Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has strongly criticised the players for their post-match behaviour after a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, with Gary Neville and Nicky Butt also expressing frustration.
Paul Scholes Slams Man Utd Players Over ‘Embarrassing’ Habit After Aston Villa Draw
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has launched a strong attack on the club’s players, describing one of their regular post-match habits as “embarrassing” following the dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
Michael Carrick’s side produced an incredible comeback at Old Trafford on Sunday, November 8, scoring twice in stoppage time to rescue a point.
However, the result left United in the Premier League relegation zone, increasing concerns about the team’s difficult season.
Scholes was particularly unhappy with what the players did after the final whistle.
Scholes furious with Man Utd’s post-match habit
Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes criticised United players for regularly walking around the pitch to applaud supporters after matches.
The former midfielder believes this tradition has become inappropriate, especially when the team continues to struggle.
“It’s so bad. Jesus, it’s embarrassing,” Scholes said.
He also complained that every match now feels like the final game of the season, insisting the players should simply leave the pitch.
Scholes believes these celebrations are difficult to accept when United are failing to deliver the results expected from such a big club.
Gary Neville and Nicky Butt agree
Scholes was not the only Manchester United legend to express frustration.
Former midfielder Nicky Butt also criticised the players for performing a lap of honour after a disappointing draw.
Meanwhile, Gary Neville questioned why United continued the tradition following poor results, including their defeat against Bournemouth.
Neville suggested that the players could be causing themselves emotional damage by continuing the ritual during such a difficult period.
Although he praised the team’s determination against Aston Villa, Neville admitted that watching the post-match scenes was painful.
Pressure grows after Aston Villa thriller
Manchester United showed impressive fighting spirit against Villa after falling 2-0 and 4-2 behind.
Late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a dramatic point, but the result did little to improve the club’s league position.
United remain in the relegation zone heading into the international break, with questions growing over Carrick’s future.
Scholes’ latest comments highlight the frustration surrounding Old Trafford as the club struggles to find consistency.
For the former United midfielder, the message is clear: the players must focus on improving their performances rather than continuing a tradition that he believes has become embarrassing.
