Source: Telegraph
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs never considered leaving Old Trafford
Giggs made his 800th appearance for United in Wednesday's Champions League win over Arsenal and despite ageing legs and being used sparingly by manager Sir Alex Ferguson of late he continues to be a pivotal component of the club's continuing success. [LNB]For Giggs, an 11th league championship medal and third Champions League title are on the horizon – proof of the value of being a one-club man, when the club is as successful as United. [LNB] Related ArticlesShould United sign Tevez?Ferdinand boost for UnitedFerguson shoots from the hipHands up if you have O'Shea on your shirtPaper View: 'Arsenal in Cruz control'Ronaldo: United in driving seat'It was never a consideration to leave,' said Giggs. [LNB]'I was linked with a few clubs but it was never really close. Why would I think about it when I was always happy here?' [LNB]As Giggs is rightly lauded for both his loyalty and longevity, many observers doubt that his story is likely to be repeated, though Giggs himself does not concur with such an assessment.[LNB]'They probably said the same thing when Sir Bobby Charlton retired after 759 games,' said the 35-year-old. [LNB]'But I wouldn't be surprised if someone went past my record. [LNB]'The way players look after themselves now, if they get into a first team at 18 or 19 and stay relatively injury-free they can do it. [LNB]'It is a long time and a lot of games but you have other big players at big clubs who have stayed for a long time. [LNB]'They are getting challenged all the time, so there is no need to move on and improve yourself.'[LNB]
