plans to play into his fifth decade as he turns
40 on Friday.
The Welshman, who has never traded his ‘Red
Devil’ badge for any other, has featured 953 times
for the Premier League champions since making his
debut against Everton in 1991, going on to win13
Premier League titles, four FA and League Cups,
two Champions League trophies, one UEFA Super
Cup, one Intercontinental Cup and one FIFA Club
World Cup.
“I’m lucky that I have been at one club, where I am
surrounded by good players and a good manager,”
said Giggs.
“It can be hard sometimes but I am still enjoying it.
As long as that is the case I will carry on.
“I still want to do well in every game, want to win
trophies and my focus needs to be on that.”
Giggs will not play on forever but his relevance to
the current squad can’t just be undermined, and
hardly anyone would bet he is not going to carry
on. His current one-year contract is due for the end
of the season and could well be in line for a new
deal which could see him reach the 1,000
appearances milestone.
“If I’d moved from club to club I’d be finished by
now,” he noted.
“I look after myself and try to train everyday in
order to make myself available for selection.
“I enjoy it as much as I can and, of course, try to
contribute to the team.”
Former Manchester United defender Garry Pallister-
the man who was honoured alongside Giggs, then
the Young Player of the Year, at the 1992 PFA
Awards, while praising the ex-Wales international
for his commitment, joked: “It’s about time Giggsy
retired- he’s keeping kids out of the game!”
Giggs added: “I don’t know what the younger lads
think of me. When I was 17 and 18 I thought 31
was ancient. Here I am at 40.”
