Overview
- Scholes said he halted live match duties, notably Thursday night commentary, because those commitments disrupted 20-year-old Aiden’s schedule and triggered distress.
- He confirmed he is separated from wife Claire Froggatt and that they share care, with each parent having Aiden three nights a week and Claire’s mother covering Fridays.
- He described a structured weekly pattern with Aiden that includes Tuesday swims and pizza, a Thursday meal out, and a Sunday Tesco trip, which helps him recognise the day.
- Scholes now favours studio and podcast roles that fit around caregiving, including Stick to Football and a new show with Nicky Butt.
- He voiced long-term concerns about Aiden’s future care and recalled earlier struggles during his playing career, including arriving at training with bite and scratch marks.