Don’t worry, be happy.
Paul Scholes, as we have said many times before, has become very very mouthy since he retired as a footballer. One of the quietest members of the so-called ‘Class of ‘92’, he has embraced life as TV pundit and he’s enjoyed especially sticking the boot into Manchester United.
He’s described them as boring more than once, and has reserved special ire for manager Louis van Gaal’s negative tactical approach.
The Dutchman has admitted to being annoyed at Scholes’ criticism in the past, and in an interview in The Independent today, LvG has been extolling the virtues of being more upbeat in his pronouncements on the United squad and their style of play.
United grabbed a draw last week against Chelsea in what was probably their best display of the season, and the ex-Bayern Munich boss thinks Scholes should learn to look more favourably on his ex-club, and especially his friend Ryan Giggs’ role.
“No, I don’t think that I have to give Ryan stress in his friendship with Scholes. I have managed all of my career, so it would not be good or honest of me to ask Ryan to say something.
“What Scholes is thinking, he has to think it. Every human being can give his opinion. I don’t bother about that, I think it is good.
“But my problem is when you create an atmosphere, a very negative atmosphere for somebody, so maybe he should be more positive.”
The Dutchman also feels that if he can achieve fourth place, than he may be able to hang onto his job at Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho has long been linked with the job, and speculation suggesting he has already signed a deal to replace the former Champions League winner at Old Trafford has intensified over the last number of weeks.
But the ex-Ajax coach feels that he will be allowed stay on at the club if the club secure Champions League football next season.
It’s also being reported this morning that on a conference call with club investors on Thursday, Ed Woodward was not asked any questions about the manager’s future, which may indicate the club are happy enough to see him fulfill his three-year contract at the club up to June 2017.
