Ryan Giggs has hailed Sir Alex Ferguson as the biggest influence
on his career and admitted he has picked up the manager’s
infectious thirst for success.
With an 11th league title secured, Giggs has cemented his status
as the most decorated player in British football history, and
believes the boss has been the key to his success.
Ryan said: “I think he’s been the biggest influence in my
career. He’s watched me play since I was 13 so it’s been over 20
years.
“I watch him closely- the hunger and desire to keep improving
and not just settle for a couple of trophies. Each season he takes
up the challenge and wants to win more.”
Sir Alex has a fearsome reputation but Giggs revealed that the
famous hairdryer treatment appears less frequently these days.
“He’s a lot more relaxed and calm now,” Ryan added. “When I
first came to the club as a 13-year-old I’d never seen anything
like it- the team talks.
“Even with the youth team he would have a go at us at half-time.
But I think he enjoys watching this team play and watching this
team develop.”
And with a third Champions League final appearance imminent,
Giggs admitted his desire to win the trophy remains as strong as it
was back in 1999. “Winning the Champions League was such a great
achievement but when you’ve tasted it you want to do it again, to
get that feeling again.”