Man Utd's Scholes eyeing FA Cup comeback

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2008

MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Paul Scholes is poised to make his long-awaited return for Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round clash with Tottenham Hotspur on January 27.

The 33-year-old midfielder has been missing since suffering a knee injury in the 4-1 league victory against Aston Villa in October.

But the former England player has successfully completed his rehabilitation programme and is now hoping to get the all clear to resume playing when he meets with the club's medical staff next Thursday.

"We are just waiting for clearance," United's assistant manager, Carlos Queiroz, said on Friday. "We expect to get that from the medical staff next Thursday and he will be ready to start full training and playing again.

"He can play immediately if he...