Stoke City boss Tony Pulis
has nominated the two Manchester
United players he'd love to be wearing a Potters
shirt.
“Wayne Rooney and Ryan
Giggs,” he said.
“Rooney’s commitment, effort and quality are up there with the
best,” he continued.
“He’s now playing in his best position up front and he will be a
massive handful for us tomorrow.
“And obviously I’m a Welshman, so I’d go for Giggsy. If Stoke
could have had him for the past 14 years, what a player he would
have been for this football club.”
Giggs may be nearer 40 than 30 these days, but last Sunday’s
man-of-the-match performance in the Manchester derby served
stunning notice of his enduring quality.
“I’m biased because he’s Welsh,” Pulis added, “but he’s been a
shining example to everybody.
“Sir Alex is a crafty old bugger and if he didn’t think Ryan had
it left in him, then he wouldn’t still be at the football club.
“He’s like a good bottle of wine – getting better the older he
gets.”