Source: Daily_Mail
Ryan Giggs chases treble for Manchester United this term
Ryan Giggs dismissed the latest landmark in his staggering career and instead maintained a steely focus on Manchester United's Treble quest.[LNB]Giggs became United's oldest European outfield player over the course of the two legs against Chelsea, eclipsing the record previously held by Laurent Blanc.[LNB]The 37-year-old continues to defy time too, claiming the assist for all three goals in a 3-1 aggregate win that allowed United to cement a Champions League semi-final berth for the fourth time in five years.[LNB] Treble trail: Ryan Giggs was influential in Manchester United's Champions league triumph over Chelsea[LNB]Schalke or Inter Milan will bar progress to a place in the final at Wembley on May 28 but before that, United must tackle City in an eagerly anticipated Manchester derby FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.[LNB]And it is this rather than the personal milestones which really interest the veteran Welshman.[LNB]'I wasn't aware of this latest one,' said Giggs. 'It will soon be forgotten.[LNB]'I am just pleased to be involved in performances like this one.[LNB]'The quarter-finals of the Champions League - you want to play in these games. And when you finish, these are the games that you are going to miss.'[LNB]If anyone could be forgiven a few signs of tiredness, it would be Giggs.[LNB] Eyes on the prize: Golden oldie Giggs wants to help United reach the FA Cup final by beating rivals City at Wembley this weekend[LNB]But as a key component in a squad that is hitting form at just the right time, he appears as sprightly as he did two decades ago.[LNB]And with a clash against Roberto Mancini's big-spending outfit looming, there is no danger of United resting on their laurels.[LNB]'It is what you want at this stage of the season - big game after big game," he said.[LNB]'You don't get many bigger than the semi-finals of the FA Cup at Wembley against City.[LNB]'We will be up for that and we can't wait.'[LNB] Martin Keown's Match Zone: Vintage Giggs still runs the show for UnitedBanned Wayne Rooney vows to make amends for Wembley woe by firing United to Champions League finalFiring squad: Man United through to leave Ancelotti's future in the balanceAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB]
