Scholes ‘entitled to his opinion’

MICHAEL Carrick hasn’t lost any respect for Paul Scholes despite his criticism of Manchester United’s performances under Louis van Gaal.

Scholes, who won 11 league titles in a glittering United career, has become disenchanted with the team’s style under the manager. The former midfielder renewed his attack on Van Gaal on Tuesday, claiming United had become “boring” under the Dutchman.

Carrick insists the United players must accept criticism – regardless of where it comes from.

“What Scholes said doesn’t bother me,” said Carrick, who played alongside him for six years. “I have respect for Scholesy and that isn’t going to change. There are so many opinions out there.

“If you start worrying about what people are saying about you on TV or in the papers then you are in trouble. We know as players what we have to focus on. People are there to have opinions. That’s fine.”