Giggs keen to extend record
22 May 2008 - 07:31:26
Veteran winger Ryan Giggs has set his sights on extending his club appearance record after claiming the honour in the Champions League Final victory over Chelsea.
The 34-year-old came off the bench in the second half of the Moscow final to break Sir Bobby Charlton's long-standing club record with his 759th appearance for the Red Devils.
Giggs converted his sudden death penalty in a dramatic shoot-out to secure a third European Crown for United and afterwards revealed he was determined to play on.
"I've not really talked about the record because it's about winning championships and European Cups, but I couldn't have done it on a better night," he admitted after claiming the 19th major honour of his career.
"It's a proud achievement for myself and my family for me to have played that many games for this club. It's brilliant but it is about winning trophies and I've been fortunate to win a lot. I hope there's more to come.
"We've won it three times now and we want to win it more because that's what great clubs do.
"A few people have mentioned me hanging up my boots but I'm still enjoying it. I want nights like this again.
"I'll go away and enjoy the summer and look forward to next season."