was him that spotted me when I was about
twelve and asked me to come to United in the first place.”
Scholes also looked back on his breakthrough at United:
“My first-team breakthrough came in the League Cup. The
manager gave a whole load of youngsters the chance to come
into the first team for a game against Port Vale. I really
wanted to take my chance and thankfully I did, scoring two
goals on the night. One was a header and one I picked up
from a loose back pass.
”That was an important game for me and things have gone from
there really.”
And finally, talking about his toughest opponents he said:
“There are so many good players! Patrick Vieira obviously
stands out as one of the best in his position. He's got most
things to his game and is always a tough opponent. Steven
Gerrard's another one - you know you need to be at your best
when you come up against him so it's good to have him on my
side for England.
”I also think Kieron Dyer is an excellent player. With his
pace and ability to get forward, I am not sure there are too
many better than him in the world.”
