who can we replace scholes with?

Originally Posted by Ether

You might be able to compare the goalscoring part of Cahill's game to Scholes, but he has nothing like the creativity, composure and range of passing that Scholes possesses. Good at making runs into the box and little else.

I don't think we'll find a British replacement for him either. One thing that's always been said about Scholes is that he was very different to the average British player, and the way he plays has much more in common with some of the continental greats. I can't think of another British player that's looked as comfortable on the ball as he has, and his technique has always been peerless. I really think we have to look abroad if we want a similar style of player.

Spot on mate. I think Sneijder is a great shout. Steed Malbranque I've always thought is a very good player too. I was quite disappointed we didn't get him in the summer. Great vision, excellent technique and a wonderful passer of the ball.

Originally Posted by jem

is older than scholes. almost.

Cahill isn't older than Scholes.

Originally Posted by Tropical

I do like Iniesta.



And not only because I've just been watching him.



Not that Barca would be likely to let him go.



That Diego lad from Werder Bremen is worth keeping an eye on, too. Although I do say that because I've just been watching him.



(Oh, and what Borsuk said about what Fuzz said. With an extra or two for good measure.)

Two good shouts. Iniesta is actually pushing Xavi out of the picture at Barca. Diego, at 21, is definitely a long-term option.

Originally Posted by S/Side.Red

Two good shouts. Iniesta is actually pushing Xavi out of the picture at Barca.

got no chance with iniesta, hes untouchable at barca

sneijder all the way

How old is Pirlo??

Originally Posted by rhodzy

got no chance with iniesta, hes untouchable at barcasneijder all the way

Sorry Rhodzy mate, that comment is %@#$&!s.

Diego looked quality tonight.This was the same Diego that Shpursh were supposed to be getting before he opted for Porto isn't it?

Diego, Sneijder or Tommy Gravesen for me.GRAVESEN?DON'T MAKE ME £#%&!ING LAUGH!!!!!

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

Sorry Rhodzy mate, that comment is %@#$&!s.

Diego looked quality tonight.This was the same Diego that Shpursh were supposed to be getting before he opted for Porto isn't it?

Diego, Sneijder or Tommy Gravesen for me.GRAVESEN?DON'T MAKE ME £#%&!ING LAUGH!!!!!

what i meant was barca will never sell him, sorry phrased it wrong

Remember every £#%&!er touting Gattuso last year?

Arf!That @#%&! has always been shit.

Gibson is the man.

Plus, he gets a few goals, is a big lad and can tackle.

Maybe in five years we'll be wondering how we'll replace Carrick + Gibson?

Originally Posted by Fuzz

As a few have already said, Cahill is an option. Not in the class of the Scholes of a few seasons ago, but as good as the Scholes of now imho.

im marking you down mate...

im going to keep an eye on you.....

tim cahill is the nearest thing ive seen to scholesy

Originally Posted by magic_cantona

Remember every £#%&!er touting Gattuso last year?

Arf!That @#%&! has always been shit.

Erm, I don't think anyone was touting Gattuso as a Scholes replacement to be honest.

scholes replacement is a player we can not buy for 8 years.

Originally Posted by puressence

tim cahill is the nearest thing ive seen to scholesy

no he isnt, maybe goalscoring wise but hes not a very good passer and no way near as creative
sneijders more like scholes than cahill is

Originally Posted by puressence

tim cahill is the nearest thing ive seen to scholesy

id say scholes is closer a a player...

all cahill shares with scholes are the scoring side of their games.


fabregas thinks and plays like a young scholes in his movement around the pitch and ability on the ball and fabregas is £#%&!ing 19...

make you wonder what our scouts were doing

Originally Posted by violater™

id say scholes is closer a a player...

all cahill shares with scholes are the scoring side of their games.


fabregas thinks and plays like a young scholes in his movement around the pitch and ability on the ball

cahills movement and energy levels are fanstic .get the lad in the shirt he belongs in

Originally Posted by puressence

tim cahill is the nearest thing ive seen to scholesy

Do you not rate Scholes, or something?

Originally Posted by S/Side.Red

Do you not rate Scholes, or something?

so what do you think of young cesc then?

Originally Posted by violater™

so what do you think of young cesc then?

I guess with the quality he has, his age and the fact that he's already playing in England - he'd be perfect.

Not going to happen though, is it?

Although if you believe the rumours Vieira almost came here in 2001.

Originally Posted by Ether

Erm, I don't think anyone was touting Gattuso as a Scholes replacement to be honest.

Maybe not as Scholes' replacement but as a United player.