Sir Alex Ferguson claimed he doubted Paul Scholes ability at first sight...I thought: 'too small'

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told the Big Issue that he thought Paul Scholes was "too small" to make it as a footballer when he first saw him.

Scholes, who turned 40 on Sunday, went on to win 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns at United, while making 718 appearances for the club -- a total that puts him behind only Ryan Giggs and Sir Bobby Charlton.

But Ferguson, who managed Scholes for 26 years before both retired in 2013, said he initially doubted whether the midfielder had a future in the game.

"I was very aware that the first time I clapped eyes on Paul Scholes, I thought: 'too small.' But that's when nurturing talent comes in," Ferguson said in an interview in this week's edition of the Big Issue, out on Monday. "And you're rewarded hugely. It's a fantastic challenge but I'm speaking mostly about leadership and I'm comfortable doing that."

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Solange Knowles danced with her 10-year-old son Julez at her wedding reception

Solange Knowles had an adorable dance-off with her 10-year-old son Julez at her wedding reception in New Orleans on Sunday, November 16. They performed a choreographed dance to Rae Sremmurd's "No Flex Zone".

Wearing a loose, draped, white long dress, Solange adorably danced with Julez, who sported an all-white suit. He looked very focused on getting the moves right. Solange and Julez's performance ended with a sweet mother-son embrace.

Solange tied the knot with her boyfriend Alan Ferguson at Holy Trinity Church in the Bywater area of New Orleans. They were feted by their close friends and family including her sister Beyonce Knowles, her brother-in-law Jay-Z and her mother Tina Knowles.

Beyonce shared some pictures from the wedding festivities on Instagram. In one of the pictures, Solange and Alan could be seen having a fireworks party with their guests who all wore white outfits. 

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