Ryan Giggs has long since secured his place among the elite band
of United legends, and the Reds winger is intensely proud of what
he has achieved in his 16-year career.
Now, having scored 137 goals in 689 games since making his debut in
1991, he has Sir Bobby Charltons record 759 appearances in sight.
And, despite the 33-year-old admitting he is boring off the field
now, he says he wouldnt swap his career for anything in the
world.
"United have given me everything I've possibly wanted, he told the
PFAs website. Some people, like Alan Shearer for example, have
great careers, but don't win trophies. I've been lucky to win so
much and get the friendships I've enjoyed. It's been the whole
package. I wouldn't swap my career with anyone's."
Giggs experience could prove vital in the title race this season.
United have the youth of players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne
Rooney, but the know-how of the Welshman, Gary Neville, Paul
Scholes and Edwin van der Sar are crucial.
He admits he has changed a lot in the intervening years since
making his debut against Everton in the old first division. "I am a
much more confident person than when I started here, which comes
with age, he explains. I'm able to handle things that I wouldn't
back then, things that would have bothered me. If I wasn't playing
I was devastated. Now I'm disappointed but I know I'll come
back.
With the Reds entering into the festive season which sees United
play five games in 15 days, every ounce of that experience and
knowledge will be needed to remain in front of Chelsea.
