5 Premier League legends we grew up watching who are now managers

L to R - Beckham, Gerrard, and Lampard were three of the Premier League's greatest midfielders
L to R - Beckham, Gerrard, and Lampard were three of the Premier League's greatest midfielders

#3 Ryan Giggs - Wales

Giggs (R) in conversation with Gareth Bale (L)
Giggs (R) in conversation with Gareth Bale (L)

Ryan Giggs is one of the most decorated footballers in the history of the game. He spent his entire playing career with Manchester United winning 34 trophies including a record 13 Premier League titles.

The 2013/14 season was his final season as a player and during that season, he held the role of a player-coach under David Moyes. However, after Moyes was sacked 10 months into the job, Giggs was appointed the interim manager and he won two games, drew one and lost one in his four games in charge.

The following season, he served as assistant to Louis van Gaal and he was considered a potential successor to van Gaal. However, he left his post as assistant manager when Jose Mourinho was appointed ahead of the 2016/17 season.

Giggs was linked with several jobs after leaving Manchester United including the Swansea City job. Ultimately, in January 2018, he took over as manager of the Wales national team.

He has won, drawn and lost a game each as Wales manager so far.

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