Giggs: Tough task to replace Fergie

Ryan Giggs has admitted Manchester United face an immensely difficult task trying to find a replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson. Wednesday, 24 hours after United have tackled Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League, is the 20th anniversary of Giggs' debut, as a raw 17-year-old against Everton. During the intervening two decades, the Welshman has served just one master. And although Giggs is convinced Ferguson could remain in his job for a further "four or five" years, when the Old Trafford hierarchy eventually meet to appoint a successor, the test will be stiff indeed. "It is a massive challenge," said Giggs. "We are talking about the most successful manager ever. He is constantly evolving, trying to get the age of the team right, so that will help the next manager. "Also, you normally take over when a team is struggling but hopefully this team will be in good shape. It's not impossible but it is going to be tough."

Source: PA