Scholes searching for fluency

03 November 2009 08:46
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Paul Scholes admits Manchester United have yet to hit top gear this season and must start to raise their game.[LNB] The midfielder may be being slightly harsh on Sir Alex Ferguson's men, who remain more than competitive on all fronts this term.[LNB]They currently sit second in the Premier League table, just two points off the pace, have made a 100 per cent to their UEFA Champions League campaign, and have eased into the last eight of the Carling Cup.[LNB]However, Old Trafford is not a place to become complacent and experienced midfield star Scholes knows better than most that there is always room for improvement.[LNB]"I wouldn't say we've been stuttering, but we haven't been as fluent as we know we can be," the 34-year-old said in the Daily Mirror.[LNB]"There's been the odd performance - like Tottenham away (a 3-1 win) - where everything's come together, but I think the best is ahead of us.[LNB]"We're not too worried about our form as traditionally we're not great at the start of the season.[LNB]Style"The difference this time is that, more often than not, we've still been winning games. So I can't complain too much. But we would like to get back to the top of the Premier League - with style.[LNB]"Some teams might settle for getting results, but at United we aim a little higher."[LNB]Scholes also insists he has no plans of slowing down on a personal level, believing he is still capable of playing a key role for United.[LNB]He added: "I don't get forward or score anywhere near as many goals as I used to. I just try to do what I can in other areas. But I feel fine.[LNB]"I enjoy training and I don't feel any problems or niggles afterwards. It's strange that people think once you get past 30 you're finished.[LNB]"But I feel good. I don't think of myself as an old man. The challenge is to try to make sure your performances don't slip."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports