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New Football FanCast
columnist Alex Rowland looks back at the remaining trio from the
class of 92 and wonders if they still have a future at Old Trafford.
There is much debate as to when the Manchester United's
golden class of 92 will finally come to an end. Many have left; none have move
onto better things and yet three remain. Giggs, Scholes and Neville will go
down as United Legends but how long can the trio continue?
If Ryan Giggs steps foot on the pitch in Moscow he will
break Sir Bobby Charlton's record of appearances for Manchester United. He has been
the model pro, wonderful servant and without doubt the best left winger this
country has seen in some time. The Welshman is blessed with great pace and
trickery to match, best highlighted in the player's finest hour back in 1999- where
he picked up the ball just over half way he then preceded on an enthralling run
before sticking the ball past the hapless Seaman. Unfortunately age has caught
up with Giggsy and that kind of rampaging run is very much a thing of the past.
Sir Alex chooses to adopt him more centrally these days as his pace is not what
it was and experience has become his greatest asset. It was rather fitting that
he should score the goal that secured the title last week at the JJB.
He is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation. An unbelievable talent and an integral part of Fergie's golden era, Paul Scholes is in most United fans top three players at the club. Scholsey is the scorer of great goals and possesses the uncanny knack of being able to put a ball on a sixpence and it's an absolute scandal that he was always played out of position in an England shirt. The last few years following his horrendous eye infection, which threatened to bring an end to his career, hasn't seen Paul Scholes as ever present as United would have liked but he has had his moments in games. Against Barcelona he was exceptional and the wonder strike in the home leg was the perfect moment for a player who so tragically missed out on the 99 final. Sir Alex has promised Scholes a starting place and that is testament to what the manager thinks of the man.
The last of the trio is Captain Marvel himself, Gary Neville. He is the epitome of everything you would want, 100% effort, desire and he shares most United fans distaste of Liverpool. Neville before his catalogue of injuries was widely regarded as the best right back in the country around, and it is such a shame as not only United but England have been deprived of his services. One appearance all season highlights what a terrible run of luck Neville has had and there have been long term doubts over his future. It is a worrying time for our captain and I only hope that this summer will see him banish his injuries once and for all and lead the team out again at Old Trafford next season.
So what do we make of the last remains of that Class of 92. Sure they have all aged and are feeling the ill effects, but can they still be an integral part of the first team? I firmly believe there is still life in the old dogs and as Scholes proved against Barcelona and Giggsy at the JJB that when they needed those moments of importance, they can still deliver. There experience will be valuable to the likes of Anderson, Nani, Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez as living proof of those who have been it, seen it and done it and the presence of Giggs and Scholes will prove vital against Chelsea in Moscow and who would bet against one of them two popping up with the winner.








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Good article and something
It is sad to see them as the