FORMER MANCHESTER United footballer Paul Scholes has become a businessman by investing in a new venture.
Hotel Football Manchester, the second venue to be launched by former United footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs , has secured financial backing from three other members of the Class of ’92, Grasscroft-based Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville.
The 133 bedroom new hotel, which will feature a rooftop five-a-side pitch and also be home to The Old Trafford Supporters Club, will create 200 jobs when it opens this autumn. It is being built on a site next to Old Trafford.
Like Café Football, Giggs and Nevilles’ first venture under their GG Hospitality vehicle, both men have been heavily involved in the creation of the hotel and its features.
Gary Neville said: “Ryan and I are looking forward to another new challenge, working with our former team mates again to create something special near to the stadium we all love.”
Scholes added: “When Gary and Ryan mentioned the idea of Hotel Football and Old Trafford Supporters Club, I was really keen to get involved. The hotel is our chance to create something special for the fans.”
