Paul Scholes was also a member of Class 92, but at the beginning, Sir Alex Ferguson was not optimistic about Scholes and did not even plan to sign the young Scholes. It was the strong recommendation of Harris, the youth training coach at the time, that Ferguson reluctantly allowed Scholes to enter Class 92.

There was a reason why Ferguson was not optimistic about Scholes. At that time, Scholes was not only short, but also had a big head, uncoordinated limbs, a thin body, and very poor confrontation.

Although Scholes had already shown extraordinary talent at that time, his weak and sickly body made it difficult for the experienced Ferguson to believe that Scholes could create a miracle and become a star.

Ferguson even felt that Scholes could not persist in the extremely intense training of Class 92.

But in the end, Ferguson was proved wrong.

Ferguson rarely makes mistakes, but Ferguson himself admitted that he was wrong about Scholes from the beginning.

Scholes created a miracle that ordinary people could not create. He was a child who could hardly play football, but through his own efforts, he gradually became a world-class midfielder.

Scholes' nickname is Ginger Head. This nickname has a long history and is an insulting title in itself. Because when Scholes was seven or eight years old, his limbs were very short, but his head was very big. It was obvious that he was a child with physical problems.

But Scholes loves playing football very much, and his parents support him in playing football for his health. However, because he looks sickly and weird, children of the same age are unwilling to play with him, so Scholes can only play football with children older than him.

Because he was young, had short limbs and a big head, the older kids nicknamed him "Freak Scholes", "Carrot Head" and "Ginger Head".

Scholes was very angry, but he couldn't beat the senior kids, so he could only practice hard by himself.

This also made him stubborn and taciturn when encountering problems.

Later, based on his own strength, after Scholes came to Class 92, he was looked down upon by his fellow classmates, and even the head coach Ferguson looked at him with disdain.

According to the physical examination report before entering Class 92, Scholes suffered from severe asthma, albinism and eye disease.

Not to mention albinism and eye disease, asthma alone is enough to sentence Scholes to the death of his career.

However, Scholes persisted in the almost crazy training of Class 92.

Not only did Scholes persevere, but he also beat Giggs, Beckham and the Neville brothers to win the best training award.

Ferguson's Class of 92 was full of stars. Beckham was undoubtedly the most influential, and Giggs was undoubtedly the one Ferguson relied on the most. However, the strongest player in Class of 92, the one who could be called a midfield master, was the ginger-headed Scholes.

The presence of Scholes allows Ferguson to change tactics boldly, whether it is 442 or 433, whether it is flying on both wings or passing and controlling the ball, as long as Scholes is there, Ferguson can change it boldly.

Scholes is also the most underrated midfield master.

As the saying goes, the world belongs to the one who controls the midfield. There are many midfield masters in the world today, such as Zidane, Pirlo, Xavi, Iniesta, and even Gerrard and Lampard can be called midfield masters.

However, few people would think of Scholes first.

Because he is so low-key, whether taking photos or winning championships, he is always at the back or in the most hidden corner.

There is a saying in the current football world: when we are all discussing who is the midfield master, the masters are discussing Scholes.

Zidane commented on Scholes: "He is undoubtedly the greatest midfielder of this generation. His performance is almost impeccable. He makes the game look simple because his talent is so strong. I never get tired of watching his games. You rarely see a comprehensive midfielder, but Scholes is the closest one. One of the biggest regrets in my career is that I didn't have the opportunity to play with him. If I were to name an opponent I am most afraid of, it would be Scholes of Manchester United, because he is a true master."

Xavi is also a fan of Scholes: "The best and most comprehensive midfielder I have seen in the past 15 to 20 years is Scholes. I have talked about him many times with Xabi Alonso. Scholes is an amazing player who has everything. He can make the final pass, he can score goals, he is strong, he never gets squeezed when he controls the ball, and he rarely makes a mistake in passing. If he were a Spaniard, his value might be higher."

Scholes's playing style is full of imagination. His offensive methods are extremely diverse. He can not only attack with the ball, but also wait for an opportunity to pass a deadly ball. The most commendable thing is his ability to attack from behind. After passing the ball to his teammates, he can ghost into the penalty area from the midfield, grab the best attack point and deliver a fatal blow.

Scholes deserves the title of the best long passer in Premier League history. His passing skills have reached the pinnacle.

Scholes is a man of few words, but he is extremely active on the court. He speaks with his feet and he is an indispensable part of the Manchester United and England teams.

Scholes can always pass the ball with ease and accuracy, which makes his opponents tremble with fear. This is what makes Scholes so scary.

During his nearly 20 years at Manchester United, Scholes left behind many brilliant goals and wonderful long passes. His passing technique, vision and ball control skills are all impressive.

Scholes was a quiet and low-key midfielder, but his greatness was not limited to those powerful volleys.

Premier League top scorer Alan Shearer once commented on Scholes: "Scholes' passing and shooting are at the highest level, and he can also tackle. Scholes is the most stable and talented player in England for a long time."

Scholes is also an example of a lifelong loyalty to one team.

Moreover, Scholes is better than Giggs because Scholes has never had any scandals since his debut, whether they are positive transfer scandals or negative cheating scandals.

Scholes is too low-key, so low-key that he can almost be called a ball-blind filter.

This low profile also affected his position in the national team - the England national team gave the midfield position to the more popular Lampard and Gerrard, but not to the more capable Scholes.

Scholes was disappointed and announced his retirement from the England national team to concentrate on playing for his club.

This also resulted in England never being able to go far in the World Cup, and also resulted in Scholes not being able to show his brilliance in the World Cup.

Currently, the 36-year-old Scholes has decided to retire after the end of this season.

In addition to this FA Cup final, Scholes will also play as a substitute in the remaining two Premier League games, the Champions League semi-finals and the final - and among these games, the one Scholes is most likely to play in is the FA Cup match against League One team Southampton.

Therefore, today's game may very well be Scholes' farewell match.

Therefore, Manchester United fans are extremely eager for this final. The Red Devils are ready. Once Scholes comes on as a substitute, they will pay tribute to this loyal soul of the Red Devils with the warmest and craziest cheers of their lives.

...(End of this chapter)