Scene set for giggs - possible spoilers

**Dirtycheat** · 05-04-2008, 07:21 AM

**SPOILERS IN ARTICLE**

Scene set for Giggsy

Quote:

The discovery of a statistical error in Sir Bobby Charlton's appearance record has given Ryan Giggs the chance to become United's record appearance-maker this season, if he features in the Reds' remaining two games.

Sir Bobby has held the club record of 759 appearances since ending his United career in 1973, but that tally included an outing against Bolton Wanderers in January 1962 - a match in which he actually played no part.

Following his substitute appearance against West Ham on Saturday, Giggs can now equal Charlton's record against Wigan next weekend, and overtake it against Chelsea in the Champions League final.

While the veteran winger is proud of the impending achievement, he prefers to focus on ensuring a successful end to United's season rather than dwell on the monumental landmark.

"I'm more concentrating on winning the Premier League next weekend, and after that winning the Champions League," he told MUTV.

"Personal records really don't mean a lot to me while I'm still playing. They're things that I'll look upon when I'm finished and obviously be proud of doing. At the moment I'm just concentrating and thinking about winning trophies."

That would be the perfect time to break the record imo. I dont think anybody will be able to break that record again. Such an immense achievement.

**ViSh23** · 05-04-2008, 09:01 AM

Thats for sure that nobody will not break that record except Ryan.G

He is already a club legend!!!!

lorken · 05-04-2008, 12:27 PM

It would be awesome if he could celebrate his club record and win the champions league on the same day. He's truly worth it, it's not often you see the professionalism that Giggsy has shown throughout his career.

Dew · 05-04-2008, 06:46 PM

Ryan Giggs, a true legend and a model professional.

His goal against Arsneal in the FA Cup semi-final of 99 is undoubtedly the best.

Can't wait to see him break Sir Bobby Charlton's record. The stage is all set for him. Hope he can celebrate it with a Champions League trophy!

Prongs · 05-04-2008, 11:42 PM

Okay laddies , don't get me wrong .

But i think it would be so perfect if he can win the UCL and then retire ( yeah too early but a retirement like OLE where he can be a coaching staff next season ) and then united to retire the 11 jersey . Wouldn't it be great ? now that he can beat the record . 10 titles and 2 UCL's and that left foot . Ryan Giggs has been one of the finest technically gifted players we've ever had .

He would be in that list of 10 or so players who will be remembered for the next 200 years in our club's folklore !

Dew · 05-04-2008, 11:55 PM

If we win it and he plays a part in it, I think he can go on for another season. Ole was unable to recover from injury when he retired, but Giggs still has much to contribute through his sheer presence in the team.

And of course, he should definitely be on our coaching staff when he does retire.

**GocartMozart** · 05-05-2008, 12:05 AM

why does everyone think giggsy would retire first. I would imagine that Gazza would be the first to go of the lot. He seems to be slowing down far quicker than Giggsy, who still has some zip.

HunsingerUK · 05-05-2008, 04:00 AM

For me, if he can show that he will not give the ball away, and not make me cringe when he is put in during an important match as a result, he can go on all next season and show his experience to nani who obviously needs to learn a thing or two.

At this moment of what I've seen of his play lately, I would be really scared if I see Giggs play in the Champions League final.

And yes I realize that its a terrible thing to say after everything he has done for our club, but look at Keano, he held himself up to the highest standards and if he saw himself giving the ball away like Giggs has this season, he'd seriously get his act together.

05-04-2008, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
ViSh23 Status: Section Mod Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MaURitiUS Posts: 504 Club Team: Man Utd Players: LeGeND Canto, Giggs,Rooney, CR7... vCash: 0 Thanks: 205 Thanked 341 Times in 108 Posts	Thats for sure that nobody will not break that record except Ryan.G He is already a club legend!!!! __________________ Avatar by Papercut

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lorken Status: Starlet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 59 National Team: Sweden vCash: 500 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It would be awesome if he could celebrate his club record and win the champions league on the same day. He's truly worth it, it's not often you see the professionalism that Giggsy has shown throughout his career. __________________ I'd rather walk alone. Last edited by lorken; 05-04-2008 at 12:36 PM.

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GocartMozart Status: Roonatic #1 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Liebesträume No. 3 Posts: 1,818 National Team: Bulgaria vCash: 112 Thanks: 477 Thanked 95 Times in 58 Posts	why does everyone think giggsy would retire first. I would imagine that Gazza would be the first to go of the lot. He seems to be slowing down far quicker than Giggsy, who still has some zip. __________________ Quality of Posts > Quantity of Posts There is a reason I bleed red. United until I die. Jessica wants to you to come to Terrace Talk: The Official Blog of United Zone

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05-04-2008, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dew Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 109 National Team: Brazil, England Club Team: Manchester United Players: Giggs, Scholes, Rooney, Rio vCash: 500 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ryan Giggs, a true legend and a model professional. His goal against Arsneal in the FA Cup semi-final of 99 is undoubtedly the best. Can't wait to see him break Sir Bobby Charlton's record. The stage is all set for him. Hope he can celebrate it with a Champions League trophy!

05-04-2008, 11:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Prongs Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 160 National Team: Scotland ( mon the scot !!! ) Club Team: Man Utd , Accrington stanley Players: RG11 , PS18 , RK16 , GB7 , CR7,WR10 vCash: 994 Thanks: 32 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Okay laddies , don't get me wrong . But i think it would be so perfect if he can win the UCL and then retire ( yeah too early but a retirement like OLE where he can be a coaching staff next season ) and then united to retire the 11 jersey . Wouldn't it be great ? now that he can beat the record . 10 titles and 2 UCL's and that left foot . Ryan Giggs has been one of the finest technically gifted players we've ever had . He would be in that list of 10 or so players who will be remembered for the next 200 years in our club's folklore !

05-04-2008, 11:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dew Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 109 National Team: Brazil, England Club Team: Manchester United Players: Giggs, Scholes, Rooney, Rio vCash: 500 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If we win it and he plays a part in it, I think he can go on for another season. Ole was unable to recover from injury when he retired, but Giggs still has much to contribute through his sheer presence in the team. And of course, he should definitely be on our coaching staff when he does retire.

05-05-2008, 04:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
HunsingerUK Status: Noob Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 28 National Team: England Players: Rooney, Cantona, Zidane vCash: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For me, if he can show that he will not give the ball away, and not make me cringe when he is put in during an important match as a result, he can go on all next season and show his experience to nani who obviously needs to learn a thing or two. At this moment of what I've seen of his play lately, I would be really scared if I see Giggs play in the Champions League final. And yes I realize that its a terrible thing to say after everything he has done for our club, but look at Keano, he held himself up to the highest standards and if he saw himself giving the ball away like Giggs has this season, he'd seriously get his act together.