dammywapes:
casemiro wey don collect every competition he played in for madrid self never reach.... Chelsea is not that big compare to man utd , barca , madrid

Expert17:


Anything is goals here........

If you wanna compare Defenders, they will bring Goals and assists also...............

I dnt know who told them that in a Flat 4-4-2 formation, the primary duty of the two midfielders is to assist or score..... I dont know the function of the 2 wide players and the 2 forwards

patrickmuf:
Well, let's roll... Is Modric is a great? How would you rate Modric vs Fabregas?

If you don't mind, let's see Modric's stats. How about Zidane? Not stopping, do you rate Veratti?

patrickmuf:
Chelsea played 4 3 3 most times with Hazard...Funny enough, I am not all about stat that's why I rate Hazard highly but for anyone to come here and say Scholes is a fraud is what I can't fathom...Scholes is a proper CM, he was just too good to be English...

airmark:


Modric is a good midfielder, his performance in the world cup came with big chances created, assists and crucial goals, which fetched him accolades that he never had before. Same as Zidane's top performances in crucial matches with goals, chances created and assists. That's what made Lampard to drown Scholes in hot waters.

patrickmuf:
You're sounding like your friend Dayo. So, Modric belated a final? I understand it's all for fun, enjoy.

airmark:


Where did i mention final?

Modric didn't wait for final only to put top performance. He did well throughout the tournament. So i don't know what informed comparism with Dayos 'beasting the final' logic.

Scholes 73 assists in 709 matches for United is unacceptable and shameful

You mentioned Modric, Zidane, Fabregas. They all have superior assists stats compared to your overrated albino.

patrickmuf:
Point out the goals Modric scored at the Mundial, let's fact check.

airmark:


Modric is a good midfielder, his performance in the world cup came with big chances created, assists and crucial goals, which fetched him accolades that he never had before. Same as Zidane's top performances in crucial matches with goals, chances created and assists. That's what made Lampard to drown Scholes in hot waters.

airmark:




You don't care about chances created.

Good to let you know that no midfielder outscored Modric in the world cup.

patrickmuf:
Airmark, I no get energy...I am reading the bants on your thread and laughing. Some guys dey take this NL banter to heart like kids...

airmark:


Put respect on Lampards name bro.

I just dey catch fun.

When i start my course after this Corona malady, i will leave nairaland. I'm on a last rush.

patrickmuf:
Lampard is a great just like Scholes and many others...

Sometimes and most times, this argument no make sense. Nobody go shift ground at all. What's the point engaging in it?

airmark:


You should shift ground like eph12.

73 assists in 709 matches is terrible from a great CM that had quality attackers in front of him for 19 years at United.

Modric even has superior assists stats.

You should not bring Scholes near Lampard please. It's a big joke.

airmark:


Where did i mention final?

Modric didn't wait for final only to put top performance. He did well throughout the tournament. So i don't know what informed comparism with Dayos 'beasting the final' logic.

Scholes 73 assists in 709 matches for United is unacceptable and shameful

You mentioned Modric, Zidane, Fabregas. They all have superior assists stats compared to your overrated albino.

sylvalord:
Will you shut that your Ikputu Onu? You Duck-billed platypus. All those players you are comparing with Scholes will slap that your long mouth into place if they catch you making such silly arguments .

Melvyn11:

No midfielder in your club history is better than Zidane or Modric. You should look before you leap.

Expert17:


Bergkamp: “He’s the master.”

Emmanuel Petit: “At Arsenal me and Patrick (Vieira) didn’t want to face Scholes. We would avoid him.”

Edgar Davids: “”Every one of us (midfielders) is just trying to become as good as him. Everyone can learn from Paul Scholes.”

Edgar Davids: “I’m not the best, Paul Scholes is.”

Tony Adams: “I really rate Paul Scholes, because he hasn’t got the high profile of many of the Manchester United players, he doesn’t get too much attention, but he is one very good player. He is an intelligent player, he works hard and he scores some great goals. He is not flamboyant and is a quiet lad off the pitch but he is a tremendous asset to Manchester United and to England. He has already got my vote as player of the year.”

Cesc Fabregas: “He is the one whose level I aspire to. He is the best player in the Premier League.

Patrick Vieira: “The player in the Premiership I admire most? Easy – Scholes.”

Thierry Henry: “I can’t understand why Scholes has never won the player of the year award. He should have won it long ago. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t seek the limelight like some of the other ‘stars’.”

Zinedine Zidane: “My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder.”

Zinedine Zidane : “Scholes is undoubtedly the best midfielder of his generation.”

Sam Allardyce : “There is not a better midfield player in the world.”

Samir Nasri: “Sad to hear Paul Scholes is retiring great player world class player the English Zizou.”
Kevin Keegan: “What United have got that Chelsea haven’t is Paul Scholes. I think he is different to anything else in English football.”

Marcello Lippi: “Paul Scholes would have been one of my first choices for putting together a great team – that goes to show how highly I have always rated him. Scholes is a player I have always liked, because he combines great talent and technical ability with mobility, determination and a superb shot. He is an all-round midfielder who possesses character and quality in abundance. In my opinion, he’s been one of the most important players for United under Sir Alex.”

Fabio Capello: “It’s a shame he’s not available to play for England. If he was, he’d be the first name in my squad.”

Ray Wilkins: “I’m saddened because I think we as spectators, not only in this country but right throughout Europe and the rest of the World, will be missing one hell of a footballer.”

Gordon Strachan: “Paul Scholes has been the best England midfield player for 30-odd years. You’d probably have to go back to Bobby Charlton to find someone who could do as much as Scholes. When the ball arrives at his feet he could tell you where every player on that pitch is at that moment. His awareness is superb.”

Veron while at Chelsea being asked in an interview who’s the best english player : “Paul Scholes.”

Peter Schmeichel: “People say he is a great player, but you have to define what a great player is, For me, it is a player who has a bottom level that means his worst performance is not noticed.If he is having a bad game, a team-mate might feel Paul Scholes is not quite on his game, but a spectator wouldn’t notice. Scholes, of all the players I have played with, has the highest bottom level. His reading of the game is unsurpassed.He has an eye for a pass, for what the play or the game needs at that precise moment, that I have never seen anyone else have. He controls and distributes the play and the game better than anyone I have ever seen.”

Laurent Blanc: “Scholes is the best English player. Intelligence, technique, strength… all the attributes are there. At Manchester United I saw what he could do on the training field. Phew!”

David Beckham said that, among his teammates at Real Madrid, which included Zinedine Zidane, Raúl, Ronaldo, Luís Figo and Roberto Carlos, Scholes was the most admired opponent: “He’s always one of those people others talk about. Even playing at Real Madrid, the players always say to me ‘what’s he like’? They respect him as a footballer and see him as the ultimate.”

Glenn Hoddle: “There isn’t a player of his mould anywhere else in the world.”

Terry Venables: “He’s the best one- or two-touch passer in the country. He sees the game unlike any other player.”

Alan Shearer: “If you ask footballers to pick out the player they most admire, so many of them will pick Paul Scholes. He can tackle, and his passing and shooting is of the highest level. He’s the most consistent and naturally gifted player we’ve had for a long, long time.”

Eidur Gudjohnsen: “I’m more an admirer of Paul Scholes than I am of Ronaldo. Ronaldo is a fantastic player, but he has 10 other great players around him every week…Scholes is one of the most complete footballers I’ve ever seen. His one-touch play is phenomenal. Whenever I have played against him, I never felt I could get close to him.”

Micah Richards: “He’s always in the right position, always seems to be at the end of the box when the ball drops in. The complete midfielder – when he’s fit, he’s the best. Some go missing but he’s in the right place at the right time. He’s my favourite player of all-time, unbelievable. If you give him a chance it’s a goal, isn’t it?”

Ronaldo (Brazilian): “He’s the phenomenon.”

Melvyn11:

Why exactly are you showing me all these?

Expert17:

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Cesc Fabregas: “He is the one whose level I aspire to. He is the best player in the Premier League.

Patrick Vieira: “The player in the Premiership I admire most? Easy – Scholes.”

Thierry Henry: “I can’t understand why Scholes has never won the player of the year award. He should have won it long ago. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t seek the limelight like some of the other ‘stars’

You Learn from your Club Legends [/s]

Melvyn11:

Stop dropping rubbish in my mentions.

Melvyn11:

No midfielder in your club history is better than Zidane or Modric. You should look before you leap.

Swissh:

T O U G H

Melvyn11:

I don't even need to talk about Zidane that one is the greatest but you see the greatest midfielder of his generation called Modric I don't think any other midfielder has enjoyed a year as good as his in 2018 in terms of individual and collective titles. He won Balon dor, FIFA best player award, World cup golden ball, Uefa best player award, world soccer player of the year. Won champions league and took Croatia to world cup final. No midfielder in his club comes close.

Expert17:
Emmanuel Petit: “At Arsenal me and Patrick (Vieira) didn’t want to face Scholes. We would avoid him.”

dammywapes:
They know they will be dispossessed

sylvalord:
Will you shut that your Ikputu Onu? You Duck-billed platypus. All those players you are comparing with Scholes will slap that your long mouth into place if they catch you making such silly arguments.