Ryan Joseph Giggs

[RedRob]

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The only surprise about Ryan Giggs being named PFA Player's Player of the Year in April 2009 was that it had taken so long for him to win the prestigious award.

After all, he'd previously received countless other individual gongs - including the PFA Young Player award twice in his early career - not to mention more team honours than any other United player in the club's illustrious history.

Ryan is also the Reds' record appearance-maker; he surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton's 758 on the night he helped the Reds secure a third European Cup triumph - his second - in Moscow on 21 May 2008.

United's most decorated player might never have graced Old Trafford, however, had it not been for Sir Alex Ferguson’s intervention. Cardiff-born Giggs was attending Manchester City's School of Excellence in his early teens, but Sir Alex made a personal visit to his house on his 14th birthday and Ryan jumped at the chance to sign for his boyhood favourites.

Ryan turned professional at United in November 1990 and made his league debut in the old Division One against Everton at Old Trafford on 2 March 1991 as a substitute for Denis Irwin. His first league start in 1991/92 also proved a memorable occasion, as he also scored his first ever United goal that day (albeit via a huge deflection off Colin Hendry) in a 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Giggs' first senior trophy arrived in November 1991 as United beat Red Star Belgrade in the European Super Cup final - Ryan came on for Lee Martin. He picked up his second winners' medal five months later as the Reds beat Nottingham Forest in the League Cup final. The following season, 1992/93, saw Giggs and United win the inaugural Premier League title.

Ryan was an integral part of two Double-winning sides, in 1993/94 and 1995/96, before going one better in 1998/99 by adding the European Cup to the FA Cup and Premier League trophy. His contributions to the Treble-winning campaign included a superb solo goal to win the FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal at Villa Park, commonly regarded as one of United's greatest ever goals.

Ryan celebrated 10 years at Old Trafford with a testimonial match against Celtic in 2001/02. A year later he bagged his 100th career goal in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and became only the second-ever player to play 700 games for United when he helped the Reds to a dramatic 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield in March 2007. Two months later, he became a league title winner for the ninth time, beating the record of eight championship medals held by Liverpool legends Phil Neal and Alan Hansen.

In the interests of prolonging his club career at the highest level, Ryan retired from international football with Wales in June 2007 after 64 games and 12 goals. In October 2007, he extended his United contract to June 2009.

December 2007 brought two landmark feats - Ryan was awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to football and he scored his 100th league career goal in the 4-0 home win over Derby County.

Ryan crowned the epic 2007/08 season, his 18th in United's first team, by scoring the Reds' second goal in the last-day league win at Wigan and slotting home what proved to be the decisive penalty in the Champions League final shoot-out.

Giggs' career continued with a flourish during 2008/09 when he adopted a more central position in midfield or just off the main striker. He extended his contract by another year in February 2009, effective to the end of 2009/10. In that same month he became the only player to score in every Premier League season when he netted in United's 1-0 win at West Ham.

[RedRob]

Ryan Giggs, sebagai seorang legenda hidup Manchester United tidaklah hidup dalam dunia gemerlap dan glamour... walau seperti David Beckham, ia sebenarnya punya nilai jual yang sangat tinggi dari segi profesionalitas maupun penampilan fisiknya.. jauh sebelum Becks tenar dan mengglobal, Giggsy bahkan sudah menghiasi sampul2 majalah dan layar kaca... seperti yang diungkapkan seorang ahli public relations dalam tulisan di bawah, Giggsy harusnya bisa melipatgandakan apa yang ia dapat selama ini dari 'hanya sekadar' 23 juta poundsterling... tapi, itulah Giggsy, si legenda yang kakinya selalu tetap menjejak bumi betapapun prestasinya telah terbang sangat tinggi.....

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Should Ryan Giggs have made more than £23m?


fourfourtwo.com

FourFourTwo’s latest Rich List reveals that Ryan Giggs may have amassed a fortune of £23m, but it's a surprisingly low figure for a man who holds the record number of appearances for Manchester United.

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Giggs was one of the original golden generation of young United stars to break through at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson, becoming a regular in Fergie’s first team at a time when team-mate David Beckham was being shipped out on loan to Preston North End.

Now into his 18th season at the Theatre of Dreams he’s picked up 28 trophies, including 10 Premiership titles and two Champions League winners’ medals.

But although his career earnings of £23m might sound like a lot, at an average of £1.3m a year it falls far behind the £150,000-a-week currently being commanded by FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo.

Giggs, who recently gave his biggest hint yet that he could retire at the end of the season, is seventh in a list of wealthy Premier League stars, behind the likes of Sol Campbell (£28m), Robbie Fowler (£28m) and Michael Owen (£40m).

He is also £12m behind team-mate Wayne Rooney, who is 12 years younger than the former Wales captain.

Now 35, Giggs has been the face of Reebok, Citizen Watches and Givenchy but his earnings don’t come close to those of list-topper Beckham, worth £125m making him the richest British footballer.

Max Clifford, the PR expert who’s handled the careers of some of the country’s biggest celebrities, claims Giggs could have more than doubled his money.

“Ryan is a good looking guy with a nice personality," he said, "he could have made £50m easily – but I don’t think he wanted to. He’s always done everything his own way. He didn’t want the showbusiness lifestyle like David Beckham, he got his boot deal and a few sponsorship contracts but he never chased the limelight.

“David Beckham created an image for himself and then developed into a brand. There was a time when Giggs was on the front of every magazine but that was at the start of his career and he soon moved away from that sort of thing.”

Clifford claims the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson among other figures at Manchester United helped to keep the young generation of stars grounded.

“You look at the likes of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, who’ve been at United all their careers, there’s a world of difference between them and Beckham," he said.

“Maybe they could have earned considerably more but I bet they’ve had much more stress-free lives than Beckham.”

Cardiff University international public relation specialist Elliot Pill has worked with both Giggs and Beckham. He is not surprised at the massive gulf in their earnings, having seen their differing attitudes towards the media and life outside football.

“I’ve worked with both of them and they are such different people," he said. "It’s no surprise that Beckham went on to earn so much more. David always had the very best of everything but Ryan was less flamboyant and a bit more down to earth.

“From the start, Beckham was excellent at self promotion and when he got with Victoria his stock went through the roof.

“But Ryan was more of a private person; the only times he hit the headlines was early on in his career when he was with Dani Behr. But I think that was more down to her than him.”

Beckham’s mega-money moves from Manchester United to Real Madrid, then to LA Galaxy and most recently to AC Milan have helped push up his career earnings.

While moves away from United have sometimes been mooted for Giggs, he has always remained loyal to the club he joined as a 14-year-old boy.

With his time at the European champions seemingly set to come to an end in the next few years, Pill doesn’t believe he will be tempted by a move across the Atlantic.

“Despite being one of the best-ever Premiership players I don’t think he’s a big enough brand to make an impact like Beckham in America," he said.

“Ryan is not the sort of front-of-house personality they would want. He doesn’t go after the publicity and he is not as well known in the US as over here.

“I would think he will go into management or coaching because I know he’s been working hard to get his coaching badges over the last few years.”

Professor Tom Cannon, an expert in football business from Liverpool University, added: “I’m sure there’s probably a part of Ryan Giggs that wishes he could have become as global as David Beckham but he also knows it would come at a price.

“Ryan was encouraged from a very young age to stay out of the limelight by Alex Ferguson. He probably could have done some things differently and earned a bit more but saying that he’s not had a bad life at all – £25m is more than enough for anyone.

“Most of the players above him made their millions by transferring clubs but Giggs always stayed loyal to United.”

[nu_reccayasha]

sedikit tambahan info dari wikipedia
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Personal information

Full name: Ryan Joseph Giggs
Date of birth: 29 November 1973 (age 35)
Place of birth: Canton, Cardiff, Wales
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position: Midfielder

Youth career
1985–1987 Manchester City
1987–1991 Manchester United

Senior career*
1991– Manchester United

National team
1991 Wales U21
1991–2007 Wales


* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:57, 27 May 2009 (UTC).


Ryan Joseph Giggs (lahir dengan nama Ryan Joseph Wilson - lahir di Cardiff, Wales, Inggris, 29 November 1973; umur 35 tahun) adalah seorang pemain sepak bola Wales. Ia merupakan salah satu pemain sayap terbaik sepanjang sejarah dan juga dikenal karena loyalitas di Manchester United.

Ayah Ryan bernama Danny Wilson, seorang pemain rugby. Ibunya bernama Lynne. Adiknya, Rhodri Giggs, juga seorang pemain sayap yang bermain untuk FC United of Manchester, sebuah klub non-liga yang didirikan oleh fans yang tidak setuju akan pengambilalihan Manchester United oleh Malcolm Glazer.

Klub Ryan sekarang ini dan satu-satunya sampai sekarang ini adalah Manchester United. Ryan merupakan pemain yang terlama membela klub ini dan merupakan pemain pertama terbanyak tampil untuk MU sepanjang sejarah (805 kali) setelah memecahkan rekor Sir Bobby Charlton (758 kali). Ia sudah bersama MU memenangkan sebelas kali gelar juara liga (mengalahkan rekor yang disandang oleh pemain Liverpool F.C., Alan Hansen dan Phil Neal yaitu sembilan kali), empat gelar FA Cup, dua gelar League Cup dan dua gelar Liga Champions.

[nu_reccayasha]

Ada yang bisa membantah tentang sang legenda hidup ini
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Honours


Manchester United
• Premier League (11): 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
• FA Cup (4): 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04
• Football League Cup (3): 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09
• FA Community Shield (7): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008
• UEFA Champions League (2): 1998–99, 2007–08
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 1991
• Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999
• FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

Individual
• PFA Player of the Year: 2009
• PFA Young Player of the Year: 1992, 1993
• Bravo Award: 1993
• BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year: 1996
• Wales Player of the Year Award: 1996, 2006
• FA Premier League Player of the Month: September 1993, August 2006, February 2007
• PFA Team Of The Century: 2007[3]
• PFA Team of the Year: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2007, 2009
• Goal of the Season: 1999

[Supernan]

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PFA AWARD for season 08/09

[Bayu*Lazuardy]

wah wah...
favorit player gw niihh...:D

[nu_reccayasha]

Giggs Suka Marah-marah saat Berlatih
Rabu, 5/8/2009 | 03:50 WIB

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Tak banyak yang tahu bahwa gelandang Manchester United Ryan Giggs yang tampak sopan di lapangan sebetulnya sering marah-marah saat berlatih. Giggs pun mengakui itu, tapi itu dilakukannya untuk suatu hal positif.

Selama 19 tahun membela "Setan Merah", Giggs memang tidak pernah mendapatkan satu pun kartu merah. Hanya sekali ia diusir wasit, tapi itu terjadi ketika ia membela tim nasional Wales.

Itu membuktikan bahwa ia memang santun saat bermain di lapangan. Namun, jangan tanya soal kecerewetannya di Carrington, pusat latihan anak-anak "Setan Merah". Pemain 35 tahun ini ternyata suka membelalakkan mata kepada pemain lain yang tak berlatih dengan sungguh-sungguh.

Giggs memang bukan pelatih, tapi ia adalah pemain senior di Old Trafford dan menjadi panutan bagi rekan-rekannya yang lebih muda. Ia sengaja melakukan semua itu untuk mendongkrak semangat pemain lain agar bermain lebih baik meski dalam latihan sekalipun.

"Cara terbaik mengatasi kelelahan adalah marah-marah," seloroh pemain asal Wales itu kepada majalah Men's Health. "Hal itu juga berlaku sesekali ketika latihan agak menjemukan."

"Anda akan lihat pemain mulai bersungut-sungut lalu kembali berlatih. Berlatih sama seperti berkompetisi sehari sebelum laga dan itulah alasannya (aku marah)," tambah pemain yang selalu menjaga berat tubuhnya tak lebih dari 75 kg itu.

Bagi Giggs, suasana panas sejak berlatih perlu dikobarkan karena itu akan membantu timnya menghindari kekalahan saat bertanding. Kekalahan itu, menurutnya, adalah hal yang paling ia benci. Ia sudah sering kalah di luar lapangan sehingga ia tak mau mengalaminya lagi saat bertanding.

"Aku buruk saat kalah, main kartu, game di komputer, apapun. Banyak pemain di klub ini yang sepertiku, sehingga (hal itu) membuat latihan sangat kompetitif," ujarnya.

"Setelah berumur 30, aku memutuskan mengubah cara hidupku, berhenti minum-minum dan menjaga makanan yang kumakan. Tidak ada cara khusus. Aku hanya ingin menjaga permainan di level tertinggi selama aku bisa. Aku tahu ini memerlukan pengorbanan khusus," sarannya kepada pemain-pemain lain.

"Selama 20 tahun makanan favoritku adalah steak dan keripik atau ayam dan keripik. Aku bahkan tidak suka ikan ketika aku muda, tapi kini jika aku makan di luar, aku selalu makan itu," sambungnya.

Mungkin itulah yang membuat penampilan Giggs selalu konsisten dari tahun ke tahun. Itu pula yang menyebabkannya terpilih sebagai Pemain Terbaik Liga Inggris pilihan pemain. Giggs selalu turun bermain di setiap musim dan selalu mencetak gol setiap tahun.

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kalau marah2 untuk kebaikan sih masih bisa ditolerir
btw ternyata om giggs masih bisa konsisten karena hidup sehat nih

[rondwisan]

19 years of glory at Old Trafford
mirror.co.uk - 4/08/2009

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Ryan Giggs on his first full start for United against Manchester City in 1991


1990-1991 Apps 2 Goals 1 Announces arrival with winning goal against Man City on his full debut after an earlier substitute appearance.

1991-1992 Apps 51 Goals 7 Became first-team regular as United finish second to Leeds. League Cup winner's medal and PFA Young Player of the Year.

1992-1993 Apps 46 Goals 11 Beginning of the Premiership sees Giggs' first title-winning season with United and another Young Player of the Year award.

1993-1994 Apps 58 Goals 17 League & FA Cup Double after losing to Villa in League Cup final. United lead table from the fourth game til the end.

1994-1995 Apps 40 Goals 4 Injuries keep Giggs sidelined for key games as United fail to land title on last day after their draw at West Ham.

1995-1996 Apps 44 Goals 12 Another League & Cup Double for Giggs and United as a late Eric Cantona goal gives them the FA Cup after a dour Wembley final against Liverpool.

1996-1997 Apps 37 Goals 5 A third title in four seasons for United, but Borussia Dortmund beat them in Champions League semi-final.

1997-1998 Apps 37 Goals 9 A trophyless season as Arsenal take the crown and French side Monaco end United's Champions League ambitions.

1998-1999 Apps 41 Goals 10 United's Treble season sees Giggs' wonder goal (and celebration) to overcome Arsenal in an epic FA Cup semi-final.

2000-2001 Apps 45 Goals 7 A third League crown in a row for United and Giggs scores in Munich but Bayern end United's Champions League run.

2001-2002 Apps 40 Goals 9 Season starts with testimonial against Celtic marking 10 years at club, but a hamstring injury forces him to rest up.

2002-2003 Apps 59 Goals 14 Grabbed his 100th United goal at Chelsea, but struggles to hit form, including incredible miss against Arsenal in cup. Linked with Inter Milan.

2003-2004 Apps 47 Goals 8 Wins his fourth FA Cup medal but suffers international misery as Wales lose their Euro qualifying play-off.

2004-2005 Apps 44 Goals 8 Makes 600th United outing against Liverpool.

Comes on as sub as United lose to Arsenal on penalties in FA Cup Final.

2005-2006 Apps 44 Goals 8 Fractures a cheekbone early in season, but plays as United win League Cup by steamrollering Wigan 4-0 in Cardiff final.

2006-2007 Apps 44 Goals 6 Celebrates his ninth League crown, eclipsing Alan Hansen and Phil Neal's record at Anfield. Retires with Wales.

2007-2008 Apps 43 Goals 4 Hits 100th League goal at Derby, wins 10th Premier crown and comes on as sub against Chelsea in the Champs League Final win.

2008-2009 Apps 47 Goals 4 League title for the 11th time. Also named PFA Player of the Year, but Champions League glory eludes him this time as Barcelona win final.

[rondwisan]

klo daftar atas mo ditambahin ...., 1st hattrick di china kemaren bisa masuk yaa
Tour Asia 2009 - pre season

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[Alin Giggs]

ga salah emang om giggs jd pemain favorit gw :thumbup::thumbup:

mudah2an tetap tampil ok, musim ini om :mudance:

[der_emperor]

pemain kelas dunia dengan profesionalitas & loyalitas yg tinggi terhadap club...
tp yg paling gw salut mah, permainan giggsy stabil dari tahun ke tahun....

[hendiplast]

yup
semoga Giggs musim ini bs memberikan inspirasi bagi skuad muda MU dalam bertanding
Go Giggs!!

[K3nny_11]

the way I see it, GIGGSY can play at the highest level 'til he's 40.... sure he's getting slower (but stil faster than O'SHEA & CARRICK, misalna LOL )...

LEGEND OF THE LEGENDS. Period.

[alfrina]

nih ada situsnya ryan giggs .. keren deh, full flash gitu ... walaupun unofficial site ... tp lumayan lengkap .... dan itu dia, design nya keren ... :)

www.ryangiggs.cc

[sompretz]

wah ini idola gw, posisi favorit gw juga tp kelasnya giggsy jauh amat ma gw :peace:

semoga giggsy slalu memberikan panutan yg baik dgn sikap profesionalis n loyalitasnya thd pemain muda.. cheers!

[finza_13]

Giggs udah mendapatkan segalanya bareng United,tp sayang dia belum pernah merasakan maen di World Cup yah....:nohope:

[danoewins]

om giggs i lopp u pull,,,,,

[Supernan]

Picts jadul Opa Giggs :happy:

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[rondwisan]

Giggs: I'm not retiring because I want to win fourth title in a row with Manchester United
dailymail.co.uk - 15th August 2009

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Still not over the hill: United winger Ryan Giggs

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has put any retirement plans he might have on hold and insists he will continue to take each season as it comes.

Giggs turns 36 in November, and there has been plenty of speculation that the Welsh international will call time on his incredible career when the campaign is over.

But Giggs has no intention of spending any time worrying whether this season
will be his last in the Barclays Premier League.

'You can't afford to spend time thinking about what is going to happen in the future, because you need to put all your energy into playing for United and performing to your best,' he said.

'I take every season as it comes now. If I am enjoying my football and I am fit then I will carry on.

'I felt good last season and I have felt good during pre-season this time, so I will just go out and try to enjoy myself.

'At 35, coming up to 36 in November, the last couple of years have been a bonus for me really. I am still playing at a top club and enjoying it more than ever.'

Giggs remains focused on helping United win a record-breaking 19th Premier League title and fourth in a row which starts with the defence of their crown against newly-promoted Birmingham at Old Trafford on Sunday.

'That is the challenge for us,' said Giggs. 'It has never been done before, and this club is pretty good at setting new records - so we hope we can do that.

'It is such a tough league to win. If we could do it, it would certainly be a great achievement.' Giggs.

Giggs also says United will be looking for Wayne Rooney to make up for the shortfall of goals following Cristiano Ronaldo's £80m transfer to Real Madrid.

He added: 'We all feel Wayne Rooney is so good he can perform well anywhere in the team.

'It seems now that he will play the majority of the games up front so we will be looking him to score the goals.'

[rondwisan]

15/08/2009 13:00 - ManUtd.com, Gemma Thompson
Giggs relishing big kick-off

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Ryan Giggs may be getting ready for his 20th season in a red shirt, but he's as excited as ever and can't wait for kick-off on Sunday against Birmingham City...

The fans have been counting down the days until the big kick-off this weekend - are the players the same?
Yes, we're all very excited and just want to get on with it. I don't think any player likes pre-season because of the obvious hard work and running! The games are all about fitness really so we're all looking forward to getting going on Sunday.

How will United approach the new campaign?
We'll just approach it the same as any other really. We're champions and we know everyone will be out to beat us, but we're used to that. The challenges are there for us, both as individuals and as a team. You just have to prepare yourself properly, make sure you have that hunger and desire and enjoy yourself.

Are you starting the season with any pre-conceived ideas that this might be your last?
No, I'm just really excited. I take every season as it comes now. If I'm enjoying my football and I'm fit then I'll carry on. I felt good last season and I've felt good during pre-season this time and I'll just go out and try to enjoy myself. At 35, coming up to 36 in November, the last couple of years have been a bonus for me really. I'm still playing at a top club and enjoying it more than ever.

Do you think they'll be a point where you'll make a decision or will you just see how things go?
No, I'm just focused on the season. I don't think you can afford to spend time thinking about that because you've got to put all your energy into playing for United and performing to your best.

You've achieved so much in your career, but what would winning four titles in a row mean to you?
Well that's the challenge for us. It's never been done before and this club is pretty good at setting new records, hopefully we can do that. It's such a tough league to win - the usual big four will be up there. Obviously no-one knows what's going to happen at City so we'll have to wait and see with them. They've obviously acquired some quality players, but it just depends whether they gel quickly or if it takes a little bit of time. We're just focused on doing our best and and if we could do it, it would certainly be a great achievement.

How do you assess the strength of the squad?
We've certainly got a big squad and there's been a good emergence of young talent in Kiko [Macheda], Welbeck, Fabio, Rafael and Darron Gibson which is very exciting to see. With the additions of Michael [Owen] and Antonio [Valencia] as well, I think the squad is really strong. Obviously everyone is looking at how we're going to cope without Cristiano [Ronaldo] and Carlos [Tevez], but we've done alright in pre-season and things are looking good.

What have you made of Michael Owen's performances so far?
I think you've seen during pre-season that Michael is a top goalscorer. You never lose that knack of getting into the right positions and putting the ball in the back of the net. It's something you're born with. He's been our top scorer during pre-season and that just proves his quality.

What impact will the departure of Ronaldo have on the team?
I've seen many great players come and go at this club, but that's part and parcel of being a footballer. As a player you don't think about it, it's more the fans and the media who talk about it.

The manager has talked about playing Wayne Rooney in his favoured position up front this season - how much will he relish that opportunity?
A lot has been made of where his best position is, but I think he's a centre-forward. He's just that good a footballer than he can perform well elsewhere in the team and he did that last season. It seems now that he'll play the majority of the games up front and he'll be the person we'll be looking at to score the goals because he's such a great player.

[dancoloveunited]

'You can't afford to spend time thinking about what is going to happen in the future, because you need to put all your energy into playing for United and performing to your best,' he said.

'I take every season as it comes now. If I am enjoying my football and I am fit then I will carry on.

'I felt good last season and I have felt good during pre-season this time, so I will just go out and try to enjoy myself.

'At 35, coming up to 36 in November, the last couple of years have been a bonus for me really. I am still playing at a top club and enjoying it more than ever.'



what a player... what a legend... LANJUTKAN!!!

[amed_aja]

kalo kata bro robby pas nonbar kemaren,,,
legend tu ga ada salahnya walau main jelek,,,
hehehehe...
tapi emang top lah giggsy ini,,,
masih banyak kontribusinya apalagi buat set piece (corner to long freekick)....

[RedRob]

kalo kata bro robby pas nonbar kemaren,,,
legend tu ga ada salahnya walau main jelek,,,
hehehehe...
tapi emang top lah giggsy ini,,,
masih banyak kontribusinya apalagi buat set piece (corner to long freekick)....

kekekekekeke.....

yoi med.. legend mah bebas..... yang salah temen2nya... hahahaha....

tapi emang, di luar segala penurunannya akhir2 ini terkait faktor umur, masih banyak hal yang bisa dia kasih buat tim.. itulah kenapa Fergie selalu turunin dia di game2 penting.. karena dia tau detail2 kecil yang mampu bikin perbedaan yang bisa diperbuat oleh Giggsy.. contohnya lawan Arsenal kemarin.. memang banyak peluang terbuang karena dia, tapi dua gol United pun lahir diawali oleh dia...

so, hail to our Giggsy.... seseorang yang bikin iri pendukung klub lain karena gak punya pemain kaya dia... :wowcaem:

[amed_aja]

kekekekekeke.....

yoi med.. legend mah bebas..... yang salah temen2nya... hahahaha....

tapi emang, di luar segala penurunannya akhir2 ini terkait faktor umur, masih banyak hal yang bisa dia kasih buat tim.. itulah kenapa Fergie selalu turunin dia di game2 penting.. karena dia tau detail2 kecil yang mampu bikin perbedaan yang bisa diperbuat oleh Giggsy.. contohnya lawan Arsenal kemarin.. memang banyak peluang terbuang karena dia, tapi dua gol United pun lahir diawali oleh dia...

so, hail to our Giggsy.... seseorang yang bikin iri pendukung klub lain karena gak punya pemain kaya dia... :wowcaem:

karena kata bro robby legend tu bebas,,,
jadi jersey yang kemaren dipake mau dihias Giggsy aja ah :peace:
biar sama kaya punya bro robby yang kemaren dipake,,,
hehehe...

[drivemein]

Pemain terbaik & favorit gw di Man United.
Satu kenangan paling manis yang akan slalu gw ingat dari Ryan Giggs.
Pada......
14 April 1999 FA Cup replay.
Ryan Giggs masuk menggantikan Jesper Blomqvist, utk penampilan ke 352 bagi Man United.
Mencetak Gol kemenangan buat Man United atas arsenal.
Melewati vieira, dixon, keown, & menggetarkan jala seaman. :thumbup:
STUN arsenal fans! JOY UNITED FANS! :muscarf:
AMAZING GOL FROM RYAN GIGGS.

Ryan Giggs is TRULY LEDEND for Man United! :beer:

[hendiplast]

Giggs Ingin Jadi Pelatih
www.okezone.com

MANCHESTER - Gelandang veteran Manchester United Ryan Giggs, mengumumkan rencana dirinya untuk menjadi seorang pelatih selepas gantung sepatu. Giggs berharap bisa mengikuti sejak Sir Alex Ferguson, yang menjadi pelatih tersukses.

"Saya hanya tahu sepakbola dalam hidup saya. Dan saya ingin tantangan lain dalam dunia sepakbola," jelas Giggs seperti disitat The Daily Mirror, Minggu (6/9/2009).

Giggs sendiri sebenarnya masih mendapat kepercayaan dari Ferguson. Dalam usianya yang ke-36, veteran asal Wales ini masih bisa memimpin rekan-rekannya untuk mengalahkan Arsenal 2-1, akhir pekan lalu. Tapi, Giggs sadar ini tidak akan bertahan lama.

"Apa yang akan saya lakukan saat ini. Saya tidak bisa bermain hingga usia 40 tahun ketika tubuh saya sudah tidak kuat bermain lagi. Mungkin sudah saatnya saya untuk gantung sepatu," lanjut Giggs.

"Saya ingin mengakhiri karier saya dengan indah. Dan selanjutnya, saya akan meretas jalan untuk menjadi seorang pelatih, seperti halnya Bryan Robson dan Steve Bruce. Mereka sudah mendukung rencana saya ini," tutup Giggs.

[hendiplast]

Giggs Ogah Ikuti Jejak Maldini

LONDON, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United, Ryan Giggs ogah mengikuti jejak Paolo Maldini yang terus bermain hingga usia 40 tahun dan meninggalkan sepak bola setelah pensiun. Ia ingin terus mendedikasikan hidupnya untuk sepak bola. Menjadi pelatih adalah salah satu jalan yang mungkin dipilihnya setelah gantung sepatu..

November mendatang, usia Giggs akan menginjak 36 tahun. Ia pun tahu, masa pensiunnya sebagai pemain semakin dekat. Ia sendiri semakin merasakan betapa tubuhnya mulai sulit diajak mengejar dan menendang bola dalam kompetisi tingkat tinggi seperti Premier League. Karena tidak berpikir untuk bermain di level lebih rendah, ia pun bersiap menggantung sepatu.

Sejauh ini, Giggs belum tahu pasti kapan akan berpamitan kepada Alex Ferguson dan rekan-rekan lain di Old Trafford. Yang jelas, ia sudah punya sejumlah rencana mengenai kegiatan baru yang akan ditekuninya setelah pensiun nanti.

"Sepak bola adalah hidupku. Namun, aku tak mau bermain hingga usia 40. Ketika tubuhku mengatakan bahwa aku tak bisa terus bermain di level tertinggi lagi, aku tahu itu adalah waktunya berhenti (bermain). Aku akan mencari tantangan lain di bidang ini (sepak bola)," ungkapnya.

"Aku tak berminat bermain di liga lebih rendah untuk mempertahankan karierku sebagai pemain. Aku telah menuntaskan kursus kepelatihan dan akan tetap di bidang ini dalam kapasitas lain. Aku pikir, ada sejumlah peluang yang memungkinkanku bertahan di sepak bola, misalnya menjadi pelatih, media, atau pelatih dalam kapasitas tertentu," tambahnya. (SKY)

[ario adi nugroho]

Giggs: MU Punya Banyak Pengganti Ronaldo


LONDON, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United, Ryan Giggs, merasa bahwa dirinya hanyalah satu dari beberapa pemain MU yang dapat mencetak gol lewat tendangan bebas. Mereka semua dapat menjalankan tugas yang sebelumnya diserahkan kepada Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dalam duel lawan Tottenham Hotspur, Sabtu (12/9), Giggs menciptakan satu gol lewat tendangan bola mati dari jarak 25 meter di depan gawang. Gol itu tidak hanya membangkitkan semangat "Setan Merah", tapi juga menunjukkan bahwa pemain veteran itu mampu menjalankan tugas sebagai algojo.

"Aku merasa kurang begitu bagus saat tendangan bebas," kata Giggs kepada ESPN. "Kami punya beberapa pemain yang bisa melakukannya. Nani sudah bikin gol sekali musim ini, Wayne (Rooney) dan aku juga bisa."

Giggs menegaskan, kemampuan mencetak gol melalui set-piece itu membuktikan bahwa MU tidak lagi bergantung pada Ronaldo, yang pindah ke Real Madrid awal musim ini. Selama enam tahun keberadaan CR7, pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson selalu menunjuk gelandang Portugal itu untuk mengeksekusi bola mati.

"Kami punya beberapa pilihan, tapi kita tidak melihatnya selama empat atau lima tahun, karena Cristiano! Aku senang bisa melihat itu lagi," tambah pemain 34 tahun tersebut.

Selain tiga nama yang disebutkan Giggs tadi, MU juga masih memiliki pemain lain yang memiliki tendangan geledek. Sebut saja Paul Scholes, yang pada pertandingan semalam diusir wasit. MU juga masih punya Anderson, pemain Brasil yang disebut Ferguson sebagai calon pengganti Scholes.

"Saya harap (gol) itu memotivasinya untuk menciptakan lebih banyak karena dia dia mampu melakukan itu," komentar Ferguson soal gol Anderson dari pinggir kotak penalti.

"Dia tidak banyak bermain tapi dia bagian dari skuad. Kami punya banyak gelandang dan kami harus merotasinya setiap waktu dan Anderson akan memainkan bagiannya," tambah pelatih asal Skotlandia tersebut.

[ferly_Liemz]

Giggs: MU Punya Banyak Pengganti Ronaldo

Bener banget Om Giggsy..
kl dr segi winger ada bnyk pengganti.. ada nani,valencia,tosic,obertan,park,ljanic(bnr kaga yak namanya)...
kl dr segi gol...
skrg Segel Rooney ud kebuka..gw bs jamin kl Roo konsisten dia bisa jadi Next BAllon D"or...
Last Year mungkin tahunnya Messi dan CR..
But This season is time for Rooney To Be Best Player......:army::army:

[hendiplast]

Giggs Senang Cetak Gol dari Bola Mati
Achmad Firdaus - Okezone

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LONDON - Hengkangnya Cristiano Ronaldo ke Real Madrid membuat Manchester United kehilangan eksekutor tangguhnya dalam menghadapi bola mati. Namun, pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson tak sungkan menunjuk Ryan Giggs sebagai penggantinya. Kepercayaan Fergie pun tuntas di bayar gol oleh Giggs.

Ya, Giggs sukses membayar kepercayaan Fergie setelah mencetak gol ke gawang Tottenham Hotspur lewat tendangan bebas. Gol ini pun sontak disambut gembira oleh winger veteran 35 tahun ini. Terlebih, gol yang dicetaknya menjadi inspirasi kebangkitan United yang pada akhirnya mampu menundukkan Spurs 3-1 setelah sebelumnya tertinggal 0-1.

"Saya sebenarnya sedikit kaku dalam mengeksekusi tendangan bebas. Kami memiliki beberapa pemain yang mampu melakukan ini (tendangan bebas-red). Nani, Wayne (Rooney) dan Saya sejauh ini telah mencetak satu gol lewat tendangan bebas," papar Giggs sebagaimana dikutip ESPN, Minggu (13/9/2009).

"Jadi, kami memiliki beberapa opsi, terutama setelah hengkangnya Cristiano Ronaldo yang dalam empat-lima musim ini menjadi andalan bola mati. Meski begitu, saya bahagia melihat bola tendangan bebas saya masuk ke gawang," tambahnya.

Dalam kesempatan yang sama, Giggs juga berkomentar perihal kemenangan yang diraih United hanya dengan 10 pemain. Seperti diketahui, di pertengahan babak kedua Paul Scholes harus keluar lapangan karena mendapat kartu kuning kedua.

"Bermain dengan 10 pemain selalu membuat kami sulit. Mereka berhasil menguasai bola, sehingga membuat kami harus bertahan dengan sempurna. Mereka (Spurs) memiliki banyak opsi di barisan depan, dan praktis para pemain kami harus selalu berada di dekat bola sambil mencoba memanfaatkan serangan balik cepat. Hal inilah yang berhasil kami terapkan," imbuh gelandang asal Wales ini.

(acf)

[rondwisan]

Giggs goals
@ Divisi One 'n Premier League

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1990/91 (1 goal)
1. 04 May H Manchester City W 1-0 Giggs


1991/92 (4 goals)
1. 07 Sep H Norwich City W 3-0 Irwin, McClair, Giggs
2. 23 Nov H West Ham United W 2-1 Giggs, Robson
3. 26 Dec A Oldham Athletic W 6-3 Irwin x2, McClair x2, Kanchelskis, Giggs
4. 07 Apr H Manchester City D 1-1 Giggs


1992/93 (9 goals)
1. 29 Aug A Nottingham Forest W 2-0 Hughes, Giggs
2. 19 Sep A Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 Giggs
3. 08 Dec H Coventry City W 5-0 Giggs, Hughes, Cantona (pen), Sharpe, Irwin
4. 18 Jan A Queens Park Rangers W 3-1 Ince, Giggs, Kanchelskis
5. 20 Feb H Southampton W 2-1 Giggs x2
6. 27 Feb H Middlesborough W 3-0 Giggs, Irwin, Cantona
7. 05 Apr A Norwich City W 3-1 Giggs, Kanchelskis, Cantona
8. 03 May H Blackburn Rovers W 3-1 Giggs, Ince, Pallister


1993/94 (13 goals)
1. 15 Aug A Norwich City W 2-0 Giggs, Robson
2. 21 Aug H Newcastle United D 1-1 Giggs
3. 02 Oct A Sheffield Wednesday W 3-2 Hughes x2, Giggs
4. 04 Dec H Norwich City D 2-2 Giggs, McClair
5. 29 Dec A Oldham Athletic W 5-2 Kanchelskis, Cantona (pen), Bruce, Giggs x2
6. 04 Jan A Liverpool D 3-3 Bruce, Giggs, Irwin
7. 22 Jan H Everton W 1-0 Giggs
8. 05 Feb A Queens Park Rangers W 3-2 Kanchelskis, Cantona, Giggs
9. 16 Mar H Sheffield Wednesday W 5-0 Giggs, Hughes, Ince, Cantona x2
10. 04 Apr H Oldham Athletic W 3-2 Giggs, Dublin, Ince
11. 27 Apr A Leeds United W 2-0 Kanchelskis, Giggs
12. 01 May A Ipswich Town W 2-1 Cantona, Giggs


1994/95 (1 goals)
1. 31 Aug H Wimbledon W 3-0 Cantona, McClair, Giggs


1995/96 (11 goals)
1. 09 Sep A Everton W 3-2 Sharpe x2,Giggs
2. 16 Sep H Bolton Wanderers W 3-0 Scholes x2, Giggs
3. 21 Oct A Chelsea W 4-1 Scholes x2, Giggs, McClair
4. 18 Nov H Southampton W 4-1 Scholes, Cole, Giggs x2
5. 30 Dec H Queens Park Rangers W 2-1 Cole, Giggs
6. 21 Feb H Everton W 2-0 Keane, Giggs
7. 06 Apr A Manchester City W 3-2 Cantona, Cole, Giggs
8. 13 Apr A Southampton L 1-3 Giggs
9. 28 Apr H Nottingham Forest W 5-0 Scholes, Beckham x2, Giggs, Cantona
10. 05 May A Middlesborough W 3-0 May, Cole, Giggs


1996/97 (3 goals)
1. 14 Sep H Nottingham Forest W 4-1 Solskjaer, Giggs, Cantona x2 (1 pen)
2. 18 Jan A Coventry City W 2-0 Giggs, Solskjaer
3. 29 Jan H Wimbledon W 2-1 Giggs, Cole


1997/98 (8 goals)
1. 25 Oct H Barnsley W 7-0 Cole x3, Giggs x2, Poborsky, Scholes
2. 15 Dec H Aston Villa W 1-0 Giggs
3. 10 Jan H Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 Giggs x2
4. 18 Feb A Aston Villa W 2-0 Beckham, Giggs
5. 21 Feb H Derby County W 2-0 Giggs, Irwin (pen)
6. 04 May H Leeds United W 3-0 Giggs, Irwin (pen), Beckham


1998/99 (3 goals)
1. 17 Oct H Wimbledon W 5-1 Cole x2, Giggs, Beckham, Yorke
2. 26 Dec H Nottingham Forest W 3-0 Johnsen x2, Giggs
3. 20 Feb A Coventry City W 1-0 Giggs


1999/00 (6 goals)
1. 30 Aug H Newcastle United W 5-1 Cole x4, Giggs
2. 23 Oct A Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 Giggs
3. 18 Dec A West Ham United W 4-2 Giggs x2, Yorke x2
4. 10 Apr A Middlesbrough W 4-3 Giggs, Cole, Scholes, Fortune
5. 29 Apr A Watford W 3-2 Yorke, Giggs, Cruyff


2000/01 (5 goals)
1. 16 Sep A Everton W 3-1 Butt, Giggs, Solskjaer
2. 09 Dec A Charlton Athletic D 3-3 Giggs, Solskjaer, Keane
3. 13 Jan A Bradford City W 3-0 Sheringham, Giggs, Chadwick
4. 14 Apr H Coventry City W 4-2 Yorke x2, Giggs, Scholes
5. 13 May A Southampton L 1-2 Giggs


2001/02 (7 goals)
1. 22 Aug A Blackburn Rovers D 2-2 Giggs, Beckham
2. 15 Sep A Newcastle United L 3-4 V.Nistlerooy, Giggs, Veron
3. 13 Oct A Sunderland W 3-1 O.G., Giggs, Cole
4. 26 Dec A Everton W 2-0 Giggs, V.Nistlerooy
5. 30 Dec A Fulham W 3-2 Giggs x2, V.Nistlerooy
6. 30 Mar A Leeds United W 4-3 Scholes, Solskjaer x2, Giggs


2002/03 (8 goals)
1. 24 Aug A Chelsea D 2-2 Beckham, Giggs
2. 31 Aug A Sunderland D 1-1 Giggs
3. 28 Sep A Charlton Athletic W 3-1 Scholes, Giggs, V.Nistlerooy
4. 26 Dec A Middlesbrough L 1-3 Giggs
5. 01 Feb A Southampton W 2-0 V.Nistlerooy, Giggs
6. 05 Apr H Liverpool W 4-0 V.Nistlerooy x2 (2 pens), Giggs, Solskjaer
7. 12 Apr A Newcastle United W 6-2 Solskjaer, Scholes x3, Giggs, V.Nistlerooy (pen)
8. 16 Apr A Arsenal D 2-2 V.Nistlerooy, Giggs


2003/04 (7 goals)
1. 16 Aug H Bolton Wanderers W 4-0 Giggs x2, Scholes, V.Nistlerooy
2. 04 Oct H Birmingham City W 3-0 V.Nistlerooy (pen), Scholes, Giggs
3. 09 Nov A Liverpool W 2-1 Giggs x2
4. 11 Feb H Middlesbrough L 2-3 V.Nistlerooy, Giggs
5. 20 Mar H Tottenham Hotspur W 3-0 Giggs, Ronaldo, Bellion


2004/05 (6 goals)
1. 20 Nov H Charlton Athletic W 2-0 Giggs, Scholes
2. 26 Dec H Bolton Wanderers W 2-0 Giggs, Scholes
3. 28 Dec A Aston Villa W 1-0 Giggs
4. 01 Jan A Middlesbrough W 2-0 Fletcher, Giggs
5. 01 Feb A Arsenal W 4-2 Giggs, Ronaldo x2, O'Shea
6. 07 May H West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 Giggs


2005/06 (2 goals)
1. 11 Dec H Everton D 1-1 Giggs
2. 26 Mar H Birmingham City W 3-0 Giggs, Rooney, O.G.


2006/07 (4 goals)
1. 26 Aug A Watford W 2-1 Silvestre, Giggs
2. 09 Sep H Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 Giggs
3. 04 Feb A Tottenham Hotspur W 4-0 Ronaldo (pen), Vidic, Scholes, Giggs
4. 24 Feb A Fulham W 2-1 Giggs, Ronaldo


2007/08 (3 goals)
1. 20 Oct A Aston Villa W 4-1 Rooney x2, Ferdinand, Giggs
2. 08 Dec H Derby County W 4-1 Giggs, Tevez x2, Ronaldo (pen)
3. 11 May A Wigan Athletic W 2-0 Ronaldo (pen), Giggs


2008/09 (2 goals)
1. 08 Feb A West Ham United W 1-0 Giggs
2. 02 May A Middlesbrough W 2-0 Giggs, Park


2009/10 (1 goal so far)
1. 12 Sep A Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 Giggs, Anderson, Rooney

[rondwisan]

Milestone awaits for Giggs
14 September 2009 | 09:29 - PA Sport

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Ryan Giggs made history with his strike against Tottenham and the veteran has another landmark in his sights as Manchester United continue to prove there is life without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Giggs, a couple of months shy of his 36th birthday, is now the only player to score in every Premier League season after curling his free-kick into the top corner at White Hart Lane to spark United's comeback.

It also took Giggs' goal tally to 149 for United, meaning he is one away from Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is eighth in the club's list of all-time scorers.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could rest Giggs for this week's Champions League trip to Turkey to face Besiktas, so he may have the chance notch his 150 next week against Manchester City - the club he could have joined as a youngster.

Giggs said: "I'm proud that I have scored in every Premier League season but hopefully that is not it. I don't want it to be my goal for the season. Hopefully I will score more.

"I don't score as many as I used to but I try and score some important ones. The goal against Tottenham was probably one of them."

[rondwisan]

The hunt for Ryan Giggs’ greatest goal

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As arguably Ryan Giggs‘ greatest man-fan I’m not averse to the regular heaping of man love on my idol, as readers of this website will no doubt be aware of.

And as the Giggsy love bandwagon seems to be gathering nationwide pace with some sort of apologetic belated recognition love-in, the powers that be have awarded the winger a new contract extension to run to 2010.

But, even so, as the legends’ career enters its twilight days, those memorable moments to log in the annals would be expected to be fewer than the Welshman is currently providing. But the stunning solo goal scored at Upton Park still throws out the poser that there are few players capable anywhere in the league of such ability, and also the question that is the topic of this blog : of all the great goals Ryan has scored, which is the greatest?


Lists of this nature barely work when presented in numbers over 10 so it is with great pains that I have restricted this selection (though I couldn’t do ten, so here is Giggsy’s Baker’s Dozen!)

1. 1992/93

Spurs @ White Hart Lane – Giggs collects the ball, dances past one challenge, then nutmegs the next defender, rounds the goalkeeper, and despite the tightest of angles, finds the net with a great finish.

2. 1992/93

Blackburn @ Old Trafford – as the United faithful basked in the glory of their title triumph after a 26 year wait, Giggs’ great 30 yard free kick restored parity from Rovers’ shock lead.

3. 1993/94

QPR @ Loftus Road – Perhaps the goal that started to make serious work of the comparisons between Giggs and George Best (and indeed, the goal which prompted Best to say “they might start calling me the old Ryan Giggs!”), the winger made effortless work of four despairing challenges at pace before switching direction and clipping the ball past the keeper.

4. 1995/96

Chelsea @ Stamford Bridge – an oft-forgotten goal, Giggs span Steve Clarke repeatedly in different directions before stabbing the ball home.

5. 1995/96

Manchester City @ Maine Road – Classic moment in Manchester derby history as Keith Curle invited Giggsy to strike for about 5 yards, Giggs finally did from the edge of the area, defying all that were watching to find the top corner with a stinging drive.

6. 1997/98

Juventus @ Old Trafford – After a couple of years of European anti-climax against perennial yardstick Juventus, Ryan Giggs burst through the Juventus defence to smash home a goal that secured United’s victory, and more than that, finally re-established the confidence of the home side among the major European players.

7. 1998/99

Arsenal @ Villa Park – In keeping with Giggs’ era defining goals is arguably the greatest goal ever scored – as much for the way in which it inspired a Manchester United side battling with their opponents for what could have been generation defining as it was for the amazing ability required to score it. Do you need reminding that he ran 60 yards, skinning the best defence in Europe, before smashing the goal past England great David Seaman? Probably not. Do you need reminding that Giggs started the game on the bench due to his dodgy hamstrings and that Fergie’s instructions upon Ryan collecting the ball were “run to the corner”? Probably. It seems a bit unfair to the rest of the goals that this one is in the collection, so if you like, discard this one from your choice.

8. 2000/2001

Bradford @ Valley Parade – Another astonishingly underrated strike. Had an Arsenal or Liverpool player scored it you may never have heard the end of it, but anyway – Giggs picks up a high ball with instant control, gives the defender twisted blood (see what I did?) and drills in via the near post. Pure class, pure genius.

9. 2001/2002

Deportivo @ Old Trafford – In my previous blog regarding our number 11 I did describe this as “fewer sights in football are as great as seeing Giggs put defenders on their arse”. Dribbling in from the right, he slots in with his left at the near post. With, of course, the obligatory arse-placed defender.

10. 2002/03

Juventus @ Delle Alpi – Maybe equally as significant for the fact that Giggs was facing criticsm from United fans for the first time after a glaring miss against Arsenal in the Cup, he came on to race past two challenges and screw past Buffon with his right foot from 18 yards, pointed to his name on the shirt, silencing the doubters.

11. 2004/05

Chelsea @ Old Trafford – Probably in the bigger picture the most meaningless goal of the selection seeing as it came in a 2-1 home defeat in the League Cup, this really classy flick with the outside of the left boot over Cech gave everyone a clear reminder of Giggs’ unparalelled technical ability.

12. 2005/06

Birmingham @ Old Trafford – Ryan picks up a pass from Ferdinand, ‘megs the defender, one-two’s with Rooney then races behind the defence to drive home.

13. 2008/09

West Ham @ Upton Park – Fellow veteran Scholes drives out a 30 yards pass which Giggs instantly controls, then races into the area, beating two men before driving home with his right foot. At the age of 35, Giggs shows that there are still few players capable of his level of effortless brilliance.

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gak cuman yg di Div 1 and Premier League sih :happy:

[neoradtz]

History in the making!! Living legend giggs!!! :D ayo2 ditunggu lagi rekor2 mu, senang gw ngikutin perkembangan dari dia masi "kecil"... Serasa ikut perjalanan seorang legenda.. Hahahahha :D

Long live giggs!!

-neo :peace:

[Ucup Carrick]

mantep om giggsy...
catatan yang gak ada duanya di Premier league
:thumbup:

[red_girl_mia]

saluuttt buat Legend kita yg satu ini...uda 11 gelar Liga inggris bareng United Musim kmaren sesuai dgn no punggungnya,,,:army::army:
n muda2han musim ini jadi yang ke 12 melebihi no itu...amiinn....:happy:

Ryan Giggs Ryan giggs running down the wing........
fear by the blues love by the reds,,,,Ryan Giggs Ryan Giggs..:malu::siul::siul:

[Alin Giggs]

he is d best
true legend d UNITED & luv him so much....
mudh2an nambah trus ctatan goal & trophy ny om giggs:wowcaem::wowcaem:

[and1]

TRUE LEGEND, Ryan Giggs 11

rekornya membuktikan semuanya, penampilan terbanyak utk MU, gol di setiap musim premiership, jumlah gelar yg dimenanginya

mantab deh om giggs, kmrn saat lwn spurs om giggsy maen penuh semangat, ga terlihat spt pemaen umur 35 :peace:

[ecly_watchaa]

entah butuh berapa taun lg kt baru bs liat
pemain macam beliau di UNITED, bahkan
di BPL sekalipun....^:)^

[hendiplast]

Giggs Ingin Terus Cetak Gol
Hendra Mujiraharja - Okezone

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MANCHESTER - Ryan Giggs berhasil mencetak gol ketika Manchester United melumat Tottenham Horspur 3-1. Winger veteran itu mengaku bangga dan ingin terus mempersembahkan gol buat Setan Merah.

Ya, Giggs mencetak sejarah dalam duel melawan Tottenham. Dia menjadi salah satu pemain yang mampu mencetak gol di setiap musim Premier League. Itu merupakan gol ke-149 Giggs buat United.

Itu artinya, Giggs hanya membutuhkan satu gol lagi untuk menyamai rekor yang dimiliki mantan bomber klub Ruud van Nistelrooy, yang termasuk ke dalam daftar pencetak gol terbanyak dalam sejarah United.

"Saya bangga bahwa saya bisa mencetak gol di setiap kompetisi Premier League. Tapi, saya berharap itu bukan gol terakhir saya untuk musim ini. Saya ingin terus mencetak gol," jelas Giggs dikutip eurosports, Senin (14/9/2009).

Winger asal Wales itu menambahkan: "Saya memang tidak terbiasa mencetak gol banyak, tapi saya akan mencoba mencetak gol penting. Mungkin gol melawan Tottenham merupakan salah satunya."

Musim ini banyak yang meragukan kehebatan United sejak ditinggalkan Cristiano Ronaldo dan Carlos Tevez. Namun, Giggs mencoba meyakinkan bahwa Setan Merah tetap tangguh meski tanpa kehadiran dua pemain tersebut.

"Kami memang sudah kehilangan Cristiano dan Carlos. Tapi, kami masih banyak pemain hebat di klub ini dan itu memberikan Anda rasa percaya dirinya ketika berhadapan tim seperti Spurs dan mendapatkan hasil yang setimpal," pungkasnya.

[hendiplast]

Giggs Setiap Musim Cetak Gol
Reky Herling Kalumata - detiksport

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Jakarta - Ryan Giggs memperpanjangan catatan rekornya. Golnya ke gawang Tottenham Hotspur membuatnya melanggengkan rekor sebagai pemain yang mencetak gol di setiap musim Premier League.

Giggs menyumbangkan satu gol saat membantu Manchester United mengalahkan Spurs 3-1 di Stadion White Hart Lane, Minggu (13/9/2008) dinihari WIB. Winger veteran ini mencetak gol tersebut lewat tendangan bebas dari luar kotak penalti.

Gol ke gawang Spurs tersebut ternyata memiliki arti penting. Giggs menjadi satu-satunya pemain yang selalu mencetak gol setaip musim berturut-turut sejak format Premier League diperkenalkan pada musim 1992/1993.

Ini juga menjadi gol pertamanya di musim 2009/2010. "Saya bangga bisa mencetak gol di setiap musim, tapi berharap bukan hanya ini. Saya tak ingin hanya ini gol saya di musim. Berharap saya bisa mencetak gol lagi," ungkap pria 35 tahun itu seperti dilansir Sky Sports.

Total Giggs telah 18 musim selalu mencetak gol. Pesaingnya yaitu Garry Speed mencetak gol di 16 musim Premier League, tapi sudah sulit mengejarnya karena sejak 2008 dia bermain bersama klub divisi Championship, Sheffield United.

[pweechevalier]

Tadi bikin 3 assist kan???
2 buat Fletcher...dan tentunya 1 smart assist buat Owen...
Mantabs Om Giggs :thumbup:

wisnu cimol

[Kalangwan Zen]

Giggs Masterclass

by skysport (http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,16708_5573910,00.html)

With well over £200million worth of talent of show in the epic Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday it was perhaps surprising that a player who cost his club nothing should steal the show.

However when you consider that player to be Ryan Giggs the element of surprise is immediately lost.

The 35-year-old has been wowing crowds up and down the land since the Premier League began but even by his skyscraper-like standards his performance against 'noisy neighbours' - as his manager Sir Alex Ferguson so accurately refers to them - Manchester City had you at times opened mouthed.


Giggs: Rolling back the years

Normally players in their mid-30s are winding down their careers in the lower leagues or cleaning off their golf clubs as they ready themselves for retirement. Players lose the pace, guile and agility that made them famous, while their bodies hint that it may be time to call it a day when they are still feeling the effects of Saturday's game on Wednesday. Not Giggs.

The Welshman seems to grow better with age. The winger showed all of the above attributes in abundance as he ran poor Micah Richards, some 14 years his junior, a merry dance on the left flank as he appeared to roll back the years. Ultimately the most astonishing bit of all was that he didn't cost Manchester United a penny.

Much has been made of the fortunes spent by City over the past year as they look to break up the monopoly of the 'big four'.

Even without the £25million rated Emmanuel Adebayor and the record £32million purchase of Robinho their starting line-up for the derby still came to a staggering £133million. You'd think that for a combined total of £38million manager Mark Hughes would have bought two centre-backs (Joleon Lescott and Kolo Toure) who could actually head the ball away from set pieces, but that is straying away from the point.

Before I am accused of jumping on the anti-City bandwagon let me point out that United are far from innocent when it comes to flaunting their financial muscle to bully opponents in the transfer market.

Refreshing

With the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney, all of whom cost around the £30million mark, United's first XI for the clash amounted to a cool £118.5million - which makes it even more refreshing that a boy from Cardiff who came through the youth set-up at Old Trafford should be the real hero of the piece.

Giggs was alive from the first moments when he caught Shaun Wright-Phillips napping by the corner flag, allowing a quick throw-in to find Patrice Evra who crossed for Rooney for the opener.

City came storming back as Gareth Barry made Ben Foster pay for a careless error as the sides went into the break on level terms. However it was in the second-half that Giggs and United began to turn the screw.

A looping cross from Giggs set-up Darren Fletcher to head United 2-1 up before Craig Bellamy thundered City back on level terms once more. Giggs was not to be deterred and created two chances for Dimitar Berbatov to put the game beyond City but for some great saves from Shay Given.

Giggs finally crafted United's third when his superbly flighted free-kick from the left was met once more by Fletcher. But back came City with Bellamy equalising for the third time on 90 minutes. That was just the mere sub-plot to what was to be the ultimate box-office ending.

With cries for the final whistle ringing around Old Trafford Giggs plucked the ball from the sky in the 96th minute - when only four were initially signalled - and assessed his options for a split second. I'm guessing that under the circumstances, with every second vital, even some of the top players in the Premier League would have swung a boot and lumped the ball aimlessly back into the box. Not Giggs.

The winger picked his pass and caught Wright-Phillips, not for the first time, unaware with the City man seemingly rejecting his defensive responsibilities to allow Michael Owen to steal in and slot past Given for a late, late winner.

Unthinkable
Giggs is producing the kind of form that has seen even his detractors, the veteran was unbelievably and inexplicably booed off by some sections of the Old Trafford crowd when substituted in a 2003 League Cup semi-final second-leg clash with Blackburn, put thoughts of what United will do when the time eventually comes to replace the wing wizard to the back of their minds.

It was also fitting that Fletcher, another United youth team product who has also been no stranger to cat calls from the terraces from Red Devils fans in the past, should also stand out among a galaxy of multi-million pound superstars at the same time.

However there was something poignant about the fact that the most decorated player in the English game should still look to be the most driven and determined out on the pitch as he refused to give in to City's stubborn yet admirable retort.

Perhaps the biggest testimony to Giggs is that while United players such as Rooney and Gary Neville receive the full vitriol of abuse from City fans, and who can really blame them after Neville's mindless celebration in front of the visiting section after Owen had slotted home, Giggs has remained somewhat untouched. Even the most die-hard of Blues fans are hard pushed to deny they don't begrudgingly respect the wing wizard. And that's the greatest of accolades.

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Artikel yang bagus sekali. Semua komentar di bawahnya ga ada yg jelek. Beberapa komentar di bawahnya membuat saya tercenung: betapa beruntungnya MU pny pemain seperti "Sir" Ryan Giggs.

[theater of dream]

3 lads i do respect so much.....
1. Ryan Giggs
2. Paul Scholes
3. Gary Neville

[hendiplast]

Fletcher: Giggs Masih Terbaik

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United, Darren Fletcher, menilai, Ryan Giggs mengalami banyak perubahan dibanding musim lalu. Namun, menurutnya, ada yang masih sama dari Giggs, yaitu kualitas permainan terbaik.

Pernyataan itu mengacu pada performa Giggs pada derbi Manchester, Minggu (20/9). Saat itu, Giggs yang sudah berusia 35 tahun mampu tampil konsisten sepanjang 90 menit. Dengan fisik prima dan visi permainan yang cermat, ia mampu menciptakan tiga assist dalam duel panas nan kontroversial yang berakhir dengan skor 4-3 untuk "Setan Merah".

Fletcher menilai, Giggs mampu menjaga performanya berkat pengalaman dan kematangan mental. Menurutnya, hal itu membuat Giggs mampu mengatasi penurunan kondisi fisik seiring bertambahnya usia, sekaligus menjadi inspirasi tim

"Ryan telah menemukan kembali dirinya sendiri dan sangat luar biasa. Ia menciptakan banyak peluang sepanjang wakyu. Ia selalu mencari kesempatan untuk melepas umpan pembunuh tiga assist dalam derbi sangat luar biasa dan untungnya, kami berbuat benar dengan assist itu (menang)," papar Fletcher.

"Ia adalah profoesional sejati dan inspirasi bagi pemain muda. ia malah semakin lebih baik dan lebih baik. Mudah-mudahan terus begitu. Dengan permainannya, kita harusnya bisa menyingkirkan beberapa (kompetitor)," ujar Fletcher

[drivemein]

I just want to say... :siul:

Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!
Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!
Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!
Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!

[rondwisan]

25/09/2009 13:34 - ManUtd.com, Gemma Thompson
Ryan mighty

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Sir Alex Ferguson insists Ryan Giggs has simply continued where he left off last season following a string of impressive displays this term.

On the back of curling home a brilliant free-kick in the victory at Spurs and keeping up his record of having scored in every Barclays Premier League season, the midfield veteran produced an awe-inspiring display in last weekend’s Manchester derby playing a part in all four of United goals.

Sir Alex says the way Giggs, now 35, has maintained his high level of performance is ‘remarkable,’ and points to the Welshman’s hard work off the pitch, as well as on it, as the key to his success.

"The horrible part of being a footballer is that at some stage you are finished with the game — age catches us all. When someone like Ryan is playing at the level he is at, he realises to stay there, he has to prepare himself in the right way. He has to look after himself and do the right things,” explained the boss at his Friday press conference.

“It’s a lot to do with how he lives his life and prepares for games, and he’s helped by the fact he’s got a good physique. He has never carried any weight and has always been a slim athlete.

"It is not a matter of him defying his age. It is more a case that there is no discernable deterioration in his game at all. It is remarkable. I don't know what else there is to say about him. His form is just the same as it was last season.”

[hendiplast]

Usia Belum Mampu Redupkan Penampilan Giggs

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VIVAnews - Usia Ryan Giggs memang tidak muda lagi. Namun pria saal Wales itu merupakan salah seorang pemain yang paling berpengaruh di Manchester United.

Dua pekan lalu Giggs berhasil menyarangkan satu gol ke gawang Tottenham Hotspur. Gol ini membawa Giggs masuk dalam daftar sembilan pemain yang berpeluang mengoleksi 150 gol bersama Setan Merah.

Di usianya yang menginjak 35 tahun, Giggs sudah mengoleksi 104 gol dari 568 penampilannya bersama MU. Sebanyak 99 gol dicetaknya di Premier League sejak 1992 lalu.

Saat derby Manchester, pekan lalu, Giggs kembali tampil gemilang. Berkat assistnya kepada Michael Owen di masa injury time, MU akhirnya berhasil mengalahkan Manchester City 4-3.

Owen mencetak gol terakhir MU setelah sempat bermain imbang 3-3. Berkat kemenangan ini, MU semakin mendekatkan diri ke puncak klasemen sementara yang saat ini masih dihuni oleh Chelsea.

"Saya tidak tahu apalagi yang bisa saya katakan mengenai dia (Giggs). Penampilannya tetap sama seperti musim terakhir," kata Sir Alex Ferguson, manajer MU, kepada Daily Mail, Sabtu, 27 September 2009.

Menurut Fergie, Giggs merupakan pemain yang layak jadi panutan. Pemain berusia 29 November 1973 itu sangat disiplin menjaga performanya hingga usainya yang sudah mendekati 36 tahun.

"Dia tidak pernah khawatir dengan berat badannya. Dia selalu atletis dan itu sangat membantunya," ujar Fergie.

Ditambahkan Fergie, seorang pesepakbola punya momen dimana dia sudah tidak tidak mampu berbuat apa-apa lagi. Namun Giggs dengan usianya yang tidak muda berhasil menunda hal itu terjadi.

"Ketika pemain sekelas Giggs tampil di levelnya, dia sadar untuk tetap berada di sana dan dia harus mempersiapkan diri dengan benar," tambah Ferguson.

"Di usianya sekarang, Giggs sama sekali tidak menunjukkan adanya penurunan dalam permainannya. Sungguh luar biasa," beber Fergie.

Setelah sempat absen saat MU tampil di Piala Carling, Rabu lalu, Giggs dipastikan akan tampil saat timnya berhadapan dengan Stoke City, Sabtu, 26 September 2009. Duel ini akan digelar di kandang MU, Stadion Stamford Bridge.
• VIVAnews

[dhona.7]

ryan giggs : tua tua keladi, makin tua makin jadi...

ganbate om giggsy... :muscarf:

[jisung#13]

gila"an giggsy....still in his best performance....
raja assist...:happy:

[ronald hars]

luarr biasa pemain kita yg satu ini...
masuk menggantikan Nani langsung bikin 2 assist...
dan puncak klasemen diambil alih oleh United..
dialah legenda UNITED kita, Ryan Giggs...

let's chant :

" Ryan Giggs, Ryan Giggs, running down the wing, Ryan Giggs, Ryan Giggs, running down the wing "

[ferly_Liemz]

26/09/2009 17:34, Report by Matt Nichols.manutd.com

Boss hails 'intelligent' Giggs

Sir Alex heaped yet more praise on Ryan Giggs following the Reds’ impressive 2-0 win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

The Welshman stepped off the bench at 0-0 to create both goals, first latching on to Darren Fletcher's fine threaded pass to cross for Berbatov to tap in, then curling in a free-kick for John O’Shea to head home.

The United boss was delighted with Giggs’ contribution, and hailed his positional sense as a key factor in the midfielder’s performance.

“He’s important, he made the goals,” Ferguson told MUTV. “I felt his intelligence would give them a bit of bother on that side of the pitch.

"I think Nani did his job quite well. He kept penetrating and keeping them pinned back, but Ryan brings you something else. He’s got the intelligence take up good positions and for the first goal he made a lovely run in behind them to get the pass from Darren Fletcher and roll it along for Berbatov to score.”

Ferguson was also elated with Giggs’ free-kick that led to O’Shea’s header, which sealed the winner and made the Irishman’s 350th appearance for the Reds one to remember.

“It was a nice free-kick from Ryan. You’re always looking for that second goal to kill the game – the sooner it comes the better.

“I felt we were a much bigger threat in the second half, particularly after we scored.”

[RedRob]

dua pertandingan 5 assists...

dia masuk, dia main, dia tunjukkan caranya....

Giggsy...... simply legendary.....



:army:

[hendiplast]

Pentingnya Peran Giggs
Fajar Pratama - detiksport

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Stoke - Manchester United sukses menekuk Stoke City 2-0 sekaligus menduduki posisi teratas klasemen. Sir Alex Ferguson menggarisbawahi peran besar Ryan Giggs dalam pertandingan tersebut.

selengkapnya :
Bermain di Britannia Stadium, Sabtu (26/9/09) MU harus menunggu lebih dari satu jam untuk keluar dari situasi deadlock. Dimitar Berbatov membuka keunggulan di menit 62 dan John O'Shea menggandakannya 15 menit kemudian.

Namun kedua gol yang dicetak MU tersebut tidak lepas dari kontribusi Giggs yang baru dimasukkan di menit 53 menggantikan Nani. Pemain asal Wales ini memiliki peran besar dengan aksi dan umpan matang yang diberikannya.

Manajer MU, Ferguson pun memberikan pujian kepada Giggs. Tanpa bermaksud menafikan keberadaan Nani, Fergie mengganggap bahwa Giggs adalah pemain yang dapat membuat perbedaan di laga itu.

"Dia cukup penting, dia-lah yang membuat gol-gol itu tercipta," tukasnya di situs resmi klub.

"Saya pikir Nani melaksanakan tugasnya dengan bagus, menekan sepanjang waktu. Namun Ryan Giggs membawa sesuatu yang lain kepada Anda."

"Dia cukup cerdas dan berada di posisi yang bagus untuk mengumpan kepada Darren Fletcher dan diteruskan Berbatov untuk diubah menjadi gol pertama. Sedangkan gol kedua berasal dari umpan tendangan bebasnya yang ciamik. Anda pasti selalu membidik gol kedua untuk mengunci kemenangan," tuntasnya.

Giggs Kunci Sukses United
Fetra Hariandja - Okezone


MANCHESTER - Selain winger Cristiano Ronaldo, siapa pemain yang menjadi kunci sukses Manchester United? Winger veteran Ryan Giggs diklaim sebagai sosok yang akan membantu The Red Devils mempertahankan gelar Premier League kali keempat secara beruntun.

selengkapnya :
Striker Manchester United Dimitar Berbatov yakin Giggs akan menjadi inspirator bagi United mewujudkan ambisi tersebut. Pemain asal Wales ini menjadi pemain penting kala United menundukkan Stoke City 2-0 pada lanjutan Premier League, akhir pekan lalu.

"Permainan berubah ketika Gigss bermain. Anda bisa melihat karena sudah bertahun-tahun dia bermain untuk Manchester United. Kemudian berapa banyak dia membantu tim kala berada di lapangan," kata Berbatov seperti dilansir reuters,

"Dia membuat keputusan yang tepat. Itu yang membuat kami mengantongi tiga poin," tegas pemain Timnas Bulgaria tersebut.

Selain mempertahankan gelar Premier League, United juga berpeluang merebut tahta Liga Champions dari genggaman Barcelona. Musim lalu, United gagal menorehkan sejarah sebagai klub pertama yang mempu mempertahankan gelar Liga Champions sejak format Liga Champions diubah pada 1992-93.

Selain Giggs, publik sepakbola Inggris juga menilai kapasitas pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson menjadi faktor penting. Ahli strategi asal Skotlandia ini piawai dalam menyusun squad di setiap laga.

[tink]

wa msh ga percaya Giggsy msh bisa bermain seperti ini diusianya yg 36...:amazed:

[ecly_watchaa]

tidak ada yg bs membantah peran legend satu ini selama
musim ini berlangsung...hail om Giggsy...:devil1:

[Red Devils 07]

meliahat permainan dan kontribusi nya buat United musim ini...
kliatan nya Giggsy blum waktu nya buat pensiun musim depan...
Giggsy masih bisa bermain setidak nya satu musim lagi...

[Oom Panda]

Ryan Giggs...

Ask for more!!!

[Mahesa_Jenar]

Just show me the way,
Sir Ryan.....!!!!

[RedRob]

Ryan Giggs Tribute by BBC

Giggsy... The Knight of Old Trafford..

9ZcJnWVKDks

[drivemein]

First United Player In My Mind...
Absolute Legend....

1 banner yg hampir slalu ada dimana pun Man United bertanding di BPL.
Kmaren sabtu pas lwn stoke, gw jg lihat banner ini dikibarkan saat Ryan Giggs sedang pemanasan di babak ke 2 sblm masuk menggantikan Nani.
Gw cari" kesana kemari, dpt jg gambarnya. :happy:

Arise Sir Ryan Giggs

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Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!
Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!
Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again!
Giggs... Giggs will tear you apart. Again! :siul:

[hendiplast]

As Ryan Giggs scores his 150th goal for Manchester United, we remember five of the best from the Welsh wizard

Ryan Giggs has rightly been the talk of football over recent weeks with a string of brilliant performances helping Manchester United to their fine start at home and abroad.

The Welshman, 35, scored his 150th goal for United in their Champions League victory over Wolfsburg on Wednesday night, becoming the ninth player to reach that landmark in the club's illustrious history.

Here, we remember five of his memorable goals in a career that has made Giggs one of football's all-time greats.

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September 1992: Tottenham (a)

One of those goals that sticks in the mind from the first season of the saga some of us know as The Satellite Television Years.

Showing fantastic balance and superb turn of pace, Giggs skipped past one Tottenham defender and nutmegged another before rounding the goalkeeper and scoring from a tight angle.

It was the goal that announced the arrival of the teenager on the big stage.

February 1994: QPR (a)

A simply magnificent goal, and not shown nearly often enough since as this wasn't a featured game on television.

Giggs seized on a loose ball just inside the Rangers half and with terrific balance and poise embarked on a run that took him past four defenders.

The Welshman burst into the penalty area and fired into the net, in a manner so glorious that pundits and fans everywhere were comparing him to United legend George Best.

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April 1999: Arsenal (Villa Park)

A landmark moment in United's 'annus miraculous' and a moment of FA Cup folklore.

United looked doomed at one stage in this FA Cup semi-final replay, but Peter Schmeichel saved Dennis Bergkamp's last-gasp penalty and in extra time Giggs took centre stage.

Patrick Vieira gave the ball away in midfield and an inspired Giggs set off on a 60 yard run that took him past a succession of Arsenal defenders. Amazingly, he also applied a brilliant finishing touch, smashing the ball into the roof of David Seaman's net. The treble dream was still alive, and United were on their way to Wembley.

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February 2003: Juventus (a)

Giggs wasn't flavour of the month in 2003, but he answered his critics in the best possible way in the Stadio delle Alpi.

Charging straight through the Juventus defence, he superbly evaded two challenges and skipped into space before stroking the ball beyond Gianluigi Buffon.

United won 3-0 in Turin on that Champions League night, and Italian newspapers were fulsome in their praise of Giggs. (*It should be noted that both the Italians and Spanish have always loved Giggs, possibly more than folk here).

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February 2009: West Ham (a)

Title chasing United looked like they could drop precious points in a tough battle at Upton Park, but Giggs had other ideas.

Paul Scholes presented him with the ball on the left flank, allowing Giggs to cut inside. As the West Ham defence stood off, the winger spotted his opportunity, driving home with his right foot to secure a precious victory on the road to yet another league triumph for Giggs and his manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Giggs had proved that he still had the old magic 18 years after his debut. So far this season, the Welsh star has shown he has no intention of hanging up the boots just yet.

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Top Manchester United goalscorers:

Sir Bobby Charlton: 247 from 754 appearances

Denis Law: 236 from 399 appearances

Jack Rowley: 208 from 422 appearances

George Best: 178 from 466 appearances:

Dennis Viollet: 178 from 291 appearances

Joe Spence: 168 from 510 appearances

Mark Hughes: 162 from 462 appearances

Ruud van Nistelrooy: 150 from 219 appearances

Ryan Giggs: 150 from 814 appearances

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1217295/As-Ryan-Giggs-scores-150th-goal-Manchester-United-remember-best-Welsh-wizard.html#ixzz0SdQDh8MZ

[neoradtz]

Could you believe it? He has done it again :D... What a player.. what a legend :D.. Emang si om ini ga ada matinya, umur boleh tua, kualitas tetep anak muda!! Walaupun penetrasi nya gak secepet dulu, tapi kayaknya pengalaman banyak bicara kalo kita bahas si om ini :)

Long live giggsy!!! :D

-neo :peace:

[Oom Panda]

Could you believe it? He has done it again :D... What a player.. what a legend :D.. Emang si om ini ga ada matinya, umur boleh tua, kualitas tetep anak muda!! Walaupun penetrasi nya gak secepet dulu, tapi kayaknya pengalaman banyak bicara kalo kita bahas si om ini :)

Long live giggsy!!! :D

-neo :peace:

hehehe.. yup.. udah buat kaosnya... heheheheh.. ^^

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Sudah 36, Giggs Tetap Vital
Arya Perdhana - detiksport

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Manchester - Di usia 36 tahun, Ryan Giggs sekali lagi memperlihatkan betapa vital perannya bagi Manchester United. Satu gol dan satu assist menjadi persembahan terbaru The Welsh Wizard.

Para pemain bintang datang dan pergi, tetapi ada satu yang selalu bertahan. Bukan sekadar bertahan, tapi Giggs selalu memberikan kontribusi maksimalnya bagi The Red Devils.

Seperti terlihat di Old Trafford kala MU menjamu Wolfsburg di laga kedua Grup B Liga Champions, Kamis (1/10/2009) dinihari WIB. Hanya tiga menit setelah MU tertinggal, Giggs mencetak gol untuk membuat skor sama 1-1.

Satu gol yang dicetaknya melalui tendangan bebas itu --meski berbelok arah akibat membentur lawan-- juga berarti istimewa. Ini adalah gol ke-150 Giggs selama 22 tahun menjadi pemain 'Setan Merah', selain juga gol nomor 25 Giggs di Liga Champions.

Di babak kedua, peran Giggs tetap vital. Saat laga berusia 78 menit, satu sodorannya diselesaikan Michael Carrick untuk menciptakan gol penentu kemenangan MU.

Bukan sekali ini saja Giggs tampil sebagai protagonis MU. Melawan Arsenal, Giggs adalah arsitek di balik gol bunuh diri Abou Diaby yang membuat MU bisa menekuk rival asal Londonnya itu dengan skor 2-1.

Kiprah apik itu diteruskan saat MU menang 3-1 dari Tottenham Hotspur dengan torehan satu golnya. Manchester City juga disengat Giggs karena tiga dari empat gol 'Setan Merah' ke kandang musuh bebuyutannya itu berasal dari assist sayap asal Wales tersebut.

Akhir pekan lalu, MU yang sempat mengalami deadlock saat melawan Stoke City, akhirnya boleh bernafas lega saat Giggs dimasukkan di babak kedua. Berkat dua assist Giggsy, MU akhirnya unggul 2-0 dan berhasil memuncaki klasemen Premier League.

Bukan hal mudah untuk mempertahankan penampilan di level tertinggi bagi seorang pemain berusia 36 tahun. Tetapi Giggs adalah pengecualian. Totalitas dan kemampuannya tetap vital bagi MU.

"Dia sungguh luar biasa. Dengan semua atribut 'ter' dan pujian yang telah ia dapatkan, saya tak tahu apa masih ada yang dapat diberikan buat dia?" sanjung manajer MU Sir Alex Ferguson di situs klub pasca laga.

"Dia membuat kita lupa pada umurnya. Dia tampak seperti anak muda di lapangan. Anda bisa melihat betapa dia menikmati pertandingan. Dia sangat bugar dan sangat fantastis," tandas Fergie.

[Shorrty]

Giggsy is number 1.. Eh number 11 deng.. ;))

Cuma satu yg gw minta buat om yg satu ini.. Don't retire please..
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[drivemein]

Giggsy is number 1.. Eh number 11 deng.. ;))

Cuma satu yg gw minta buat om yg satu ini.. Don't retire please..
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Yuuup bro iphank. B-)
We All Hope That Ryan Joseph Giggs Don't Retired To Soon. [-O<
My Uncle Legend & Hero. 8->

Arise Sir Ryan Giggs. :kuda:

[pweechevalier]

Giggsy is number 1.. Eh number 11 deng.. ;))

Cuma satu yg gw minta buat om yg satu ini.. Don't retire please..
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Susah Kang...
Someday Om Giggs pasti pensiun...tak ada yg abadi lah...
Mesti disiapin dr sekarang penggantinya (kaya'nya susah sih)...
Pasti sedih banget para United fans pas Om Giggs pensiun ntar... :nohope:

wisnu cimol

[satori_giggsy11]

TRUE LEGEND.....!!! SIR RYAN GIGGS

Belom bisa bayangin klo dia bener2 pensiun, performa di lapangan makin tua makin ciamik... di luar lapangan ga usah ditanya lagi, Sir Giggsy benar2 seorang lelaki sejati yang ga pernah macem2 dalam hidupnya...

WE LOVE YOU GIGGSY!!!!!

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150 & 25 dari Giggs
Rossi Finza Noor - detiksport

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Jakarta - Musim ini adalah musim kedua puluh Ryan Giggs bersama Manchester United. Dua dekade mengabdi kepada 'Setan Merah', Giggs telah mempersembahkan 150 buah gol, di mana 25 di antaranya dicetak di Liga Champions.

Sejak musim 1990/91, ia telah mengoleksi 11 gelar juara Premier League, empat trofi Piala FA, tiga Piala Liga dan dua Liga Champions. Dia juga memegang rekor sebagai pemain yang selalu mencetak gol di setiap musim di Premier League.

Catatan ini didapatkannya ketika mencetak satu gol ke gawang Tottenham Hotspur pertengahan September silam. Kala itu ia pertandingan berakhir 3-1 untuk kemenangan MU.

Berhubungan pula dengan gol, pemain yang kini menginjak usia 36 itu juga menjadi bintang kemenangan MU ketika membungkam VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 di matchday II Liga Champions. Golnya di menit 59 membuat timnya menyamakan kedudukan menjadi 1-1--hanya tiga menit setelah gol pembuka keunggulan Die Wolfe.

Gol tersebut tercipta melalui sebuah tendangan bebas, sama seperti golnya ke gawang Spurs. Bola sempat mengenai Christian Gentner sebelum akhirnya mengoyak jala Diego Benaglio.

Satu gol tersebut merupakan gol ke-150 nya untuk MU. Gol yang membuat Sir Alex Ferguson speechless melihat pemain yang sudah ia pantau sejak usia 14 tahun tersebut. "Tak bisa dipercaya. Saya tak tahu harus bicara apa lagi. Tak banyak yang bisa Anda tambahkan," ucapnya di Daily Mail.

Catatan tersebut membuatnya menyamai catatan Ruud Van Nistelrooy. Keduanya kini duduk di urutan delapan daftar pencetak gol terbanyak untuk MU. Rekor tertinggi masih dipegang Sir Bobby Charlton dengan 249 gol.

Selain menjadi gol ke-150, gol tersebut juga merupakan gol The Welsh Wizards yang ke-25 di Liga Champions. Ia menempati urutan dua dalam daftar pencetak gol terbanyak MU di Liga Champions. Untuk rekor ini, Urutan pertama masih dipegang oleh Van Nistelrooy dengan 38 gol.

Bukan hal mudah untuk mempertahankan penampilan di level tertinggi bagi seorang pemain berusia 36 tahun. Tetapi Giggs adalah pengecualian. Totalitas dan kemampuannya tetap vital bagi MU.

( roz / krs )

[Red Army]

mudah2an tahun ini adalah tahun terakhir Giggs & memberi dorong dari luar lapangan atau masuk dalam jajaran pelatih, proses perajaan tim harus dianjutkan

[dyan_giggs]

Sir Ryan Giggs? Kenapa Tidak?
Arya Perdhana - detiksport

Manchester - Cerita tentang kehebatan Ryan Giggs sudah tidak terbantahkan. Untuk menghargainya, bahkan muncul usulan agar Giggs diberi gelar Sir di depan namanya. Mengapa tidak?

Kampanye dukungan untuk memberikan gelar kebangsawanan kepada Giggs diinisiasi oleh Tim Montgomerie, seorang blogger yang banyak menulis tentang politik. Hazel Blears, seorang menteri di pemerintahan lokal Salford --yang wilayah konstituennya meliputi kota Manchester--, turut menyokong kampanye itu.

"Ryan Giggs, selain punya rekor luar biasa di lapangan, juga punya catatan membanggakan di kegiatan sosial di luar lapangan; termasuk bersama pesepakbola muda di Salford," ujar Blears seperti dikutip AFP.

"Dia adalah seorang contoh yang positif dalam banyak hal. Jadi dia layak memperoleh pengakuan dengan gelar kebangsawanan," lanjut Blears.

Chris Grayling, juru bicara urusan dalam negeri dari Partai Konservatif yang beroposisi, menyebut Giggs sebagai 'generasi terakhir pesepakbola Inggris Raya yang luar biasa'.

"Pencapaiannya layak diganjar gelar kebangsawanan," ujar Grayling yang secara terang-terangan menyebut dirinya adalah seorang pendukung 'Setan Merah'.

Di situs www.mustbered.com, Montgomerie menyusun 11 alasan mengapa pria Wales berusia 35 tahun itu layak diberi gelar 'Sir'; mulai dari prestasinya di dunia sepakbola hingga pada pencapaiannya di kegiatan amal.

Pada hari Minggu (26/4/2009), Giggs baru saja dinobatkan sebagai Pemain Terbaik versi Asosiasi Pemain Sepakbola Profesional (PFA). Inilah titel pertama dalam karir Giggs yang sudah terentang belasan tahun bersama MU.

[erin]

giggsy..
usia emang gk ada masalah yh bwt dy..
ckckckc..
sepertix msh byk sejarah2 yg akan dy ukir untuk united...
come on Giggs..
thanks for all your dedicated to United..


tp kalo ingat2 dulu..
untung ajh MU cepet bwt dapetin dy..
soalx dy kan hmpir ke ManCity...
ckckckckckc

[rondwisan]

Oom PHIL about Uncle GIGGS ... :-bd
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01/10/2009 08:51 - ManUtd.com, Nick Coppack
Nev: Giggs is greatest

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Everton captain and former Red Phil Neville says Ryan Giggs is the greatest player ever to pull on a Manchester United shirt.

Giggs was magnificent again on Wednesday night – scoring one and laying on another – as United come from behind to beat Wolfsburg 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Neville, speaking as a guest pundit during ITV’s Champions League coverage, said Ryan’s current form is as good as anything he’s shown over his 20-season career.

“He’s in a rich vein of form and there’s a lot more to come,” Neville said. “United have had some great players but Ryan’s probably the greatest. He’s won everything and he keeps producing performances like that.”

Neville, who played 386 matches for the Reds, went on to anoint Giggs as a perfect role model.

“If you’re a young lad breaking into the game then Ryan Giggs is the shining example of how to live your life right,” he said.

“Why is Ryan still playing when he’s almost 36? Because he does everything right – he prepares so well and that allows him to still deliver top-class performances.

“There isn’t another left winger coming through at Manchester United – or in English football – that’s as good as him at the moment.”

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Bruce: Giggs Tidak Pernah Berubah

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LONDON, KOMPAS.com - Mantan pemain Manchester United, Steve Bruce, tidak heran jika Ryan Giggs terus bersinar bersama klub raksasa Inggris tersebut. Bruce yang kini melatih Sunderland menilai kemampuan Giggs tidak akan pernah pupus dimakan waktu.

Giggs adalah salah satu pemain tertua di MU saat ini. Ia telah mencatat 849 penampilan untuk "Setan Merah" sejak bermain secara profesional pada 1991. Sampai kini, pemain 36 tahun tersebut selalu konsisten mencetak gol untuk timnya hingga total 150 gol ia ciptakan.

Bruce yang pernah bermain untuk MU pada 1987–1996 mengingat Giggs sebagai seorang teman kecil di akhir 1980an. Giggs yang waktu itu masih berusia 14 tahun dibawa oleh pelatih Sir Alex Ferguson dari akademi tim tetangga MU, Manchester United.

"Sir Alex bilang, 'Kita mendapatkan anak muda ini hari ini, dia akan berlatih bersama tim utama, jadi jaga dia baik-baik.'," kenang Bruce soal kedatangan si kecil Giggs.

"Kami pikir, 'Baiklah, dia akan kerasan,' tapi ketika dia mendekati Viv Anderson (bek MU waktu itu), menggiring bola di dekatnya selama tiga menit dan kami semua berpikir, 'Siapa bocah ini?' Dia membunuh Viv. Dia masih bocah dan Viv adalah bek kanan Inggris. Itulah kenangan pertamaku soal Ryan. Aku hanya bilang 'wow'," tambahnya.

Di mata Bruce, Giggs merupakan pemain yang memainkan bola dengan bakatnya. Giggs bisa berlari, menggiring bola, mengumpan, semuanya, tanpa perlu bekerja keras. Dengan siapa pun ia dimainkan, Giggs akan tetap bersinar.

"Dia bertemu dan bermain dengan begitu banyak pemain berbeda-beda tapi itu tak mengubahnya. Dan pada usia 35 atau 36 tahun, dia menjaga kondisinya tetap prima. Dia punya kemampuan natural yang membuatnya menjadi pemain seperti dia, tapi dia juga punya mentalitas," aku Bruce.

Bruce menambahkan, Giggs seperti seorang pemain yang bisa ditempatkan di mana saja. Menjadi playmaker, kiri luar maupun gelandang sentral seperti musim ini, semua bisa Giggs jalankan dengan baik.

"Saya rasa sekarang dia tetap baik seperti sebelumnya. Satu area di mana Anda harus mengarunginya dengan jarak jauh dan bermain dengan intesitas tinggi, itulah tempat bermainnya saat ini. Kata 'hebat' jarang digunakan, tapi Ryan Giggs adalah pemain yang sangat, sangat hebat," sambungnya.

Berkat penampilan konsistennya itu, tahun lalu Giggs menerima penghargaan sebagai Pemain Terbaik versi pemain Liga Inggris. "Dia diberkati dengan kemampuan luar biasa dan dia masih seorang penggiring bola sejati," pungkas Bruce. (GRD)

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RYAN GIGGS: My five favourite goals for Manchester United

Here the Welsh wizard lists his five of the best.

v MANCHESTER CITY on full league debut, Old Trafford, May 4, 1991. United won 1-0
I remember running across the front post, sticking my foot out. I don't think I touched it. I think my shoe laces might have touched it. People thought it was Colin Hendry's own goal. Everyone came running across and started celebrating with me, so I was happy enough. It was Manchester City. We were beating City in the derby and I had scored the goal. It couldn't have gone any better.

v JUVENTUS Champions League, Old Trafford, Oct 1, 1997, United won 3-2
This was a game when we felt we'd sent out a message of intent to Europe. Juventus were a great side with top players like Zidane, Deschamps and Del Piero in their prime. We were 2-1 up with about a minute to go and I ran down the left, went past a couple of defenders and hit a shot high into the net.
Ryan Gigg


v ARSENAL FA Cup semi-final, April 14, 1999 (Villa Park) United won 2-1
It was just an instinctive thing. I got the ball and tried to beat whoever was in front of me. The next minute I found myself in the box and facing David Seaman, who is an imposing figure. I thought, 'I'll have to hit this as hard as I can' and it went in. I have never done a celebration like that before. Maybe it was because the goal was a bit of a relief. I had come on as a sub and given the ball away three or four times. The celebration was like the goal. It was pure instinct. I thought 'who cares'. But I got some stick for my hairy chest.

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v JUVENTUS Champions League, Stadio Delle Alpi, February 25, 2003. United won 3-0
I scored two. The second followed a run from the halfway line when I went down the left and cut inside. This is one of my favourite moments. To score a goal like that against Juventus, or any Italian team, is very special to me. I'd been getting a bit of stick. It wasn't the best of seasons for me up to that point and that goal got me back on track. There was a lot of speculation that I was going to leave, but that was one of my best seasons.
v CHELSEA Champions League final, Moscow, penalty kick, May 21, 2008. United won 6-5 on pens

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v CHELSEA Champions League final, Moscow, penalty kick, May 21, 2008. United won 6-5 on pens
I had practised during the week and thought I would aim for the corner. I felt if I kept the same technique and hit it low and hard into the corner it meant if he did save it, it would be a good save. It was a relief to see it go in as it meant Chelsea had to score the next one. Edwin (van der Sar) saved (Nicolas) Anelka's penalty and we had won.

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Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1217550/RYAN-GIGGS-My-favourite-goals-Manchester-United.html#ixzz0Sk2Ym4CY

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10 Momen Terbaik Giggs di Eropa

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VIVAnews - Ryan Giggs sukses menyarangkan 150 gol sepanjang karir di Manchester United. Kini ia menorehkan 10 catatan terbaiknya.

Giggs bergabung dengan MU 18 tahun silam. Sebelum bergabung ke Setan Merah, ia sempat main di tim muda Manchester City dari tahun 1985 sebelum hijrah ke MU di 1987.

Sejak itu pula ia telah membantu anak asuh Sir Alex Ferguson merengkuh sejumlah piala di berbagai ajang di Inggris maupun Eropa.

Situs mirrorfootball telah merangkum 10 momen-momen bersejarah itu.

1. Manchester United 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Piala Winners leg 2 di putaran 2, 6 November 1991.)
Ini debutnya di umur 17 tahun saat ia dimainkan kala melawan tim luar Inggris di Old Trafford. Tapi ini bukan malam yang indah untuk dikenang karena sebagai juara musim sebelumnya, MU ditundukkan Atletico Madrid setelah di leg 2 imbang 1-1 Di leg pertama MU menelan kekalahan 0-3.

2. Manchester United 4-2 Gothenburg (penyisihan grup Liga Champions, 14 September 1994)
Ia pertama kali mencetak dua gol di kancah Eropa dalam lanjutan Liga Champions. Gol pertama diciptakan di menit ke-33. Gol keduanya di ciptakan atas kerjasama mark Hughes di menit ke-66 dan disusul gol Ravelli dan Paul Ince.

3. Manchester United 4-0 Porto (Liga Champions leg 1 perempat final, 5 Maret 1994)
Walaupun masih 21 tahun, Giggsy mengisyaratkan ia adalah calon bintang MU. Ia sukses melesakkan gol ketiga bagi timnya dan membuat Porto bertahan sepanjang pertandingan.

4. Manchester United 3-2 Juventus (Liga Champions babak grup, 1 Oktober 1997)
Alessandro Del Piero menggetarkan gawang United di detik ke-20, sekaligus membuat bungkam publik Old Trafford.

Menjelang pertandingan usai, Giggs mencoba penetrasi dengan berlari menusuk ke tengah pertahanan lawan dan menendang bola masuk ke pojok gawang yang dijaga Gianluigi Buffon.

5. Manchester United 1-1 Juventus (Semi Final Liga Champions leg 1, 7 April 1999)
United sempat kalah 0-1 dari wakil Italia tersebut, harapan untuk melupakan mimpi ke Final pun seperti nyata. Antonio Conte sukses mencetak gol di menit ke-25, harapan MU hampir pupus untuk maju ke babak final. Baru pada injury time, Giggs melesakkan si kulit bundar dan membuat papan skor menjadi 1-1.

6. Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich (Final Liga Champions, 5 May 1999)
Giggs lagi-lagi menyelamatkan muka nama besar Manchester United. Bermain di Nou Camp, rasa ingin mencicipi gelar Liga Champions pun bangkit. Melalui gol Mario Basler, United sempat tertinggal di menit ke-6. Namun anak asuh Sir Alex Ferguson itu justru bangkit di akhir 90 menit. Di menit 91, Teddy Sheringham berhasil menyarangkan di kulit bundar ke gawang dari umpan Giggs yang kala itu dikawal Oliver Kahn. Kemenangan MU kemudian ditentukan Ole Gunnar Solskjær di injury time.

7. Juventus 0-3 Manchester United (Liga Champions second group stage, 25 Februari 2003)
Lagi-lagi Giggs memperdaya Buffon. Klub Inggris memang lebih baik dari Italia.

8. Manchester United 2-1 Benfica (Liga Champions babak grup, 17 September 2005)
Pertandingan ini adalah partai ke-100 Giggs di kompetisi Eropa bersama MU. Catatan manis ini ditandai dengan golnya di menit ke-39 melalui tentangan bebas dengan jarak 21 meter di depan gawang.

9. Lille 0-1 Manchester United (Liga Champions babak knock-out pertama, 20 Februari 2007)
Giggs mencetak satu-satunya gol di pertandingan itu. Pemain Lille melakukan pelanggaran tepat di depan kotak penalti. Namun tanpa panjang lebar, Giggs langsung melesakkan bola langsung ke gawang. Pemain Lille memprotes gol itu seharusnya dianulir, pasalnya skuad Lille belum siap membentuk barisan dinding. Namun wasit menganggap gol itu sah.

10. Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea (Final Liga Champions, 21 May 2008, MU menang 6-5 melalui penalti)
Di pertandingan yang mempertemukan rival di Inggris itu, ia justru masuk di menit 87 dan itu menjadi 759 penampilannya bersama The Red Devils.

[rondwisan]

Premierleague.com - Fri 02 Oct 2009
Giggs aims to extend record run
Ryan Giggs has already set his sights on extending his unique Premier League record.

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The Manchester United winger holds the distinction of being the only player to have scored in every Premier League campaign, writes Graham Hiley.

The sequence was maintained by his spectacular 25-yard free-kick which set the champions on the way to a 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on 12th September.

It is a record which dates back 17 years and one which he would dearly love to continue. And on current form, no-one would back against it.

Although the Welsh wing wonder will be 36 in November, he looks as sprightly as ever and has already set his sights on finding the net again for an 18th successive Premier League season.

Great Record

He told premierleague.com: "It is a great record to have and one I am very proud of. And I would love to keep it going.

"I will keep playing as long as I can and while the manager wants me. As long as I am enjoying my football and getting the same buzz then I will carry on.

"Hopefully I can keep going next season and then ideally I would love to score early in the campaign - like I did this time round - before the pressure builds to keep the run going!

"I had not really taken much notice of the record until it was mentioned by the press but it is something I am thrilled to have - especially as it has continued for so many years.

"When I started out as a youngster I never thought this far ahead. Being 35 or 36 was a long way away then but looking back now I do feel proud to have been there at the start of the Premier League and to still be performing there now.

"It is probably something which will mean more to me once I eventually retire. At the moment I am just focused on my game and doing well for United but in the future it will be something special to treasure.

"At the moment I don't really look at milestones although some mean a lot like beating Sir Bobby Charlton's appearance record for the club. When you look at the history and tradition of Manchester United, that is special.

"I equalled the record on the day we won the title at Wigan last year which is why my goal that day is probably my favourite from all my years in the Premier League."

Brilliant Accuracy

Already the most decorated player in Premier League history with 11 titles to his name, Giggs is as hungry as ever for further honours.

Any doubts over the midfielder's ability to continue shining at the highest level were swept away by his sensational show in the heat of the Manchester derby.

The evergreen Welshman inspired United to a 4-3 victory, setting up the stoppage-time winner with a pinpoint pass few others would have seen let alone executed with such brilliant accuracy.

The fact the 35-year-old was still able to have such an impact after 90 minutes of high-octane action is testament to the way Giggs has re-invented himself to keep pace with the ever-changing game.

He explained: "I have looked after myself and I have tried to change my game.

"I am no longer a left winger who kicks the ball past the full-back and chases after it.

"I play more inside now and I use the ball more. I'm not as quick as I used to be so I have had to develop.

"It helps playing alongside quality players who are on the same wavelength but I feel comfortable with the way things are going.

"I was pleased with my performance against City and I suppose a lot was made of it because it was such a big game and I set up a few of the goals.

"But I need to make sure I stay at that level and keep the consistency I did not always have when I was younger.

"And I also try and use my experience to help youngsters in the same way that I was helped by the likes of Steve Bruce, Bryan Robson, Mark Hughes and others.

"It is tough for youngsters coming into the game - but I'm not sure it is that much harder to break through now even though the game gets quicker and stronger and better each season.

"When I came through most squads had just 14 or 15 players and there was not the same rotation there is now.

"In those days you had only a couple of substitutes so it was harder for the manager to gamble on an a young Reserve. Now it is easier to name a youngster on the bench and then if you are winning comfortably, bring them on and give them a chance.

"And a lot of clubs also use the Carling Cup to give a run-out to inexperienced players.

"Just being around the first-team helps them because they can see what is expected of them so I think good players will always come through."

Training Regime

Giggs' career is also being prolonged by Sir Alex Ferguson's careful use of the wily Welshman who said: "The manager has been brilliant for me.

"He knows I cannot play twice a week over a long time so he picks and chooses when to play me.

"I have my own training regime to keep me fit and that has worked really well and the way he has rotated the squad has helped too.

"I gave up international football a couple of years ago because I felt it would benefit me and that has certainly been the case. Hopefully that will continue."

As the longest serving outfield player in the Premier League, Giggs is perfectly placed to judge how the game has changed beyond all recognition since 1992.

He added: "No-one could have predicted just how successful it would become. The Premier League is now the best in the world.

"The exposure has got greater with each season and expectations have grown bigger both for individuals and for teams.

"The facilities are now so much better and the quality of the players has improved. There have been so many great talents who have made this the best league in the world.

"You can see that from the fact that English clubs have dominated the Champions League in recent years.

"You watch other leagues and they do not compare with the Premier League. It is by far the best to watch and I am delighted to still be part of it."

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[hendiplast]

Fergie: Giggs Tetap Yang Terbaik!

Manajer Manchester United Alex Ferguson yakin Ryan Giggs merupakan pemain terbaik Liga Primer Inggris sepanjang masa.

Keberadaan Giggs di tubuh MU memang masih dibutuhkan musim ini. Hal itu dibuktikan dengan kontribusi penting pemain asal Wales itu terhadap kemenangan MU dalam beberapa pertandingan awal musim ini.

Apa dasar Fergie menyebut demikian? Kapten tim yang pada November nanti akan genap berusia 36 tahun, melakukan debutnya bersama MU pada Maret 1991. Ia telah mengoleksi sebelas gelar, bahkan telah membukukan gol ke-150 untuk MU saat membawa timnya menang 2-1 atas Vfl Wolfsburg di Liga Champions pertengahan pekan lalu.

Fergie menyebut itulah mengapa tak ada seorang pun yang mampu menyaingi Giggs saat meraih gelar Pemain Terbaik 2009 versi Asosiasi Pemain Sepakbola Profesional (PFA), untuk kategori prestasi dan pengaruh terhadap sepakbola modern.

"Kami memang memiliki banyak pemain top berkelas di Liga Primer, bahkan beberapa di antara mungkin lebih berpengaruh ketimbang Ryan (Giggs). Tapi tak ada seorang pun yang sanggup berprestasi meski sudah di usia lanjut dan dengan penuh konsistensi," ujar Ferguson, seperti dilansir Press Association.

"Ia berada di sana saat Liga Primer bergulir, dan kini ia tetap di sana. Saya pikir, Anda harus mengatakan Giggs adalah yang terbaik."

goal.com

[hendiplast]

The secret of Ryan Giggs' Manchester United longevity? A half-time fig roll

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Whatever happened to half-time oranges? Fig rolls are the half-time snack fit for champions, it has been claimed.

The secret behind everlasting life for Manchester United veterans such as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes is apparently a hit of the fruity biscuit.

Gone are the days of the humble citrus fruit and even the next generation Jaffa Cake - an orange on a cake - is passe in the Old Trafford dressing room.

'The players have to watch everything they eat and drink,' a club 'source' told The Sun. 'A lot of the players used to have Jaffa Cakes for their half-time energy fix, but that's all changed now.

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Many have switched to fig rolls. Our team of nutritionists and dieticians have identified them as the perfect interval snack for footballers.

'They are high in carbohydrates, low in fat and the lads love the taste of them. They're perfect for football.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1218190/The-secret-Ryan-Giggs-Manchester-United-longevity-A-half-time-fig-roll.html#ixzz0T507hMTz

[cr7lover]

waahh mao donk fig rolls nyaaa....kayanya berguna bwt orang lagi diet kaya gw hihihi :P

[marsel david]

Pick September's star man

manutd.com

October may have started with a surprise slip at home to Sunderland, but September was a memorable month as United clocked up six wins out of six.

Tottenham Hotspur, Besiktas, Manchester City, Wolves, Stoke City and Wolfsburg were all overcome in a perfect run for the Reds, with a number of outstanding contributions.

The difficult part, however, is deciding which player deserves ManUtd.com's Player of the Month award for September.

Ryan Giggs took huge plaudits for his form and, having scored or played a key part in nine of the Reds' 13 goals, is certain to be among the front runners.

Wayne Rooney established himself as United's leading goalscorer in the early part of the season, and he bagged vital strikes against Tottenham and Manchester City to prolong his hot streak in front of goal.

Up there too are Darren Fletcher and Paul Scholes, who contributed key goals themselves and struck up a devastatingly effective midfield partnership.

And lest we forget the contribution of Patrice Evra, who enjoyed a breathless month as he motored up and down the left flank to eye-catching effect.

Who most deserves the gong? You can have your say at www.manutd.com/polls. Be quick, though, as voting closes at midday on Wednesday, 7 October.

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ayo semuanya pada ikutan voting..

[fredrian.seven]

Udah ikutan minggu lalu... Pilihan? jelas giggs....

[theater of dream]

1. Giggs
2. Fletcher
3. Rooney
4. Scholes
5. Evra

[pweechevalier]

Gw jg udah....
Jawaaaabaaannnnnyyyaaaa....Ryan Giggs dong :peace:

wisnu cimol

[red_girl_mia]

Ryan Giggs..:happy:

[ario adi nugroho]

fletcher!!:peace:

[cr7lover]

Giggs donk!!!!

[rondwisan]

Uncle Giggs menang mutlak nih .... >:/

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We asked ManUtd.com readers, who was United's Player of the Month for September? This is how you voted...

Ryan Giggs 81%

Wayne Rooney 8%

Darren Fletcher 6%

Patrice Evra 4%

Paul Scholes 1%
07/10/2009 09:00 - ManUtd.com, Ben Hibbs & Mike Shaw
Giggs is September's star

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We're not sure what Ryan Giggs has been eating for breakfast, but we'd sure like some of it - it's no surprise that United's man of the moment has been voted ManUtd.com's Player of the Month for September.

Giggs earned a whopping 81 per cent of the poll - a total that topped more than 10,000 votes. He beat Wayne Rooney (8 per cent) and Darren Fletcher (6 per cent), and it's fully justified after an incredible month. September started with his first league goal of 2009/10, a wonderful free-kick against Tottenham - meaning he remains the only player to score in every Premier League season.

A stunningly influential second-half display in the derby followed, with three assists, including a fine pass for Michael Owen's winner. Next up came a crucial cameo against a stubborn Stoke side at the Britannia Stadium. Two more assists, three more points. And he rounded the month off with his 150th Reds goal - a free-kick against Wolfsburg, albeit via a huge deflection - and a part in Michael Carrick's match-winning strike.

[ecly_watchaa]

pastinya dong...beliau gak tampil menjamu Sunderland
aja dah terlihat hasilnya....congrats om Giggsy....trus
berkarya buat tim tercinta...:thumbup:

[ing areese]

Melihat sepak terjang beliau di Bulan September mank bikin beliau pantas utk dihargai setinggi-tingginya. Umur ternyata tidak mengambil banyak dari Uncle Giggsy, sedikit lambat tapi tetep bersemangat hoohoho... Klub ini memang beruntung (seperti all the haters said), yaaa kita beruntung ada Giggs dalam tim... Thank you and Congrats Mister :shakehand:

[eMJi_197]

selamat yah om giggsy :thumbup:
semoga karirnya selalu di OT :D
:muscarf:

[SandalbolonG]

udah bisa diprediksi kalo giggsy yang bakal jadi september star...wong permainannya paling kinclong..:mudance:
padahal tadinya gw agak ragu kontribusinya bisa maksimal dengan umurnya yang udah sepuh...tapi ternyata malah kontribusinya yang paling maksimal diantara yang laen...so congratulate for giggsy :beer:

[Ucup Carrick]

he deserved to have it...
brilliant play...inspiring play...

[Shorrty]

Mantap.. Dah telat euy ikut pollingnya..
Gpp dh, gw dah pasti pilih om giggsy.. Bravo..
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[marsel david]

selamat Oom Giggs...
sesuai perkiraan gw dari awal Oom Giggs yang bakal kepilih nih...
mudah2an bulan ini performa Oom Giggs bulan ini makin meningkat supaya bulan ini kepilih lagi jadi pemain Oktober star..

[hendiplast]

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs: Premier League's £100,000-a-week players are worth every penny

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Celebrate good times: Ryan Giggs is the most successful footballer of the Premier league era

Ryan Giggs believes the majority of top-flight players deserve their massive wages.

Such has been the explosion of cash into the Premier League over the past few years, that salaries in excess of £100,000 a week, if not exactly commonplace, are hardly unknown.

It is a far cry from the sums on offer when Giggs began his professional career at Manchester United nearly two decades ago, with many critics arguing the inflation has happened so quickly, there is now no connection at all between supporters and the men they support.

Yet Giggs, like long-time team-mate Gary Neville, does not feel the cash is excessive given the contracts being paid to televise the Premier League, which bring in well over £1.5billion.

'There is plenty of money in the game but the majority of the players deserve it,' Giggs told ITV's News at Ten. 'There are a number of players that perhaps 20 years ago would not have got paid the money that they're getting now but that is the way that football is.

'The average player is getting a lot of money - if that is right, I don't know. But good luck to them - the money is in the game, why not earn it while they have got the chance?

'But twenty years ago that wouldn't have happened. Then it was probably only the top, top players, the elite players who would be earning good money.'
Giggs in action against Wolfsburg

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Still going strong: Giggs in Champions League action against Wolfsburg aged 35

It just emphasises the massive changes that have taken place during Giggs' stellar career, which has brought him 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies.

'The game has gone massive,' he said. 'Footballers make the front pages and the back pages - it is big news, they are like pop stars. A lot of things are for the good. The fitness of players is better than it has ever been. The Premier League is the best league in the world.'

Giggs is also keenly aware the profile of top football players allows them to make more significant contributions to wider-scale campaigns. That is why he has been spending time in Sierra Leone on a UNICEF project aimed at tackling the spread of HIV in the region.
A young Giggs in full flow

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A far cry: Money has changed the game since a young Giggs, tormenting the opposition in full flow (above), made his Manchester United debut in 1991

And Giggs realises, compared to the struggles faced by so many children in the war-ravaged African country, week-to-week combat in the Premier League is easy.

'You see what true bravery is,' he said. 'You hear all the time that a footballer is brave going into a tackle or going up for a header. That's not bravery.

'What I've seen - a 21-year-old lad who was telling me that he is positive for HIV and what he wants to do about it, that he wants to educate other people, that he wants to help stop it happening to other young men and to other young women - that is bravery.'

The full interview will be broadcast on tonight's ITV News at Ten.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1220372/Manchester-United-veteran-Ryan-Giggs-Premier-Leagues-100-000-week-players-worth-penny.html#ixzz0TvT4OsOg

[RedRob]

'You see what true bravery is,' he said. 'You hear all the time that a footballer is brave going into a tackle or going up for a header. That's not bravery.

'What I've seen - a 21-year-old lad who was telling me that he is positive for HIV and what he wants to do about it, that he wants to educate other people, that he wants to help stop it happening to other young men and to other young women - that is bravery.'

semakin tua semakin menginspirasi.... gak larut dalam kebintangan dan sanjung-pujian.... he's indeed deserved to be knighted..

[drivemein]

semakin tua semakin menginspirasi.... gak larut dalam kebintangan dan sanjung-pujian.... he's indeed deserved to be knighted..

Benar bro Robby, Ryan Joseph Giggs benar2 mjd contoh & inspirasi bagi yang muda.
Ga sabar lagi melihat beliau bermain, mudah2an bsk oOom Giggs turun lawan bolton. :D
Udah 2 minggu ga nongol di layar kaca, kangen beeeeeet sm Ryan Giggs. :)

Yeees..... HoOoreeeee..... Posting ke 100 tepat di Ryan Giggs. :peace:
Senang bgt, emang ini udah gw incar dari awal. :siul:
hehehe.......


Arise Sir Ryan Giggs

[ko_pallister]

Emang nih langka banget pemain seperti Ryan Giggs...
Meski udah tua tapi masih bisa kontribusi banyak buat tim.

[ko_pallister]

YORKE: GIGGS THE ULTIMATE LEGEND
football365.com


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Dwight Yorke believes his former Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs is "the ultimate legend".

Yorke carved out his own impressive niche in United's history, finishing as the top-scorer in their unprecedented 1999 Treble-winning campaign.

He also went on to help Sir Alex Ferguson's side complete a Premier League hat-trick, the Red Devils' dominance over their rivals at that time emphasised by the 18 and 10-point winning margins.

But those achievements pale into insignificance alongside those of Giggs.

Even with 11 title medals, two European Cups and a host of other trophies in a Red Devils career that now spans over 18 years and 814 appearances, the veteran Welshman is still driving on, eager to enjoy even more success.

And while Yorke regards himself as fortunate to have played with some exceptionally talented men during his own time at the top, he feels Giggs' achievements set him apart from the rest.

"There are legends. There are legends of legends. But Ryan is the ultimate legend," said Yorke.

"He is the example for everyone to follow. I look back and think three Premier League titles. That is fantastic. Ryan has 11. It puts everything into context.

"He is one of the all-time great players. And he has the desire to keep pushing himself the extra yard further than anyone else."

Yorke freely admits it is the kind of dedication that proved beyond him.

"Everybody is different. We can't all be the same. That is why we are individuals," he said.

"Ryan is a special individual. He wants to be seen as the all-time greatest, just like Sir Alex Ferguson.

"He just seems to have learned what it takes to keep consistently performing to the highest level, which is not easy."

In actual fact, finding out what it takes is fairly straightforward. The lessons can be learned just by keeping a close eye on Ferguson.

Doing it is the hard part. It proved beyond Yorke, whose most famous indiscretion involved staying back in the Caribbean to enjoy the mother of all parties after reaching the 2006 World Cup when he should have been boarding a plane - already full and waiting for him - back to the UK.

"Sir Alex Ferguson thinks of the success of Manchester United, nothing else," said Yorke.

"In that sense, he is completely ruthless. That is why he is the greatest manager in the world.

"He is not interested in all the bits and bobs that are going on outside your life. His argument is that when you come in to train Manchester United give you all the best facilities and a phenomenal amount of money.

"The way he sees it, the club look after you, so you should look after it.

"If you don't step out of line you have a future. If you do you are out of the door.

"When you are on the receiving end it can be quite scary. But even though he has made tough decisions against me, my respect for the man remains. That will always be the case."

Although Yorke was only at United for a short time in his 20-year career that also encompassed spells with Aston Villa, Blackburn, Birmingham, Sydney FC and finally Sunderland, it is Old Trafford the mind instantly switches to.

In his recently-released autobiography, Yorke chronicles that superlative Treble season, which for him started late because of a wrangle over his move from Aston Villa.

Yet there was also notoriety too. Setting aside the bitter personal dispute with Katie Price, or Jordan as she was then known, over their son Harvey, it seemed Yorke was living the life any male of his age would desire.

It seemed like every week, a woman was selling her story about an encounter with Yorke. And the coverage was rarely negative.

"David May used to take the Mickey," said Yorke.

"He would shout 'What story have you got for me this weekend?' across the dressing room. That was fine.

"People who know me, know everything I do is full on. When I train it is to the best of my ability. When I go out it is the same.

"I was a single male. What would most people have done in my position?"

And the World Cup party. On reflection, a mistake.

"I learned my lesson," he said. "If I had my time again I would have missed the party and come home. It was one hell of a party though."

[hendiplast]

Yorke: Giggs Legenda Sejati
Dwight Yorke memuji gelandang Manchester United Ryan Giggs sebagai seorang pesepakbola legendaris sejati.

Yorke pernah satu tim dengan Giggs saat masih memperkuat MU di tahun 1998 sampai 2002. Pemain asal Trininad & Tobago ini sempat memberi banyak gelar meski hanya empat tahun berkiprah di Old Trafford.

Selain pernah menjadi top skor Liga Primer Inggris, Yorke juga termasuk bagian dari skuad peraih tiga gelar di musim 1998/99, yang merupakan musim pertamanya di MU.

Meski begitu, Yorke lebih mengarahkan pujian dan Giggs, yang telah meraih begitu banyak gelar dan tetap setia bersama MU.

"Banyak pemain legendaris di dunia sepakbola, tapi bagi saya yang paling pantas disebut legenda terbaik adalah Giggs," ujar Yorke.

"Ryan juga menjadi contoh dan inspirasi bagi banyak pemain. Ia sudah mendapat banyak gelar dan tidak muda lagi, tapi permainannya masih konsisten bahkan semakin matang. Ia juga masih berpeluang menambah koleksi pialanya."

Giggs sudah mendapat 11 medali juara Liga Primer, dua Liga Champions dan beberapa tropi lainnya. Sampai saat ini ia sudah 18 tahun dan 841 kali bermain di MU.


goal.com

[hendiplast]

United veteran still up there with the best
Ryan Giggs is in the running for European Player of the Year

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Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is one of five British players nominated for the 2009 European Player of the Year award.

The 35-year-old joins Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and John Terry on the shortlist for the prize, known as the Ballon d'Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the award last year, is included but no Italian or German players have been selected. The winner, chosen by world football writers, will be announced in December.

Giggs, who was named PFA Players’ Player of the Year last season, joins teammates Rooney and Nemanja Vidic on the shortlist.

Chelsea also have three nominees - midfielder Lampard, defender Terry and striker Didier Drogba. The other Premier League players on the list are forward Andrey Arshavin and midfielder Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal, with Liverpool striker Fernando Torres joining fellow nominee Gerrard.

Barcelona's Argentinian star Lionel Messi is one of the favourites to win the competition, organised by France Football magazine.

Full list of nominees:

Andrei Arshavin (Russia) Arsenal
Karim Benzema (France) Olympique Lyon then Real Madrid
Iker Casillas (Spain) Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) Manchester United then Real Madrid
Diego (Brazil) Werder Bremen then Juventus
Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) Chelsea
Edin Dzeko (Bosnia) VfL Wolfsburg
Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon) Barcelona then Inter Milan
Cesc Fabregas (Spain) Arsenal
Fernando Torres (Spain) Liverpool
Diego Forlan (Uruguay) Atletico Madrid
Steven Gerrard (England) Liverpool
Ryan Giggs (Wales) Manchester United
Yoann Gourcuff (France) Bordeaux
Thierry Henry (France) Barcelona
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden) Inter Milan then Barcelona
Andres Iniesta (Spain) Barcelona
Julio Cesar (Brazil) Inter Milan
Kaka (Brazil) AC Milan then Real Madrid
Frank Lampard (England) Chelsea
Maicon (Brazil) Inter Milan
Lionel Messi (Argentina) Barcelona
Luis Fabiano (Brazil) Sevilla
Franck Ribery (France) Bayern Munich
Wayne Rooney (England) Manchester United
John Terry (England) Chelsea
Nemanja Vidic (Serbia) Manchester United
David Villa (Spain) Valencia
Xavi (Spain) Barcelona
Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast) Barcelona


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[drivemein]

Ryan Joseph Giggs, lahir 36 tahun yang lalu pada 29 November 1973.
Semua kenangan indah bersama Manchester United telah dicatatkan oleh beliau.
11 gelar Liga Inggris, 4 gelar Piala FA CUP, 2 gelar Carling Cup, & 2 gelar UCL.
Memecahkan rekor bermain Sir Bobby Charlton.
Semua dilengkapi oleh Giggs dengan kemenangan manis melawan Portsmouth.
Dan lebih lengkap lagi, Giggs mencetak gol ke 100 nya di Liga Inggris.
Lengkap sudah hadiah untuk Ryan Giggs di hari yang indah ini.
Selamat Ulang Tahun Ryan Joseph Giggs.
God Bless You.

Ryan Giggs 100th Goals In Premier League
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[ecly_watchaa]

waahhhh...ultah dapat hadiah gol cantik td,..
yg terpenting 3 poin tuh kado istimewa buat sang legend,...

[Supernan]

Makin Berumur makin CLASS dah Om Giggsy!!!

Happy Birthday ya Om,semoga menjadi teladan bagi anak" mudo UNITED lainnya.

Golnya n kemenangan buat hadiahnya hahahahaha keren lg freekicknya!!!

ARISE LEGEND!!!

[cr7lover]

happy bday Giggsy!!!!
great goal today!

[hendiplast]

Congrats for 100 goals and a very Happy Birthday Ryan Giggs :D

[ing areese]

Happy Happy Birthday Mr. Giggs...
Have A very Very Bright Day yippieee Partyyyyyy<:-P

[iam_adjie]

Selamat Ulang Tahun Om Giggsy
ulang tahun yang sangat berkesan kl ini

:hb::hb::hb:

[ferly_Liemz]

met ultah Om Giggsy...
36 tahun tapi tetep wonderfull...
terus lah semangat dan kami akan terus melihat mu dengan penuh takjub

^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^^:)^
=D>=D>=D>=D>=D>=D>=D>=D>=D>

[harylicious]

happy birthday giggsy...
amazing freekick and beautiful win

[Bayu*Lazuardy]

happy birthdayy my favorit player...
hope you'll get the best in united !

[and1]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY om GIGGSY

cara yg tepat dlm merayakan ulang tahun ke-36
1 gol cantik dr free kick, 1 assist manis buat rooney, 1 penalti buat hattrick rooney

Long Live, The Legendary Welsh Wizard

[anitha_reddevil]

happy bday uncle giggsy :)

[beckz_on7]

:hb: to our legend....=D>=D>

[tumpal_oneunited]

:hb: :hb: ..Happy Birthday Om Giggsy.. :hb: :hb:
:muscarf: Thanx for What You've Done in Man United :muscarf:

[alfrina]

HAPPY BDAY UNCLE GIGGS !!

semoga dia bisa baca ya ...
:D

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

happy birthday giggs

gol dan assist yang ciamik abis kemaren

[zudomiriku]

Happy B'day Om Giggs

memberikan kado u/ diri sendiri dihari ultah. 1 assist, 1 gol, 1 penalti buat Rooney. mungkin kalo Rooney dah hattrick duluan, penalti langsung dieksekusi sendiri oleh om Giggs

gol freekick sekaligus gol ke-100 di EPL. benar2 perayaan ultah yg fantastis !!! :champ:

[Shorrty]

Hail to the king... Sir ryan joseph giggs...

Happy birthday sir.... God bless you... And wish you all the best...

[seven_heaven]

selamat ulang tahun om giggsy.
semoga bs terus meperkuat MU sampai 3 tahun ke dpn.
amin. [-O<

[otonk reddevilz]

Ryan Giggs..Ryan Giggs...Running down the wing..
Ryan Giggs..Ryan Giggs...Running down the wing..
Fear by the blues..save by the reds..
Ryan Giggs...Ryan Giggs...

Happy B'Day Sir Giggsy...:hb::hb:
one of United Legend...

semoga memberikan selalu yang terbaik buat United....

[scratch]

penblwydd hapus i'n asgellwr chwedlonol
Ryan Joseph Giggs

chi i gyd am y gorau!
we wish u all the best!

[pweechevalier]

HEPI BERTDEY OM GIGGS!!!

bikin assist, bikin gol pula...
Om Giggs emang tau cara ngasi kado buat dirinya sendiri, wekeke.... :mudance:

wisnu cimol

[marsel david]

:hb:Happy Birthday:hb:
Sir Ryan Joseph Giggs

[Anderstone]

Sir Ryan Giggs

He deserves to be knighted

[hendiplast]

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs to be offered 12 month contract extension and stay with club until 2011

Evergreen Ryan Giggs is set to be handed a new contract at Manchester United.

The Welsh wizard may have turned 36 on the weekend when he claimed a 100th Premier League goal, but there are no plans to pension him off just yet.

Giggs is out of contract at the end of the season, but is set to be offered a 12-month extention.

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Ton up: Manchester United's Ryan Giggs scores his 100th Premier League goal at Portsmouth on Saturday

Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: 'Ryan is exceptional, a rarity, he will play for two years yet.'

Wayne Rooney scored a hat trick in United's 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Saturday, but it was Giggs who claimed the headlines by scoring the clincher and setting up two for his team-mate.

The veteran admits he is starting to feel his age, but manages to stay in good condition by putting his feet up.

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Pure delight: Giggs celebrates with Wayne Rooney after scoring at Fratton Park

'I used to leave training and be able to go out shopping or meet up with friends in town,' he said, 'but not now, now it takes me one or two days to recover from matches so I know I have to conserve energy.

'These days I go home, put my feet up and sit on the settee watching TV or DVDs. My life is boring, boring, boring but it's what I have to do to stay fit.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

[hendiplast]

Manchester United star Ryan Giggs up for BBC Sports Personality of the Year award at the age of 36

Ryan Giggs stole many of the headlines again at the weekend when he scored his 100th Premier League goal during Manchester United's win at Portsmouth.

And after a year in which Giggs won an amazing 11th league title with United, the Welshman has been included in the shortlist of 10 leading sports stars for this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.

With Giggs being the only footballer on the list, many fans of the game are sure to vote for him on the night. Various campaigns have already been set up on social networking sites calling for him to win, but in truth Giggs will start as an outsider after a year of fine achievement across British sport.

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Still going strong: Giggs scores his 100th Premier League goal for Manchester United at Fratton Park

Among the favourites will certainly be Formula One's World Champion Jenson Button and world heavyweight boxing champion David Haye.

Jessica Ennis and Phillips Idowu will also be in the running after their superb victories at August's World Athletics Championships in Berlin.

Ennis will certainly receive a rousing reception from a home crowd when the awards ceremony takes place in Sheffield on December 13.

Of those successful performers left off the list, eyebrows will be raised in the racing community, with the brilliant Tony McCoy again overlooked despite claiming his 2,000th winner this year.

Bradley Wiggins can also count himself a little unlucky not to be included after a superb performance to finish fourth at the Tour de France.

So who has made the shortlist in the battle to be crowned Sports Personality and follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Sir Chris Hoy?

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/

[drivemein]

Man Utd draw up new deal for Giggs
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Manchester United are set to offer Ryan Giggs a new contract.

The Daily Mail says Giggs is set to be handed a new contract at Manchester United.

The Welsh wizard may have turned 36 on the weekend when he claimed a 100th Premier League goal, but there are no plans to pension him off just yet.

Giggs is out of contract at the end of the season, but is set to be offered a 12-month extension.

Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Ryan is exceptional, a rarity, he will play for two years yet."

[drivemein]

Giggs on shortlist for BBC award
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UNITED star Ryan Giggs, who hit his 100th Premier League goal at Portsmouth at the weekend, is on the shortlist for the BBC Sport Personality of the Year award.

The evergreen Welsh winger collected his 11th Premier League winners' medal this year and claimed the Reds' appearance record.

Formula One world champion Jenson Button is a leading contender for the top prize along with heptathlon world champion Jessica Ennis and Ashes-winning captain Andrew Strauss.

Brawn driver Button won six out of the first seven grands prix on his way to the Formula One championship.

Button will be looking to go one better than new McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who came second last year behind cyclist Chris Hoy, who won three golds in Beijing, despite becoming world champion after a thrilling final race in Brazil.

Heptathlete Ennis overcame the agony of missing Beijing because of injury to claim victory at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.

The Sheffield athlete led from start to finish and scored a personal best of 6,731 points.

Strauss guided England to a thrilling Ashes win over Australia. The Middlesex opener led from the front as England won the series 2-1.

They are joined on the 10-strong shortlist by triple jump world champion Phillips Idowu, diver Tom Daley, who became world 10m platform champion this summer in Rome aged 15, and Mark Cavendish, winner of six stages of this year's Tour de France.

David Haye was crowned WBA world heavyweight champion with his defeat of 7ft 2ins Nikolay Valuev, Andy Murray was ranked world number two after winning six tournaments while gymnast Beth Tweddle claimed gold on the floor at the World Championships.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year takes place at Sheffield Arena on Sunday, December 13.

[hendiplast]

Ryan Giggs a 'dedicated professional and legend' at Manchester United
Ryan Giggs has been described as the personification of Manchester United by Old Trafford team-mate Darren Fletcher.

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Giggs, 36, has been named on the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after a remarkable year that has seen him win an 11th Premier League title and also the PFA Player of the Year award.

The former Wales captain scored his 100th Premier League goal during United’s 4-1 victory at Portsmouth at the weekend and manager Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to offer him a one-year contract extension in the new year in order to extend his Old Trafford career beyond his 37th birthday.

Giggs is set to be rested for tonight’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Spurs at Old Trafford, with Ferguson keen to preserve the veteran’s energies prior to Saturday’s trip to West Ham.

But with the BBC nomination the latest recognition of Giggs’s longevity and success, Fletcher admits that his Manchester United colleague is the perfect example of how to manage a career at the top level of the game.

Fletcher said: “He (Giggs) has got the perfect balance. He’s a wealthy man and he can enjoy himself, but he doesn’t throw it in anyone’s face.

“He’s not in the papers every week for the wrong reasons or daft magazines. He’s a dedicated family man, a dedicated professional and a legend here at United.

“He’s played more games than anyone in the club’s history, won more trophies and scored in every season of the Premier League.”

Scotland midfielder Fletcher has become a pivotal figure in Ferguson’s United team over the last 12 months.

But he credits Giggs with helping him realise his ambition of securing a first-team spot at Old Trafford.

Fletcher said: “It was great to have someone like Ryan here when I was a youngster.

“I looked up to him and saw that there was no ego. If you have an ego at this club, it gets kicked straight out of you.

“It’s not about fame at this football club, it’s about winning trophies. Young players see that straightaway when they join.

“They see Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville. The heroes and inspirations are already at the club every day.

“Some players come in a little bit confident, but it’s out of them within a few weeks. You can’t be like that here.

“The great thing I’ve noticed is that even the young foreign players who come hold the senior players in real respect.

“Cristiano Ronaldo was a hugely talented player, but he hadn’t done it season in season out like Giggsy or Scholesy.

“They (young players) see that when they’ve finished their career, they can look back on successful times with the trophies to show for that.

“Me, Carra (Michael Carrick), Wazza (Wayne Rooney) and Rio (Ferdinand) have achieved a little bit of success, but Giggsy blows us all out of the water.

“We’re all jealous of him and we want more of what he’s had. We want to match his medal haul.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/

[hendiplast]

Weekend Sempurna The Welsh Wizard
Rossi Finza Noor - detiksport

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Manchester - Akhir pekan lalu Ryan Giggs mencetak gol keseratusnya di Premier League sekaligus berulang tahun yang ke-36. Tetapi ada satu hal lagi yang membuat akhir pekan The Welsh Wizard sempurna. Apa?

Gol ke-100 tersebut tercipta ketika Giggs menyumbangkan gol terakhir dalam kemenangan 4-1 atas Portsmouth. Gelandang veteran Manchester United ini menciptakannya lewat sebuah tendangan bebas, tiga menit menjelang laga usai.

Satu hari setelah mencetak gol itu, Giggs pun merayakan hari jadinya yang ke-36. Dengan usia seuzur itu, pemain kelahiran Cardiff tersebut membuktikan bahwa dirinya masih bisa tampil di level top, bersama salah satu klub besar pula.

Kebahagiaan Giggs pun makin bertambah kala dia diumumkan masuk nominasi BBC Sports Personality Of The Year. Bersamanya, masuk juga petenis Andy Murray dan juara F1 musim lalu, Jenson Button.

"Weekend yang sempurna. Gol ke-100, ultah ke-36 dan saya dinominasikan masuk BBC Sports Personality Of The Year," ucap Giggs dalam akun Twitter miliknya.

Giggs sendiri memiliki rekor lain di Premier League. Pemain kelahiran 29 November ini juga menjadi satu-satunya pemain yang selalu mencetak gol di setiap musim Premier League. ( roz / din )

[drivemein]

Boss: Ryan is top man
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Sir Alex has named Ryan Giggs his man of the decade in the latest issue of Inside United.

The boss said: "It has to be Ryan Giggs, for his unbelievable service and the high standards he continues to set. He’s a truly marvellous player."

In the same magazine, the United manager also reveals his most important signing, biggest success, favourite game and most memorable goal of the decade, as he looks back at the 2000-2009 period.

And when asked to look into his crystal ball and predict what the next 10 years have in store for United, the gaffer is upbeat: “Hopefully more success. It’s a great football club. It has the history, the stadium, the supporters – everything is in its favour.”

Sir Alex’s comments are part of Inside United’s epic review of the last decade, which comprehensively covers every aspect

of the last 10 years in Red. The magazine features the great players, the magic moments, the classic matches and the wonder goals that defined a golden era.

There’s also a huge season-by-season review, telling the noughties story in full. And with the pitch-level insights of Old Trafford stalwart Wes Brown, plus startling stats and the snappiest soundbites, it’s every Red’s must-have record of a trophy-packed decade.

[drivemein]

Giggsy is Utd's greatest ever
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PAUL SCHOLES has hailed Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs as the club's greatest-ever player.

The midfielder reckons Wales star Giggs, 36, will go down as the Red Devils' best performer — ahead of the likes of George Best, Bobby Charlton and Eric Cantona.

Scholes, 35, said: "When Ryan retires he won't just be regarded as one of the greats — he'll be the one and only.

"To be here 20 years and still going strong and playing as well as ever, I think that he will be the one who stands out when he retires."

Giggs has won a staggering 30 honours with United since making his debut as a 17-year-old in 1991.

His haul of silverware includes 11 league titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League trophies.

Scholes added: "The secret of Ryan's success is his sheer professionalism. He has been a top player for nearly 20 years.

"I would have thought he's probably the best player this club has ever had. He just keeps going stronger and stronger.

"Each time he plays he seems to create a goal or score one himself. He has just been fantastic to play with."

Despite heaping praise on Giggs, Scholes admits his own recent performances have not quite been up to scratch.

The former England ace has failed to hold down a regular place in Alex Ferguson's side this season and is out of contract next summer.

And having celebrated his 35th birthday last month, Scholes knows he will have to assess his plans for the future in the coming months.

He said: "I wouldn't say I am playing some of my best football. I don't always feel I am making as much of a contribution as I'd like to.

"I always preferred it when I was playing regularly and scoring a lot more goals. Now, it's different.

"I play once every two or three weeks and I can only hope to do well when I get the chance. I don't have a choice.

"Obviously, every player wants to play every week but I know now it can't always happen. I just have to be okay with that."

And as for his future?

He added: "You do think about it, but I'm not too sure.

"I'll just carry on with the way it it's going at the moment and we'll see what happens come the end of the season."

[Supernan]

Pasti ntr suatu saat di OT bakal ada patung die sama Fergie!!!!

[FarizBangka]

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Semenjak gw suka liga inggris tahun 1998, Ryan giigs salah satu pemain yg paling susah dihentikan lawan.. kecepatanya sangat luar biasa sudah itu diluar lapangan juga sikapnya sangat baik, menurut saya pantas ryan giggs menjadi pemain sepakbola sejati yg ga terlalu mementingkan materi..

[Red Army]

Giggsy is Utd's greatest ever
-thesun.co.uk-


setuju banget :muscarf:

dari segi apapun Giggsy emang layak menyandang predikat tsb

[red_devilz]

Vote for the next United Gaffer ....... Sir Ryan Giggs :muflag:

[pweechevalier]

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Semenjak gw suka liga inggris tahun 1998, Ryan giigs salah satu pemain yg paling susah dihentikan lawan.. kecepatanya sangat luar biasa sudah itu diluar lapangan juga sikapnya sangat baik, menurut saya pantas ryan giggs menjadi pemain sepakbola sejati yg ga terlalu mementingkan materi..

Eh, klo gambar gede2 gini mending pake spoiler deh, hehe...
Kasian buat yg koneksinya lemot...

Vote for the next United Gaffer ....... Sir Ryan Giggs :muflag:

Next United Gaffer mungkin aja...
Tapi mungkin gak langsung begitu pensiun ya...
Soalnya kan meski RG11 gak perlu diragukan lagi skillnya sebagai pemaen, tapi klo jadi pelatih tetep perlu pengalaman juga sih menurut gw...

wisnu cimol

[red_devilz]

Next United Gaffer mungkin aja...
Tapi mungkin gak langsung begitu pensiun ya...
Soalnya kan meski RG11 gak perlu diragukan lagi skillnya sebagai pemaen, tapi klo jadi pelatih tetep perlu pengalaman juga sih menurut gw...

wisnu cimol

Yup , biar nanti om Giggs belajar jadi asisten manajer nya Jose Mourinho dulu ( dia dah ngebet banget tuh balik ke Inggris ) ...... :hammer:

[hendiplast]

Giggs Rebut Wales BBC Sports Personality 2009

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VIVAnews - Ryan Giggs dianugerahi BBC Sports Personality 2009 di Wales, Senin 7 Desember 2009 (Selasa dini hari WIB). Pemain Manchester United itu berhasil mengalahkan dua atlet lainnya. Yaitu pebalap sepeda Geraint Thomas dan pemain rugby Jamie Roberts.

Seperti dilansir The Daily Mirror, ini adalah kedua kalinya bagi Giggs bisa memenangi penghargaan tersebut. Terakhir kali pemain berambut ikal itu meraih penghargaan yang sama adalah di tahun 1996.

Kini, The Wizard of Wales -julukannya- kembali berhasil menyabet penghargaan itu dengan memenangi suara terbanyak melalui jajak pendapat via telepon. Atas prestasinya ini, Giggs sekarang berhak maju melawan sembilan atlet lainnya dalam nominasi BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Giggs adalah tipe one man club. Di mana seumur hidupnya hanya memperkuat satu tim saja dan itu adalah MU. Giggs juga tercatat sebegai pemain pertama yang mengkoleksi 11 medali titel Premier Leagu.

Namanya juga masuk ke dalam sejarah Inggris karena satu-satunya pemain yang memperoleh gelar PFA Young Player of the Year selama dua tahun berturut-turut.

Sayangnya prestasi ini gagal membawa Giggs ke pentas internasional di level timnas. Pasalnya, Walses selalu kandas bila berkompetisi di ajang tersebut. Hingga saat ini belum sekali pun Giggs bermain di Piala Dunia. Gigss bahkan sudah gantung sepatu dari timnas sejak dua tahun lalu.

[pweechevalier]

Giggs Rebut Wales BBC Sports Personality 2009


.......

Selamat buat Om Giggs...
Meski Om Giggs belum pernah maen di Piala Dunia...
Tapi gw yakin dia bakal tetap diinget sebagai pemain bola yg terhebat yg pernah ada di dunia :thumbup:

wisnu cimol

[erin]

Giggs Rebut Wales BBC Sports Personality 2009

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Yeah..manteb...
hrs bisa menang nih..
CR ajh lewat..hahahaha
Giggs One of the Greatest footbalers...

[drivemein]

Fergie: Players treat Giggs like God
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SIR Alex Ferguson has admitted Ryan Giggs is "treated like God" in the Manchester United dressing room.

Giggs was confirmed as BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year on Monday night in recognition of his outstanding service in a career at the top now lasting nearly two decades.

Although he is now retired from international duty with Wales, he is arguably the the country's finest player and certain the most decorated.

And, according to Ferguson, his continued brilliance for the Reds means he has assumed a status amongst his peers that goes beyond that afforded to mere mortals.

"He is treated like God in the dressing room," the United boss told BBC Wales.

"I will always remember the presentation the players made to him after the Champions League final in Moscow last year.

"Afterwards they started to sing the Ryan Giggs song. It was absolutely genuine. You could see the warmth he generates.

"He is an example and leader in the dressing room and an advisor to young players. It is always refreshing they go to him rather than rely on an agent."

Ferguson tribute

Certainly Ferguson will never have any cause to regret the effort he put in to get Giggs to sign schoolboy forms with United rather than join Manchester City, as initially appeared the case.

And, as it looks increasingly likely they will both retire at the same time, the Reds chief counts himself as exceptionally fortunate.

"I thank my lucky stars that I have been able to experience and enjoy watching his performances for 20 years," reflected Ferguson.

"No manager will have that again."

In fact, Ferguson is deriving even more pleasure from Giggs now, because, arguably, he is performing to a consistent level higher than he has ever done.

"His best years have been the latter ones," said Ferguson.

"Since we have combated the injury problem with his back his performances have been quite staggering.

"In the last minute of Saturday's game at West Ham he went on an overlapping run from the left-back position.

"It was fully 60 yards - and he is 36. I couldn't do that on a bike."

[hendiplast]

Giggs "Dewa" Old Trafford
Achmad Firdaus - Okezone

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MANCHESTER - "Tua-tua keladi, makin tua makin menjadi." Mungkin ungkapan itulah yang pantas disematkan kepada winger veteran Manchester United Ryan Giggs. Di usianya yang tak lagi muda, Giggs masih tetap mampu memberikan kontribusi maksimal dan menjadi salah satu andalan United.

Pelatih United Sir Alex Ferguson pun mengamini hal tersebut. Saking bangganya, arsitek Skotlandia yang telah melatih Giggs selama 18 tahun ini bahkan mengakui Giggs merupakan salah satu pemain yang sangat penting di skuad The Reds Devils.

"Dia (Giggs) diperlakukan seperti "dewa" di ruang ganti Manchester United," papar Fergie sebagaimana dikutip BBC Wales, Rabu (9/12/2009).

"Saya masih ingat jelas presentasi yang dibuat para pemain lain untuk Giggs, setelah kami memenangi final Liga Champions di Moskow, tahun lalu," tambahnya.

"Di sana, mereka menyanyikan lagu Ryan Giggs yang mereka buat sendiri. Ini merupakan hal yang murni. Anda bisa melihat kehangatan yang didapatkannya (Giggs)," imbuh pelatih 67 tahun ini.

"Giggs merupakan contoh seorang pemimpin di ruang ganti dan penasihat para pemain muda. Mereka (pemain muda) bahkan mengaku lebih merasa nyaman berkeluh kesah kepada Giggs ketimbang agen mereka," tutup Fergie.

[B4YU]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8409274.stm


Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes set for new Man Utd deals

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will offer veteran duo Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes new contracts.

Giggs, 36, made his United debut in 1992 while Scholes, who is 35, has been an Old Trafford regular since 1995.

"Ryan will be offered a new contract for next season, which is an indication of what we think of him coming up to 37 next season," said Ferguson.

"Paul will be offered one too," added the United boss, despite reports Scholes was considering retiring.

"I spoke to Paul and he said he didn't actually say he was thinking of his future.

"When you get to that age every player starts to think about what the future holds for him.

"But when you see Paul's performances at West Ham and in Wolfsburg last week there is no reason to think he can't do it again next year again.

"Maybe he thinks he should be playing every game. That's fine, but I know that's not fair.

"We want the quality. We want to see Scholes perform like he did on Tuesday and the best way of doing that is to gauge the games we know he is going to dominate."

[drivemein]

Ferguson lauds Giggs and Scholes
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Sir Alex Ferguson is not ready to call time on the Manchester United careers of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes just yet. The veteran pair have proved in the last couple of weeks they can still make a major contribution despite their advancing years.

Giggs has been producing top-quality performances all season and, while Scholes raised doubt over his own longevity last week, he has since inspired the Red Devils to victory over both West Ham United and Wolfsburg.

So, rather than contemplating the end of their careers, the pair can look forward to tonight's encounter with Aston Villa knowing the future is secure.

"Ryan will be offered a new contract, which is an indication of what we think of him coming up to 37, and Paul knows he will be offered one as well." Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes

"Ryan will be offered a new contract for next season, which is an indication of what we think of him coming up to 37 next season, and Paul knows he will be offered one as well," confirmed Ferguson.

The most remarkable feature of Giggs's career is how unaffected he seems to be by all the adulation he has received. Thrust into the limelight at such a young age, the former Wales captain flirted with the attention David Beckham has grabbed so assiduously and decided it was not for him.

"Ryan is an example to young people," said Ferguson. "He has humility and he has never changed and I think he is having his best years now. He has retained that amazing quality in his game and also an enthusiasm to play."

Like Giggs, Scholes has never changed either. He was never fond of the spotlight and still hates it, preferring to get back to his family in Saddleworth at the earliest available opportunity rather than endorse products and maximise his commercial earnings.

"When you see Paul's performances at West Ham and in Wolfsburg last week there is no reason to think he can't do it again next year." Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Paul Scholes

He is also acutely aware of the impact he makes on a football field and - as he did with England in 2004 - perfectly capable of turning his back on parts of his career without a second thought. It is why last week's self-analysis was interpreted as clearing the way for retirement, even if it was not quite what he intended.

"I spoke to Paul and he said he didn't actually say he was thinking of his future," said Ferguson. "When you get to that age every player starts to think about what the future holds for him. But when you see Paul's performances at West Ham and in Wolfsburg last week there is no reason to think he can't do it again next year."

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Man Utd boss Fergusn reveals ugly beanie was nicked from Giggs!
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his scruffy old red woolly hat is actually Ryan Giggs'!

The 'bunnet', the Scots word for bonnet, has proved to be his lucky charm ever since he nicked it off Giggs way back in November 1996.

Ferguson can be seen sporting it in training the day before any big encounters, including on the eve of both his Champions League triumphs in Barcelona and Moscow.

He said: "The only time Ryan has ever let himself down is letting me steal his Welsh bunnet.

"He is never going to get it back, because it is lucky for me. I have always worn it.

"I pinched it off him when we were in Turkey before a game against Fenerbahce. At the time, I just thought it would look better on me than him!"

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Man Utd boss Ferguson: Ridiculous BBC taking so long to recognise Giggs
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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Ryan Giggs will win the BBC gong tomorrow.

Ferguson thinks the veteran Welsh winger's incredible career should be recognised tomorrow night in a phone vote for the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Ferguson said: "If Ryan hasn't a chance of winning Sports Personality of the Year, then what does that say? I just hope Ryan gets the award he deserves.

"He is an example to young people because of his humility. He has never changed. And I think he is in the best form of his career right now.

"He has retained that amazing quality in his game and also his enthusiasm to play. I think longevity should be rewarded.

"For some reason, sometimes a young sportsman or woman comes on the scene for one year and wins it. That is what Ryan has had to put up with all his life."

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Giggs: Sports Personality of the Year? Make that decade, century and millenia
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The BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year is something of anachronism, rewarding these days performance and profile and not ‘personality’. It matters little though. For the first time since 2001 a Manchester United player is not only in with a genuine shot of winning the gong but stands head and shoulders above his peers.

Vote Ryan Giggs – Sports Personality to end all sports personalities.

Giggs’ performances on the pitch defy his advancing age. Now in his 37th year, with 830 United appearances behind him, the Welshman remains as important to the club’s cause as ever. Although deployed less often than in his rampaging youth, Giggs still appeared 41 times for United last season. Such were his outstanding performances that Giggs picked up the PFA Players’ Player of the Season.

If anything Giggs has been even better for United this campaign.

But while the BBC award is very much about the here and now, Giggs’ record compares favorably to the very best sportsmen of all time. Not only has the Welshman won more Premier League titles than any other player with 11 but has two European Cups, four FA Cups, seven Community shields, three League Cups and two Intercontinental/FIFA Club World Cups.

Throw the European Super Cup, eight PFA Team of the Year appearances and one of the most fabulous goals ever scored in 1999 FA Cup Semi final and you have some measure of the man.

There were the fallow years of course as Giggs entered his thirties and Sir Alex Ferguson’s team fell behind first Arsenal and then Chelsea in the Premier League. While injuries had always been a part of Giggs’ early career, it was perhaps transition from flying winger to midfield creator that stymied the Welshman’s career the most.

One of the qualities that marks Giggs out as a great, however, is the winger’s professionalism, which serves as an inspiration not only to millions of supporters but his teammates too. Sycophantic that may be but in an era of millionaire teenage players and billionaire oligarch owners, Giggs has eschewed the excesses of sex, drink and celebrity so often favoured by his peers. It’s a fact recognised by his manager above all.

“I will always remember the presentation the players made to him after the Champions League final in Moscow last year,” said Sir Alex Ferguson this week as Giggs picked up the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year Award.

“Afterwards they started to sing the Ryan Giggs song. It was absolutely genuine. You could see the warmth he generates. He is an example and leader in the dressing room and an advisor to young players. It is always refreshing they go to him rather than rely on an agent.

“His best years have been the latter ones. Since we have combated the injury problem with his back, his performances have been quite staggering.

“In the last minute of Saturday’s game at West Ham he went on an overlapping run from the left-back position. It was fully sixty yards – and he is thirty six. I couldn’t do that on a bike!”

It is a shame then that the only major blot on Giggs’ record is the lack of a major international tournament with Wales. With 64 appearances Giggs is among the most capped Welshmen of all time but like George Best before him Giggs has never been to the World Cup. As the season approaches its end there will, no doubt, a tinge of regret.

But the man whom Ferguson describes as a “God in the dressing room” has offered two decades of entertainment to United’s supporters instead. For that the BBC should end this year’s voting now and simply hand the Cardiff-born player the trophy.

“I thank my lucky stars that I have been able to experience and enjoy watching his performances for 20 years,” said Ferguson.

“No manager will have that again.”

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Fergie: Hats off to Giggsy
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ALEX FERGUSON has revealed the secret of his success - a scruffy old red Wales woolly hat.

The 'bunnet', the Scots word for bonnet, has proved to be his lucky charm ever since he nicked it off Ryan Giggs way back in November 1996.

Ferguson can be seen sporting it in training the day before any big encounters, including on the eve of both his Champions League triumphs in Barcelona and Moscow.

Manchester United's boss claims it is the only mistake Giggs has ever made, letting him ghost in on the blindside to nick his hat. And he will not be giving it back to him.

Ferguson said: "The only time Ryan has ever let himself down is letting me steal his Welsh bunnet.

"He is never going to get it back, because it is lucky for me. I have always worn it.

"I pinched it off him when we were in Turkey before a game against Fenerbahce. At the time, I just thought it would look better on me than him!"

Giggs has had to rely on a black United woolly hat when he has been guarding against the elements in training. Yet he certainly has not lacked any good fortune since losing the red one to his team manager.

And Ferguson thinks the veteran Welsh winger's incredible career should be recognised tomorrow night in a phone vote for the 2009 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Ferguson said: "If Ryan hasn't a chance of winning Sports Personality of the Year, then what does that say? I just hope Ryan gets the award he deserves.

"He is an example to young people because of his humility. He has never changed. And I think he is in the best form of his career right now.

"He has retained that amazing quality in his game and also his enthusiasm to play. I think longevity should be rewarded.

"For some reason, sometimes a young sportsman or woman comes on the scene for one year and wins it. That is what Ryan has had to put up with all his life."

Fergie says he will be offering Giggs another year's contract for next season, which will mean the footballing wizard will end up having played for United as a professional for 20 years and he will still be going strong at 37.

He will have spent a quarter of a century with the club, having first been invited down for a trial at the old Cliff training ground in 1986 before going on to make his professional debut in 1991.

It is something Ferguson says will never be repeated in the history of the game.

He added: "I think back to 1986 when I first started pestering the life out of him and now, more than 20 years on, I can still enjoy watching him.

"It will never happen again that a manager can have a player for 20 years and watch that player delight him and all the fans for that period."

Giggs was rested for the midweek Champions League trip to Germany, where the under-strength Reds beat Wolfsburg 3-1. But he will be back in the side to face Aston Villa today.

If you think Giggs is still being selected for sentimental reasons, forget it.

Ferguson does not do sentimentality when it comes to naming his team. In fact, he believes he is picking a player at his peak - and an incident late in United's 4-0 thumping of West Ham last Saturday convinced him of that.

He revealed: "In the 92nd minute Ryan was back in his own box at left-back, picked up the ball and made a 60-yard run to be back at outside-left. He made a run at 36 years of age I couldn't have done on my bike.

"His best years have been the last few years. When he hit 30, he was getting persistent hamstring problems. We identified it as a problem with his back and he started doing special pre-match warm-ups and post-match warm-downs.

"That enabled him to combat the trouble and brought him to the best years of his life in terms of the quality of his game."

Giggs is the club's most decorated player, with 11 titles and two European Cups. He is also the appearance record-holder, with 820, beating Sir Bobby Charlton's old mark at the 2008 Champions League final.

Ferguson said: "When he beat Sir Bobby's appearance record and won a 10th title, the players gave him a special presentation and started to sing a song about him.

"You can see the warmth he generates in the dressing room. He is a god in the dressing room.

"A lot of the young players go to him for advice. A lot of the players who don't have agents go to him. He is an example and a credit."

Paul Scholes and Gary Neville are the only ones who can come close to Giggs for United longevity.

Scholes will also be offered a new contract for next season but he believes Giggs stands head and shoulders above him and anyone else.

The midfielder said: "I'm not sure he'll just be up there with the great players. I think he'll be the one and only."

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Giggs Masih di Puncak
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Manchester - Walau telah berusia 36 tahun, Ryan Giggs masih ingin terus berkarir sebagai pesepakbola. Di usia yang terhitung senja, Giggs mengaku masih berada di puncak penampilannya.

Di Manchester United, Giggs masih sanggup bersaing dengan darah-darah muda. Atas kontribusinya itu, Giggsy diganjar dengan penghargaan BBC Sport Personality of the Year. Hal itu cukup membuktikan bahwa penampilan Giggs masih gemilang.

Dengan usia yang terhitung senja, pada umumnya pesepakbola telah merencanakan untuk gantung sepatu. Tidak demikian dengan Giggs. Pesepakbola asal Wales masih rasa lapar akan lebih banyak prestasi.

"Saya merasa lebih lapar untuk bertanding daripada sebelum-sebelumnya. Saya duduk disana selama acara dan masih saja memikirkan tentang pertandingan itu. Sakit rasanya apabila kita dikalahkan" ujar Giggs kepada Press Association.

Kiprah MU di Liga Premier masih menjadi fokus utama Giggsy. Kekalahan timnya 0-1 dari Aston Villa akhir minggu lalu menyisakan kecewa untuk The Welsh Wizard. Kekalahan itu bahkan masih terbayang di benaknya saat ia menerima penghargaan dari BBC.

"Jika kekalahan masih melukai Anda, itu artinya menunjukkan Anda masih memiliki gairah untuk terus bermain dan itulah hal yang harus dilakukan sekarang," imbuh Giggs.

Tubuh Giggs di usia 36 tahun jelas tidak sama ketika ia masih berusia 20-an. Tapi pemain berambut kriwil itu yakin bahwa kemampuannya masih mumpuni, bahkan justru sedang di titik terbaik.

"Saat ini, permainan saya mungkin adalah yang terbaik dari yang pernah saya mainkan. Saya menikmatinya lebih dari sebelumnya," pungkasnya.

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The Big Interview - Ryan Giggs: 'Losing hurts more now than it ever did'
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New BBC Sports Personality of the Year Ryan Giggs spent the ceremony agonising over Manchester United’s weekend loss.

But the Reds' longest-serving player says he will go on playing as long as the sting of defeat hurts so much.

United star Giggs, 36, picked up his latest accolade in Sunday’s televised bash after 151,842 people voted for him.

The ace’s award caps a fantastic year after he was also named PFA Player of the Year and won his 11th Premier League winners’ medal.

Giggs, who made his United debut in March 1991, claims he is now enjoying himself more than ever and playing his best football.

But the Welshman insists it is not just his glittering achievements which keep him motivated in the twilight of his career.

Indeed, he claims defeats are now more painful than ever. He was subbed at half-time against Aston Villa following a hamstring twinge, and revealed he spent most of Sunday night’s show in Sheffield still ruing the club’s 1-0 defeat the day before.

“I was sat there in the ceremony, but was still thinking about the previous day,” admitted Giggs.

“I am still hurt we got beat, and if defeats are still hurting me and I have that desire, then I will carry on.

“As long as I am being picked and the desire is still there, then I will definitely carry on.”

Giggs’ contract at Old Trafford expires next summer but manager Sir Alex Ferguson intends to give the star another deal.

And the midfield star insists his hunger and enthusiasm for representing United remain strong.

And he says his close bond with Ferguson means negotiations over new terms are likely to be straight-forward.

“They know I don’t want to go anywhere else and I want to end my career at United,” added Giggs ahead of tonight’s visit by Wolves.

“That has been the case over the last two or three years.

“It works both ways as it is also nice to be wanted.

“Around this time of year we start talking about contracts.

“Over the last two or three years it has been quite relaxed.

“If I am playing well and the club still want to sign me, it has normally been quite relaxed and no problem.”

Ferguson is set to take charge of United for his 900th League game tonight when they host Wolves in the Premier League.

Giggs himself is the club’s record appearance holder after playing 821 times and scoring 151 goals.

He has replaced Sir Bobby Charlton as having played most games for the club but says his predecessor has been a great inspiration.

Giggs said: “He travels away with us and he gets more autograph hunters than some of the players in the places we go.

“So you know you are in the presence of a legend.

“Bobby is the role model for all players who come through at United.

“Not only did he do everything, but it was the manner in which he did it. I was fortunate to beat his appearance record.

"I have known him since I was 13, and it's great to watch someone like him and the way he conducts himself.”

Giggs’ other great inspiration has been Ferguson, who has presided over his entire career.

And Giggs knows he might not have had such a superb innings at United had the club changed bosses more.

He said: “The manager has known me from such a young age and knows what I am about.

“He knows if I have had a couple of bad games that I am going to come round and start playing well again.

“Whereas if a new manager comes in and you have a dip in form, you could be finished.

“But that has not been the case and I have been very lucky to not only have one manager, but such a great manager.”

Consequently, Giggs made a deliberate point of thanking Ferguson when he received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

“I gave the manager a mention in the speech which should gone down well,” he smiled.

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Giggs signs new contract

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Ryan Giggs has agreed a new contract which will tie him to United until at least June 2011.

The 36-year-old, a veteran of over 800 appearances for the Reds, has been in scintillating form this season and, according to Sir Alex Ferguson, fully merits the reward of his new deal.

“Ryan deserves a new contract and I am sure that he will play for another two years," said the United manager. "His form is fantastic at the moment and he is playing some of his best football.”

Giggs echoed his manager's sentiments, and typically opted to look ahead to the future.

“I am delighted that I have agreed one more year," said the winger. "I am enjoying my football more than ever and I am looking forward to hopefully winning more trophies with Manchester United."


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Ryan Giggs signs contract extension with Manchester United
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At virtually the exact time Giggs was learning he must face old friend David Beckham for Manchester United against AC Milan in the first knock-out round of the Champions League, United confirmed the 36-year-old will remain at Old Trafford for another season.

Giggs has performed superbly over the last 18 months and his amazing achievements were recognised last Sunday when he was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

And it seems Ferguson does not think his latest contract will mark the end of Giggs' time at Old Trafford.

"Ryan deserves a new contract and I am sure that he will play for another two years," said Ferguson. "His form is fantastic at the moment and he is playing some of his best football."

With 11 Premier League titles and two European Cups already forming part of a staggering collection of trophies, Giggs has secured a place in the history books during a career in which he has amassed over 820 appearances for his only professional club.

But the former Wales skipper has no intention of resting on his laurels just yet.

"I am delighted that I have agreed one more year," he said. "I am enjoying my football more than ever and I am looking forward to hopefully winning more trophies with Manchester United."

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Ryan Giggs is the Mr Consistency of Manchester United and one of the truly greats
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Skill, pace, discipline, technical ability and tactical awareness – managers will reel off the qualities that top footballers require as their stock in trade. But there is one, above all, that is the benchmark to the truly great, that marks them out and pushes them to elite status. And that is consistency.

Leaders of men such as Fabio Capello, José Mourinho and Arsène Wenger purr at the players who can perform at a guaranteed level, a high watermark that is rarely dipped below. Consistency is their byword. It offers assurances.

And Sir Alex Ferguson also knows that because he is a manager who has preached this more than any other. It is a rare ability and it's fuelled by a competitive desire not to fall, however slightly, below those standards or yield supremacy – to do what it takes to remain among the best and to rise above them.

It's also a quality that, in modern-day football, is epitomised by Ryan Giggs. While being something of a throw-back in both the way he conducts his life, his impeccable, understated manners and behaviour, and his upright, direct style of play, he is also the acme of what is now required to succeed in the Premier League and in European football.

A role model who still has a role to play at the highest levels.

Naming Giggs as the player of the decade will lead to a significant number of challenges. He is neither the most skilful nor the most effective footballer to have played over the last 10 years – for Manchester United never mind in the world – and he certainly isn't the most charismatic.

And neither has he done it on a global stage, retiring from international football without reaching the finals of either the World Cup or the European Championships with Wales.

But nationality isn't a bar to greatness. No one discounted George Best. Had Giggs been French or Spanish, Brazilian or even English, his impact would have been undeniably greater.

He deserves to be in the company of Ronaldo – both Brazilian and Portuguese – Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane who, along with Ronaldinho, would be most people's choice as the best player of the last 10 years. Giggs does not have their audacious skill.

Personally I would probably have selected Zidane as the best player in terms of ability, grace and power and the strength to impose his personality on a match but not only did he let himself and his country down in the 2006 World Cup final but he hasn't featured through the whole of the last decade.

But neither should Giggs be selected just because of longevity even if that longevity is fearsomely impressive, just as Paolo Maldini's was at AC Milan.

And the Italian was another contender for the title. After all, in Giggs, here is a man who made his debut in 1991 and is still one of the most influential players at one of the most successful clubs of the past two decades.

There were five Premier League titles before the millennium – plus a Champions League – and six after, and then another Champions League.

Giggs was 'only' an 87th-minute substitute in Moscow, against Chelsea in 2008, a brief outing that lifted him above Sir Bobby Charlton to claim the highest appearance record for United, but it was also his nerveless penalty, preceding Nicolas Anelka's miss in the shoot-out, that saw his team claim the trophy. Stellar achievements were eclipsed.

The statistics are, indeed, awesome. Giggs is now 36, he has played 821 games for United, starting 709 of them, and scoring 151 goals in an environment where the physical demands have grown enormously.

He has played in all 11 of United's Premier League title-winning teams and is the only player to have scored in the Champions League for 11 consecutive seasons.

All the promise that was hinted at 16 has been fulfilled. And that is some statement given how rich that promise was.

It's often argued that Giggs's success has come partly because of who he plays for, that United's quality has masked deficiencies, that good players make other good players look better. All true. But it's hardly been plain sailing for Giggs.

At the start of 2003 he was out of favour with United supporters and they cheered when he was substituted against Blackburn Rovers in the Worthington Cup.

Although he had signed a five-year deal, there were signs that United may be willing to sell him to Inter Milan. Instead he scored two goals in Turin against Juventus in the Champions League, one following a trademark run from deep; United won the title again – and it was David Beckham who left.

And Ferguson is ruthless in his selections. There is little room for sentiment. He does not stand on ceremony. Just ask Jaap Stam, Andrew Cole, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Roy Keane. Players have shelf lives and Ferguson is the first to check that best-before date.

Every summer, Giggs has survived Ferguson's culls, seen off a host of pretenders and still has the pace to play on the left wing in the big games, or in central midfield.

It shows that not only is he a deeply competitive character but one who completely understands the dynamics of a match and how to win it.

When Mourinho took over at Chelsea he used that hunger, that aching sense of underachievement, to win games and went on to collect two league titles. But ask John Terry and Frank Lampard what happened after that and they will admit that something was lost. It has never been lost on Giggs.

And none of this has touched on his footballing ability and the memorable moments it has brought. There was that famous description by Ferguson of Giggs, when he was just 13, "floating over the ground like a cocker spaniel chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind".

Then there was his first United goal at the age of 17 in a 1-0 victory over Manchester City no less and that extraordinary, bare-chested, shirt-twirling celebration after his stunning solo effort against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final replay in 1999, which led the march to the Treble.

And his sumptuous free-kick against Portsmouth only last month was similarly unforgettable. More than 18 and a half years have passed since that first goal and Ferguson's description still holds true.

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GIGGS BEMOANS LACK OF PATIENCE
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Ryan Giggs does not feel Mark Hughes' treatment at Manchester City should come as a surprise to any prospective manager.

In the wake of Hughes' exit from Eastlands, Sunderland manager Steve Bruce suggested the dismissal, coming in the wake of a 4-3 victory over the Black Cats and 17 matches into a Premier League season that has seen City suffer just two defeats, could put young coaches off entering the management game.

It is not a problem Giggs has to deal with, having just signed another one-year contract at United that will see him complete two decades at Old Trafford.

But, while he feels for Hughes, a team-mate for both United and Wales, Giggs is not convinced Bruce's theory will prove to be correct.

"It is the football world we live in," observed the 36-year-old.

"There is not much patience around now. Managers know that going into a job after a few bad results, the press and the fans will get on to them.

"You don't have as much time as you did 10 or 15 years ago. That is difficult when you are trying to build a team

"But all managers find themselves in that situation now.

"Sparky did a relatively good job at City but he is no different."

One of the other few obvious downsides about life in the football business is having to work over Christmas.

When families across the country are tucking into their traditional roast dinner before slumbering in front of the fire, top flight stars tend to snatch a couple of hours in the morning before heading off to training and then spending a quiet evening in a hotel somewhere, preparing for a Boxing Day fixture.

Not this season for Giggs though.

For the first time in his illustrious career, he has been able to spend the whole day at home with wife Stacey and children Libby and Zach, having been given the day off by Sir Alex Ferguson because United are not in action again until they face Hull at the KC Stadium on December 27.

"Until I had kids I never got excited about Christmas," said Giggs. "You just can't.

"You have to concentrate on playing on Boxing Day and you are always travelling on Christmas Day.

"That is one of the downsides about being a footballer.

"Once you have kids it is hard opening the presents, then going off to training, so, to have Christmas Day off for the first time in my career is definitely welcomed."

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Sepakbola yang Kian Tak Sabar
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Manchester - Saat ini, seorang pelatih dapat dengan mudah kehilangan pekerjaan meski klubnya baru sebentar masuk fase menukik. Buat Ryan Giggs, ini adalah bukti sepakbola kian tak sabar.

Contoh teraktual tentu saja Mark Hughes. Pria asal Wales itu dipecat Manchester City meski sebenarnya prestasi City tidak terlalu buruk.

"Itulah dunia sepakbola yang kita lihat saat ini," komentar Giggs seperti yang dikutip Goal.

Sepanjang karirnya, Giggs cuma pernah dilatih oleh Sir Alex Ferguson. Di Manchester United, Ferguson telah berkuasa selama lebih dari 20 tahun dan masih belum ada tanda-tanda ia akan lengser.

"Tak ada kesabaran lagi di sekitar kita sekarang. Manajer tahu kalau setelah beberapa hasil buruk, maka pers dan pendukung akan mulai menyerang mereka," cetus pemain berusia 36 tahun itu.

"Anda tidak punya waktu sebanyak 10-15 tahun yang lalu. Itu sesuatu yang sulit bila Anda tengah berusaha membangun tim. Sparky (julukan Hughes) relatif bagus di City, tapi nasibnya tidaklah beda," tutup Giggs.

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Giggs: Natal Paling Berkesan


Bola.net - Pemain sayap veteran milik The Red Devils Manchester United, Ryan Giggs mengaku untuk pertama kali dalam sepanjang karir sepak bola dirinya, ia bisa dengan jenak merayakan hari Natal bersama keluarganya di rumah.

Ya! Untuk kali pertama dalam karir menakjubkannya sebagai seorang pemain sepak bola tersebut dirinya bisa merayakan Natal seharian penuh tanpa harus diganggu aktivitas sepak bola seperti pada tahun-tahun sebelumnya.

Seharian penuh dirinya bisa menghabiskan waktu bersama sang istri dan anak-anaknya Stacey Libby dan Zach, pada hari Natal yang kudus. Giggs mendapatkan ijin cuti dari sang pelatih Sir Alex karena United tidak akan kembali ke lapangan hijau hingga tanggal 27 saat mereka menghadapi Hull.

"Hingga saya memiliki anak belum pernah saya menyambut Natal dengan penuh gairah seperti ini," kata Giggs "Itu benar! Belum pernah seperti ini, karena saya tidak sempat sebelumnya,"

"Karena kami harus selalu konsentrasi dengan partai "Boxing Day" dan biasanya kami melakukan perjalanan saat hari Natal-nya,"

"Dan hal tersebut menjadi salah satu kerugian menjadi seorang pemain sepak bola,"

"Dan kini saat saya memiliki kesempatan melihat anak-anak asyik membuka kado Natal dengan susah payah, dan tidak pergi latihan maka saya menyambutnya dengan penuh gembira, karena tidak selalu seperti ini dalam karir saya," tutup pemilik kaos bernomor punggung 11 Setan Merah tersebut

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GIGGS TO GET FREEDOM OF SALFORD
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Manchester United star Ryan Giggs will be honoured with the freedom of the city of Salford on Thursday.

The winger, who is the current PFA Player of the Year and BBC Sports Personality of the Year, will receive the honour at a ceremony in his adopted home town on Thursday afternoon.

Giggs, 36, will join an illustrious list of previous recipients, including Nelson Mandela, LS Lowry and fellow Welshman David Lloyd George.

Although born in Cardiff and starring many times for Wales, Giggs has for many years lived in the Worsley area of Salford after signing for United as a schoolboy.

Giggs switched to the club while training with Manchester City after a personal visit to his home by Sir Alex Ferguson on his 14th birthday.

He has now played more times for the club and won more honours than any other player in United's illustrious history.

He is also the only player to have scored in every Premier League season after debuting against Everton in March 1991.

A formal presentation of the award will take place as part of a civic ceremony at The Lowry arts centre on Salford Quays.

Councillor John Warmisham said it was "a privilege and a pleasure" to nominate Giggs.

"Ryan is a role model to young people and a proud ambassador of the city," Mr Warmisham said.

"He is the ideal candidate for freedom of the city.

"He does tremendous work for Unicef in relation to children and other charities and has never forgotten his Salford roots."

Mayor of Salford Councillor Roger Lightup added: "I'm delighted we are able to honour one of our residents in this way.

"The freedom of the city recognises people who have made an exceptional contribution to our community and Ryan has certainly done this over a number of years."

Citizens made freemen gain no real privileges today but they do receive a scroll to mark their status and the pride the city has in them.

The medieval term "freeman" meant someone who was not the property of a feudal lord, but enjoyed privileges such as the right to earn money and own land.

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Giggs: MU Krisis? Tidak!
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

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Manchester - Tersingkirnya Manchester United dari FA Cup semakin menunjukkan bahwa kekuatan Setan Merah menurun. Meski begitu, Ryan Giggs membantah klubnya tengah mengalami krisis.

Kepindahan Cristiano Ronaldo dari Old Trafford musim lalu tidak dipungkiri telah mengurangi kekuatan MU. Meski pengganti Ronaldo telah ditemukan di dalam diri Antonio Valencia, tetapi MU belum juga menemukan formula tim terbaiknya.

Dalam enam pertandingan terakhir, anak asuh Sir Alex Ferguson ini telah menderita tiga kali kekalahan dan total tujuh kali kalah di semua ajang.

Kekalahan terakhir nan memalukan ialah tersingkir dari Piala FA setelah ditaklukkan tim kasta bawah Leeds United 0-1 di Theater of Dreams.

Fakta diatas tentunya mencuatkan anggapan bahwa MU kini sedang mengalami krisis. Akan tetapi, hal itu segera dibantah oleh Giggs.

"Ini selalu terjadi: Jika United kalah, selalu menjadi berita besar. Kami dalam posisi yang baik di Liga dan kami masih berada di Liga Champions," ungkap pemain asal Wales ini seperti diwartakan The Sun.

"Selalu akan sama disini, satu kekalahan dan itu adalah bencana. Pergantian tahun adalah ketika kami kembali pada penampilan terbaik kami."

MU kini berada di urutan dua klasemen di bawah Chelsea. Dan masih berpeluang untuk menjuarai Piala Carling dan Liga Champions dengan berada di babak semifinal dan babak knock out pada masing-masing kompetisi.

[yoshiharu_kubo10]

req: ada yang punya gambar Giggs pakai kostum kuning hijau ga (musimnya lupa)...aku pernah lihat...cocok buat kampanye LUHG...hwhwhhw...

[harisrajopatuih]

req: ada yang punya gambar Giggs pakai kostum kuning hijau ga (musimnya lupa)...aku pernah lihat...cocok buat kampanye LUHG...hwhwhhw...

googling ajaa.. saya juga pernah liatt duluu tp ga didownload...
tar saya cari2 lagii y broo...

kalo dapet kabar2in

:champ::champ::champ:

[zudomiriku]

Rooney: Semua Teladani Giggs


Bola.net - Penampilan prima dalam beberapa pertandingan terakhir tak membuat Wayne Rooney besar kepala, sebaliknya ia justru kembali memuji penampilan winger senior Manchester United, Ryan Giggs.

Menurut Rooney, mantan pemain timnas Wales berusia 36 tahun itu selalu menjadi inspirasi buatnya dan rekan-rekan setimnya.

"Sangat luar biasa bisa bermain dalam tim yang sama dengan Ryan Giggs," ujar penyerang timnas Inggris itu.

"Saya ingat ketika berumur delapan tahun saya menonton ia bermain."

"Saya mendapat kesempatan istimewa bisa bermain bersamanya. Dia merupakan teladan buat setiap orang, bahkan pemain macam Paul Scholes dan Gary Neville. Giggs menjadi contoh bagi mereka."

"Semua yang dikatakan orang tentang dia hanyalah aksinya yang berkelas. Dia telah bermain dengan jumlah rekor pertandingan untuk United," imbuh Rooney.

"Saya tak tahu berapa gol yang ia cetak, dan berapa medali yang ia menangkan namun prestasinya luar biasa dan saya rasa semua orang tak akan bisa melampauinya."

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Ferguson Berharap Giggs Cepat Sembuh

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Pelatih Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, kecewa dengan cedera yang dialami Ryan Giggs dan memaksanya absen selama sebulan. Ia pun berharap Giggs cepat pulih dan bisa tampil pada leg kedua babak knock-out Liga Champions saat "Setan Merah" menjamu AC Milan, 10 Maret nanti.

Gelandang veteran itu mendapat cedera saat membela timnya melawan Aston Villa dalam lanjutan Premier League, Rabu (10/2/2010). Pada laga yang berakhir imbang 1-1 itu, Giggs ditarik keluar pada menit ke-72. Hasil pemerikasaan, lengan kanan Giggs patah dan terpaksa absen selama sebulan.

Ferguson menyesalkan cedera yang dialami Giggs itu. Namun, ia yakin, Giggs bisa pulih lebih cepat dan akan tampil saat MU menjamu AC Milan, 10 Maret nanti.

"Lengannya patah. Dia akan absen selama dua setengah pekan, namun selama waktu itu, dia akan tetap bisa berlatih. Tak ada alasan dia takkan akan kembali pada leg kedua babak 16 besar Liga Champions," tegas Ferguson. (SCN)

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Ryan Giggs set for Italian job! Crocked Manchester United star could return against AC Milan

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Sir Alex Ferguson has raised the possibility of Ryan Giggs being available for the Champions League tie with AC Milan next month.

Giggs fractured his arm during the recent Premier League encounter with Aston Villa. At the time it was thought the veteran Welshman would be out of action for four weeks, and probably slightly longer.

But, while Giggs did miss the first leg against Milan at the San Siro and will also be consigned to the stands for Sunday's Carling Cup final, Ferguson has delivered an upbeat summary of the wide-man's recovery so far.

If all goes to plan, the 36-year-old could be back to face Milan - and old friend David Beckham - when United look to reach the last eight next month.

'Ryan still has the injury to the arm,' said Ferguson. 'But we are taking the plate out at the end of the week and he will be in full training after that, which is good news.'

With the international break following Sunday's Wembley showpiece against Villa, United are next in action at Wolves on March 6.

The Milan game follows four days later prior to more crucial league matches against Fulham and Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/ d-star-return-AC-Milan.html#ixzz0gcg4xclO

[Rean]

req: ada yang punya gambar Giggs pakai kostum kuning hijau ga (musimnya lupa)...aku pernah lihat...cocok buat kampanye LUHG...hwhwhhw...
itu header forum yg sekarang kan buletan nomer 2 dari sebelah kiri kan si giggs...
:D

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Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs back 'to destroy Liverpool's title record'

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Manchester United will have Ryan Giggs and John O'Shea back for the Barclays Premier League title run-in as manager Sir Alex Ferguson sets his sights on breaking two records.

Giggs is expected to recover from a broken arm in time to face Liverpool at Old Trafford eight days from now, while United's first-choice right back O'Shea should be back at the start of next month.

Last night Ferguson targeted an unbeaten run between now and the end of the season. He is desperate for his team to become the first to win four Premier League titles on the bounce, a feat which would also see United overhaul Liverpool's record of 18 league successes.

'The record we are chasing is four titles in a row - that would be fantastic,' said Ferguson, ahead of Sunday's visit of Fulham. 'And if we get the 19th title it would be the most in the league's history.

'It doesn't matter who we beat for that, it is a record. And a record is a record. We've got a chance.'

Ferguson is wary of setting his team directly against Liverpool, given that the teams meet soon. He did say in a recent interview, though, that beating his rivals' record is 'in my soul'.

With United having beaten AC Milan 4-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday - and an incredible 7-2 on aggregate - Ferguson's tail is most definitely up.

The United boss claims, however, to have been more heartened by last Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves in the Premier League than the way Ronaldinho and Co were crushed at Old Trafford.

'Last Saturday against Wolves was, for me, the best indication of our chances,' he said. 'We've had these kinds of games over the years where the players are prepared to battle it out against a determined team and on a very lively surface.

'It wasn't an easy game for us and they were determined not to lose it.

'That is a good indication for me. It wasn't the kind of game you enjoy because it was a battle but I enjoyed it because of our performance.

'We stood up and the players wanted to win it because of the importance of the game. And that is the way it is going to be until the end of the season.

'Throughout the years when we've had these 1-0 wins, they have always been significant and influential results for us.'

Sunday's opponents Fulham will visit Old Trafford on the back of a setback in the Europa League on Thursday, losing 3-1 to Juventus.

But Ferguson believes Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has made the west Londoners one of the success stories of the last two seasons and suggested the former Inter Milan and Switzerland boss could even manage England.

Ferguson said: 'I think he has the type of experience you need to take on that job. I have said before that it is a job for an experienced coach.

'Roy would be ideal for that type of thing but I don't want to pre-empt Fabio Capello leaving the England job. I am sure he will want to stay on after the World Cup. Why not?'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/

[Hilman-Bukan-Superman]

Giggs vows to avenge defeat
Ryan Giggs says Manchester United are determined to avenge last season's home humbling by Liverpool.
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The Reds romped to a 4-1 victory at Old Trafford just over 12 months ago on a bleak afternoon for Sir Alex Ferguson and the Red Devils faithful.

Despite that setback, United went on to retain their Barclays Premier League crown with their bitter north-west rivals having to settle for second place.

This season, Rafa Benitez's troops are well off the title pace and are battling simply to ensure they finish fourth to secure another season of UEFA Champions League football.

And veteran midfielder Giggs, who could make his comeback from a broken arm wearing a lightweight cast, knows just what is at stake for both teams.

massive game

The Welshman said: "We didn't play well here last year against Liverpool and they deserved the victory. Hopefully that won't be the same this week.

"It's a massive game, purely because it is Liverpool. It is towards the end of the season so there is so much riding on it.

"No matter how the teams are doing, it is just a massive rivalry because of the history between the two teams, they are two successful teams.

"There is lots of quality on the pitch so you know need to perform whether you are at Anfield or Old Trafford.

"We let ourselves down last year. Hopefully that won't be the case. We are in good form and scoring goals."
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[Danar Beck's]

awaiting action wizard of wales...!!!!


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sebulan sudah Ryan Giggs menepi dari lapangan. Laga big match melawan Liverpool bisa menjadi partai comeback bagi sang "penyihir dari Wales".

Giggs absen akibat cedera tangan retak yang ia peroleh ketika melawan Aston Villa pertengahan bulan lalu. Pemain senior Manchester United tersebut divonis harus istirahat selama sebulan.

Memang, kehilangan Giggs tak membuat The Red Devils timpang. Dari tujuh laga resmi, pasukan Sir Alex Ferguson hanya sekali kalah. Sisanya MU mereguk kemenangan.

Kini satu bulan telah berlalu. MU tentu telah menantikan kembalinya pemain bernomor punggung sebelas tersebut. Pertandingan yang paling dekat adalah melawan Liverpool pada akhir pekan.

Diberitakan The Sun, Giggs bakal tampil dalam duel antara dua klub pemegang gelar Liga Inggris terbanyak itu. Pemain berusia 36 tahun tersebut sudah mengikuti sesi latihan bersama tim utama secara penuh pada hari Rabu (17/3/2010) waktu setempat.

Kondisi fisik Giggs usai latihan dilaporkan baik. Namun staf kepelatihan masih terus memantau bagaimana perkembangannya dan baru memutuskan menjelang hari H. Di tangan Giggs saat ini masih ditanam pelat yang baru bisa dilepas pada musim panas mendatang.

Merujuk data dari situs resmi Premier League, The Welshman Wizard merupakan raja assists MU. Bersama Antonio Valencia, Giggs menorehkan sembilan assists di musim ini.


SALAM....!!!
:ui4:

[::THE KING::]

emg ga ada duanya laah...

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Giggs Ingin Hapus Rekor Liverpool

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Ryan Giggs, bertekad menghapus Liverpool dari sejarah sepak bola Inggris. Caranya dengan menggagalkan ambisi "The Reds" untuk meraih gelar ke-19 mendului MU.

Akhir pekan ini, Giggs akan kembali bermain setelah beberapa pekan absen akibat patah tulang lengan. Kemunculannya langsung dihadapkan pada laga alot, melawan Liverpool di Old Trafford.

Dalam hal perolehan gelar Liga Inggris, Liverpool adalah pesaing berat MU. "The Reds" adalah tim pertama yang berhasil meraih 18 gelar Liga Inggris. MU menyamai rekor itu musim lalu. MU bahkan berpeluang membukukan rekor juara terbanyak dengan menjadi kampiun musim ini dan itulah yang diharapkan oleh Giggs.

"Kami berusaha memenangi liga tahun ini dan rekor apapun yang Anda patahkan atau hal apapun yang Anda lakukan dalam sejarah akan datang kemudian," kata Giggs kepada Telegraph.

"Namun, sebagai penggemar United, bagi saya hal itu (melewati Liverpool) merupakan hasil (rekor) karena saya tumbuh dewasa dengan melihat Liverpool memenangi semuanya," tambahnya.

Untuk saat ini, Giggs akan berkonsentrasi penuh pada pertandingan lawan Liverpool, Minggu (21/3/2010) malam. MU selalu kalah dalam tiga pertemuan kedua tim. Giggs tak ingin ada kekalahan keempat karena itu akan menutup jalur menuju juara.

"Saat ini, kami ingin memenangi duel hari Minggu untuk mengusahakan dan membantu kami memenangi liga. Itu laga alot, benar-benar sulit karena mereka Liverpool, dan hingga akhir musim banyak yang menjadi penghalang," ucap Giggs.

Jika berhasil menjadi kampiun Inggris musim ini, MU tak hanya mencatat rekor peraih gelar terbanyak. "Setan Merah" juga akan mencatat rekor sebagai tim pertama yang menjuarai Liga Inggris dalam empat tahun berturut-turut.

[B4YU]

Ryan Giggs opens door to Wales return with John Toshack

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Former captain Ryan Giggs says he would consider a Wales return if asked by national manager John Toshack.

"It's something I would have to talk about with John Toshack and [Manchester United manager] Sir Alex Ferguson," said the veteran United midfielder, 36.

"But at this stage I wouldn't dismiss the idea. If I had the call I would have to think hard about it. I wouldn't rule it out," he told the Western Mail.

The injury to Wales' Aaron Ramsey is cited as a reason for Giggs' rethink.

Giggs has hailed Arsenal's teenage sensation Ramsey as a "future Wales captain".

But the horrific injury suffered by the 19-year-old against Stoke - fractures to his tibia and fibula in his right leg which required surgery - means he could be out until the new year, missing Wales' first three Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Giggs could fill that creative gap in the Wales midfield, and his possible return was immediately welcomed by Ashley Williams, who recently skippered his country, and former Wales striker Ian Walsh.

The Manchester United star quit Wales in 2007 after winning 64 caps - scoring 12 times - in a 16-year Wales career.

He retired to extend his club career and the Welsh footballing great is now Manchester United's all-time appearance record holder with 829 games for the Old Trafford club.

He is the current PFA Footballer of the Year and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Giggs is one of a host of experienced players to have retired since Toshack replaced Mark Hughes as Wales manager in 2004.

But now he could return to the international scene for the European qualifiers.

Swansea defender Williams, who is one of 11 players to captain Wales in Toshack's reign, believes a Giggs return would be a timely boost to the youngsters in the team.

"It is maybe what the squad needs," Williams told BBC Sport.

"Everyone knows Ryan Giggs is an absolute legend for Wales and Manchester United.

"He is still an amazing player and one of the best of the Premier League so if he was to return, he would give the boys a massive boost.


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Giggs Terkenang Memori Camp Nou
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MUNICH - Winger veteran Manchester United Ryan Giggs masih teringat laga final Liga Champions 1999. Kemenangan yang sudah digenggam Bayern Munich langsung sirna saat pertandingan memasuki masa injury time babak kedua.

FC Hollywood yang unggul melalui gol tunggal winger Mario Basler sepertinya terlena. Klub raksasa Jerman ini langsung mengubah strategi bertahan total beberapa saat menjelang pertandingan usai.

Sebaliknya, United memperagakan serangan sporadis dengan umpan jauh. Fantastis, dua gol United striker Teddy Sheringham dan Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ketika masa injury time mengubur impian Bayern.

Setelah 10 tahun lebih, kedua klub kembali bersua. Pertemuan kedua klub ini memiliki arti penting bagi Giggs. Pemain Wales tersebut menjadi bagian penting dalam sukses United kala itu.

"Saya tidak percaya sejarah itu 11 tahun yang lalu," kata Giggs seperti dilansir reuters, Senin (29/3/2010).

"Itu adalah salah satu malam terbesar dalam hidup saya dan fans. Laga ini akan kembali mengingatkan banyaknya kenangan indah," lanjut Giggs

"Kami akan puas dengan hasil sama seperti pada 1999," kilahnya.

Secara rekor pertemuan, skor akhir kedua klub memang sangat ketat. Dari tujuh pertemuan terakhir di Liga Champions, Bayern membukukan dua kemenanga dan United satu kemenangan. Dan empat laga lainnya berakhir imbang.

"Saya sedikit terkejut dengan catatan kami secara keseluruhan selalu ketat. Biasanya sulit melawan klub Jerman, terlebih sekelas Bayern," pungkasnya. (fmh)

[ferly_Liemz]

hummm giggs mikir mw come back timnas yak...
kl gw blg seh hanya kerinduan sesaat aja deh...
ya kaya dulu thuram,makalele di france ato nedved di ceko...

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Giggs still wants more

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Federico Macheda hadn't yet been born and United team-mate Rafael was just 10 months old when Ryan Giggs played his first derby.

May 1991 saw the precocious 17-year-old talent of the Welsh-born, Manc-speaking winger score in his first set-to with the Blues.

Giggs had been snatched from under the noses of City by Sir Alex Ferguson on the urgings of a steward at Old Trafford and the old Cliff training ground.

Now he is hoping to overcome a hamstring injury to play in his 32nd derby.

Nobody at Eastlands on Saturday lunchtime will have played in more Manchester derbies than the veteran 36-year-old.

Giggs has celebrated 18 victories for the Reds in the league, FA Cup and League Cup. He has appeared in seven draws against a variety of managers leading City and suffered six defeats.

It was 11 years before he tasted his first derby downer when the Blues won 3-1 at Maine Road in November 2002.

Two years ago at Eastlands a 1-0 success for United all but cemented Giggs' 10th Premier League title. But on Saturday the Reds are clutching onto faint hopes of making it a historic fourth crown in a row after Chelsea last night opened up a four-point gap.

And it's so tight at the top that they could even be deprived of runners-up spot by Arsenal.

But at least United will be spared the ignomy of having to qualify for the Champions League.

Up to this season, only the top two have automatically gone though but a UEFA rules change for 2010-11 means that the third side now won't have to play in a qualifying round.

But Giggs hasn't given up hope that this campaign of unexpected twists has still got a sting in the tail.

"It is certainly in Chelsea and Arsenal's hands," said Giggs. "Ourselves dropping points against Blackburn is disappointing but we will keep fighting to the end."

Crucial

United have had to suffer Didier Drogba's critical offside goal at Old Trafford, Wayne Rooney's ankle injury and Rafael's crucial sending-off against Bayern Munich as the wheels came off the whole season.

"At this time of the year you need everything to go for you," Giggs added.

"Probably over the last 10 days a lot of things have gone against us but it has been different in other seasons.

"So now we have to look ahead and look to the next game and that is a massive game against City.

"The City match was always going to be huge at this stage of the season. They are going for fourth place and we are going for the championship.

"Derby days are always massive but there is extra spice to this game. We have faced them three times this season and they have all been great games so, hopefully, that will be the case again and with us coming out on top.

"I hope we can get three points against them."

Giggs was forced off at Ewood Park against Blackburn last Sunday with a hamstring strain but is keen to make the Eastlands clash.

"The scan hasn't shown much so, hopefully, I will be OK," he said.

NME

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Pengalaman Giggs Sukseskan Penalti Perdananya

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MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Untuk pertama kalinya di Premier League, Ryan Giggs mencetak gol penalti di waktu normal. Bukan hanya satu gol, tapi dua. Gol yang lahir berkat pengalamannya bermain selama 19 tahun.

Giggsy mencetak dua gol dari titik putih itu pada laga versus Tottenham Hotspur di Old Trafford, Sabtu (24/4/2010). Tugas mengeksekusi penalti semestinya diberikan kepada Wayne Rooney. Namun, karena Rooney cedera, sang kapten mengambil peran sebagai algojo.

Pada kesempatan penalti pertama di menit ke-58, pemain 36 tahun itu dengan tenang mengarahkan bola ke pojok kiri. Kiper Spurs, Heurelho Gomes, menyangka bola meluncur ke arah sebaliknya. Di tendangan kedua, Gomes berhasil menebak arah bola, tapi bidikan Giggs terlalu keras dan bersarang di pojok kanan.

"Pengalaman memudahkan Anda menempatkan bola seperti yang dia mau. Itu (dua) penalti fantastis," komentar Pelatih MU, Sir Alex Ferguson, usai pertandingan yang berakhir dengan skor 3-1 tersebut.

Giggs mengawali kariernya di MU sejak Maret 1991. Hingga kini, mantan pemain terbaik versi PFA itu selalu mencetak gol di setiap musim Premier League. Ia juga masuk dalam jajaran pencetak lebih dari 100 gol untuk "Setan Merah".

[MTG_7]

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LEGEND :ui1:

[adi_Giggsy]

inilah bukti seorang legenda dan pemain kelas dunia,
Tua..tua keladi
makin tua makin menjadi jadi ;))

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Henry Winter: Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs the most golden of oldies
Just when Spurs goalscorers have been sounding like rustic pubs, first with the Rose and Bale against Arsenal and now the King’s Head against Manchester United, along came the Prince of Wales to call time on their revival.

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Ryan Giggs did not only defeat the men from White Hart Lane with two of the calmest penalties imaginable at Old Trafford on Saturday, the 36 year-old again defied Old Father Time.

Giggs is the man for all Premier League seasons, the star of the satellite era, having scored in every one of the Premier League’s 17 years, and having made his debut two years earlier on March 2 1991 against Everton.

It is remarkable to think that 11 years have elapsed since Giggs’ shirt-twirling celebration of his defence-destroying run against Arsenal in the FA Cup and he is still dominating the grand stages. You’ll never win anything with golden oldies? Don’t believe it.

Manchester United’s serene senior was still pushing back the boundaries on Saturday, netting his first — and second — ever penalties in the Premier League, stepping up his chase of a 12th title medal, a record that may never be matched. In his 30th outing of the season, Giggs has yet to be cautioned and his discipline, both tactical and temperamental, makes him indispensable to his side. No wonder Mr Reliable was captain.

To understand Sir Alex Ferguson’s intelligent, varied and successful use of Giggs it is worth re-visiting one particular observation by the United manager. “My intention this season was to play Ryan in central midfield,’’ said Ferguson. “Given his age, I just thought he may be more useful in central midfield. But it’s not been that way because he’s shown he can still handle it as a wide player and the rest of the midfield players have been doing OK.’’ Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher have certainly been doing more than “OK’’.

Giggs has been around so long that his shirt number, 11, actually equates to a position he’s filled, left wing, yet against Spurs he began in the centre, alongside the dynamic Scholes-Fletcher axis, while Nani and Antonio Valencia ensured Spurs wings were clipped. Watching Giggs it was impossible to escape how much he is Ferguson’s eyes, ears and voice on the field, occasionally drifting to the touchline to absorb instructions from his manager.

Midway through the first half, Ferguson motioned Giggs to push on, supporting Dimitar Berbatov more closely as United went almost to 4-4-2. The Bulgarian responded to Giggs’ presence, beginning to trouble Tottenham’s defence more.

Behind Berbatov, Giggs passed and moved, the ball seemingly adhered to his foot. The lithe Welshman was 67kilos of sleekness floating over the pitch he knows so well, teasing a pass here, sending a team-mate away there. He led by example, by not wasting the ball and also by quiet word. Where Berbatov hardly endeared himself to Nani and Valencia with huffy responses to their failure to pass, Giggs soothed fevered brows with soft exhortations.

Giggs was poise personified in placing his two penalties either side of Heurelho Gomes. Tottenham’s goalkeeper is an admirable shot-stopper, so Giggs’ unerring finishes were even more commendable.

Driving the ball low, Giggs gave the Brazilian no chance. “I left it between Ryan and Nani to decide who would take them,’’ said Ferguson. “Ryan’s experience showed in the end because he took two really good penalties.’’ Typical Giggs, taking responsibility, taking chances.

This time last season, Giggs was heading towards the Grosvenor House Hotel to accept the plaudits of his peers and the PFA Player of the Year trophy. Wayne Rooney collects the honour on today and follows in famous foot-steps. When some questioned whether Giggs deserved the award, having not featured in the majority of United’s games, his many admirers pointed out what a magnificent role model he was.

In a sport not overly stocked with ambassadors, Giggs’ enduring prominence deserves celebrating. He is an inspiration to any youngster setting out with his dedication in training and sense of adventure on match-day. Giggs’ success as he glides elegantly through his 30s offers encouragement even to established pros.

A lean advertisement for the joys of yoga and a settled life-style, Giggs should be revered. Don’t be fooled by the flecks of grey in the hair, Giggs exudes the metabolism, low body fat and vitality of players a decade younger. The Red Dragon is far from last orders.

Telegraph

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RG11 Muantapppe Puoolllll:devil2::devil2::devil2::devil3::devil3:: devil3::-bd:-bd:-bd

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makin susah ngebayangin kalo Giggs dh pensiun dr MU..
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ada yg jual obat anti tua gk sih??
heheheehe
he is legend!

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Legend :-bd

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Giggs Ogah Pindah ke MLS

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CHICAGO, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United, Ryan Giggs, enggan mengakhiri kariernya di Major League Soccer (MLS) Amerika Serikat. Ia lebih memilih pensiun bersama MU, tempat di mana ia memulai karier sepak bolanya.

Kontrak Giggs akan berakhir musim depan. Mengingat usianya yang sudah 36 tahun, rasanya sulit bagi pria asal Wales itu untuk terus bersaing dengan pemain-pemain muda seperti Nani, Luis Valencia, atau Park-Ji Sung. Jadi, ia hanya memiliki dua opsi, pindah atau pensiun.

"Berada di Amerika, Anda akan memiliki gaya hidup yang baik, dan di sini bagus untuk hidup berkeluarga. Permainan di MLS juga semakin membaik. Aku masih memiliki satu tahun kontrak dengan Manchester. Setelah itu mungkin saja, tapi mungkin aku sudah terlalu tua," kata Giggs kepada USA Today.

Giggs adalah salah satu legenda terbesar MU. Ia telah bermain untuk "The Red Devils" selama 20 musim dan selalu mencetak gol di setiap musim. Ia melakukan debutnya pada 1991 dan sejak itu ia telah tampil di 838 pertandingan dengan torehan 155 gol.

Pria bernama lengkap Ryan Joseph Giggs itu, total telah menyumbangkan 11 mahkota Premier League, empat Piala FA, empat Piala Liga, empat Community Shield, satu Piala Super Eropa, satu Piala Interkontinental, dan dua gelar Liga Champions. (MRR)

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Giggs expects tough Premier League season
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Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has stated his belief that this upcoming Premier League campaign will be harder than ever. The Red Devils narrowly missed out on a record fourth consecutive Premier League crown last season after Chelsea pipped them to the title, and Giggs believes that next season will be even more challenging.

“I think the league is going to be very competitive again,” said the United veteran.

“Teams have got a little bit closer together – those that were on the fringe of things have got better and caught up.

“Manchester City obviously have a lot of money to spend, Spurs did well last season – as did Aston Villa.

“So it will be really interesting to see who is in the top four at the end of the season.

“My main aim is to win the title back. United are always there or thereabouts. But winning it is the important thing and we want it back.”

Giggs also stressed his desire for Wayne Rooney and company to get over their World Cup hangover quickly before the new season starts.

“It’s always difficult after a World Cup because the players who have been involved in the tournament have time off,” he added.

“You just hope there’s no hangover from South Africa and everyone can hit the ground running. Hopefully, our players will come back refreshed and we can get off to a good start.”

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Ryan Giggs says Manchester United are unperturbed by rivals' spending
• Welshman believes pressure will be on City
• Giggs expects young players to make an impact

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Ryan Giggs Ryan Giggs anticipates a strong challenge from Manchester City next season but believes United still have the players to be the city's dominant force. Photograph: Mike Egerton/Empics Sport

Ryan Giggs says Manchester United are unperturbed by the latest influx of expensive signings at Manchester City and that the pressure is on their rivals to at least qualify for the Champions League next season.

While City are on course to break the £100m spending barrier on transfers for the second successive summer under the Abu Dhabi United Group – their tally will reach £77m should Aleksandar Kolarov agree to a £17m move from Lazio – United's outlay has been modest by comparison.

Sir Alex Ferguson has signed Chris Smalling and Javier Hernández for £12m from Fulham and £7m from Guadalajara respectively, and is banking on the club's latest batch of young players to improve a team who finished two points behind Chelsea last season.

Giggs believes the disappointment of relinquishing the title and the emergence of young talent will inspire a stronger challenge next term. Although he anticipates increased competition for the four Champions League places, the 36-year-old thinks City have still to discover the consistency required to advance under Roberto Mancini.

"Until we play them I don't take any notice of what City are doing, like any other team really," said Giggs, who has extended his Old Trafford contract until the end of this coming season. "If they get a run together, if they get the consistency, they'll be a force, and no one knows if they're going to do that.

"It's a similar scenario to last season really. They've got so many talented players that, if they gel as a team, they'll be a force. If they don't then obviously it could be a frustrating season for them and they'll probably get a little bit of stick. But, if they gel as a team, like they proved in games last year, they can beat anyone."

Giggs also agreed that City's owners view a top‑four finish as a minimum return for their investment. "I think with the players they've acquired over the last two years, that is probably the case."

As for United's prospects next season, the Welshman insists there is added motivation inside Old Trafford after Chelsea prevented them winning a fourth successive title. "There is that added hunger when you haven't won the league the previous season. It's difficult when you're defending the title because you're champions and everyone wants to beat you. But there's also that determination when you don't win it, to get it back, which is what we want to do."

Giggs has echoed Ferguson's belief that this can be the campaign when United's new generation imposes itself, adding that there are similarities with the famed group that emerged at Old Trafford in the mid-90s. "Last season we saw a lot of the young players featuring in the first team. Nani had a good season, Antonio [Valencia] had a fantastic debut campaign, Kiko Macheda had a frustrating season with injuries, Chris [Smalling] has come into the squad; so there are a lot of young players who experienced some first-team action last season.

"Hopefully their determination and hunger will see them kick on this season and do even better, because we're going to need them. The injuries we had in defence last season were unbelievable. We've strengthened with the arrival of Chris, and hopefully Rafael and Fabio [da Silva] can get through the season without the niggly injuries they've had. Hopefully these young players will get better and better, and I'm sure they will. I see their determination on the training ground. They want to do well, they want to learn, they want to play for United, get in the team and stay in the team. That's what we were like when we were younger and I see the same desire in these young players."

United have played only one friendly so far, a 3-1 victory over Celtic in Toronto on Friday, but Dimitar Berbatov's impressive display has also encouraged Giggs to believe the Bulgarian could finally begin to justify his £30.75m price-tag and reputation next season.

"I thought he was brilliant against Celtic, running the channels, always available. He was by far and away the best player on the pitch," Giggs said. "That's what he needed, to get off to a good start, and hopefully he can continue. Sometimes players bed in quicker than others, and he has started the season well."

Guardian

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biar susah tetep smangat..harus lebih ningkatin speed n jangan anggap remeh lawan biar tim lemah ato kuat...
bola itu bundar,,who knows???? :) :>

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Harapan Giggs Kepada Pemain Muda MU
Marco Tampubolon

VIVAnews - Ryan Giggs menilai Manchester United butuh sentuhan pemain muda untuk merebut gelar Premier League musim ini. Menurutnya, peran para pemain muda juga sangat vital dalam mengembalikan gelar tersebut.

Manchester United baru saja mendapatkan tenaga muda, yakni Chris Smalling dan Javier Hernandez. Kedua pemain ini baru berusia 20 tahun dan 22 tahun.

Menurut Giggs, kedua pemain ini akan melengkapi barisan muda yang sudah dimiliki Setan Merah selama ini. Pemain-pemain muda lainnya, seperti Nani, Antonio Valencia, Federico Macheda, Jonny Evans, dan si kembar Rafael dan Fabio da Silva juga bakal menjadi pengganti bagi pemain-pemain senior yang mulai terkikis usia seperti Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, dan Edwin van der Sar.

"Musim lalu, banyak pemain-pemain mudah yang mengisi tim inti Manchester United," kata Giggs seperti dilansir Daily Star baru-baru ini.

"Nani tampil sangat baik, Antonio punya debut yang fantastis, Kiko harus menjalani musim yang mengesalkan karena cedera, dan sekaran Chris Smalling masuk dalam tim," tambahnya.

"Saya berharap determinasi dan rasa lapar mereka bisa tampil gemilang musim ini bahkan lebih baik lagi, sebab kami sangat butuh mereka," ujar Giggs.

Menurut Giggs, permasalahan yang dialami barisan pertahanan timnya musim lalu sangat berat. Namun dengan hadirnya Smalling, dan pulihnya Da Silva, permasalahan ini bisa diatasi dengan baik.

"Saya berharap pemain-pemain muda bisa bekembang dan berkembang lagi dan saya yakin mereka mampu untuk itu. Saya telah melihat determinasi mereka saat latihan," tegasnya.

"Mereka ingin menjalaninya dengan baik. Mereka ingin belajar dengan baik, mereka ingin bermain untuk MU, meraih mimpi, dan tetap berada di tim. Inilah yang selama ini rasakan saat masih muda dulu," pungkasnya.

Musim lau MU harus merelakan trofi Premier League ke tangan Chelsea setelah berhasil menguasainya selama tiga musim berturut-turut. Musim ini, Setan Merah kembali berniat untuk merebutnya lagi.

"Sangat sulit ketika andan menyandang gelar juara sebab semua tim akan berusaha mengalahkan Anda. Tapi ada juga ketabahan ketika Anda tidak mampu merebutnya lagi, dan setelah tidak menang tahun lalu, kita putus asa untuk menang kembali," kata Giggs.

"Tidak penting apa yang telah Anda menangkan, apakah Anda telah memenangkan gelar pada musim sebelumnya atau tidak, bahwa penentuan untuk memenangkan trofi Premier League ada pada masa pra musim," tandas pemain asal Wales itu. (one)
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Petuah Bijak ala Giggs
Reja Irfa Widodo

Pada bursa tranfer musim panas kali inI, Manchester City telah mengabiskan dana sebanyak 77 juta pound (sekitar 1 triliun rupiah) untuk belanja pemain. Pemain veteran Manchester United, Ryan Giggs, pun mengomentari belanja pemain besar-besaran yang dilakukan rival sekota timnya tersebut.

Hingga saat ini, The Citizen telah resmi mendatangkan tiga pemain baru, yaitu pemain jangkar Yaya Toure dari Barcelona, Gelandang serang Valencia, David Silva, dan bek Hamburg, Jerome Boateng. Jika dihitung secara keseluruhan, maka ketiganya bernilai 77 juta pound (sekitar 1 triliun rupiah). Jumlah ini pun masih bisa bertambah lantaran pelatih Roberto Mancini masih menginginkan beberapa pemain lagi. Nama seperti gelandang Aston Villa, James Milner, Sriker Wolfsburg, Edin Dzeko, dan bek Lazio, Aleksander Kolarov, dikabarkan menjadi pemain incaran Mancio berikutnya. Agaknya, demi timnya menorehkan prestasi gemilang, pemilik City, Sheikh Mansour rela merogoh koceknya dalam-dalam. Ditambah pada musim 2010/2011, Manchester City akan berlaga di babak kualifikasi Liga Europa.

Akan tetapi, tanggapan miring datang dari pemain gaek Manchester United, Ryan Giggs. Winger asal Wales ini beranggapan bahwa belanja besar-besaran yang dilakukan The Citizen pada dua tahun belakangan ini belum tentu membuat Carlos Tevez cs. dapat meraih juara dengan mudah.

"Saya pikir dengan para pemain mereka peroleh selama dua tahun terakhir, hal itu adalah target minimum. Mereka (Manchester City) tampil bagus pada musim kemarin. Jadi, mereka akan terus berkembang setiap musimnya, sama seperti tim-tim besar lainnya. Sebenarnya, pada musim ini, skenarionya sama saja seperti musim sebelumnya, yaitu membeli sebanyak mungkin pemain. Jadi, mereka telah memiliki pemain-pemain yang bagus. Tapi, jika mereka menyatu sebagai sebuah tim, maka mereka akan menjadi kekuatan yang menakutkan. Namun, jika mereka tidak menyatu, maka musim ini akan menjadi musim yang buruk bagi mereka," kata Giggs seperti dikutip The Mirror, Senin (19/7).

Selain itu, pemain berusia 36 tahun pun juga tidak yakin The Citizen sanggup menjadi salah satu tim besar di Premier League untuk saat ini. Giggs menilai masih banyak yang harus dipersiapkan, bukan hanya sekedar mengumpulkan pemain-pemain hebat dari seluruh penjuru dunia.

"Jika para pemain-pemain berkualitas ini bisa menyatu sebagai sebuah tim, seperti yang mereka tunjukkan pada musim lalu, maka mereka bisa mengalahkan tim manapun. Tapi, yang terpenting adalah mereka konsisten dengan gaya permainannya selama ini. Musim lalu mereka memiliki Carlos Tevez dan Emanuel Adebayor, dua orang ini adalah pemain yang berkualitas. Ditambah, Robinho yang sudah tiba lebih dulu. Mereka adalah tim dengan komposisi pemain paling bagus di Liga Inggris. Tapi, saya tidak tahu apa yang mereka siapkan dan apa yang sudah mereka lakukan untuk musim depan. Jika mereka telah menyatu dan memiliki konsistensi, maka mereka bisa berprestasi. Tapi, tidak ada yang tahu apakah meraka sadar akan kedua hal itu," tambah pemain yang sudah berseragam Setan Merah selama hampir satu dekade tersebut.

Ironisnya, Giggs sebenarnya menimba ilmu sepak bolanya saat bergabung bersama Manchester City. Setelah dua tahun, pemain kelahiran Cardiff itu pun pindah ke Manchester United pada 1987 dan memulai karier profesionalnya pada 1990. Hingga saat ini, Giggs telah bermain di 588 laga dan sukses mencetak 108 gol.

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Brown: Giggs Terbaik Sepanjang Masa

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NEW YORK, KOMPAS.com - Dalam sepak bola, Pele dan Diego Maradona pantas disebut sebagai dua legenda terbaik sepanjang masa. Namun, menurut Wes Brown, pemain terbaik dunia yang sebenarnya adalah Ryan Giggs.

"Aku tahu ini mungkin akan terdengar gila, tetapi aku lebih memilih Giggs," kata Brown pada harian Inggris The Mirror.

"Tentu saja, Anda menyukai Pele dan Maradona, yang merupakan pemain kelas dunia. Tapi bagiku, pemain terbaik di dunia adalah Giggs. Seluruh pertandingan dan pencapaian yang telah diraihnya sangat luar biasa," sanjung bek kanan Manchester United itu.

Brown beralasan, Giggs selalu konsisten dalam setiap musim yang dijalaninya. Gelandang asal Wales itu selalu mencetak gol di setiap musim liga sejak bergabung dengan MU pada 1990. Prestasi ini kemudian mendatangkan pengakuan dari Asosiasi Pemain Profesional Inggris, yang memberikan anugerah Pemain Terbaik 2009 untuk pemain berusia 36 tahun itu.

"Mempunyai performa konsisten di level terbaik untuk jangka waktu lama dan bertahan di satu klub adalah hal luar biasa. Sulit untuk memikirkan pemain selain Giggs. Sir Bobby Charlton mungkin adalah satu-satunya pemain yang bisa disamakan dengan Giggs," pungkas Brown.

Musim depan akan menjadi musim ke-20 bagi Giggs selama membela United. Selama bermain di klub berjuluk "The Red Devils" itu, Giggs berhasil memenangkan 11 gelar Premier League, dua Liga Champions, empat Piala FA dan empat Piala Liga. (GL)

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Liverpool still huge threat, admits Ryan Giggs
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Ryan Giggs says it is “dangerous” to rule Liverpool out of making a challenge for the Barclays Premier League title this coming season.

The Anfield club are going through a period of transition with Roy Hodgson replacing Rafael Benitez after they finished seventh in the table last time around.

However, Hodgson has already persuaded England midfielder Joe Cole to sign up after his contract ended at Chelsea and Giggs believes their rivals deserve respect as still one of the biggest clubs in the country.

“Liverpool have a new manager and difficult to say what they are going to do, “ said Manchester United's record appearance holder.

“Two years ago they were close to winning the Premiership and you can never write them off. It just depends on how it goes.

“It is dangerous to write off a team with Liverpool's history. They have won the same amount of leagues as us.

“You cannot just dismiss that. They are a huge club and a massive team.”

United are aiming to wrest the crown back from Chelsea and Giggs feels six or seven clubs will be in the mix.

Those include Manchester City, who ended last season just outside a Champions League place in fifth position.

Giggs enjoys the derby matches and said: “The rivalry has always been there but it has been turned up a notch purely because of how much money they have got.

“I felt that last season with the first game. The build up to it was huge. The world was watching. They were watching the biggest team in the world, which is us and the richest team in the world, which is them. So it is great for the city to have that sort of interest.”

At 36, Giggs shows no signs of slowing down and is training as hard as anyone during their five-match summer tour from Canada to the United States and then to Mexico.

“I enjoy it more than ever. When I stop enjoying it, I will stop. I still have the hunger, the desire,” he said.

“I still want to train every day, I still want to improve. So when those things stop happening I will finish.

“I started my first pre-season 20 years ago. It was running until you collapsed.

“You did not see a football for the first two weeks.

“Now it is a lot more detailed, a lot more science. We have football days and days in the gym. It is a lot more technical.”

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Giggs: Fergie Akan Melatih MU Sampai Usia 75
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VIVAnews - Gelandang Manchester United, Ryan Giggs menyebut Sir Alex Ferguson akan melanjutkan perannya sebagai Kaisar Old Trafford. Fergie baru pensiun pada usia 75 tahun.

"Saya akan melihatnya masih menjadi manajer Manchester United (MU), lima tahun lagi. Bahkan, mungkin pada usia 75 tahun," ujar Giggs.

"Selama kesehatannya masih memungkinkan, Fergie tidak akan pensiun. Ia akan terus memimpin kami," lanjutnya.

Fergie, masih menurut Giggs, memiliki tim hebat yang selalu menginginkan kemenangan dan gelar juara. Kendati Giggs kemungkinan meninggalkan Liga Inggris dan bermain di Liga Sepakbola AS (MLS), Fergie akan tetap di Old Trafford.

Namun, menurut Giggs, Fergie bukan lagi fear factor bagi generasi pemain muda di Old Trafford. Fergie relatif hanya ditakuti oleh pemain senior, atau pemain yang dibinanya sejak usia 12 tahun.

"Segalanya telah berubah. Ia kini menjadi begitu lunak, dan bukan lagi sosok mengerikan bagi pemain berusia di bawah 20 tahun," kata Giggs. (Goal)

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Giggs: Pelajaran Buat MU Muda

KANSAS, KOMPAS.com — Gelandang veteran Manchester United (MU), Ryan Giggs, yakin pasukan muda timnya bisa memetik pelajaran berharga dari kekalahan mereka di tangan Kansas City Wizards. Kekalahan ini merupakan yang pertama dalam rangkaian pertandingan persahabatan "The Red Devils" pada tur pramusim mereka di Amerika Serikat.

Di hadapan lebih dari 50.000 penonton yang memenuhi Arrowhead Stadium, MU dipaksa takluk 1-2 dari Wizards. Pada pertandingan tersebut, MU memilih menurunkan pemain lapis keduanya. Tercatat hanya empat pemain utama yang bermain di laga ini, yakni Giggs, Paul Scholes, Dimitar Berbatov, dan Nani yang baru pulih dari cedera.

Meski kalah, Giggs percaya pengalaman yang didapat para "Setan Muda" akan jadi hal paling vital bagi perkembangan permainan sepak bola mereka kelak. "Anda belajar sesuatu di setiap pertandingan yang Anda mainkan. Saat masih muda, Anda selalu berusaha untuk mengambil sesuatu dari situ, bahkan saat kalah sekalipun," tutur Giggs, bijak.

"Semoga pemain-pemain muda ini bisa mendapat pengalaman yang lebih baik," lanjutnya.

Giggs juga mengatakan, hal yang terpenting dari sebuah laga persahabatan bukanlah sekadar hasil menang atau kalah, melainkan juga mendapat kesiapan mental dan kebugaran tubuh. Pemain berusia 36 tahun ini kemudian mengakui timnya memang tampil kurang baik dan gagal mencuri kesempatan saat Wizards hanya bermain hanya 10 orang.

"Hal besar dari pramusim adalah untuk mendapat kebugaran tubuh. Tentu Anda ingin bermain bagus dan menang. Mungkin ini hanya pertandingan persahabatan, tetapi tetap saja mengecewakan bila kalah," kata Giggs.

"Kami tidak bermain baik dan gol kedua membunuh kami. Bahkan, saat mereka (Kansas City Wizards) hanya bermain dengan 10 orang, kami tak bisa mengambil kesempatan itu. Namun, selalu menjadi pengalaman ketika Anda bermain di stadion yang bagus, di hadapan penonton yang hebat, dan mendapat lawan yang tangguh," paparnya. (SUN)

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'Kegagalan Malah Bikin Lapar'
Arya Perdhana - detiksport

Manchester - Musim lalu, Manchester United kalah dari Chelsea di perebutan gelar juara Liga Primer. Bagi Ryan Giggs, kegagalan selalu berhasil jadi motivasi tambahan untuk memperbaiki diri.

Satu poin, itulah selisih yang membedakan MU dari Chelsea. Mimpi The Red Devils untuk meraih empat gelar secara beruntun pun kandas di tangan The Blues di bawah arahan manajer baru Carlo Ancelotti.

Giggs, meski sudah pernah mengecap 11 gelar bersama MU, tetap mengingat musim lalu dengan pedih. Hal tersebut tidak berubah dari situasi saat pemain 36 tahun itu menjalani musim pertamanya tahun 1992 di mana saat itu 'Setan Merah' dipecundangi Leeds United.

"Di musim penuh pertama saya, kami kehilangan gelar karena kalah dari Leeds. Itu terus menempek di benak saya," ujar Giggs seperti yang diwartakan SkySports.

Tapi kegagalan selalu berhasil melecut Giggs untuk memperbaiki diri, tak peduli dengan fakta bahwa ia sudah pernah meraih segalanya di level klub. Pemain asal Wales itu tetap selapar saat-saat sebelumnya.

"Kegagalan itu membuat kami makin bersemangat dan meski saya sudah mengecap banyak sukses, tapi saya juga mengalami banyak kekecewaan. Kekecewaan itulah yang membuat saya tetap punya gairah dan rasa lapar," kata Giggs.

"Setiap musim saya mencari tantangan dan saya selalu menemukannya bersama MU. Saya selalu tidak sabar menghadapi musim baru dan sangat bahagia bermain buat MU dan MU pun ingin mempertahankan saya," tuntas sang Welsh Wizard.
( arp / nar )

Source : http://www.detiksport.com

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Giggs : Still special playing for Man Utd
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Ryan Giggs says it's still special to play for Manchester United.

Giggs says his appetite for bringing success to Old Trafford has never wavered.

Giggs, who has won 11 Premier League titles, said: "Even now after all these years it's still special to play for United.

"Whether it would be Old Trafford or whether it's anywhere else, it's still special. I think when it stops being special it's time to stop playing.

"I still have the same passion playing for United as I did when I was 17, 18."

[Andi Istiabudi]

"Setan Merah" Cuma Seperempat City

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com — Gelandang Manchester United, Ryan Giggs, mengakui, anggaran belanja timnya memang jauh di bawah Manchester City. Meski begitu, ia menilai bahwa MU-lah yang akan menjuarai persaingan Premier League musim ini.

Di bursa transfer, City telah mengeluarkan sekitar 80 juta poundsterling atau sekitar Rp 1,1 triliun untuk membeli David Silva, Jerome Boateng, Yaya Toure, dan Aleksandar Kolarov. Jumlah itu mungkin menembus angka 100 juta poundsterling, mengingat City sedang menegosiasikan transfer penyerang Inter Milan, Mario Balotelli.

Bandingkan dengan MU, yang cuma mengucurkan 20 juta poundsterling atau sekitar Rp 280 miliar untuk membeli Chris Smalling dan Javier Hernandez.

"Kami tak membutuhkan pembelian mewah. Kami baik-baik saja saat ini. Kualitas pemain yang kami miliki sangat bagus dan kami juga terbantu oleh pemain yang pulih dari cedera," ungkap Giggs.

"Kami juga punya pemain-pemain muda yang telah menimba pengalaman (di klub lain sebagai pemain pinjaman) dan telah kembali dalam keadaan lebih kuat, lebih bugar, dan akan mendapatkan pengalaman berharga dari tur pramusim kami di Amerika," tandasnya. (MIR)

Source : http://bola.kompas.com

[Hilman-Bukan-Superman]

Giggs: MU Tak Perlu Beli Pemain lagi

Bola.net - Pemain veteran Manchester United, Ryan Giggs beranggapan bahwa timnya tidak perlu lagi membeli pemain untuk memenangkan gelar Liga Premier Inggris musim ini.

Sangat bertolak belakang dengan tetangganya, Manchester City, MU tahun ini hanya membeli dua pemain saja untuk memperkuat skuadnya, mereka hanya membelanjakan uang sekitar £20 juta untuk mendapatkan Chris Smalling dan Javier Hernandez.

"Kami tidak perlu menandatangani kesepakatan pemain baru lagi sebelum deadline nanti. Saat ini kami sudah siap. Kualitas pemain kami saat ini sudah sangat bagus," kata Giggs.

Dengan talenta muda yang dimiliki MU seperti Jonny Evans, Fabio and Rafael Da Silva, Darron Gibson, Nani, Federico Macheda, Danny Welbeck dan Tom Cleverly, Giggs yakin pemain-pemain tersebut mampu membuktikan kualitas mereka baik jangka pendek ataupun jangka panjang bersama The Red Devils.

"Dari beberapa pertandingan pra musim, kami telah menunjukkan talenta pemain muda kami. Mereka sudah memenuhi kriteria menjadi pemain Mereka sudah memenuhi standart dan mereka harus menjaga itu," jelas pemain yang musim depan menjalani musimnya yang ke 21 bersama MU ini. (goal/fjr)

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Giggs has no fear of City
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Ryan Giggs has thrown down the gauntlet to moneybags Manchester City, saying: “You don’t scare us!”

The evergreen winger, who was on the Blues’ books as a junior, has looked on with the rest of the football world as Sheikh Mansour’s millions have lured a host of superstars to the blue half of Manchester.

But despite seeing Roberto Mancini’s summer spending hit the £80m-mark and counting, Giggs insists United are not looking over their shoulders. He believes Chelsea will still be the main threat to Sir Alex Ferguson’s hopes of a record 19th title.

“They are the champions and they’ve been there and done it like us,” said the 36-year-old. “Arsenal have got talented players, but they’ve not won the title for a number of years.

“Then you’ve got Tottenham, Liverpool, Aston Villa and City.”

Despite shaking up the transfer market since becoming awash with Abu Dhabi riches two years ago, City have yet to put together a meaningful challenge for the Premier League title.

But with Mancini splashing out on David Silva, Yaya Toure, Aleksandar Kolarov and Jerome Boateng this summer, there is a growing belief among Blues fans that they are ready to usurp their Red rivals.

Italy striker Mario Balotelli is expected to take City’s spending to over £100m this summer – and to almost £300m since the Abu Dhabi takeover – which has only raised expectations at Eastlands. But Giggs is adamant that United will not be unduly concerned as they bid to return the title to Old Trafford.

“You can’t say they are not bringing in quality players,” he said. “But it is a question of how quickly they can gel together.

Consistency

“They showed last season that on their day they can beat anyone, but it was that consistency that they lacked. They’ve got the quality, but it doesn’t necessarily mean they are going to be in front.

“As a player you just think about the next game – you don’t worry too much about other teams,” added the highly-decorated Giggs.

“It’s only with five or six games to go that you might start to look over your shoulders and start looking at other results.

“You’ve got your main contenders at the start of any season, but you are too busy concentrating on your own form – then you can worry about others.”

Having won a record 11 titles in a glorious career, Giggs had to settle for second best last season as Chelsea pipped United to the post by a singlepoint.

It denied Ferguson’s side the distinction of being the first side to win four consecutive league crowns and move ahead of Liverpool on 19 championships.

But Welshman Giggs is convinced the trophy will be back at Old Trafford come the end of the season.

“After winning it three times and having it taken off us, we are determined to win it back,” he said. “It won’t be easy. We will need everything to go for us.

“Losing Wayne Rooney when we did last season had a big impact. You look atthe chances we had against Blackburn and that could have been the difference.

“You look back at the season and we lost six or seven games and had so many injuries at the back – it was only Patrice Evra who stayed fit. Hopefully that won’t happen again.”

[Andi Istiabudi]

Giggs: Chelsea Ancaman Terbesar MU
Reky Herling Kalumata - detiksport

Manchester - Manchester United tidak terlalu khawatir dengan Manchester City. Ryan Giggs menegaskan bahwa ancaman terbesar bagi MU di musim ini adalah Chelsea.

Rival sekota MU, City memang sedang membangun kekuatan skuadnya di musim panas ini dengan dana yang besar. Mereka telah mendapatkan Yaya Toure, Jerome Boateng, David Silva and Aleksandar Kolarov.

City pun diprediksikan siap menjadi ancam di posisi tiga besar klasemen. Namun Giggs tidak berpikir seperti karena dia mellihat bahwa ancamam terbesar bagi skuadnya akan datang dari juara bertahan, Chelsea.

"Chelsea adalah juara dan mereka sduah ada di sana dan melakukan seperti kami. Arsenal punya pemain berbakat tapi mereka tidak merasakan gelar untuk beberapa tahun," ungkap Giggs seperti dilansir Espn.

Setelah Arsenal, gelandang veteran MU ini menempatkan City di tempat terakhir klub yang menjadi ancaman bagi MU. "Ancaman berikutnya Tottenham, Liverpool, Aston Villa dan City," ujarnya.

Meski City terus memperkuat skuadnya namun Giggs melihat bahwa rivalnya masih kurang konsistensi. "Musim lalu mereka menunjukkan mereka dapat mengalahkan setiap lawan, tapi mereka kurang konsistensi," tukas Giggs. (key / rin)

Source : http://www.detiksport.com

[hendiplast]

Giggs: MU Lapar Akan Gelar

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VIVAnews - Gelandang veteran Manchester United, Ryan Giggs menilai kegagalan musim lalu membuat The Red Devils semakin lapar akan gelar musim ini. Giggs tidak ingin MU gagal lagi musim ini.

Musim 2009/2010 menjadi salah satu musim terburuk MU. Dengan deretan pemain yang bagus, pasukan Sir Alex Ferguson ini hanya mampu meraih Piala Carling, gelar yang sebenarnya tidak ditargetkan Ferguson.

MU tampil memukau sebelum musim bergulir dengan mengalahkan Chelsea 3-1 di Community Shield. Dan kondisi itu membuat Giggs optimistis timnya akan semakin lapar gelar musim ini.

"Akan selalu ada rasa lapar, bahkan ketika Anda mempertahankan sesuatu. Tapi, ada kemungkinan menambah determinasi karena Anda tidak ingin melalui musim tanpa gelar lagi seperti musim lalu, di mana kami tidak memenangkan Premier League," ujar Giggs seperti dikutip Goal, Selasa 10 Agustus 2010.

"Ketika Anda tidak memenangkan gelar liga, itu masa-masa sulit. Sekarang tantangan itu ada lagi di depan. Kami harus meningkatkan permainan, tapi jika skuad tetap fit dan sedikit beruntung, kami yakin dengan peluang kami," tutup Giggs. (One)
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Giggs: Chelsea tak Istimewa

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU) Ryan Giggs optimistis timnya bisa merebut gelar Premier League dari tangan Chelsea pada musim depan. Di matanya, "The Blues" tak memiliki kekuatan yang terlalu istimewa meskipun berstatus rival terberat.

Pernyataan Giggs mengacu kemenangan yang cukup membanggakan diraih timnya saat melawan "The Pisioners" di ajang Community Shield, Minggu (8/8/2010) lalu. Pada pertandingan yang digelar di Wembley tersebut, "Setan Merah" sukses mempermalukan "Si Biru" 3-1.

Ternyata, kemenangan itu melambungkan keyakinan punggawa MU termasuk Giggs mengenai peluang timnya dalam perebutan gelar juara Premier League musim depan. Giggs yakin MU bisa menggusur Chelsea yang notabene merupakan rival terberat mereka.

"Chelsea adalah tim yang bagus dan kami membuat mereka menjadi sebuah tim yang terlihat biasa saja. Suatu hal menyenangkan untuk menang dengan cara ini," jelas Giggs.

Keberhasilan menekuk Chelsea melengkapi hasil positif yang diraih MU di pertandingan pramusim. Dari lima pertandingan yang dilakoninya, "Setan Merah" hanya sekali menderita kekalahan saat ditekuk Guadalajara 1-3.

"Tujuan pra-musim adalah melewatinya tanpa satu pun pemain yang cedera. Namun, jelas Anda juga ingin memenangkan pertandingan. Kami yakin dan dengan hasil pertandingan pramusim yang diraih, kami telah menunjukkan kualitas yang bagus," tukas Giggs.

[Andi Istiabudi]

"United Buat Chelsea Seperti Tim Biasa"
Arien Prihayuti Purmarai - Okezone

MANCHESTER - Kemenangan Manchester United atas Chelsea di Community Shield, mengundang sinis dari gelandang andalan Setan Merah Ryan Giggs. Apa katanya?

United berhasil membungkam skuad besutan Carlo Ancelotti dengan skor 3-1 di ajang Community Shield, Minggu (8/8/2010). Kemenangan ini disambut suka cita seulruh punggawa Setan Merah.

Giggs menilai United telah berhasil membuat Chelsea yang diketaui sebagai klub yang sangat tangguh, terlihat sebagai klub yang biasa saja. Maka dia optimitis kemenangan United atas The Blues adalah sinyal positif untuk menghadapi pertarungan selanjutnya.

“Saya merasa kami mengendalikan permainan. Chelsea adalah tim yang bagus dan saat itu kami membuatnya mereka tampak biasa,” ujar Giggs kepada Triballfootball, Rabu (111/8/2010).

“Selalu sangat menyenangkan untuk memenangkannya. Tujuan pra musim adalah bisa melewatinya tanpa ada cedera dan tentunya kami ingin memenangkan pertandingan dengan baik,” jelas gelandang asal Wales.

“Kami percaya diri dan laga pra msuim akan berjalan dengan baik dan kami akan menunjukkan perfoma yang terbaik,” tambah pemain 36 tahun itu. (hmr)

Source : http://bola.okezone.com

[Redsbusby]

Giggs: Chelsea tak Istimewa


"United Buat Chelsea Seperti Tim Biasa"
Arien Prihayuti Purmarai - Okezone


Maaf, kayaknya Repost tuh om andi, mohon dicek dulu..hehehe, soalnya isinya sama ;))

Chelsea is one of Extraordinary team, but Our boys made it Ordinary!>:)>:)

[Hilman-Bukan-Superman]

Giggs Sayangkan Perlakuan Capello Pada Beckham

Bola.net - David Beckham mendapatkan pukulan telak dengan komentar pelatih Inggris, Fabio Capello, yang menyebut tak akan lagi memberikan kesempatan untuk membela negaranya, hal tersebut disayangkan sejumlah pihak, termasuk Ryan Giggs.

Giggs jelas bukan sosok yang asing dengan Becks, mereka tumbuh bersama dan berkolaborasi selama di Manchester United, maka jelas Giggs paham betul apa yang dimiliki dan bisa dilakukan oleh seorang Becks.

Komentar Capello ia nilai salah, menurutnya Becks masih pantas terpanggil dan mengabdi bagi Inggris, maka dari itu Giggs merasa perlu menyumbang saran serta motivasi kepada mantan rekan satu timnya tersebut.

"Hal tersebut jelas sebuah kehilangan yang besar pastinya bagi hidupnya, saya tahu betul bagaimana besar hasratnya untuk selalu ingin bermain bagi negaranya," ucap Giggs kepada Sky.

"Sejauh yang saya tahu tidak ada pemain lain yang mampu melakukan apa yang telah ia lakukan, umpan akurat, mencetak gol dari tendangan bebas untuk memenangkan timnya, dia pemain yang di atas rata-rata,"

"Dia jelas dikecewakan, namun ini bukan pertama kalinya, jadi saya yakin ia bakal bisa kembali sebagai pemain yang lebih kuat,"

"Capello bilang ia tidak akan memainkan pemain yang tidak kompetitif, namun Becks sedang berjuang keras untuk fit dan kembali masuk ke skuad utama LA Galaxy," imbuhnya. (goal/lex)

[f3bry]

Giggs sets sights on managing Manchester United


Ryan Giggs has set his sights on managing Manchester United or Wales when he calls time on his illustrious playing career. The 36-year-old winger has won every major club honour on offer in his 20 years at Old Trafford and has already started taking his coaching badges with a view to following former United team-mates including Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes, Roy Keane and Bryan Robson into management when he hangs up his boots.

"My aim would be to manage either Manchester United or Wales," he told the News of the World. "I don't think I'll know whether I'll cope with the aggravation until I've finished playing and say 'what
do I do now?'

"Football is such a massive part of my life and to just stop in your late 30s and do nothing is tough. Even though there is so much stress involved, I think a lot of players become managers and really enjoy it. I think Roy Keane really enjoys it."

.espnsoccenet.

Tapi kira2 masih lama ga ya beliau pensiunnya :hammer:
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[rondwisan]

Fergie has much more to offer - Giggs
MEN, James Robson - August 14, 2010



Ryan Giggs believes that even another treble wouldn’t quench Sir Alex Ferguson’s thirst for success.

The 36-year-old has warned United’s Premier League rivals that Ferguson’s Old Trafford rule is set to go on for years to come.

Giggs has been the common denominator in every one of the United manager’s 11 title successes and insists he has seen nothing to suggest he is ready to wind down.

Ferguson celebrates 24 years in the job this November, winning 25 major honours.

At the age of 68 he is determined to win a third Champions League trophy before walking away from the sport, as well as leading United to a record 19th league title to move them past Liverpool.

But Giggs is adamant that even if Ferguson achieved both of those ambitions this season, it still wouldn’t be enough to convince him to retire.

“People probably thought 10 years ago that he would have packed it in by now,” said the Welsh winger. “He still enjoys the challenge. You can see him at training – he’s still enthusiastic.

“He’s got a good team and he enjoys working with the players. I think even if he won the lot this year, he’d still carry on.

“For him it’s not about that – it’s whether he enjoys it. And if that’s the case, he will go on.

“His future is not determined by what we win. When he feels he hasn’t got the drive or hunger to push the team on, that’s when he’ll know he’s had enough.”

Ferguson has continually refused to set a retirement date having gone back on his decision to quit in 2002.

That heralded a whole new period of success for United, which has seen them win three more titles and a second Champions League.

Chelsea challenge

Ferguson is once again building a new generation at the club as he bids to win the title back from Chelsea.

And Giggs admits a 12th Premier League is his main motivation heading into the new season.

The most decorated player in the history of English football says the chance to be champions once more would be his final dream if he hung up his boots at the end of the campaign.

“If I could win just one more trophy, what would it be?” he said. “Premier League or Champions League?

“I think I’d like to win another title. Then we’d have more than Liverpool.”

Given the incredible longevity of both Giggs and Ferguson, the question is, which one will pack it in first?

But should the manager be the first to call it a day, who would Giggs choose as his successor?

“It’s so hard because no-one knows when he’ll feel it’s time to retire,” he said.

“It could be two years, it could be 10 and in that time candidates will come and go because there are so many ups and downs in the job.

“There are two ways of looking at it. You could go for the young, up and coming, hungry manager or the more experienced like Jose Mourinho or Fabio Capello.

“You just don’t know, but whoever it is, it’s going to be a tough job to follow. When clubs usually get a new manager it is because they are struggling. They might also need to buy players so they will need time for everyone to settle. You wouldn’t expect that to be the case here. It will be a difficult job.”

A host of ex-United players have been tipped as long-term successors to Ferguson, only to see their stock fall.

Bryan Robson, Roy Keane and Mark Hughes were all seen as potential future United managers, but major European names like Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Laurent Blanc are now regarded as more likely replacements.

“I don’t think it matters where the next manager is from,” said Giggs. “Whether he’s foreign or British.

“Ideally, as a United fan, you want it to be an ex-player, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

The Premier League is so cosmopolitan now with so many foreign players, you just want the best man for the job.”

And does Giggs see himself as future United boss?

“Two or three years ago I started my coaching badges,” he said. “I just want to be prepared for when I finish.

“There are some players who you think will definitely go into management when they finish – I’m not one of them at the moment.

“I want to be involved on some level, but whether it’s managing or coaching I don’t know.

“I’ve always said for me that the biggest job would be managing United or Wales. I captained my country and that was a dream. If I was a manager, it would be my dream to manage them as well.”

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Why Ryan Giggs is still running
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Ryan Giggs has revealed the fear that is driving him on to continue his incredible career.

The 36-year-old winger is entering his 20th season at United, bidding to add to his 22 major honours at United.

And he says the dread of never winning another trophy motivates him to keep going into his late 30s.

Despite being out of contract at the end of the season, the most decorated player in the history of English football insists he has no plans to hang up his boots – targeting a 12th Premier League title and third Champions League this season.

He will see his position come under increasing threat from Nani and Gabriel Obertan, but hopes to remain a pivotal part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s plans.

And he says it is the constant challenge at Old Trafford that sees him continue to defy his years – winning personal accolades like the PFA Player of the Year and Sports Personality of Year in 2009.

“Since I turned 30 I’ve treated every season like it could be my last,” said Giggs. “At 17, 18 or 19 you feel like it will last forever. Over the last three or four years I’ve enjoyed it more because you realise it’s coming to an end.

“I enjoy it more than ever because you think, ‘How much longer have I got?’

“Winning the Champions League for the first time in Barcelona in 1999 was the best feeling I’ve ever had. But if we won it again, I’d appreciate it more because it might never happen again.”

Giggs has watched some of the game’s greatest players come and go during his time at Old Trafford.

Now he finds himself the elder statesman to a host of emerging talent at United like Federico Macheda, Tom Cleverley, Chris Smalling and the Da Silva twins. And he says the challenge of keeping up with Ferguson’s latest generation that continues to inspire him in the twilight of his career.

“When you train with Rafael, he’s trying to kick you and it keeps you motivated,” he said. “You’re against the best young right-back in Britain – probably the best in the world. You’ve got to be at your best just to stay in touch in training.

“If it was the case that I felt I was just making up the numbers or not contributing to the cause then I’d know it was time retire.

“But for the last few years I’ve taken it as it comes. I still feel good and I’ve just signed a contract extension. I know I won’t be able to play every game, but with sports science nowadays, players take more care of themselves and their careers are going on longer.

“I know I can’t fly up and down the wing anymore so I’ve had to change my game and evolve.

“I’m the same as Gary Nevile and Paul Scholes. We’d never be happy just getting into the team on reputation. You always want make an impact and if that stops happening I think we’d pack in."

:: Reebok Ambassador Ryan Giggs was speaking at the launch of Reebok RunTone (£89.99), the revolutionary shoe that strengthens and tones key leg muscles while running. For more information on Reebok's toning range visit jjbsports.com

[nu_reccayasha]

Giggs Masih Produktif Setiap Musim
Reky Herling Kalumata - detiksport


Manchester - Semakin berumur Ryan Giggs belum kehilangan ketajamannya. Winger veteran Manchester United ini terus memperpanjang rekor selalu mencetak gol sejak merumput di Premier League.

Bukan hanya Paul Scholes yang mendapatkan perhatian saat MU mengalahkan Newcastle United 3-0 di Old Trafford, Selasa (17/8/2010) dinihari WIB. Giggs yang kini berusia 36 tahun, masih tetap mumpuni diantara para pemain muda MU.

Ia masih dapat mencetak gol di laga pembuka MU musim ini saat menjebol gawang Newcastle di menit ke-85. Gol tersebut juga sangat penting bagi Giggs karena dia selalu mencetak gol di setiap musim setelah 21 musim bermain bersama MU di Premiership.

Posisi Giggs di Old Trafford memang tak begitu aman karena MU memiliki Nani dan juga Gabriel Obertan. Namun dia tetap menjadi bagian dalam rencana manajer Alex Ferguson diantara para pemain muda MU yang datang.

Ferguson pun masih mempertahankan Giggs bersama pemain veteran lainnya Paul Scholes. "Setiap orang yang telah berusia dan masih dipertahankan seperti Paul dan Giggs Anda memiliki dua pemain dengan sesuatu yang spesial," kata manajer MU ini seperti dilansir Sky.

Giggs pun membuka kunci untuk bisa terus konsisten mengangkat performanya di usia 36 tahun ini. "Sejak saya memasuki usia 30 tahun saya menghadapi setiap musim seperti itu adalah musim terakhir saya," ungkap winger asal Wales ini.

"Pada saat berusia 17,18 atau 19 tahun, Anda merasa itu akan berlangsung lama. Selama tiga atau empat tahun terakhir saya lebih menikmatinya karena Anda menyadari hal itu akan segera berakhir," kata pemain bernama lengkap Ryan Joseph Giggs ini.

[rondwisan]

baru laga pertama udah mempertahankan rekor aja nih Pakde Giggs ...

always scored every single seasons he played ... :-bd
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[erin]

he still can score goal...
pas dy masuk, OT lgsung pada chants..
bikin merinding ajah...
seneng bgt liat giggs nyetak goal dr bola sholes..
pdahal pas giggs masuk,berharap kalo scholes bisa umpan bwt giggs dan goal ato sebalinya..
ternyata beneran...
makin berumur makin ciamik ajah si Giggs..
Go Giggsy...

[Aba_MaczUnited]

Giggs Tetapkan Masa Pensiun
Ryan Giggs menilai ia akan pensiun jika sudah tak lagi mampu bersaing dengan pemain muda dan tak lagi memberi kontribusi bagi tim.

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Sejumlah pemain muda mulai banyak mewarnai susunan skuad Manchester United di musim ini. Beberapa di antaranya bahkan sudah masuk dalam susunan utama tim.

Hal ini bisa memiliki dua arti bagi sejumlah pemain veteran, yakni sebagai motivasi untuk persaingan mendapat tempat utama, atau ancaman untuk kelangsungkan karir mereka.

Rafael Da Silva misalnya, yang dianggap Giggs bisa mengancam posisinya di skuad United.

"Ketika Anda berlatih dengan Rafael, ia selalu berusaha menendang Anda keluar dari tim dan hal itu membuat kami termotivasi," katanya kepada Manchester Evening News, Selasa (17/8).

"Anda harus bisa memberikan yang terbaik meski di saat latihan sekali pun. Jika saya merasa saya hanya akan melengkapi tim dan tidak memberikan kontribusi, saya tahu itulah waktunya saya untuk pensiun."

"Tapi dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, saya selalu mengambil setiap tantangan yang muncul. Saya masih merasa fit dan saya baru saja menandatangani kontrak baru. Saya tahu saya tak akan bisa bermain di setiap pertandingan, tapi dengan kemajuan teknologi di dunia olahraga sekarang ini, pemain lebih bisa menjaga diri dan karirnya lebih lama."

"Hal yang sama juga diperuntukkan Gary Neville dan Paul Scholes. Kami tak pernah senang dengan hanya masuk ke tim dengan membawa reputasi. Anda akan selalu ingin memberikan pengaruh dan jika hal itu sudah tak lagi erjadi, saya rasa kami akan mundur," tegasnya.

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Fergie Bikin Takut Giggs
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport

Jakarta - Ryan Giggs dikenal memiliki kedekatan dengan Sir Alex Ferguson. Tapi siapa sangka ternyata The Welsh Wizard pernah berusaha selalu menghindari pelatihnya itu selama satu dekade. Lho?

Giggs menjadi anggota skuad yunior Manchester United sejak tahun 1987. Ini berarti hanya berselang setahun setelah Ferguson memulai karirnya sebagai pelatih 'Setan Merah' setahun sebelumnya.

Selama karirnya, Giggs belum pernah berpaling dari MU. Hingga kini, pemain tersebut sudah memasuki musim ke-21 bersama The Red Devils.

Maka tak heran jika ada keakraban di antara keduanya. Akan tetapi, Giggs mengaku sangat takut dengan Ferguson di awal mereka bertemu bahkan ketakutan itu berlangsung hingga 10 tahun lamanya.

"Ketika saya pertama kali saya bertemu dengannya, saat usia saya masih 13 tahun dan dalam 10 tahun selanjutnya Anda berusaha untuk menghindari dia," aku pemain yang paling lama memperkuat MU ini di Daily Star.

Tetapi, lama kelamaan ketakutan Giggs berangsur-angsur menghilang. Bukan hanya semakin dekat, tapi Ferguson diakui meminta pendapat dari dia.

"Hubungan kami berubah. Dia lantas melunak. Dia meminta saran dari Anda lebih banyak sekarang daripada ketika Anda masih muda. Anda memiliki pengalaman itu, Anda selalu ada di ruang ganti setiap saat, jadi ini adalah sesuatu yang wajar yang dilakukan manajer kepada pemain yang berpengalaman di ruang ganti."

Tahun ini Giggs akan mencapai usia 37 tahun, usia yang jelas tidak lagi muda untuk ukuran pesepakbola. Namun, ia belum ingin berhenti.

"Saya tidak peduli, sungguh. Setiap tahun saya mendengar orang-orang bilang '35 atau 36 (tahun). Ya Ampun, tua sekali!. Kini saya di ambang 37 tahun tapi saya tidak khawatir sama sekali," demikian Giggs. (rin/key)

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OUR LIVING LEGEND : Ryan Joseph Giggs


Ryan Giggs : Manchester United moments
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Telegraph Sport recalls five great moments from Ryan Giggs's Manchester United career.

Giggs scored in his 19th Premier League season for Manchester United against Newcastle; here we look back at some of his finest goals.

September 19, 1992, Tottenham (a)
As with so many of Giggs' best goals, it started from a position of minimal promise. But showing amazing balance and a blinding turn of pace, skips past one defender, nutmegs another before rounding the goalkeeper and converting from an acute angle.

February 5 1994, QPR (a)

Giggs seizes on a loose ball just inside the Rangers half and embarks on a run forward. The Welshman skips past four challenges as he sped into the penalty area, then cut a shot into the far corner in the manner of George Best.

April 14, 1999, Arsenal (Villa Park)

Voted the best FA Cup goal of all-time. Patrick Vieira "gave Giggsy the ball" so the United song goes. Off Giggs set on a 60-yard burst that took him past a succession of Arsenal defenders before he smashed his shot high past a startled David Seaman. His celebration saw him remove his shirt and swing it around his head before United players and supporters crowded around him.

February 25, 2003, Juventus (a)

Giggs was bearing the brunt of disaffected fans, who felt his time at Old Trafford was up. On the biggest stage at the Stadio delle Alpi, he showed them otherwise. Charging straight through the Juve defence, he went past two sturdy challenges before beating Gianluigi Buffon and then turned his back to the crowd and pointed to the name on his shirt.

February 8 2009, West Ham (a)

At 35, Giggs proves he still has the old magic. Fellow veteran Paul Scholes presented him with the ball on the left flank, allowing Giggs to cut inside. As the West Ham defence stood off, the winger spotted his opportunity, driving home with his right foot to secure a precious victory on the road to another title.



Ryan Giggs : Manchester United Premier League career in numbers
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Telegraph Sport looks back over Ryan Giggs' 19 seasons at Manchester United.

1992-93
Appearances: 41
Starts: 40
Goals: 9
Silverware: Premier League

1993-94
Appearances: 38
Starts: 32
Goals: 13
Silverware: Premier League, FA Cup, Charity Shield

1994-95
Appearances: 29
Starts: 29
Goals: 1
Silverware: Charity Shield

1995-96
Appearances: 33
Starts: 30
Goals: 11
Silverware: Premier League, FA Cup

1996-97
Appearances: 26
Starts: 25
Goals: 3
Silverware: Premier League, Charity Shield

1997-98
Appearances: 29
Starts: 28
Goals: 8
Silverware: Charity Shield

1998-99
Appearances: 24
Starts: 20
Goals: 3
Silverware: Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League

1999-00
Appearances: 30
Starts: 30
Goals: 6
Silverware: Premier League, Intercontinental Cup

2000-01
Appearances: 31
Starts: 24
Goals: 5
Silverware: Premier League

2001-02
Appearances: 25
Starts: 18
Goals: 7
Silverware: none

2002-03
Appearances: 36
Starts: 32
Goals: 8
Silverware: Premier League

2003-04
Appearances: 33
Starts: 29
Goals: 7
Silverware: FA Cup, Community Shield

2004-05
Appearances: 32
Starts: 26
Goals: 5
Silverware: none

2005-06
Appearances: 27
Starts: 22
Goals: 3
Silverware: Carling Cup

2006-07
Appearances: 30
Starts: 25
Goals: 4
Silverware: Premier League

2007-08
Appearances: 31
Starts: 26
Goals: 3
Silverware: Premier League, Champions League, Community Shield

2008-09
Appearances: 28
Starts: 15
Goals: 2
Silverware: Premier League, Carling Cup, Community Shield, Fifa Club World Cup

2009-10
Appearances: 25
Starts: 20
Goals: 5
Silverware: League Cup

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Kalo udah liat Giggs mah udah ga perduli sama umur guys :D klo maennya masih menggila kaya gitu apa umur masi jadi faktor? Heheheh.. Saya dukung no 11 diabadikan buat Giggs :)
Dan, mencetak gol di setiap musim? Angkat jempol!!

ps: kebayang waktu Giggs kecil takut sama Sir Alex... hihhihi :D

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Giggs Kini Lebih Dihargai Ferguson

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United, Ryan Giggs, mengungkapkan, pelatih Alex Ferguson sudah lebih menghargainya dan pemain senior lain kini. Selain sering diajak berdiskusi soal tim, Giggs juga mengaku tak selalu harus berlatih di lapangan seperti yunior-yuniornya.

"Ia meminta saran Anda lebih banyak ketimbang ketika Anda masih menjadi pemain yang lebih muda. Anda memiliki pengalaman itu. Anda berada di kamar ganti hari demi hari, jadi merupakan kemajuan alami dari manajer untuk melatih pemain berpengalaman di kamar ganti," ungkapnya.

Meski begitu, Giggs mengaku selalu berusaha menjaga gairah dan fisiknya, dengan tetap berlatih bersama pemain lain. Menurutnya, dengan begitu, ia juga bisa menjalin kedekatan dengan pemain-pemain muda dan sekaligus membangun pemahaman dan kekompakan tim.

"Aku kadang-kadang berkendara ke Carrington ketika cuaca kurang bersahabat dan aku masih tak bisa menunggu untuk keluar dan berlatih. Itu membantu ketika Anda bermain dengan pemain yang muda dan manajer mengistirahatkan Anda pada waktu tertentu,"

"Anda harus menggunakan pengalaman dan terus berusaha menjaga energi itu. Anda lihat di United bahwa kami punya keseimbangan yang tepat,"

"Pemain berusia 20, 21, atau 22 tahun tak bisa memenangi apa pun. Anda membutuhkan perpaduan seperti yang kami punya. Anda butuh pengalaman," tandasnya. (DS)

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Giggs 10 Tahun Kabur-kaburan dari Ferguson
Dimas Ramadani

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: “Singa Tua” itu bernama Ryan Giggs. Pemain kelahiran Cardiff, Wales, 36 tahun lalu tersebut sudah pantas mendapat julukan pemain legendaris Manchester United meski belum memutuskan pensiun. Lihatlah jumlah gelar juara yang disabetnya dengan MU, klub satu-satunya dalam karier sepakbola profesionalnya.

Liga Premier berjumlah 11 gelar dan Liga Champions dua kali, diikuti Piala FA (4), Piala Liga (3), serta masing-masing sebuah Piala Interkontinental dan Piala Dunia Antarklub. Gelar di level personal tidak terhitung jumlahnya. Pokoknya petualangan The Welsh Wizard komplet bersama MU. Hanya saja ia belum pernah membawa Wales berlaga di putaran final dua kejuaraan utama internasional, Piala Dunia atau Piala Eropa.

Pengalamannya tidak perlu diragukan lagi. Memulai debutnya di tim senior pada Maret 1991, Giggs menjadi pilihan reguler di musim berikutnya. Kisah pahit dan manis dijalaninya bersama manajer Sir Alex Ferguson. Baginya Ferguson merupakan figur yang lebih dari sekadar manajer.

Giggsy yang berzodiak Scorpio mengaku takut di 10 tahun pertama. Ketika itu ia lebih baik menghindari sang manajer, terutama ketika bermain buruk. Dua dekade berlalu, situasinya berbeda. “Dia lebih banyak meminta saranku sekarang. Itulah dampaknya kamu memiliki pengalaman dan paling lama berada di kamar ganti pemain,” ungkapnya.

Giggs memulai musim ke-21 untuk MU dengan catatan mengesankan. Satu gol disumbangkan ketika The Red Devils menggasak Newcastle United 3-0 di Old Trafford, Senin (16/8). Artinya sejak memulai debutnya itu, Giggs tidak pernah absen menjebol gawang lawan untuk MU di setiap musim!

Jangan katakan dirinya sudah jenuh. Giggs selalu lapar akan sukses, termasuk musim ini dengan target membawa MU merebut kembali supremasi Inggris dari tangan Chelsea. Pun trofi Liga Champions untuk kali ketiga di bawah rezim Ferguson. Penyihir (wizard) makin tua makin bijak. Ungkapan yang menggambarkan betapa Ferguson membutuhkan Giggs, bersama Paul Scholes dan Gary Neville, untuk membimbing Wayne Rooney dkk. (DIM/The Sun)

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Giggs: We must limit mistakes
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Ryan Giggs has voiced his disappointment at Manchester United's late slip against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Instead of keeping pace with champions Chelsea, who have made such a flying start by scoring 12 goals in their opening two matches, and conceding none, United are already two points adrift thanks to Brede Hangeland's late leveller.

Sir Alex Ferguson described the result as "silly" and questioned why Nani took the penalty which should have confirmed victory for his team ahead of Giggs, who scored twice from the spot against Tottenham last season.

Giggs will hope he doesn't have cause to regret the failure to assert his authority given the Welshman's confirmation of the top flight's importance.

"The Premier League is probably the most important after losing the title by a point last season," he told MUTV.

The one consolation United can take is that at least they did not lose.

For, after getting beaten seven times last season, it is an area Giggs knew had to improve.

"We lost far too many last year," he said. "They were games we were capable of winning too.

"That was the most disappointing thing. You know you are going to slip-up during a season, and every away game is going to be tough, but you have to limit the mistakes."

It is not the first time in recent seasons United have stumbled so early.

Although they ended up getting relegated, Burnley's triumph over the Reds thanks to Robbie Blake's thunderbolt in the second game of the season last term will not be forgotten at Turf Moor in a hurry.

The previous two seasons began with home draws against clubs - Newcastle and Reading - who ended up going down, and formed part of starts that yielded just five points from the opening four games.

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Judul artikelnya terlalu dibesar-besarkan Kompas, hehe ...

Giggs Berselisih dengan Ferguson

MANCHESTER, KOMPAS.com - Gelandang Manchester United (MU), Ryan Giggs, menyebut gelar Premier League sebagai prioritas musim ini. Ini berbeda dengan pendapat pelatih Alex Ferguson, yang menjadikan Liga Champions sebagai target utama.

Menurut Giggs, ia penasaran dengan kegagalan MU bersaing dengan Chelsea pada Premier League musim lalu. Pasalnya, timnya dipaksa puas finis di posisi kedua dengan selisih hanya satu angka dari Chelsea.

"Premier League mungkin adalah yang terpenting setelah gagal menjadi juara dengan selisih hanya satu angka. Kami kalah terlalu banyak musim lalu. Juga ada sejumlah pertandingan yang sebetulnya mampu kami menangkan," ungkap Giggs.

"Itu adalah hal yang paling mengecewakan. Anda tahu, dalam satu musim, Anda akan tergelindir dan setiap pertandingan akan menjadi sulit, tetapi Anda harus mengurangi kesalahan," tandasnya.

Pernyataan terakhir berkaitan dengan hasil imbang yang diraih MU saat bertemu Fulham, pada lanjutan Premier League pekan kedua, Minggu (22/8/2010). Sempat dua kali unggul dan mendapat hadiah penalti, mereka dipaksa menutup laga dengan hasil imbang 2-2. (SKY)

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Reds star Ryan kicks off new fight to save baby services
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United legend Ryan Giggs has backed a campaign to keep maternity services at the hospital where his children were born.

Giggs said losing the facilities at Salford Royal – formerly Hope Hospital – would be a ‘disaster’.

He urged parents to sign a petition to save the service and to attend a rally at Buile Hill Park, Salford, on Saturday, September 4.

Giggs, who received the Freedom of the City of Salford last year, said: "I’m supporting the campaign to keep the maternity unit open 100 per cent.

"My two children were both born at the hospital and it is something I feel very strongly about."

In 2003, Giggs’s first child Libby was born 10 weeks premature and had to be looked after at the hospital’s special care baby unit.

He said: "She spent three weeks there and I’ve seen first hand the great work that the nurses and the staff do.

"It was a very worrying time for myself and my wife Stacey and we were reassured by the staff, who really were excellent.

"When my second child Zach was born, we went to Hope and there were absolutely no problems. Salford is a city and it is really important for the identity of the city that babies can be born here."

Campaigners renewed their fight to save Salford’s maternity services after health secretary Andrew Lansley said he would review the decision to close the unit.

Greater Manchester health chiefs agreed to centralise all maternity and children’s care from 12 units into eight almost two years ago after a decade of planning and consultation.

Salford’s services are due to close in 2012, along with those in Rochdale.

Fairfield General in Bury is also due to stop providing overnight care next summer.

Mums and babies are due to transfer to new multi-million pound units at Bolton Hospital and North Manchester General.

Overnight maternity services have already closed at Trafford General.

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Giggs happy with United prospects as players return
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Ryan Giggs believes the impending return of some key players means that Manchester United will very soon be at full strength, leaving Sir Alex Ferguson with a selction headache.

Rio Ferdinand returned to action for United's reserves on Wednesday, while Anderson and Gary Neville are also closing in on comebacks.

The inclusion of Owen Hargreaves in United's 25-man squad also appears to bode well, and Giggs is excited by the potential first-team selection dilemma facing his manager in the coming weeks.

"The squad is looking really strong," Giggs told United's official website. "We've got Rio to come back in, Nev hasn't played yet, and Anderson is back too. So it's looking really good.

"It's a headache for the boss, but one he would rather have than to be struggling for players. We'll need everyone because it's a long season. The manager realises that."

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Giggs: MU akan Semakin Tangguh
Reky Herling Kalumata - detiksport

Manchester - Pulihnya para pemain bintang Manchester United membuat Ryan Giggs senang. Winger veteran ini yakin dengan kembali mereka akan membuat skuad MU semakin tangguh.

Rio Ferdinand telah bermain dengan tim reseve MU menghadapi Oldham pada trabu kemarin. Ini adalah aksi pertama bek internasional Inggris ini sejak mengalami masalah ligamen lututnya saat melakukan latihan di Piala Dunia.

Bukan hanya Rio, gelandang internasional Brasil, Anderson juga sudah bisa tampil selama selama 90 menit dalam laga tersebut. Sedangkan bek senior Gary Neville juga telah siap kembali setelah absen cukup lama.

Giggs pun senang dengan segera kembalinya para bintang MU yang sempat membuat pusing manajer Alex Ferguson. "Skuad akan kembali tangguh," ungkapnya sepeti dilansir Sky Sport.

"Kami akan kembali mendapatkan Rio, Neville belum dapat bermain dan Anderson sudah kembali juga. Ini sangat bagus. Kami membutuhkan semua pemain karena ini musim yang panjang. Manajer memahami itu," ujar Giggs.

Pertandingan MU selanjutnya adalah bertandang ke Everton pada Sabtu (11/9/2010). 'Setan Merah' baru meraih tujuh poin dari tiga laga Premier League di awal musim ini.

Source : http://www.detiksport.com

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Giggs on the secret to his United success
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By 21 Ryan Giggs was driving a Ferrari, dating glamorous women and being compared to football’s original playboy, George Best.

It should have been a recipe for disaster. Instead, rapidly approaching his 37th birthday, the most decorated player in English football remains a key figure at Manchester United and needed only 14 minutes of the new season to extend his proud record of being the only man to score in every year of the Premier League.

His majestic display in last Saturday’s 3-0 win against West Ham suggested he could continue playing at the highest level beyond his current contract, which expires next summer.

Giggs is a phenomenon of the modern game – if not only because of his age-defying physical powers, then because of his ability to remain relatively unaffected by his remarkable success.

Some 11 Premier League titles, two Champions League winners medals, millions in the bank and last year the recognition of the British public at large with his Sports Personality of the Year award – it would be easy for Giggs to be something of a prima donna.

Instead, he insists he is largely unchanged from the stringy teenager Sir Alex Ferguson once described as being like “a dog chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind.”

In that sense he is odds with the general impression of the modern-day footballer - ones who spend as much time on the front pages as the back, who appear to put more value in their latest baseball caps than international ones.

Giggs is too diplomatic to name names, but he has seen how fame and fortune can ruin careers.

“A lot of players now, before they’ve established themselves as players, get a lot of money, which I never got,” he said. “I was on good money, don’t get me wrong, but I was playing in the first team and I was on £30. I was on an apprenticeship wage. Then my next contract was like £200 with expenses and gradually contracts would get better the older you got. That was how I grew up.

Money

“Now before you’re proven, you’ve got the money – a four or five year contract – which is the way football’s gone. Some players can handle it, some players don’t.”

Ferguson famously tells of the time he gate-crashed a party being thrown by Giggs and Lee Sharpe when they were supposed to be resting before a game.

But Giggs insists he was never in danger of letting his talent go to waste.

"I just wanted to enjoy my football, train, go home and let myself develop not only as a player but as a person," he said.

"I’ve also been lucky that I grew up in the same area, I’ve still got the same mates, I’ve got a good family around me, I’m not that sort of person who gets carried away with myself.

“I think a lot is to do with who you are surrounding yourself with. Have you got a good family around you who are going to tell you that you’re getting too big for your boots?

“Is your agent? Probably not because they don’t want to upset you and don’t want to lose you.

“I think a big part is your mates and family and that’s what I had. They never let me get too big for my boots and I’m sure they would’ve told me if I had.

“But basically it is down to the character. It’s down to the individual. I’ve seen at United now and again players getting too big for their boots and the manager will come down on them or older players will do something and bring them down a peg or two. It doesn’t happen that often at United, but you’ve got to think, does it happen enough? Probably not.

Character

“I was never the sort of character to get carried away - even though I was driving a Ferrari at 21-22, which nowadays if a footballer’s doing that at that age, you’re like ‘what’s he doing?’

“I did it, but I wasn’t that sort of character. It doesn’t really matter what you’ve got or what you’ve bought, it’s the character behind the man.”

Giggs has the proof to back up his words. While David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo revelled in their celebrity profiles – though to no discernable detriment to their careers – his dalliances with the front pages proved to be short-lived.

Linked with high-profile women like Dani Behr and Davinia Taylor when a teen icon, he since followed the routes of fellow Old Trafford stalwarts, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville, by keeping out of the headlines and going on to become United’s all-time record appearance maker, usurping Sir Bobby Charlton.

In all he has won 23 major honours at United and is aiming to make it a 12thleague title and third Champions League this season, insisting he is hungrier than ever for more success.

“When you are younger you think it’s going to come around again,” he said.

“That you are going to get another chance at that trophy or you’re going to get another chance at winning the league. The older you get the chances are getting less and less so you appreciate it more in that respect.”

And does he believe his incredible roll of honour will ever be surpassed?

"Probably, but I don’t know when,” he said. “People make a lot of the fact I’ve been at the same club for 19-20 years. If a young player comes into a team a big club, Liverpool, Chelsea, United, Arsenal and stays in the team then maybe.

“I’ve been at the club during its most successful era and been here a long time. It’s going to be hard to beat. I’m not going to say it will never ever be done, but it will be tough.”

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Giggs: Pemain Muda Sekarang Manja

Bola.net - Sebuah kritikan pedas dilontarkan Ryan Giggs. Menurut legenda sepak bola Manchester United ini, para pemain muda saat ini terlalu manja. Dan, menurut Giggs, semua itu disebabkan karena mereka menerima gaji yang terlalu besar di usia yang masih sangat muda.

Seperti dilansir Daily Star, Giggs meramalkan bahwa para pemain muda saat ini bakal semakin sulit untuk berprestasi. Pasalnya, para pemain muda tersebut telah digerojok uang tunai dalam jumlah yang sangat besar sebelum mereka membuktikan kemampuan mereka.

"Banyak pemain saat ini, yang sebelum membuktikan kemampuan mereka, mendapat uang dengan jumlah sangat banyak, yang saya sendiri tidak pernah dapatkan" ungkap Giggs dengan nada prihatin.

"Tentu saja saat ini saya mendapat bayaran yang sangat cukup. Jangan salah mengartikan. Namun, yang saya maksud, ketika saya pertama kali main di tim inti, saya hanya mendapat bayaran 30 Pounds saja. Itu merupakan bayaran pemain magang."

"Kemudian , di kontrak baru, saya menerima 200 Pounds dan seterusnya. Secara bertahap kontrak akan semakin tinggi nilainya seiring dengan semakin dewasanya pemain. Itulah cara saya tumbuh di sepak bola dulu."

"Sekarang, ketika Anda belum bisa membuktikan kemampuan, Anda sudah mendapat uang dalam jumlah yang sangat besar. Anda juga mendapat kontrak berdurasi empat atau lima tahun."

"Beberapa pemain tetap akan bertahan walau dengan cara ini. Namun, beberapa lagi tidak. Saya tidak akan mengatakan tidak ada lagi pemain yang bisa berprestasi. Namun, itu sangat sulit," tandas Giggs. (days/den)

Source : http://www.bola.net

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Setuju!!!!! Setuju banget gw...
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Sepakbola sekarang orientasinya lebih ke arah uang dan bisnis, sementara nilai sportifitasnya sudah mulai berkurang ...

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wah iya iya setuju nih ama giggs.
sekarang pemain muda aje bayarannya selangit
apalagi pas bursa transfer haha
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Ryan Giggs Diusung Melatih Wales
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INILAH.COM, Cardiff - John Toshack mulai berpikir mengakhiri kariernya sebagai pelatih tim nasional Wales. Dia menyarankan Asosiasi Sepak Bola Wales (FAW) memilih Ryan Giggs sebagai penerusnya.

Mantan pelatih Real Madrid itu merasa kekalahan 0-1 dari Montenegro pada kualifikasi EURO 2012 Jumat lalu menjadi pertanda baginya untuk mengakhiri karier enam tahunnya bersama Sang Naga.

Dilaporkan The Daily Mail, pelatih berusia 62 tahun itu berbicara dengan FAW dalam penerbangan pulang dari Podgorica, Montenegro dan berjanji bila dirinya gagal mempersembahkan kemenangan dalam laga melawan Bulgaria atau Swiss bulan depan, ia akan mundur.

Toshack menghubungi ofisial FAW dan mengaku tak tahan lagi dengan derasnya kritikan yang datang. Sang pelatih bersedia tetap menangani tim sampai FAW menemukan pengganti, sembari menyarankan Giggs sebagai penggantinya.

Giggs, pemain sayap Manchester United berusia 36 tahun itu telah pensiun dari timnas tiga tahun lalu. Dia dianggap sebagai pilihan yang tepat. Nama besarnya akan menghidupkan kembali persepakbolaan Wales yang tengah lesu.

Mantan pemain Timnas Wales, Robbie Savage, berkomentar, “Memang sudah waktunya Toshack mundur. Kami butuh awal yang baru, semangat baru. Kami harus mendatangkan kembali suporter ke stadion dan saya rasa Toshack harus pergi.”

Dia sudah mendapat waktu yang cukup banyak untuk membuktikan diri, sudah enam tahun. Dia meminta kami menilai berdasarkan penampilan mereka selama kualifikasi, kami belum lolos dan sekali lagi mereka mengawalinya dengan sangat buruk,” lanjutnya. [nic]

Source : http://www.inilah.com

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Giggs Melatih Wales? Kenapa Tidak
Mohammad Resha Pratama - detiksport

Manchester - Ryan Giggs dalam beberapa tahun ke depan mungkin segera akan gantung sepatu. Lalu jika ditawari melatih timnas negaranya Wales, apakah Giggs mau? Giggs menjawabnya: Mungkin saja.

Giggs digadang-gadang sebagai pelatih baru Wales muncul pasca John Toschack memberikan surat pengunduran diri kepada federasi sepakbola setempat akibat kekalahan 0-1 dari Montenegro. Meski belum mengiyakan keinginan Toshack, namun Wales pun sudah mencari penggantinya.

Nah kebetulan Giggs yang besar di klubnya Manchester United dianggap sosok yang tepat untuk mengisi kursi kepelatihan Wales. Apalagi dengan umurnya yang sudah 37 tahun dan kontraknya pun di MU tinggal tersisa satu tahun.

Banyak opsi yang bisa ditawarkan untuk Giggs apakah ia ingin menjadi pelatih sepenuhnya atau coach-player. Kebetulan Giggs yang sudah pensiun dari timnas sejak 2007 telah mengambil kursus kepelatihan di UEFA.

Giggs pun akhirnya angkat bicara soal kemungkinan tersebut. Baginya merupakan suatu kehormatan bisa melatih Wales namun saat ini ia belum berpikir ke sana karena masih ingin bermain di MU.

Namun pengoleksi 11 titel Liga Inggris itu pun tak memungkiri dirinya bisa saja mengikuti jejak kompatriotnya Mark Hughes yang satu dekade silam secara mengejutkan memutuskan melatih Wales padahal masih berstatus sebagai pemain Blackburn Rovers.

"Jika Anda masuk dalam sebuah manajemen, adalah pekerjaan besar menjadi pelatih negara Anda. Dan saya pun berpikiran seperti itu," ungkap Giggs kepada Telegraph yang dikutip Sky Sports.

"Untuk saat ini sulit rasanya karena Saya masih berkomitmen sebagai pemain. Namun saya selalu berkaca pada situasi Sparky (Mark Hughes)," lanjutnya.

"Satu sisi ia bermain untuk Wales dan di Primer League bersama Blackburn. Lalu kemudian Anda tahu di melatih timnas negaranya. Sparky tidak pernah merencanakan itu," pungkas Giggs.

Source : http://www.detiksport.com

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Wales job would spell Old Trafford exit for Giggs
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Ryan Giggs has been told he would have to quit United if he wants to take up his dream job as Wales manager.

The 36-year-old is facing up to the biggest dilemma of his career with John Toshack expected to quit as Wales boss this week.

Giggs is seen by many as the ideal man to take over – and has already admitted that managing his country is as much a dream as succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at United one day.

Just last month he spoke of life after his playing career is up, saying: “My aim would be to manage either Manchester United or Wales.

“I don’t think I’ll know whether I’ll cope with the aggravation until I’ve finished playing and say ‘what do I do now?’

“Football is such a massive part of my life and to just stop in your late 30s and do nothing is tough. Even though there is so much stress involved, I think a lot of players become managers and really enjoy it.”

Toshack’s six-year reign with Wales looks set to come to an end after Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Montenegro.

John Hartson has already thrown his hat into the ring to replace him – but Giggs would almost certainly win the popular vote among supporters.

A player-manager role, as so successfully carried out by Mark Hughes between 1999 and 2004, has already been mooted – but it remains to be seen how Ferguson would react to that scenario.

And Eric Harrison, who nurtured Giggs as a youth at United and was Hughes’ No2 with Wales, believes the veteran winger faces an “unbelievable and massive” decision.

Hughes’ reign was one of the most successful in Wales’ recent history and almost brought them their first qualification for a major championship since 1958.

A Euro 2004 play-off defeat against Russia cost that history-making achievement. And Hughes was still playing for Everton and Blackburn while he combined his Welsh job.

But Harrison doesn’t believe Giggs should do the same. “Ryan couldn’t play for United and be the Wales manager,” he said.

“It is not a cushy little number. You are at the sharp end of things and it is very, very difficult.

“It is not a part-time post. It is very much a full-time job. There is so much to do.

“I don’t believe these days you could combine playing for a club at United’s level and managing an international team.

“When I was with Mark we’d be jetting off all over the place watching future opponents. Then you’d be going up and down the country checking on your players.

“You couldn’t be playing for United at the weekend and be wondering and worrying about how the Welsh players are doing. If the vacancy does come up and Ryan is approached, then I think he has a massive decision to make. It would be an unbelievable one to have to make. It is a big, big decision.

“Having worked with him for so many years since he was a young lad I know him more than most and, to be truthful, I wouldn’t know what he’d do.

“He is a Welshman and he is very, very passionate about his country, believe me. But he is also playing as well as he ever has for United. I know he still wants to play. He is thinking he can play another couple of seasons and win more trophies. He is still hungry enough, fit enough and good enough.

“To give that up would be an incredible dilemma for him.”

Hughes was a rookie manager, and still playing at 35, when he took charge of Wales, initially on a temporary basis, 11 years ago.

Harrison believes Giggs, who is currently taking his coaching badges, has the potential to emulate Sparky.

“Ryan certainly has the credentials and having no coaching or managerial experience wouldn’t hamper him,” he added.

“I know Mark said it at the time and he still says it to this day that taking the Welsh job at that time in his career was the best thing he ever did.

“People complained initially that nobody should be in charge of an international team as their first job. But he proved them wrong and it has made him the manager he is now. That education has helped him.

“You certainly get thrown in at the deep end because there are so many problems at international level. On a Saturday evening you are counting players in and taking calls from those who’ve pulled out.

“You have to be up-to-date on opponents all around the world and be ready with your tactics. That is paramount. You cannot turn up to play someone and not have a clue about them.

“Mark introduced a great idea whereby if someone like Ryan was playing against an unknown opponent he’d have videos of that player and Ryan would have to sit down and watch it. There is so much to plan and so much to go wrong. It can be done though as Mark Hughes showed.

“Ryan would have the right attitude to cope. He studies football in depth. You can be in conversation with him and if an unknown name crops up he will know all about that player.

“He is also very, very tough mentally. He is as solid as a rock. You have to be tough to be a manager. Look at Sir Alex Ferguson he is made of granite.

“Being a boss is ten times harder than being a top player and people might think because Ryan is quiet then he’d be too soft for the job. But believe me he is not. He is as tough as nails.

“He’d also command tremendous respect. Speak to thousands of Welsh people and his name would be on the top of their list if John Toshack goes. Their eyes light up when you talk about him.

“I loved my time at Wales and the country is very close to me. If Ryan is approached it would be a tug of war for me.

“I am very fond of Wales, but I am fonder of United and I still want Ryan to play for United.”

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Giggs Diperingatkan Mantan Pelatihnya
Fitra Iskandar - Okezone

MANCHESTER – Eric Harrison memperingatkan Ryan Giggs andai dia menerima tawaran menjadi pelatih Wales yang baru. Jika tawaran itu diterima, Giggs harus pensiun sebagai pemain di Manchester United.

Menyusul kekalahan Wales dari Montonegro, pelatih Wales John Toshack berencana untuk segera meninggalkan kursi kepelatihannya. Dan yang mengejutkan nama Giggs muncul sebagai calon kuat pengganti Toshack.

Harrison merupakan orang yang paling berjasa melabuhkan Giggs di Old Trafford. Dia menjadi peracik bintang-bintang muda United seperti David Beckham, Scholes, dan Ryan Giggs. Pemain-pemain muda ini kemudian dimasukan Ferguson ke dalam skuadnya yang menjuarai Premier League pada 1995.

Meski memiliki andil mengangkat karier Giggs, dia tidak ingin melihat mantan anak asuhnya itu menjadi pemain di Red Devils sekaligus pelatih di timnas Wales.

“Ini bukan pekerjaan paruh waktu.Dia dalam kondisi terbaik, tapi saya tidak percaya dia bisa menjadi pemain di klub selevel United dan menjadi pelatih timnas,” ujar dia seperti dikutip ITV.

Mark Hughes sebelumnya melakukan hal yang sama. Di akhir kariernya sebagai pemain di Blackburn dia menerima tawaran mengisi kursi pelatih Wales.Dan Harrison ikut mendampingnya menunaikan tugas kepelatihannya.

“Ketika saya bersama Mark, kami berpergian ke sejumlah tempat menonton calon lawan.Dan pulang pergi untuk mengecek para pemain. Tidak bisa bermain untuk United di akhir pekan, dan di lain sisi memikirkan kondisi para pemain Wales.Jika tawaran itu datang, Giggs harus membuat keputusan besar,” tambah dia.

Harrison tidak meragukan Giggs memiliki mentalitas yang matang menjadi seorang pelatih sepakbola termasuk menukangi timnas Wales.

Meskipun memiliki pengalaman mengecap rekor 11 titel juara yang sulit ditandingi di era sepak bola modern ini, sulit membayangkan Giggs mengalihkan konsentrasinya ke persoalan lain, karena di saat yang sama dia memiliki pengaruh yang besar di klub, yang belum pernah dimiliki sebelumnya.

Bahkan Sir Alex Ferguson pernah menyatakan pemain kelahiran Cardiff ini bisa terus bermain hingga usianya 40 tahun, jika kebugarannya memungkinkan. (fit)

Source : http://bola.okezone.com

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(Photos) Ryan Giggs is named GQ Sportsman of the year
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THE WINNERS IN FULL:
International Man - Jon Hamm
Alfred Dunhill Cultural Icon - Anish Kapoor
Outstanding Achievement - Ray Davies

Woman - Gemma Arterton

Band - Gorillaz

Sportsman - Ryan Giggs

Politician - David Cameron

Designer - Giorgio Armani

Actor - Matt Smith

Solo Artist - Dizzee Rascal

Breakthrough Talent - Ed Westwick

Writer - Martin Amis

Newspaper Editor - Simon Kelner

Comedian - James Corden

Chef - Heston Blumenthal

Entrepreneur - Nick Jones

Editor's Special - Jason Statham
Smirnoff Black Most Stylish Man - Aaron Johnson


congratz Ryan... :happy:

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Sportsman: Ryan Giggs
By: GQ.COM

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congrat buat Oom Giggs .... :shakehand::-bd
semakin banyak aja nih koleksi awardnya ...

buat yg post ... :cek:
:D:peace:

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congrat buat Oom Giggs .... :shakehand::-bd
semakin banyak aja nih koleksi awardnya ...

buat yg post ... :cek:
:D:peace:

trima kasih opa Ron. :thumbup:
nambah sesuatu neh di balok2 saya. hehehe......
dicuci dulu ya mangkoknya,ga enak klo balikinnya msh kotor. :siul:

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sip sip ..., thanks anyway Sob ...
tetep semangat yaa ..., support :ui4:

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ManUtd.com - 08/09/2010 08:02
When Paddy met Giggs

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MUTV pundit and 1968 European Cup winner Paddy Crerand has an interview technique all of his own - as Ryan Giggs found out in MUTV’s continuing series…

Paddy Crerand: I remember watching you as a young lad and people were saying you were the next George Best. That must have been quite a weight on your shoulders as you’re not as good looking as George!
Ryan Giggs: [Laughs] No, I’m not! It never really bothered me to be honest. I remember seeing the headlines but I think because I was young, I didn’t really dwell on it; it wasn’t something that affected me.

PC: Did David Beckham help take the limelight away from you then?
RG: When I first broke in to the team I had a lot of press intrusion, which I tried to shy away from as they want to know more than just about your life on the pitch but about your private life as well. I didn’t enjoy it at all. But then Becks came along which took the pressure off me! He always enjoyed the limelight and it never affected his football. That’s an area in which myself and Becks differ.

PC: I’ve got to ask you about the goal against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi final in 1999. It was the best goal I’ve ever seen. When you first got the ball, my lads were shouting “pass it, pass it”, then it ended up in the back of the net!
RG: I didn’t pass it because I was having an absolute shocker up until that point. I’d given the ball away about 3 or 4 times, so I thought next time I get the ball I’m just going to run with it.

PC: Was there ever a point where you contemplated leaving United as you must have had loads of offers?
RG: I’ve never really been close to leaving United and I’ve never wanted too. I believe a few Italian clubs were interested but that was just speculation. As a footballer you want challenges and every year at United there is a new challenge every year.

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12/09/2010 18:30 - ManUtd.com, Nick Coppack
Ryan's raring to go

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There aren't too many footballers around with more experience than Ryan Giggs. In fact, only Paulo Maldini and Raul have made more Champions League appearances.

A Manchester United legend, Giggs is about to embark on his 20th European campaign and sat down with ManUtd.com to discuss Europe's premier club competition.


Like every team that comes to Old Trafford, Rangers will want to claim the ultimate scalp in football. Do you enjoy knowing everybody wants to beat you?
Yeah, it’s nice to know everybody wants to beat you. Sometimes you can lose sight of that a little. It’s only when you go 1-0 down away from home and the supporters are celebrating as if it’s the most amazing thing that’s ever happened that you remember how much it means to people to beat Manchester United. Sometimes the fans even celebrate a draw against us as if it’s a win.

Fans were pleased with the draw, but the away games won’t be easy. Rangers and Valencia can be tough places to go and there’s a trip to Turkey...
The first time I played at Rangers it was ferocious. I remember it well and that sort of thing always makes it tough for visiting teams. I'm sure we'll encounter the same this season. I've played in Valencia, too, and the Mestalla is a great stadium and Valencia a top team. As for Bursaspor, we expect a similarly hostile reception to the ones we received at Besiktas and, before that, at Galatasary. They're fanatical over there. So I think we're going to come across some big atmospheres, but they're atmospheres I'm looking forward to.

Big atmospheres and European competition seem to go hand in hand...
Yeah, and to be fair we’ve seen our fair share at Old Trafford on so many occasions. The crowd can help carry us over the finishing line. It’s certainly not very nice when you’re an opposition player and you walk into a big atmosphere. It definitely affects you. Certain players thrive on it and love it, while others wilt and don’t perform as well as they should. It’s a very real factor.

We know all about Rangers and Valencia. What about Bursaspor? They’re something of an unknown quantity…
They are, but it's not a worry because our scouts will do their homework and watch plenty of DVDs. But you're right, there is a little element of the unknown. We can watch Valencia and Rangers on the TV quite regularly but we don't get to see a lot of Turkish football. We'll be well into the campaign by the time we play Bursaspor, though, so we'll be able to have a look at them in their games against Rangers and Valencia.

This is your 20th European campaign. What makes European football so special?
I think it's the challenges it throws up. You have to take so many more things into account – the travelling, the unfamiliar opposition, the atmospheres you may face. But it's not just about playing away from home – it doesn’t get any better than playing the big teams at Old Trafford. My happiest memories of my time at United involve big European games at Old Trafford because the atmosphere and, sometimes, the performance is unbelievable.

What can players learn from European football that you can't from the domestic game?
You can’t take anything for granted in Europe because of the skill of the opposition. You can be 3-0 up in a second leg and yet one goal could change everything. Ties are so finely balanced that one mistake can be the difference between victory and defeat. It’s like that in the Premier League to some extent but in Europe it’s magnified.

We welcome Rangers and Liverpool to Old Trafford in the space of five days. Is that prospect as exciting for you as it is for United fans?
Absolutely. It’s been a stuttering start to the season with the international breaks so it’s really pleasing to be involved in a big week like this one, with Everton, Rangers and then Liverpool in eight days. You can’t help but feel that we’re properly down to business now. And that’s pleasing – it’s what you want as a player. So far we’ve had a game a week, but to me it doesn’t really feel like the season’s kicked off properly until you’re playing midweek as well and the games are coming thick and fast.

How does preparation differ when you face a big week like this one?
The whole squad knows you have to be at the races and we’re all focussed on what needs to be done. So far this season there may have been some players who have been left out of teams or rested, but with so many big games in a short space of time you know you’re going to get a chance. It’s important you’re ready to take that opportunity.

You're almost 37: there must be aches and pains after matches these days…
I’m not too bad, actually. In fact, I’m probably better than I was a few years ago. I don’t run as fast or as far as I used to and I have this routine of doing yoga and taking ice baths – that seems to help and I feel quite good after games. The area where it’s probably changed is that I now struggle a bit to play Saturday, Wednesday and then the following Saturday again. I used to be able to do that without a problem but the energy levels after a game aren’t what they used to be. As for stiffness, though, it’s not really a problem.

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Ryan Giggs in Europe

Champions League: 128 apps, 27 goals
UEFA Cup: 3 apps, 0 goals
Cup Winners' Cup: 1 app, 0 goals

Honours: Champions League 1999, 2008


14/09/2010 08:00 - ManUtd.com, Nick Coppack
Giggs' European highlights

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Ryan Giggs has seen it all in European football, and yet there's still a burning desire to succeed in the continent's premier club competition. Ahead of United's return to Champions League action against Rangers tonight, we decided to look back on his considerable experience in the competition

What was your first game in Europe?
At home to Atletico Madrid, a good side with players like Bernd Schuster and Paulo Futre. We needed to win well because we’d lost the first leg 3-0 away from home. Mark Hughes scored early on but we didn’t quite do enough to get over the line.

First away trip?
I honestly don’t remember... maybe Torpedo Moscow in the UEFA Cup back in 1992/93. We lost on penalties, I think, on a wet and miserable night inside a small, old stadium.

Favourite European goal?
I’ll have to go for the one against Juventus at Old Trafford in the 3-2 victory in 1997. That always brings a smile to my face.

Best European night at Old Trafford?
I only came on as a substitute for the final 15 minutes but it’s hard to beat Barcelona at home in the 2008 semi-final. That was a special atmosphere.

Best away ground?
I’ve played in so many. I like playing in Turkey, actually, because the atmosphere is so good. Galatasaray’s Al Sami Yen in 1993 sticks in the mind.

Toughest defender?
Javier Zanetti. When I played against him in 1999 he was a right-back and he had everything – he was athletic, tough, intelligent, good going forward. He was brilliant.

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Giggs defends United changes

Ryan Giggs admitted United lacked the killer quality to undo stubborn Rangers.

Walter Smith’s side parked a blue bus in front of United and invited the Reds to crack it open.

However, Rangers held out and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side kicked off the European campaign with a disappointing stalemate.

“It was a frustrating night. Rangers got everybody behind the ball, it was up to us to break them down, and we just didn’t manage to do it,” said Giggs who came on as a substitute for horror ankle injury victim Antonio Valencia.

“It is tough. In the first half we didn’t really get into the rhythm of the game.

“We were giving the ball away. It is Champions League and when teams put ten men behind the ball it is difficult.

“We have always found a way in the past but this time we just didn’t have the quality in the last third.”

Fergie made 10 changes from the side that drew 3-3 at Everton with only Darren Fletcher surviving.

“I don’t think all the changes were a disruption,” added Giggs.

“All the players are internationals and all good players. It is not an excuse at all. We just fell short when it came to creating chances.”

Now United have to attempt to get their Champions League season into winning mode against Valencia in the Mestala Stadium in a fortnight.

The Spaniards last night kicked off with an impressive 4-0 away success at Turkish side Bursaspor.

“It will be a tough game in Spain against Valencia in a fortnight. We have played them before and the atmosphere over there is always brilliant,” said Giggs.

“They are an experienced European side and it won’t be easy but we have to be ready for it.

“Sunday here at Old Trafford with Liverpool is the best kind of game to have after the disappointment at Goodison. The fans will be up for it and the players will.”

Rio Ferdinand made his comeback after recovering from the knee ligament injury that wrecked his World Cup with England and came through the 90 minutes against Rangers.

“It was nice to be back and play some football,” said United’s captain.

“The result wasn’t what we wanted but we didn’t concede and we didn’t lose the game.

“You have to expect teams to come here and defend for their lives. They defended well as a team. But we could have done better.

“It was just one of those nights. Decision-making in certain areas of the pitch wasn’t as good as it could have been. That happens and you have to get on with it.”

Source : http://menmedia.co.uk

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Ryan Giggs has scored in every single season of top-flight football he has played. Are there any team/teams in particular that he has scored against every single season?

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Ryan Giggs celebrates scoring goal number ten against Tottenham Hotpsur

Giggs has indeed scored in 21 successive seasons of top-flight football, including all 19 years of the Premier League. Unsurprisingly, he hasn't scored against the same club every year. His most frequent victims have been Tottenham and Middlesbrough, who have both conceded ten goals to the winger, followed by Southampton and Everton (seven each). In contrast, he has taken on Crystal Palace 11 times without finding the net; every side he has faced more often, he has scored against at least once.

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Ferguson: Giggs Layak Dapatkan Gelar 'Sir'

Bola.net - Karir gemilang Ryan Giggs selama dua dekade memperkuat Manchester United mendapat pujian setinggi langit dari Sir Alex Ferguson. Manajer United itu mengatakan bahwa seharusnya Giggs memperoleh gelar "kesatria" dari pihak Kerajaan Inggris terkait prestasinya.

Seperti dilansir dari ESPNStar, Ferguson berharap pihak Kerajaan Inggris menghargai pencapaian Giggs dengan memberikannya penghargaan berupa gelar kebangsawanannya.

Dalam kata pengantar buku otobiografi terbaru Giggs, 'Ryan Giggs: My Life, My Story', Ferguson mengatakan, " Tentu saja prestasinya selama ini diakui dan dihargai oleh semua orang."

"Namanya tertulis di langit kejayaan. Reputasi Giggs juga tak terbantahkan lagi. Dia merupakan sosok idola bagi jutraan orang di seluruh penjuru dunia. Dia juga telah mengumpulkan cukup banyak medali dan piala untuk memenuhi lemari trofi."

"Namun, ada satu hal yang saya rasa kurang, meskipun saya yakin ini hanya masalah waktu. Saya ingin menghiasi daftar pemain saya dengan nama 'Sir Ryan Giggs'."

"Mengapa tidak? Clive Woodward diangkat menjadi seorang kesatria oleh pihak kerajaan setelah memenangi tiga pertandingan dalam Piala Dunia Rugby, 2003 lalu."

"Saya yakin bahwa sebagian besar rakyat Inggris akan mengatakan bahwa gelar tersebut merupakan sebuah penghargaan tersendiri dari pihak kerajaan. Namun, setelah tampil dalam 800 laga bersama Manchester United, dan sebagian besarnya merupakan laga dengan tensi tinggi, tidakkah Ryan juga berhak mendapatkannya?"

"Tak diragukan lagi dia sangat layak, seperti kebanyakan olahragawan yang kita ketahui di negara ini," tandas Ferguson. (espn/den)

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Giggs Berambisi Gantikan Sir Alex Ferguson

Bola.net - Setelah sempat menolak spekulasi bakal melanjutkan karir sepak bola dengan menjadi pelatih, Ryan Giggs berubah pikiran. Gelandang Manchester United itu mengaku berambisi menjadi manajer di klub berjuluk Setan Merah tersebut, menggantikan Sir Alex Ferguson.

Seperti dilansir The Sun, Giggs, yang kini berusia 36 tahun, menyadari bahwa karirnya sebagai pemain sepak bola bakal segera berakhir. Karena itulah, dia berencana untuk menjadi orang nomor satu di Old Trafford, setelah dia gantung sepatu.

Namun, Giggs sadar bahwa langkahnya untuk memenuhi ambisi tersebut masih sangat jauh. Dia harus terlebih dahulu 'magang' di klub yang lebih kecil sembari mengumpulkan prestasi, sebelum akhirnya layak didapuk sebagai pengganti Fergie.

"Saya rasa, saya bakal menghabiskan karir saya di sini," ungkap Giggs.

"Saat ini, saya berada di penghujung karir saya. Saya tidak bisa membayangkan bermain di level yang lebih rendah dari ini."

"Apabila saya memutuskan masuk ke manajemen, bagi saya puncak karir saya adalah menjadi manajer Wales dan Manchester United. Dua tim tersebut adalah pilihan terbaik bagi saya."

"Apabila itu yang terjadi, saya tidak akan berpikir bahwa ambisi saya itu akan langsung terpenuhi. Apabila saya ingin memenuhinya, saya harus bergabung dulu dengan klub lain dan meraih kesuksesan di sana, baru kemudian saya bakal kembali ke sini," tandas pemain asal Wales itu. (sun/den)

Source : http://www.bola.net

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Young Giggs hated success of Liverpool
Ian Ferris

Ryan Giggs has admitted that he used to hate Liverpool when he was younger.

The Manchester United veteran turned professional on his 17th birthday on November 29, 1990, during a time when Liverpool were dominating the domestic circuit.

"I've been so lucky to be part of United's most successful time,"he told CNN.

"We had it rammed down our throats and Liverpool were just winning everything and I grew up as a United fan hating that."

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yey emang pantes kok giggs dapet gelar "sir"
kan udahdapet gelar OBE tuh.
gila dedikasi buat united sepanjang karir disepakbola men!
bahkan performnya masih dibutuh kan buatunited, salut dah :thumbs::

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Interview With A United Legend
Football Talk.

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Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs gave an insightful interview to CNN where he discusses everything from his hatred for Liverpool to winning the treble in 1999.

Ryan Giggs: I’ve been so lucky to be part of United’s most successful time. We had it rammed down our throats and Liverpool were just winning everything and I grew up as a United fan hating that.

Alex Thomas: Can you take us back to 1990, what was it like then?

Ryan Giggs: Day-to-day, it was completely different, obviously we didn’t have Carrington, we didn’t have the facilities that we have, we were at the old training ground, the Cliff, which had unbelievable history, the Busby Babes trained there, Best, Charlton, Law, you could feel the history within the building but obviously time moves on. Back then, you know 17, 18 I would get to training, we would start at half ten on the pitch, I would be there at maybe ten past, quarter past, so you’d maybe spend a little bit of time in the gym, and then you’d be home for like half 12, 1 o’clock. Now it’s completely different you know, we have massages, we have pools, we have all the facilities you could think of…

Alex Thomas: is it easier being a player now than back then?

Ryan Giggs: These days, is it harder? Probably, because of the scrutiny you’re under, one good game and you’re a world beater, and obviously then they bring the money in to it, so you have a couple of bad games, you know, should he be earning this money? It does boil down to the character of the individual, but you do need help. I had good people around me, I had the manager, I had Brian Kidd, I had Eric Harrison, all these coaches when I was a young player, I had Bryan Robson, Steve Bruce when I got in to the first team. I’ve had people to keep my feet on the ground and you do need that help you know, at 17, 18 scoring goals for the first team, you’re playing well, everyone’s patting you on the back…it is very easy to get carried away.

Alex Thomas: When you look back at the career, the photos and the memories and stuff, who are your biggest friends in football?

Ryan Giggs: Scholesy, Nev…Nicky Butt, Paul Ince I was great friends with because he helped me in the transition of coming from youth team to first team, he helped me in that respect and we just clicked.

Alex Thomas: What more do you want to win before you call it quits?

Ryan Giggs: You want to win everything, you want to win every game that you enter, every trophy that you compete in, you want to win. You can’t always do it but you’ve just got to try your best to win.

Alex Thomas: If I said you’re only allowed one more?

Ryan Giggs: If I’m only allowed one more? (laughs) I would say Champions League, but it changes, tomorrow, I could say the League. The League and Champions League are obviously massive.

Alex Thomas: Is it possible to win the treble again?

Ryan Giggs: It’s possible but it’s difficult.

Alex Thomas: Harder than in ’99?

Ryan Giggs: I don’t know, I don’t know if it’s harder. I think it was hard then, you just need everything to go for you…You grow up watching the World Cup, European Championships and you want to be part of that, but it just wasn’t to be, but I enjoyed it, I enjoyed playing for my country, I enjoyed playing in Cardiff, I enjoyed going away and training with different players, because I’d never experienced that before obviously playing at one club, but yeah it was a major disappointment.

Alex Thomas: You’ve got such a vital role here, are we going to have to wait to hear if you’ll have any involvement with the Wales set-up?

Ryan Giggs: Yeah, I would love to be part of a team that took Wales to a major Championship, and whatever role it may be, I don’t know, but for the moment I’m just concentrating on playing my football and that’s all I can see at the moment, but in the future hopefully, yeah…I’ve been in football since I left school and I’ve enjoyed it so much and it’s given me so much pleasure that I want to carry on and be involved, I don’t know how and I don’t know in what sort of capacity but I’ll definitely be involved.

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Mbah Ryan Joseph Giggs Impikan Gelar Premier League 19 & UCL 4 Sebelum Pensiun,.Semoga Saja Tercapai ImpianNya Amien,.!!!:muflag::muflag:

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Im gonna Cryyyyy... :((
I'll Be missing You, soon, Hero!!


Impian Giggs Sebelum Pensiun
Okdwitya Karina Sari - detiksport



Jakarta - Winger Manchester United Ryan Giggs semakin dekat dengan pensiun. Namun ia masih punya impian untuk bisa memenangi semua gelar sebelum menutup karirnya.

Giggs masih punya sisa kontrak hingga akhir musim depan. Namun sampai sekarang pemain berjuluk The Welsh Wizard itu belum mengungkapkan kapan waktunya ia akan gantung sepatu kendati usianya akan menjadi 37 tahun pada tahun ini.

Meski demikian, Giggs tidak kehilangan rasa lapar untuk terus meraih gelar. Pemain legendaris 'Setan Merah' tersebut ingin bisa kembali meraih dobel gelar paling prestisius; Premier League dan Liga Champions sebelum "berhenti".

"Anda ingin semuanya sebelum berhenti. Anda ingin memenangi seluruh laga yang Anda ikuti, setiap kejuaraan yang Anda ikuti Anda ingin menang,"ujar Giggs di Dailystar.

"Anda tidak selalu bisa mewujudkannya tapi Anda harus mencoba untuk menang. Jika saya diijinkan memilih? saya ingin Liga Champions tetapi itu akan berubah. Besok, saya bisa saja bilang Liga Inggris. Tapi liga dan Liga Champions jelas kejuaraan yang besar," pungkasnya.

Sepanjang kurang lebih 20 tahun membela MU, Giggs telah meraih 23 trofi termasuk di antaranya meriah treble gelar pada tahun 1999.

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“I Scored That Goal Against Arsenal Because I Was Playing Badly”
therepublikofmancunia.com - October 10, 2010

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Ryan Giggs has revealed the motivation behind scoring that goal against Arsenal when he single-handedly took on one of the best defences in Europe.

“The only reason I went on that run in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal was because I was having such a dreadful game,” said Giggs. “I’d come on as sub, given the ball away every time I got it, so in situations like that I always try and do what I do best which is dribble with the ball and see where it takes me. Fortunately it took me all the way to the goal.”

After beating Arsenal, we went on to win the FA Cup, the Premiership title and the European Cup. Giggs has two Champions League winners medals but it is the first one in 1999 that he remembers most fondly.

“The best feeling I’ve ever had on a football pitch would have to be when we beat Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final,” he said. “We were two minutes away from it being the worst night of our lives, and then in that time it became the best moment. That season we had never given up on a game, but it did feel like the run had come to an end. We hadn’t played well, hadn’t created much and I did believe the game was over.”