Retired Manchester United star Paul Scholes turns out for charity game

03 August 2011 10:17
When Paul Scholes retired after Manchester United's Champions League final defeat in May, few would have expected to see him turning out at Stalybridge Celtic just two months later.[LNB] But the 36-year-old showed the youngsters a thing or two in a charity 'Dads v Lads' game on Sunday.[LNB] Catch me if you can: Paul Scholes (left) turned out in a charity match at Stalybridge Celtic[LNB] [LNB] Scholes' son plays for Celtic's juniors and the former England midfielder agreed to play for the dads' team.[LNB]The veteran midfielder also gave the youngsters tickets for his testimonial match against the New York Cosmos on Friday.[LNB]Is he good enough for a game? Scholes (third from left,bottom row) and his team-mates at the charity match[LNB] [LNB] Scholes brought his illustrious career to an end after United's defeat to Barcelona at Wembley but will remain at the club as a coach.[LNB]He spent 17 years at Old Trafford and made 676 appearances for the club and was capped 66 times for his country.[LNB]Still got it: Scholes' playing career came to an end after last season's Champions League final[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEUnited chief Gill demands meddling FIFA change fixture processUnited fans hit back at Gill's defence of Glazer family's ownershipAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]

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