Paul calls it quits — for good

Posted Sunday, May 12, 2013 by The Sun

Paul calls it quits — for good PAUL SCHOLES will retire from football at the end of the season — just as SunSport told you.

The Manchester United legend initially quit the game in the summer of 2011, but reversed his decision in January last year.

But this time he has hung up his boots for good, as we exclusively revealed he would back in December.
Scholes’ decision follows that of manager Alex Ferguson who is retiring after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford, with Everton boss David Moyes taking over.

Scholes, 38, said: “I am finally hanging up my boots for good!

“Playing football is all I have ever wanted to do, and so to have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United, under the greatest Manager of all time, has been an honour.

“The team has the right balance and will continue to thrive under the leadership of David Moyes.”

One-club man Scholes racked up more than 700 matches for United and will win his 11th Premier League medal on Sunday against Swansea.

Fergie said: “Paul is a truly unbelievable player. He has always been fully committed to this club and it has been a real privilege to work with him for so many years.

“Paul will play at Old Trafford on Sunday against Swansea and will collect an unbelievable but well-deserved 11th Premier League medal.”

Rio Ferdinand praised his team-mate on Twitter.

The United defender wrote: "Scholes retiring at the end of the season...1 of the best I played alongside also the most naturally gifted player too.