Ryan Giggs admits that he may need to leave Manchester United one day to further his managerial career. Giggs, who made a record 963 appearances for United, took over as interim manager for four matches at Old Trafford after the sacking of David Moyes last season, winning two with one defeat and one draw. Ive been at the club for so long that Im familiar with the club, but if I want to further my coaching career or managing career and if its not at Manchester United, then so be it. Ill just have to wait and see, Giggs told Sky Sports. On working for Van Gaal, he added: He obviously demands a lot, hes somebody whos got plenty of experience, likes to play attacking football, likes to give youth a chance so theres plenty of synergy there with the history of Manchester United and the traditions so its great to learn from somebody whos managed at the top for so long and just try to learn as I go and try to prove myself as a coach. Its an apprenticeship, its starting all over again. Its a totally different mindset from being the one being spoken to, to actually giving out the instructions, delivering training sessions and doing things throughout the week to prepare for the game. Giggs believes the pressure of being assistant would be nothing to holding the keys of power at Old Trafford in the top job and is not thinking about moving up any time soon. Taking over at Man United is not something Im thinking of, Giggs added in an interview with talkSPORT. Im learning all the time. The more I learn the better prepared I am for whatever I do, wherever that may be. You can do all the coaching badges and leadership stuff but actually being there for three weeks was invaluable. Im serving my apprenticeship again. As a manager you put yourself under so much pressure. The buck stops with you. As assistant manager or coach, you still want to win as much and you still feel responsible, but its not like the pressure of being a manager because everyone looks to you. Giggs believes United are not that far away from challenging the top sides in the Premier League despite a disappointing start to the season, as he suggested consistency of team selection could be the key to a revival for Van Gaals side. Were not too far away, he added. Weve just got to get that consistency. When you look at Chelsea, who are top of the league, their team selection has been consistent all season. We havent been able to do that. Who knows what were capable of until we get that consistency? We need 20-25 players to choose from week in and week out. When we get that, then we really gauge how well were going to do.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:56:13 +0000
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