Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Paul Scholes who announced his retirement yesterday. "What more can I say about Paul Scholes that I haven't said before," said Ferguson. "We are going to miss a truly unbelievable player. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2011/jun/alex-ferguson.jpg" border="5" /> "Paul has always been fully committed to this club and I am delighted he will be joining the coaching staff from next season. "Paul has always been inspirational to players of all ages and we know that will continue in his new role." Meanwhile, Scholes too had glowing words for Ferguson, calling him a "great manager". "From the day I joined the club his door has always been open and I know this team will go on to win many more trophies under his leadership," he said. Scholes who made 676 appearances for the club and won 10 Premier League titles as well as two Champions Leagues and the FA Cup three times in a career spent entirely at United. Scholes said: "Playing football is all I have ever wanted to do, "To have had such a long and successful career at Manchester United has been a real honour. "To have been part of the team that helped the club reach a record 19th title is a great privilege."

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Paul Scholes who announced his retirement yesterday

Fergie glad to have Scholes on coaching panel

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