Source: SKY_Sports
Giggs will stay in the game
Ryan Giggs has revealed that he will bow out of the game at the top level and confirmed he will definitely stay in football in some capacity.
Giggs, the most decorated player in the history of English football, is closing in on his 36th birthday and knows that he must at least entertain the idea of what he will do once he hangs up his boots.
But for now the Welshman insists he is feeling as fresh and as fit as he has at any point during his illustrious career.
The winger also stated that he had no interest in dropping down the leagues once his time at Old Trafford does eventually come to an end, instead highlighting that he will seek new challenges away from the pitch.
"Football is my life, but I'm not going to be playing at 40 - and I will look for another challenge within in the game," he told the Sunday Mirror.
"When my body tells me I can't sustain playing at the highest level any more I know it will be time for me to call it a day.
"I want to finish playing at the top. I have no intention of playing in the lower leagues to sustain my playing career. I have done my coaching courses and would like to stay in the game in some capacity.
"I think there are numerous opportunities that will allow me to stay in the game, be it in coaching, the media or training in some capacity.
Bitten by the bug
"I am told that you can inadvertently fall into management - like Mark Hughes and then you get bitten by the bug."
Giggs went on to explain that the secret to his longevity was partially down to his failure with the Welsh national team.
"I've been lucky that ever since my career began I have had proper periods of rest," he added.
"Playing for Wales we never qualified for major championships, which I deeply regret, but it has helped me.
"For 18-years I've consistently had six or seven-week rests during the summer. And the decision to retire from international football in 2007 was made to enable me to sustain my playing career at Manchester United."
The all-time Red Devils appearance maker admits he has learned to cope with defeat a lot better over the years, but with United chasing a record fourth straight title this season no-one will be pursuing the crown harder than Giggs.
The 35-year-old has seen many world-class players leave Old Trafford during his time at the club, notably Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Roy Keane and Ruud Van Nistelrooy, and the veteran is confident United can succeed without Cristiano Ronaldo.
"The club won't stand still because players have left," he declared. "We will continue to evolve under the manager and maintain our challenge for silverware.
"People are making a far bigger thing of it outside the club than we are.
Prove people wrong
"Obviously Cristiano was a world-class player and will be missed - but how many times have players left United and we have been written off only to prove the critics wrong?
"I have seen great players come and go, but the drive and determination to succeed remain the same.
"Don't underestimate the manager. I have discovered over the years he always seems to come up with the answers."
