In a scathing rebuke, Ryan Giggs has torn into Manchester United’s top brass for a series of poor decisions over the last ten years.
He believes that the club’s leadership must finally change their approach if the Red Devils are to return to glory.
Giggs, 51, remains synonymous with United’s golden era under Sir Alex Ferguson, a time when 13 league titles were won. However, the club has faltered since Ferguson’s departure in 2013, and Giggs now watches the decline from his position as co-owner and director of football at Salford City.
Furthermore, during a Q&A session with Nobby Stiles’ son John, Giggs did not hold back. He stated, “Like any business, recruitment needs to be right and hasn’t been for the last ten years. We’ve just made poor decision after poor decision.” Additionally, he added, “Now it’s whether Ruben gets the players he needs, the support he needs — the time.”
Moreover, Giggs urged Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos to back head coach Ruben Amorim, who succeeded Erik ten Hag in November. Amorim, formerly of Sporting Lisbon, has already secured impressive wins against Liverpool and Manchester City. He faced a challenging start at Old Trafford.
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In addition, Giggs expressed strong confidence in Amorim’s ability to transform the club’s fortunes. He remarked, “We’re in a bad place at the moment but, first of all, I have to say I actually really like the manager. Given a chance and given time, Amorim will bring success back.” His words underline the urgent need for stability and long-term planning.
Furthermore, Giggs noted that United currently languish in 13th place in the Premier League. He stressed that the team remains huge underdogs to secure European football next season, especially when recent transfer decisions continue to raise serious questions.
Likewise, he highlighted the necessity of providing Amorim with more time. Giggs commented, “If we get the right players in and the manager gets time, we will be OK. But at the moment, we are miles off it. We’re nowhere near — a long, long way behind — but it can soon turn around.” His conviction leaves little doubt about his belief in a turnaround if proper backing is given.
Finally, Giggs pressed the new regime at Old Trafford to extend their support further. He concluded, “We’ve tried giving managers a little bit of time but now he needs a bit longer — three or four transfer windows, I think. It’s whether he gets the players he needs, the support he needs, the time.” His passionate plea serves as a rallying cry for a complete overhaul if Manchester United are to reclaim their place at the pinnacle of English football.
