Manchester United seem to be the most happening side these days and that is why every other day this league club is getting a space in the headlines across the world. Class of 92 has always been the most valuable asset for Old Trafford side and despite the fact that it has been more than twenty years passed by, some members of the popular young army are still playing for different sides and 40-year-old Ryan Giggs has obviously been the most recognized among all for his active playing career. But after appointment as the assistant manager of Manchester United, his future is supposed to be ended from the field; however, it can also be taken as the new beginning of his managerial career. He showed his administrative skills a little bit and almost won every match United played under the mentorship. Now, after Louis van Gaal’s possible appointment as the permanent manager for last year’s league champions, his role looks to be permanently shifted from an active player to an active assistant manager.
He has undoubtedly been the most loyal players for United out of all the members of Class of 92, in fact, he has played more than 963 matches – maximum for a single side by any player, which includes countless feats like thirteen Premier League titles and two European cups. During his around twenty three years old career at Old Trafford, he never led his ego come in between his career and for that reason he could sustain his fruitful career for so long. On the occasion, he wrote an open letter to his fans and United supporters where he said, “Today is a fantastic day for Manchester United. Louis van Gaal is a great appointment and let me begin by telling you how delighted I am to be working with someone of his calibre. His credentials are second to none and I’m positive the club will thrive under his leadership over the coming years.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to announce my retirement from professional football and embark upon a new and exciting chapter in my life, as assistant manager of Manchester United. I am immensely proud, honoured and fortunate to have represented the biggest club in the world 963 times and Wales 64 times.”
He further added, “For me, today is a new chapter filled with many emotions – immense pride, sadness, but most of all, excitement towards the future. United fans I hope will share and echo my belief that the club, the management and owners, are doing everything they can to return this great club to where it belongs, and I hope to be there every step of the way. To the greatest fans in world football, thank you, I have loved every minute of playing for you and representing the biggest and best club in the world.”