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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prevents Ryan Giggs from becoming Wales manager – report
The veteran midfielder, who retired from international duty in 2007, was to be offered the the chance to take charge of his country but club manager intervened
10 Jan 2012 08:52:00
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Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs has been denied the chance to take over as Wales manager after Sir Alex Ferguson blocked an enquiry, according to The Mirror.
Giggs, 38, has been linked with coaching roles for his country for some time and has been tipped to become manager following the death of Gary Speed in December.
However, Sir Alex has apparently rebuffed the Football Association of Wales' enquiries, even though they were prepared to allow Giggs to continue playing for the Old Trafford club and allow him to manage the country in a part-time role.
A 'Wales insider' told the newspaper that Giggs was seen as a natural successor to Speed but their enquiries to United were "immediately rejected" by the veteran Scottish manager.
Giggs picked up over 60 caps for his country in an international career spanning 16 years until he retired in 2007 to prolong his playing days with United.
The report claims former Fulham boss Chris Coleman is now in pole position for the vacant role.
Wales took their time in beginning their search for a replacement out of respect for Speed's memory but are now actively searching for their next manager.
Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs has been denied the chance to take over as Wales manager after Sir Alex Ferguson blocked an enquiry, according to The Mirror.
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Giggs, 38, has been linked with coaching roles for his country for some time and has been tipped to become manager following the death of Gary Speed in December.
However, Sir Alex has apparently rebuffed the Football Association of Wales' enquiries, even though they were prepared to allow Giggs to continue playing for the Old Trafford club and allow him to manage the country in a part-time role.
A 'Wales insider' told the newspaper that Giggs was seen as a natural successor to Speed but their enquiries to United were "immediately rejected" by the veteran Scottish manager.
Giggs picked up over 60 caps for his country in an international career spanning 16 years until he retired in 2007 to prolong his playing days with United.
The report claims former Fulham boss Chris Coleman is now in pole position for the vacant role.
Wales took their time in beginning their search for a replacement out of respect for Speed's memory but are now actively searching for their next manager.
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