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Ryan Giggs has officially put his name forward for the Wales manager’s job. Even though his management experience is limited it’s thought that the Football Association of Wales (FAW) would be keen.
Giggs, who took over as Manchester United caretaker manager following David Moyes' sacking in 2014 for a few games, and was then appointed as assistant when Louis van Gaal took over.
The former Wales captain has been out of the game since leaving his role in United's backroom staff when Jose Mourinho joined in 2016, and is actively awaiting the right job.
Giggs was Caretaker Manager of United for a few games
So, the opportunity to succeed Chis Coleman as Wales manager is a role that does attract the legend back into the game.
"Of course I'm interested," Giggs said in an interview. "I played for Wales, I've said that I want to go back into coaching and that is obviously one of the top jobs. I played for United, I played for Wales, those are the two jobs. I've not spoken to anyone at the moment but I'd definitely be interested."
It would be a tough job to take over after Wales’ recent success. They qualified for their first tournament in over 50 years when they qualified for the Euro 2016 tournament. And in reaching the semi finals, then coach Chris Coleman returned home a hero.
After failing to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Russia, Coleman left his role after an approach by Championship strugglers Sunderland, which led to the vacancy.
Chris Coleman would be a hard act to follow
The FAW has ruled out any possibility of appointing an Englishman to replace Coleman as manager, admitting it has "always favoured Welsh people because arguably the passion is there".
Do the FAW have a point there? Is it better to hire a Welshman for the job, even if he might not be the best man for the job. We’ve seen England hire expensive top European coaches without success. Now they have an Englishman with little experience in coaching. Only time will tell, and the appointment of Giggs would certainly go=ive the Welsh nation a boost.
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What do you buy the golfer who has everything? A short game!
Why not? He's proven himself as a player he deserves a shot with a decent job. Can't really go wrong with Wales as nobody expects much, although the Euros should always be the aim now as it's easier to qualify now there are more places.
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I really, really don't like the way he thinks he's entitled to a top level job, refusing to start from lower leagues.
He has done nothing in his managerial career so far, and you can't get a top job just by being an ex-top player
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Couldn't agree more - been waiting in the wings too long. Deserves a go at a real managerial job. Hope he gets it.
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Good point
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I am sure he would do a great job over there.
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