Sir Alex keen on Giggs becoming Sir Ryan
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Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs deserves to be knighted in recognition for his outstanding service to football, according to his manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Fergie’s words follow the Welsh winger’s goal - his first of the season - against West Ham United on Sunday, which helped the English, European and World champions secure a 13th consecutive game unbeaten, without conceding a goal, sending them back to the Premier League summit.
Giggs' second-half strike, his 150th goal for the club in all competitions, means he becomes the only player to have scored in every season of the 17-year running Premier League, and he is showing no signs of hanging up his boots just yet.
The ex-Welsh international was awarded an OBE in 2007, but Ferguson is adamant Giggs is worthy of a more prestigious prize.
“When you consider how the English rugby team, when they won three or four matches to win the World Cup, were given knighthoods and MBEs, Giggs has performed like a star for 20 years,” said Ferguson, gunning for his and Giggs’ 11th Premier League title.
“He’s won 10 league medals – I hope it’s 11 this year – and two European Cups. Longevity must surely surpass short-term success.“He is an absolute credit. Anyone who wants to dedicate their life to football should take the example of Ryan Giggs and they won’t go far wrong.”
Giggs, who surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s appearance record for the club at the end of last season, continues to ignore calls to retire, insisting he remains keen to enjoy the remainder of his playing days.
“Some people said last season that the Champions League final would be the perfect way to end,” he said. “But I didn’t see it that way. I want to play on as long as I can.
“When you are younger you think this career is going to last for ever and things can pass you by. Now I know the end is going to be sooner rather than later, so I am taking everything in and making sure I enjoy it.”
While he may not possess the lightning pace that bamboozled defenders on the left wing for years on end, Giggs is enjoying a new role in the centre of United’s midfield as he approaches 800 appearances in the famous red shirt.
“I am enjoying that role. There are plenty of young legs around me to do the running and I can play the passes,” he said. “As long as the manager is picking me in the team I know I am good enough to keep going.”
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Sir Ryan....sound nice man
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Originally posted by thoreldan:
Sir Ryan....sound nice man
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do you think he will be knighted =]
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Saving Private Ryan
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Has he got OBE?
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knighted just because of that?
why?
because he play for man u?
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Originally posted by dragg:
knighted just because of that?
why?
because he play for man u?
not only that, but becos he got 11 championship medals, plus two european cups and his many contributions to soccer...
why? U not happy?
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Originally posted by iceFatboy:
not only that, but becos he got 11 championship medals, plus two european cups and his many contributions to soccer...
why? U not happy?
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Not only Giggs will be knighted, Beckham too will get it... Its just a matter of time only. Either soon or after they have retire.
Their contributions to British and English football around the world and their effort in youth development and charities will be recognize and rewarded eventually.
Ryan Giggs, one of the many Manchester United stars has done a lot of admirable charity work for United Nation International Children and Education Fund (UNICEF) for the past 8 years apart from his contribution to British football...
Most recent receiving 100,000 on Unicef behave...
Beckham is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is a big supporter of UNICEF. He also supports the charities Malaria No More, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Peace One Day, and Prince's Trust.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, currently on loan at Milan from LA Galaxy, is a Goodwill Ambassador for the children’s charity and has visited Thailand and Sierra Leone to see first-hand the work UNICEF are undertaking.
DAVID have also set up a charity to help some of the world's poorest children
Beckham: Travelled around the world to promote London's bid...
Beckham also played a major role in championing London's bid for the 2012 Olympic. London, Madrid, Paris, New York and Moscow all had bid to be the host city in 2012.
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Beckham deserve it, Giggs deserve it, Scholes Deserve it
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Originally posted by [J]erry:
Beckham deserve it, Giggs deserve it, Scholes Deserve it
agreeable
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Sir Ryan, < this name is war name or wad?
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB l0v3r:
Sir Ryan, < this name is war name or wad?
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB l0v3r:
Sir Ryan, < this name is war name or wad?
History lesson
The name of a war usually has the word "war" inside. Examples are like World War 1, World War 2.
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Originally posted by [J]erry:
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Originally posted by lifelikedrama:
History lesson
The name of a war usually has the word "war" inside. Examples are like World War 1, World War 2.
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if ryan can be a successful manager,then i think he then deserve to be a knight.
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB l0v3r:
Sir Ryan, < this name is war name or wad?
It means the person has been knighted for doing something great.
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Ryan's a legend..People emulate to be like him..He doesnt hog the limelight..loyal to his country..qualified to play for England but prefers to play for Wales since that's his birthplace..Captained for both club and country..donated a few million pounds to fund the Millenium stadium..
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Matthew Le Tisser is also a legend
WHy is he not knighted?
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Originally posted by NG QIBO AARON AUBREY:
Matthew Le Tisser is also a legend
WHy is he not knighted?
how many trophies does he have?
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Err... what has he done for England or UK or UNICEF?
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alan shearer should be knighted. all the liverpool players in the 80s should be knighted.