5 Of The Best One Club Wonder Players In Premiership History
Loyalty in sports is something that has become more and more fleeting as the allure of big money deals tempts even the most faithful clubman to pastures $greener$.This Premier League season has seen some of the most loyal performers hang up their boots. Players who only ever donned the one jersey. Dedicated themselves to one club. Messrs Carragher, Scholes and Harper all took...
Lampard aims to emulate Giggs
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho congratulated Barcelona after his side's 1-1 draw with Espanyol ended the title race on Saturday night.
Holders Madrid needed a victory at the home of Barca's city rivals to prevent Tito Vilanova's men from taking their title.
But they were disjointed and off the pace in the first half which was dominated by Espanyol, who were unfortunate...
Late drama at Old Trafford
Chelsea cemented their top-four standing with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United which produced a dramatic finish.
Juan Mata saw an 87th-minute effort deflected into the back of the net by Phil Jones, sending the Blues back into third place, before Rafael was shown a late red card for kicking out at fellow Brazilian David Luiz.
Although United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insisted...
Giggs salutes 'special' United
Veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs was delighted after he claimed his 25th major trophy after Robin van Persie's hat-trick helped Manchester United sink Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
It was United's 20th league title and Giggs, who this season continued a phenomenal record of scoring in every Premier League campaign, paid tribute to the squad.
Asked how special this title compared...
Van Persie could end career at United
Robin van Persie has admitted he may end his career at Manchester United .
The 29-year-old Holland striker says the fact United have a track record in valuing older players such as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes may persuade him to see out his playing days at Old Trafford too.
Van Persie told Dutch magazine Voetbal International: "For the next few years I will be at Manchester...
Real Madrid Arrived in Manchester Sunday for Today’s Huge UEFA Champs League Clash
Ryan Giggs has told Manchester United fans to strap themselves in and get ready for the ride of their lives at Old Trafford on Tuesday. United entertain Real Madrid in a Champions League last-16 second-leg clash knowing a goalless draw will be enough to clinch a quarter-final berth. [Continue Reading]
Huge game today at Old Trafford. I have to believe in-form Real finds a way to...
Giggs proud to reach career milestone
After failing to make the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League win over Norwich , manager Sir Alex Ferguson has promised Ryan Giggs he will reach another impressive milestone at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
A Champions League encounter with Real Madrid is a fitting way for Giggs to make such a landmark appearance, although Ferguson is refusing to say whether...
Jones out of Real Madrid test
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Phil Jones has lost his battle to be fit for Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Real Madrid .
Jones injured his ankle in the FA Cup win over Reading a fortnight ago and has not recovered sufficiently to face Madrid in the last 16 second-leg clash at Old Trafford.
When asked about the England international, Ferguson...
Ronaldo returns to United, Giggs hits 1,000 games
As if there wasn't enough at stake when two of Europe's biggest teams go at it for a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals, there are a couple of extra reasons for fans to get emotional at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
While one of Manchester United's former heroes returns, the club's longest-serving player is expected to hit another milestone.
And then there'...
Kagawa shines with hat trick for United
Manchester United fans arrived at Old Trafford ready to hail Ryan Giggs, but left with the name of another midfielder on their lips.
Shinji Kagawa made a strong start to his first season at United, but a knee injury sustained in October kept the Japan international out for two months and has left him scratching around for form since then.
He was back with a bang on Saturday.
Kagawa...
Ryan Giggs and Frank Lampard: What their treatment say about their clubs?
Ryan Giggs and Frank Lampard: What their treatment say about their clubs? - originally posted on Soccerlens.comFollowing the announcement that the evergreen Ryan Giggs will be playing for Manchester United into his fortieth year, it appears increasingly strange that Frank Lampard – five years younger than the Welshman – seems almost certain to be making his last appearances for...
Ageless Giggs Set For 1,000th Senior Game
Ryan Giggs can reach yet another personal milestone in his extraordinary career this weekend against Norwich City at Old Trafford, with the Welshman aiming to make his 1,000th appearance in senior football.
Giggs Signs On Past 40th Birthday
Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension until June 2014, which will keep the Manchester United midfielder at the club beyond his 40th birthday, the club have announced.
Ageless Giggs set to reach another milestone
Exactly 22 years ago on Saturday, a lithe 17-year-old wearing a baggy shirt and hitched-up shorts ran on as a substitute at Old Trafford to make his Manchester United debut.
Having excelled at youth team level, the kid was already being spoken about in glowing terms. English soccer was expecting big things.
He has been worth all the hype.
His hair now thinning on top and specks...
Man Utd v Norwich City preview
Robin van Persie will be in the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League encounter with Norwich City.
Van Persie hurt his hip when he crashed into a TV camera at QPR last week, but has recovered and will come into contention.
Ryan Giggs is set to make his 1,000th career appearance, but Paul Scholes (knee) and Phil Jones (ankle) are sidelined, although the latter...
Giggs extends deal with Man United
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension.
The deal, which will take Giggs beyond his 40th birthday, has been agreed after an outstanding series of performances from the veteran and will stop speculation that he would retire at the end of the season.
The midfielder is already the most decorated player in British football history and will be...
Ageless Giggs set to rack up another milestone
Exactly 22 years ago on Saturday, a lithe 17-year-old wearing a baggy shirt and hitched-up shorts ran on as a substitute at Old Trafford to make his Manchester United debut.
Having excelled at youth team level, the kid was already being spoken about in glowing terms.
He was worth the hype.
Ryan Giggs will pass another milestone in his extraordinary career if he appears for United...
Ryan Giggs extends contract for his 24th year at United
Ryan Giggs extends contract for his 24th year at United - originally posted on Soccerlens.comRyan Giggs has signed a new-one year contract extension with Manchester United which will tie him to the Old Trafford club until June 2014.
Ageless Ryan Giggs pens new one year deal
The 39-year-old, undoubtedly the most decorated player in British football history, will complete his 23rd...
Ryan Giggs extends deal at Manchester United
Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Manchester United, taking his Old Trafford career into a 24th season and ensuring the midfielder will continue playing into his 40s.
Giggs says Friday ''I am feeling good, enjoying my football more than ever and, most importantly, I feel I am making a contribution to the team.''
The 39-year-old Giggs...
Giggs extends deal, to stay at United into his 40s
Ryan Giggs signed a 12-month extension to his contract at Manchester United on Friday, taking his Old Trafford career into a 24th year and ensuring the veteran midfielder will play on into his 40s.
''I am feeling good, enjoying my football more than ever and, most importantly, I feel I am making a contribution to the team,'' Giggs said.
The 39-year-old Giggs will...
Man United opens 12-point lead in Premier League
Manchester United opened a season-high, 12-point lead in the English Premier League, defeating Everton 2-0 Sunday on goals by Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie.
The 40-year-old Giggs beat American goalkeeper Tim Howard in the 13th minute at Old Trafford to become the only person to score in every season of the Premier League, which began in 1992-93. Van Persie scored in first-half...
Van Persie scores 19th as Man U beats Everton
Robin Van Persie scored his 19th Premier League goal of the season on Sunday as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford to extend its lead over Manchester City.
Ryan Giggs put the 19-time champion ahead in the 13th minute with a well-placed shot from inside the area and is now the only player to score in all 21 seasons of the Premier League era.
Everton pushed aggressively...
Giggs helps United march on
Manchester United pounced on the opportunity to pull 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford.
Ryan Giggs grabbed the opening goal to extend his record of having scored in every season of the Premier League, and Robin van Persie added a second just before half-time.
Everton fought hard in the second half in an effort...
Manchester United defeats Everton
Robin Van Persie scored his 19th Premier League goal of the season on Sunday as Manchester United beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford to extend its lead over Manchester City.
Ryan Giggs put the 19-time champion ahead in the 13th minute with a well-placed shot from inside the area and is now the only player to score in all 21 seasons of the Premier League era.
Everton pushed aggressively...
Ryan Giggs to stay with Manchester United one more year
Legendary soccer coach Sir Alex Ferguson believes his star player Ryan Giggs will stay with Manchester United anther season. “he will play for another year … there are no discerning signs of tiredness or weakness in his game,” the club manager told SI.
The soon to be 40 Giggs looked great in the Red Devils’ 1-0 win over West Ham in Wednesday’s third-round replay in the...
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