Last year Manchester United lost two great players to retirment after a magnifisent season that lead to the Premier League Title. Legendary dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Saar left on a high note at the age of forty, leaving United vulnerable and in dire need of a new bright and visionary goalkeeper, leading to the signing of David De Gea.
To the amazment of all, Paul Scholes retired at the "young" age of 37, being given a standing ovation and a testimonial game before the end of the season. However, the talented red headed English international never truly left United behind him. His presence has been far from lacking at the training grounds all this current season.
It is possibly said that he will be reconsidering a return to the pitch due to the lack of Alex Furguson's options to play in midfield positions having a rather frightening injury list. With Anderson back but Cleverly and Young still out for a few, as well the unfortunate depature of Darren Fletcher who is suffering a terrible bowel infection, the requirment of a strong midfield presence is of the upmost importance. This will give Ryan Giggs the oppurtunity to play in his preffered left middle positon rather he be used in the middle if Scholes does decide to return, which can also give more passing room for Wayne Rooney to keep focused on scoring goals.
We can only sit and wait to find out the truth of this as many United fans eagerly await the return of a true Manchester legend.
In the mean time Sir Alex has a very challenging game ahead of him tomorrow against top of the league and bitter local rivals Manchester City. With the current line-up predicted to be no different then the last league game upset against Newcastle United, the Champions unfortunatly will be going into the game as underdogs. Can United pull off a win that could mean a possible guarentee for FA silverware? Or will Roberto Manchini's light blue talents have a second consecutive FA Cup win?
Game on! Let's go get 'em you Reds!
