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It's a sad day for the United faithful to see our favorite son leave the club. I remember being about 9 when he came into the squad and my Grandad saying he will be something special. To me, he and Sir Bobby and Sir Alex are what the club stands for. Whilst it was inevitable that this day would come after Mourinho was appointed the new manager (I still refuse to say OUR new manager) it brought a sad feeling to read his statement (attached below) on the United website this morning.
Hopefully he will go and manage a club with success and be back in 2 years as the main man at Manchester United. I can understand both sides as to why this happened. If we put him in and he failed, the fans would sufferingly understand but it could come to a sour end. If he stayed under Mourinho, and got looked over 1 more time when Mourinho leaves, he would feel more betrayed, it is a necessary evil for Ryan to move on and get that experience of being his own manager, without the love and support of the club he has been a part of his whole life and to stand on his own 2 feet. I wish him all the best, appreciate the joy he has brought to every single United fan, and hope to see him stride out onto OT with 11 lads behind him working for our badge in the near future.
02/07/2016 14:00, Report by Communications Dept
RYAN GIGGS LEAVES MANCHESTER UNITED
Ryan Giggs is to leave Manchester United, the club he has been with since the age of 14, to pursue his desire to be a manager.
Giggs, 42, has played more times for the club than anyone else in history and is its most decorated player, having won every major honour in club football.
Ryan Giggs said: "After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football. It’s healthy to have high expectations, it’s right to expect to win. Manchester United expects, deserves, nothing less.
"This is why it is a huge decision for me to step away from the club that has been my life since the age of 14. It has not been a decision that I have made lightly. I'll take away so many special memories as well as a lifetime of experiences that will, I hope, serve me well in the future.
"However, the time feels right and, although I have no immediate plans to step into management, it is where I want to be.
"I’ve been extremely fortunate in having two great managerial mentors; first in Sir Alex, who I’ve spent the majority of my life working with and learning from and who I believe will remain as football’s greatest-ever manager and in more recent times, Louis van Gaal, whose CV speaks for itself. The knowledge I have gleaned from them has been invaluable.
"I want to reiterate my thanks to the backroom staff and support teams at Manchester United I’ve worked with over the years. The results on the pitch are a reflection of the hard work off it. I would not have achieved the success I have without the dedication, sacrifice and commitment of these people in creating the best environment for the team to succeed.
"I want to congratulate José Mourinho on his appointment as manager of the world’s biggest club. There are only a handful of proven winners at the very highest level and José is unquestionably one of them. I know the fans will welcome him.
"My final thank you is to the fans. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss walking out at Old Trafford in front of you. It’s extremely difficult to say goodbye after 29 years. I have loved every minute both as a player and assistant manager. The support you have always shown me has been phenomenal; thank you.
"It’s time for a new chapter and a new challenge. I’m excited about the future - I’ve had the best apprenticeship into management anyone could ever ask for."
Executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward said: "Ryan’s place in the history of Manchester United is assured. He has been a constant presence at the club since 1987 and, during his playing days, regularly delighted crowds; first with his dazzling wing play and later with his intelligence and ability to dictate a game.
"He has tackled his coaching and management responsibilities with similar rigour and diligence. The experiences and discipline he developed at United will undoubtedly be a big help as he continues to learn his trade. He has all the attributes to be a terrific manager in the future. Everyone at the club wishes him well in his new career. He will be missed but will always be welcome at Manchester United."
Hopefully he will go and manage a club with success and be back in 2 years as the main man at Manchester United. I can understand both sides as to why this happened. If we put him in and he failed, the fans would sufferingly understand but it could come to a sour end. If he stayed under Mourinho, and got looked over 1 more time when Mourinho leaves, he would feel more betrayed, it is a necessary evil for Ryan to move on and get that experience of being his own manager, without the love and support of the club he has been a part of his whole life and to stand on his own 2 feet. I wish him all the best, appreciate the joy he has brought to every single United fan, and hope to see him stride out onto OT with 11 lads behind him working for our badge in the near future.
02/07/2016 14:00, Report by Communications Dept
RYAN GIGGS LEAVES MANCHESTER UNITED
Ryan Giggs is to leave Manchester United, the club he has been with since the age of 14, to pursue his desire to be a manager.
Giggs, 42, has played more times for the club than anyone else in history and is its most decorated player, having won every major honour in club football.
Ryan Giggs said: "After 29 seasons at Manchester United as a player and assistant manager, I know winning is in the DNA of this club - giving youth a chance, and playing attacking and exciting football. It’s healthy to have high expectations, it’s right to expect to win. Manchester United expects, deserves, nothing less.
"This is why it is a huge decision for me to step away from the club that has been my life since the age of 14. It has not been a decision that I have made lightly. I'll take away so many special memories as well as a lifetime of experiences that will, I hope, serve me well in the future.
"However, the time feels right and, although I have no immediate plans to step into management, it is where I want to be.
"I’ve been extremely fortunate in having two great managerial mentors; first in Sir Alex, who I’ve spent the majority of my life working with and learning from and who I believe will remain as football’s greatest-ever manager and in more recent times, Louis van Gaal, whose CV speaks for itself. The knowledge I have gleaned from them has been invaluable.
"I want to reiterate my thanks to the backroom staff and support teams at Manchester United I’ve worked with over the years. The results on the pitch are a reflection of the hard work off it. I would not have achieved the success I have without the dedication, sacrifice and commitment of these people in creating the best environment for the team to succeed.
"I want to congratulate José Mourinho on his appointment as manager of the world’s biggest club. There are only a handful of proven winners at the very highest level and José is unquestionably one of them. I know the fans will welcome him.
"My final thank you is to the fans. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss walking out at Old Trafford in front of you. It’s extremely difficult to say goodbye after 29 years. I have loved every minute both as a player and assistant manager. The support you have always shown me has been phenomenal; thank you.
"It’s time for a new chapter and a new challenge. I’m excited about the future - I’ve had the best apprenticeship into management anyone could ever ask for."
Executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward said: "Ryan’s place in the history of Manchester United is assured. He has been a constant presence at the club since 1987 and, during his playing days, regularly delighted crowds; first with his dazzling wing play and later with his intelligence and ability to dictate a game.
"He has tackled his coaching and management responsibilities with similar rigour and diligence. The experiences and discipline he developed at United will undoubtedly be a big help as he continues to learn his trade. He has all the attributes to be a terrific manager in the future. Everyone at the club wishes him well in his new career. He will be missed but will always be welcome at Manchester United."
