Ryan Giggs' brother Rhodri brands Premier League Hall of Fame a 'SHAM' after Man Utd legend is left out of 2025 shortlist

The latest list of potential inductees for 2025 has been released, with the Red Devils boasting plenty of representation. Gary Neville, Michael Carrick, Nemanja Vidic, Edwin van der Sar and Michael Owen are all nominated - having previously missed out on selection.

Patrice Evra and Teddy Sheringham have been shortlisted for the first time, but there is no place among the contenders for Old Trafford icon Giggs. The ex-Wales international made 963 appearances for United and helped them to 13 Premier League titles.

His legacy has, however, become shrouded in controversy. An extramarital affair with his brother’s wife was exposed, leading to the eventual collapse of his own marriage, while a gagging order was taken out in a bid to prevent a fling with Big Brother contestant Imogen Thomas coming to light.

Giggs saw his managerial career with Wales come to a close after being arrested on suspicion of assault in 2020 - although he always maintained his innocence and was subsequently cleared in 2023 after ex-girlfriend Kate Greville withdrew from a retrial.

The Premier League is seemingly reluctant to wipe the slate clean, leading to Rhodri - who is backing his brother despite very public historical grievances between the pair - claiming that a supposed collection of the very best performers to ever grace the English top-flight has become “TheShamHallOfFame”.

Giggs is now involved behind the scenes as a director at Salford City, with fellow ‘Class of 92’ graduates Gary Neville and David Beckham having completed a takeover of the League Two club that has led to the likes of Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt taking on reduced roles.