Congratulations to Ryan Giggs...

[osprey]

... on making his 800th appearance for Manchester United today. What a record that is and will surely stand for all time in the Premier League especially as they are all for one club.

[Eljohnno]

The joking Welshman didn't play - duhhhhhhh

[mark01]

Osprey - thats total appearances - not league. I think youll find David James is only a few games behind.

[osprey]

mark01 - Thanks for your reply. I knew that, but I didn't make it clear that what I meant was that it will probably stand for all time in that it was for appearances for the SAME Premier League club and not Premier League appearances.

[Eljohnno]

Pity he didn't show the same commitment, when making himself available for Wales

[northboy]

but the all time record goes to ian callaghan of liverpool fc
857 appearances.
i know that it is not a premiership record,but this is the record.

[paraffin]

He has been a model pro for both club and country.

[Eljohnno]

Such a model pro - 64 caps in 16 years, average of 4 caps per year.
Not played in any friendly matches for first 9 years,
Not played an away friendly until he was made captain in 2004 !
Model pro for club NOT country

[paraffin]

Eljohnno:

For some reason you obviously don't like Ryan Giggs. Fair enough, but the guy has been an undeniable footballing superstar. And I am not a Man U fan either.

He has just clocked up an unbelievable 800 appearances for his club, is in his 19th consecutive season in top flight football, has 64 caps more than most professional players, has only once been sent off in a career which has seen him win just about every major honour in club football, and is a sporting icon with multitudes of true football fans.

And, at over 35 years of age, he still looks as fit as a fiddle, a genuine example of the complete pro to young aspiring footballers.

You need to get the blinkers off and the chip removed from your shoulder.

[WhiteBear]

he didnt deserve to win footballer of the year, hes done nothing this season. The title states Footballer of the YEAR not his life time achievement.

he shouldnt have won it,no matter what he has done in the past. its about this season fgs. who made these decisions???

[mark01]

but the all time record goes to ian callaghan of liverpool fc
857 appearances.
i know that it is not a premiership record,but this is the record.

Im confused - record of what northboy?

[Ric.ror]

Who voted for it?
Well they obviously think he is footballer of the year

[mark01]

I think you'll find John Trollope beats this - League appearances 770, Cup 114, giving 884 games all played for Swindon Town.

[Eljohnno]

I've got nothing against Giggs in a United shirt - its his commitment to Wales that needs serious scrutiny !
As I stated, 4 caps per year ! Countless missed friendlies and competitive away games -13 years until he played an away friendly !!!!
Granted, Wales never qualified for a major tournament but his total number of caps should be around the 85 - 90 mark.
I have more respect for players like Speed, Rush, Hughes, Horne and even Bellamy who busts a gut to turn up for his country! For the last 2 years Carl Robinson had travelled from Toronto to sit on the bench.
Giggs apatriotic Welshman - never !

[northboy]

mark 01-as in for 1 club

[trt]

Bellamy Eljohnno,

Do me a favour, hes crap!!!!

[Eljohnno]

trt, were you on holiday when intelligence was handed out ?

I wasn't expressing my opinion on players ability - it's about
COMMITMENT

[Kidd72]

osprey, to your your original post 'well done Mr (Sir to be) Giggs'

'Sorted! nice one mate'

Last night's effort was a goal that was on side (But not!)

Refs A (linnymen) : (carefully chosen)

A, Doesn't like Ryan Giggs and is from Cardiff?

B. Bottled it as Raffa is his best chum? (oops that other guy?)

C. Needs to go to spec-savers?

Take your pick, but well done Ryan 800 well respected and appreciated appearances from ya lad.

(Top, Mint... now wheres that sauce )

[northboy]

yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
sorry yester news
knighthood-dont think so
there are more important people out there who do deserve knighthoods and giggsy is not one of them.
he may be a hero in the reds eyes,but has not done anything outstanding mmmmmmmmmm,yes 800 games.ok
but really a knight hood cmon.
entitled to my opinion