Giggs now just the job for Wales

CHEAP shots about missing friendlies haven’t changed my opinion about Ryan Giggs as the new Wales manager.

It’s a great opportunity for him – and an exciting appointment.

I go back a long way with Giggs. I remember him coming to trials with Wales Under-15s when his name was Ryan Wilson, I shared a dressing room with him in the Class of ‘92 at Manchester United and I grew up with him.

He’s the most decorated player in Premier League history and deserves only respect for everything he has achieved in the game.

Put it this way, if you are qualified to play for Wales and you get a phone call from Ryan Giggs (above) inviting you to join his bandwagon, why would you turn him down?

I couldn’t care less if he didn’t always turn up for meaningless friendlies.

I saw the passion when Giggs pulled on that red shirt for Wales – he loved it, he embraced it and I wish him all the luck in the world.