Ferguson defends Scholes recall

ALEX FERGUSON has rejected the suggestion Paul Scholes’ Manchester United return is a step backwards.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2012 - 00:00

Simon Stone

The United manager sprang a major surprise when he confirmed Scholes had come out of retirement ahead of the FA Cup tie at Manchester City last Sunday.

Ferguson had not even told his players, so determined was he for the news not to leak out prematurely.

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