Man Utd hero Scholes predicts Ferguson reaction to Ronaldo strops

Manchester United hero Paul Scholes thinks Sir Alex Ferguson WOULDN’T have been angry with Cristiano Ronaldo after his strop against Tottenham last week. The Portugal international refused to come on during the showdown at Old Trafford, instead storming down the tunnel with mere minutes left on the clock. And that incident came just days after the 37-year-old had sulked following being substituted against Newcastle in a goalless draw.Ronaldo made the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week, with the United star refusing to come on against Tottenham.He was then dropped for the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday, though has been reinstated to the team for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Sheriff.And Scholes, speaking on BT Sport, believes Ferguson wouldn’t have been too angry with Ronaldo for his antics if he’d still been in charge – insisting the Scot wouldn’t have created the situation for himself in the first place.’The manager has to show a bit of experience when you look at the bench, and you ask him to go on with two minutes to go,’ he said.’I lot of people have said Sir Alex have said he would have gone crazy, but I don’t think he would have ever done that.’With two minutes to go in a game that is comfortable, you bring on a young kid to make their debut and to run around for a little bit.Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Man Utd icon Paul Scholes has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson (Image: GETTY) Man Utd duo Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo won trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson (Image: GETTY) Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the fold after Tottenham strop (Image: GETTY)Owen Hargreaves also spoke on BT Sport – and the former United star understands Ronaldo’s situation.’There was a lot of layers to it,’ he stated.’He is frustrated because he wants to play, he has a World Cup to look forward to, probably be his last one.’You have to respect everything he has done for the game, I am not saying what he did was the right thing, but he is frustrated.’He is watching the game he loves and feels he can contribute. He was the top scorer last season and it’s tough for him to watch from the side-lines.’Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag himself has addressed his decision to start Ronaldo against Sheriff on Thursday.WIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo loved playing under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)’He does not have to convince me in that part, he has to convince me on the pitch,’ he said.’He’s an important part of the squad and we have to play a role in all of the competitions.’Today, we need goals and we want to win because we want to be number one in the group.’And, on starting Alejandro Garnacho, he added: ‘He is reliable, but also a little bit like the X Factor.’He is one that can outplay players, run in behind. I have a front three now who are creative and can play good combinations with the midfield.’It must be a creative display from them tonight.’Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here