Five years ago, at a mere 33, Ryan Giggs turned his back on international football, a prudent decision, most agreed, by someone wishing to extend his career with Manchester United. But now that he wants to join David Beckham in Great Britain's Olympic team, is it too much to hope that he will be discouraged?
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James Lawton: The Olympics is a place for serious football, not a David Beckham-Ryan Giggs sideshow
Wednesday 23 May 2012
The Welshman has never sought cheap acclaim so why this wish to join a publicity jamboree?
'Force of nature' Gary Neville will be a success with England predicts Ryan Giggs
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Ryan Giggs thinks Gary Neville is an outstanding addition to the England coaching staff and has backed his former Manchester United team-mate to go on and become a top-class manager.
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs excited by Olympics opportunity
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has called the possibility of representing Great Britain at Olympics as "fantastic".
Manchester United pair Ryan Giggs and Alex Ferguson win at the Premier League 20 seasons awards
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Manchester City may have wrestled the title from their grasp, but Manchester United were today awarded two prestigious honours for their dominance of the Premier League.
Robin Scott-Elliot: David Beckham trots towards the Olympics but what of his sporting afterlife?
Monday 14 May 2012
Major League Soccer, ESPN / After The Final Whistle, BBC 1
Alex Ferguson standing firm over selection of Manchester United players for Olympics
Friday 11 May 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson has set out his stall over the London 2012 Olympic football tournament and told the FA none of Manchester United's over-age players apart from Ryan Giggs can be selected.
Police inquiry into transfer of Bebe to Manchester United
Friday 11 May 2012
Manchester United's signing of striker Bebe from Vitoria Guimaraes for £7.2m in 2010 is being investigated by police in Portugal, with the club set to be questioned about the deal.
Public relations: This time it's personal
Thursday 10 May 2012
It's not just celebrities who require advice on how to present the best image. Dominic Prince on the rise of PR in business, law and (near) royalty
What the Sunday Papers said...
Monday 07 May 2012
Independent on Sunday: Pay and eco protesters head back to the City
Ryan Giggs will carry on playing into his forties, says former Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville
Thursday 19 April 2012
Gary Neville does not believe the staggering achievements of Ryan Giggs will ever be beaten – and predicted that his long-time Manchester United team-mate could extend his career well into his forties.
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs will continue into his forties predicts Gary Neville
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Gary Neville does not believe the staggering achievements of Ryan Giggs will ever be beaten - and predicted his long-time Manchester United team-mate could extend his career well into his forties.
Rio Ferdinand proud of decade with Manchester United
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Rio Ferdinand is proud to be closing in on a 10-year association with Manchester United.
Rio Ferdinand wants to finish Manchester United career with no regrets
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Rio Ferdinand is approaching his 10th anniversary as a Manchester United player more hungry than ever to collect some silverware.
Bring Me the Head of Ryan Giggs, By Rodge Glass
Sunday 01 April 2012
Dear Ryan, please can I have my youthful fantasies back?
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