C Ron is a one off as we all know... He and Rooney were one of the best buys SAF had but both didnt come cheap with Rooney more expensive coz he is english... eg Darren Bent for 20 mil... :o Scholes is pretty unique player himself but there are several potential players who can replace him on a limited basis thats... Carrick - who has the vision and class but lacks the consistency and perhaps fire, more like a Pirlo/ Alonso type player though Park - he will hound you all day, everyday and every second until you give up the ball, a very smart squad player... Fletcher - he is a more of a do it all central midfielder than a out and out AM, he will give you a big of everything which Scholes cant do such as tackling... :P Anderson - he is better than Scholes with his athleticism and stamina but lacks everything else from what i see atm such as vision and killer passes, he probably be better givin more of the ball this season as C Ron is not around to dominate the ball, still yet to score for Man Utd in the elite comp level outside preseason games... Gibson - apart that he inherited Scholes long range big shot cant see he is any where kissing Scholes heels, but who knows he might give Anderson a run for his money this season... Possibon - still young and loaned out to somewhere atm so he wont be doing much with Man Utd this season...