Paul Scholes spotted pulling pints at Manchester pub as video goes viral
Former Manchester United midfielder seen serving customers at The Castle Hotel on Oldham Street; fans respond with nicknames and references to his passing ability
Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United midfielder and current television pundit, was filmed pulling pints at a Manchester pub on Friday, a clip that quickly circulated on social media and drew bemused reaction from fans.
The 50-year-old was seen serving customers at The Castle Hotel on Oldham Street in footage shared online. Scholes, who appears in the video with a puzzled expression while pouring drinks, is best known for his role as a pundit for TNT Sport and as co-host of The Overlap Fan Debate alongside Jamie Carragher.
Reaction on social platforms ranged from playful to astonished, with several users assigning new nicknames such as "Pour Scholes" and "Pull Scholes." One post read, "He can prob(ably) launch them across the pub with pinpoint accuracy straight to your table," while another said, "Pulling the levers even in retirement." The clip prompted references to Scholes's passing and game control from his playing days.
Scholes rose through Manchester United's academy and made nearly 500 first-team appearances for the club, winning 11 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies and four FA Cups during the Sir Alex Ferguson era. He came through the youth system alongside David Beckham, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs and is widely regarded as one of the club's standout midfielders of the modern era.
The Castle Hotel, located on Oldham Street in Manchester's city centre, is frequented by locals and supporters ahead of matchdays. The footage did not include commentary from Scholes or the pub's staff, and no formal statement about the circumstances of the appearance was released with the video.
Scholes has remained a public figure since retiring as a player, regularly appearing in broadcast analysis and football debate programmes. The short clip added to a string of high-profile moments in which former players have been recognised in everyday settings, prompting public commentary and renewed attention on social media.
The video was first reported and published on Sept. 12, 2025, and has been shared widely by supporters and media accounts. It highlights the continued public interest in former players who maintain visible roles in football coverage and community life.
