Rio Ferdinand Presents I spoke to Scholes - there’s NO BEEF between him and Carrick!
Mar 9, 2026
Rio unpicks a viral Scholes post and why it was not a personal attack on Carrick. They debate whether Arsenal are being unfairly discredited and praise Arteta’s reinventions. Young talents breaking through get attention, including why academies struggle to prepare centre-backs and the value of tough loan spells.
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Scholes' Instagram Sparked Misunderstanding
- Paul Scholes posted a blunt Instagram story after United's poor run that Rio says was honest rather than malicious.
- Patrice Evra publicly defended Michael Carrick and explained Scholes was quiet as a teammate but cutting when he spoke.
Pundits Carry Extra Responsibility For Words
- Rio argues pundits must consider impact of words and phrase criticism to avoid unnecessary divisiveness.
- He says high-profile ex-players carry extra responsibility because their comments influence fans strongly.
Asterisk Debate Is About Enforcement Not Quality
- The 'asterisk' debate around Arsenal winning the title stems from perceived rule-bending rather than league weakness.
- Joel Barber and guests say enforcement gaps let teams exploit set-piece/physical loopholes.