Scholes Sparks Controversy With Brutal Verdict on Manchester United Star After Newcastle Defeat
The reaction following Manchester United’s disappointing 2–1 defeat to Newcastle United has continued to intensify, with tensions around the club rising rapidly. As interim manager Michael Carrick deals with reports of unrest inside the dressing room, club icon Paul Scholes has sparked even more controversy with an extremely harsh assessment of one of the team’s players.
Speaking on the Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, the former midfielder delivered a blistering critique that went far beyond analyzing a poor performance. Scholes questioned whether a certain player in the current squad even deserves to represent the club at all.
The 11-time Premier League winner, who recently resolved a minor social media disagreement with Carrick, appeared to save his strongest criticism for a member of the matchday squad. Although he once labeled former goalkeeper Mark Bosnich as the worst signing during the Sir Alex Ferguson era, Scholes suggested that a present-day player has now taken that unwanted title.
During a heated discussion, he reportedly said that in the Manchester United side of the 1990s, such a player would never have come close to the first team. According to him, the individual lacks urgency, technical quality, and the mentality required to represent the club, describing the performance as nothing short of embarrassing.
Scholes did not reveal the player’s name in the clip circulating online, but supporters on social media quickly began speculating about who he meant. Some believe the criticism was aimed at defender Harry Maguire, while others pointed toward a midfielder who struggled badly during the match and even recorded fewer touches than goalkeeper Senne Lammens in the first half.
Fans remain divided over Scholes’ brutal honesty. While some believe his comments reflect the declining standards at the club, others argue the criticism may be too severe during a difficult transition period under Carrick, especially with an important FA Cup tie approaching.
