Paul Scholes didn’t exactly sneak into the Lowry hotel but there was still an element of espionage as he pulled out a chair.
The Manchester United great was part of the club’s coaching staff and seeing him around the squad on match days was nothing out of the ordinary.
He perched at the staff table, nursed a glass of wine and pondered what was to come. He was about to emerge out of retirement and make his second United debut.
Only a few people knew and none of his teammates were aware. Scholes hadn't kicked a competitive ball in eight months but felt the fire burning while coaching United’s Under-23s.
Related News