Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has launched a scathing attack on the club’s hierarchy for their role in the team’s decline over the past decade.
The 51-year-old, who is now co-owner and director of football at Salford City, was a key figure during United’s glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson, with the club winning 13 league titles during that period.
However, since Ferguson’s departure in 2013, United have struggled to replicate their previous success. Giggs criticised the board’s recruitment strategy during a Q&A session with Nobby Stiles’ son, John, at An Evening with Ryan Giggs, saying: “Like any business, recruitment needs to be right and hasn’t been for the last ten years. We’ve just made poor decision after poor decision.
“Now it’s whether Ruben gets the players he needs, the support he needs – the time.”
Despite notable victories against Liverpool and Manchester City, United have lacked consistency under Amorim and currently sit 13th in the Premier League, casting doubt over their chances of securing European football next season.
Despite the Red Devils’ challenging times, Giggs is thoroughly convinced that new boss Ruben Amorim, tipped with an impressive resume including links to top European clubs before committing to Old Trafford, has the mettle to restore United to their former glory.
The United legend stated: “We’re in a bad place at the moment but, first of all, I have to say I actually really like the manager. Given a chance and given time, Amorim will bring success back.
“If we get the right players in and the manager gets time, we will be OK. But at the moment, we are miles off it. We’re nowhere near – a long, long way behind – but it can soon turn around.”
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS, taking up the reins from the Glazer family at Old Trafford, have faced a challenging start. Nonetheless, Giggs urges patience and support for Amorim, highlighting the need for stability: “We’ve tried giving managers a little bit of time but now he needs a bit longer – three or four transfer windows, I think. It’s whether he gets the players he needs, the support he needs, the time.”
This article originally appeared on Mirror
