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You, me and... Scholes

Season 1, Ep. 11

Football writer Si Lloyd is the guest to discuss Manchester United legend and famous spotlight avoider Paul Scholes. The diminutive genius was one of the most-talented midfielders of his generation and earned gushing praise from some of the game's biggest names. But why? In the latest episode of You, me and... we attempt to get to the bottom of it.


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