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Salford City head coach Karl Robinson (L) and director of football Ryan Giggs

Salford boss happy to have Giggs beside him on bench

Karl Robinson does not have to look far for inspiration as he prepares his Salford side for their short but glamorous trip to Manchester City this weekend.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Ryan Giggs watching a Salford City game last season

Giggs working as director of football at Salford City

Ryan Giggs is back in football as director of football at Salford – a post he has held for much of the season, according to media reports.

Soccer • 13 Mar 24

Ryan Giggs has been on leave since November 2020 after allegations of domestic violence

Ryan Giggs steps down as Wales manager

Ryan Giggs has announced he is standing down as Wales manager with immediate effect.

Soccer • 20 Jun 22

Page and Wales begin their Euro 2020 quest against Switzerland on 12 June

Page now in full control of Wales's planning for Euros

Wales caretaker boss Robert Page says he has taken full control of the national team's preparations for Euro 2020 in the absence of manager Ryan Giggs.

Soccer • 05 May 21

Hal Robson-Kanu has been sent home by Wales

Wales send trio home for breach of protocol

Hal Robson-Kanu, Rabbi Matondo and Tyler Roberts have been sent home for breaching Football Association of Wales protocol and will miss Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Soccer • 29 Mar 21

Giggs remains on leave as was the case for Wales' games in November

Giggs won't be in charge for Wales' March games

Ryan Giggs will remain on leave for the start of Wales' World Cup campaign with Robert Page taking caretaker charge again.

Soccer • 10 Mar 21

Wales 'carrying on as normal' in Giggs' absence

Caretaker Wales boss Robert Page insists work "carries on as normal" ahead of next month's World Cup qualifying draw, despite uncertainty over the position of absent manager Ryan Giggs.

Soccer • 19 Nov 20

Sebastian Lletget of USA is tackled by Wales' Tom Lawrence

Wales held by USA ahead of clash with Ireland

Wales were held to a goalless draw by the United States in a Swansea friendly, ahead of the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League fixture against the Welsh this Sunday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20

Wales boss Ryan Giggs (L) with his assistant Robert Page

Giggs will still call shots, says Wales caretaker boss

Wales caretaker boss Robert Page says he will keep in regular contact with absent manager Ryan Giggs during the side's upcoming three matches.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

Giggs will not be on the sideline for the three upcoming games

It's still Giggs' team, says Wales' interim boss

Wales caretaker manager Rob Page insisted it is Ryan Giggs' squad ahead of the upcoming international fixtures.

Soccer • 09 Nov 20

Bale could face Ireland, injured Ramsey ruled out

Gareth Bale has been named in the Wales squad for Nations League games with Ireland and Finland, but Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is a late withdrawal after picking up an injury on Champions League duty.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Giggs steps aside as Wales manager for Ireland game

Manager Ryan Giggs will not take charge of Wales for the Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland, while the 46-year-old will also be absent from the dugout for the games against Finland and USA.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

'We've had a lot to deal with as a group, but I was so proud of the players'

Ryan Giggs 'proud' after Wales extend unbeaten run

Ryan Giggs said he was a "proud" manager after watching his young squad extend their unbeaten run in competitive football to nine games with a 1-0 Nations League win in Bulgaria.

Soccer • 15 Oct 20

Ryan Giggs and his Wales side head to the Aviva Stadium after losing 3-0 to England

Giggs expecting energetic response from Ireland

Wales manager Ryan Giggs is expecting an energetic response from the Republic of Ireland in tomorrow's UEFA Nations League clash in Dublin.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Ryan Giggs is looking to take a few tips from Jurgen Klopp

Giggs eager to add Liverpool's flair to his Welsh side

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs is attempting to bring of touch of runaway league leaders Liverpool's style to his Wales side.

Soccer • 29 May 20

Gary Neville has opened his hotel to health workers

Supporting health-workers my top priority - Neville

Gary Neville has stressed he misses football but there are currently greater priorities after he and Ryan Giggs gave health workers free access to their hotels.

Soccer • 23 Mar 20

Giggs has made critics 'eat their words' - Joe Allen

Joe Allen believes Ryan Giggs has made his critics "eat their words" after leading Wales to Euro 2020.

Soccer • 20 Nov 19

Daniel James receives medical attention after an aerial clash with Croatian defender Domagoj Vida

Brain injury charity 'shocked' by Giggs' comments

Wales manager Ryan Giggs' claim that winger Daniel James was being "streetwise" in relation to an aerial collision has been criticised by brain injury charity Headway.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

James hoping to follow in Giggs' footsteps at United

Daniel James aspires to be like Manchester United great Ryan Giggs whose advice, belief and support is helping the Welsh winger live out his dreams.

Soccer • 14 Jul 19

Eric Harrison's greatest success came under Sir Alex Ferguson with the Class of 92

Former Man United youth team coach Eric Harrison dies

Eric Harrison, the former youth team coach of Manchester United's Class of 92, has died aged 81.

Soccer • 14 Feb 19

Matt Smith could still qualify for the Wales Under-19 side

O'Neill could follow Giggs and 'blood' youth

Another disappointing home defeat for Ireland as Martin O'Neill's side went down to Wales for the second time in a month, losing 1-0 at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Oct 18

Ryan Giggs has seen his side lose to Denmark and Spain since their 4-1 win over Ireland at the beginning of last month

Giggs wants squad to step up amid high-profile absences

Ryan Giggs has called on his Wales side to step up to the plate in the absence of star duo Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey when they face the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League tomorrow.

Soccer • 15 Oct 18

At a glance: Republic of Ireland v Wales

After a dull scoreless draw against Denmark, Ireland need a win against Wales in Dublin to help them reconnect with supporters and avoid dropping down the third tier of the Nations League. Can they manage it against a Welsh team shorn of it's star players?

Soccer • 15 Oct 18

Giggs has cut a relaxed figure thus far as Wales boss

Relaxed Giggs finding his competitive edge with Wales

Ryan Giggs feels the Wales squad have adapted to his methods as he prepares for his first trip to Dublin as an international manager.

Soccer • 08 Oct 18

Gareth Bale has won his battle to be fit for Wales's friendly against Spain and their subsequent Nations League tie with Ireland

Bale named in squad for 'important' Ireland match

Gareth Bale appears to have won his battle to take on Spain in a game that Wales manager Ryan Giggs says will provide the Real Madrid star with extra motivation.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18