Louis van Gaal hits back at Paul Scholes with sticks and stones jibe

Louis van Gaal is unconcerned by Paul Scholes’ criticism of Manchester United for “lacking creativity”, citing the nursery rhyme: “Sticks and stones can break my bones but names can never hurt me.”

Scholes said following the Capital One Cup defeat to Middlesbrough that he would not want to play for the current side and that the team appeared unwilling to take any risks.

United’s Dutch manager, speaking ahead of United’s trip to Crystal Palace, insisted he does have an attacking philosophy and brushed off Scholes’ remarks.