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Paul Scholes: Stepping Away From TV, Caring for his son & United Career | Stick to Football EP 100

Season 1, Ep. 100
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Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Arne.


Paul Scholes joins us as a surprise guest for our 100th episode, and it turned into one of the most open and genuine conversations we’ve ever had.


He talks about stepping away from punditry, how his life revolves around caring for his son Aiden, and what family life looks like alongside his role at Salford City.


Of course, we also talk football. From being mentored by Nobby Stiles and having a pint the night before youth games, to starting up front before moving into midfield, and what it was really like playing alongside Roy Keane. Scholes gives brilliant insight into his current work at Salford, helping young midfielders with timing, finishing, and learning how to slow the game down in the box.


He also reflects on retiring from England at 29, the challenge of playing out wide, and what was really going through his head during that final tournament under Sven.


A special 100th episode with one of the greatest midfielders of all time.


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00:00 - Intro

07:10 - Halloween

09:56 - Scholsey’s Mythbusters

14:17 - Stepping Away From TV & Caring For Son

27:55 - Role at Salford

37:09 - Becoming a Midfielder & Fitness

39:34 - Scholsey’s Childhood

42:05 - Man United

50:05 - International Career for England

58:57 - Relationship With Sir Alex Ferguson

1:01:28 - Current Midfield Players

1:03:20 - Coming Out Of Retirement

1:10:46 - Offer to Play Abroad?


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