Scholes highlighted a classic dilemma: do United need a pure tactician or a manager with strong man-management skills? He alluded to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was considered adept at managing a dressing room but questioned about his experience in winning major trophies.
"The question is, has Michael got the experience? I know it's a big question, I know he has managed in the Championship, but this is different," Scholes continued. "Can we see Michael winning the Premier League? I don't know yet, and I think the biggest thing is, what type of manager will they look for? A tactician or a man manager who looks after people? Ole Gunnar [Solskjaer] was that. But all the people who are man managers, they always have a brilliant coach next to them, which Michael has got [Steve Holland].
"The club have to decide: do they want a master tactician, which has failed? Ole Gunnar had the man-management skills, but did he have the experience to go on and win a trophy? The same questions will be asked of Michael."