Giggs in form of his life, says Fergie
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Sir Alex Ferguson believes evergreen Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is better than ever.
The 35-year-old Welshman has played under the legendary Scot for each of his 18 seasons at Old Trafford, but his performances have been particularly eye-catching in recent months.
And asked whether Giggs was currently playing the best football of his career, Ferguson said: "Yes, I think he is.
"He is playing better than he did two or three years ago because he has added composure, control and authority to his game.
"What you are seeing is someone who has played for a long time and collected all these experiences together.
"Even at 35, Ryan is at his absolute peak as a footballer.
"Some players reach their peak at 28 or 29 and then fade a little bit, which is why they retire at 33 or 34.
"But Ryan has been at his peak for a long, long period."
And it is not just Giggs' ability on the pitch which earmarks him as someone special.
Ferguson feels Giggs is the perfect role model for the younger players in the United squad.
He added: "Ryan is fantastic. It is not just the example he shows on the football field, it is what he does off it.
"Every player in the club is saying to themselves 'How does that guy do it?' He is the living example of looking after yourself.
"The nutritional advice that is around today, the sports science and the training methods, give players a far better opportunity of playing well into their 30s now.
"Maybe people scratch their heads in wonderment at the achievements of the lad but he shows what can be done."
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The 35-year-old Welshman has played under the legendary Scot for each of his 18 seasons at Old Trafford, but his performances have been particularly eye-catching in recent months.
And asked whether Giggs was currently playing the best football of his career, Ferguson said: "Yes, I think he is.
"He is playing better than he did two or three years ago because he has added composure, control and authority to his game.
"What you are seeing is someone who has played for a long time and collected all these experiences together.
"Even at 35, Ryan is at his absolute peak as a footballer.
"Some players reach their peak at 28 or 29 and then fade a little bit, which is why they retire at 33 or 34.
"But Ryan has been at his peak for a long, long period."
And it is not just Giggs' ability on the pitch which earmarks him as someone special.
Ferguson feels Giggs is the perfect role model for the younger players in the United squad.
He added: "Ryan is fantastic. It is not just the example he shows on the football field, it is what he does off it.
"Every player in the club is saying to themselves 'How does that guy do it?' He is the living example of looking after yourself.
"The nutritional advice that is around today, the sports science and the training methods, give players a far better opportunity of playing well into their 30s now.
"Maybe people scratch their heads in wonderment at the achievements of the lad but he shows what can be done."
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