Five things Ryan Giggs must do as interim manager at Manchester United

There were a few things that David Moyes got right, but the simple truth is that, there were far too many he got wrong. The decision to remove him didn't just look like the logical next step, but also United's only step. Now that Ryan Giggs has now been appointed as the interim manager, here are five things he must change.

#1 Get the players on board

One of the major problems of Moyes rein at the club was his decision to ostracize several senior players. Instead of tapping into their knowledge and experience, the Scots decision to show them the door was bemusing to say the least.

Whether it was Robin van Persie complaining that he was over-trained or Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic barely being played, never for once did Moyes have the players backing.All of which meant that an air of disgruntlement surrounded the dressing room, throughout the season. And one of Giggs first duties will be to get the players back on board and playing together, for each other, as a team.

#2 Stick to Manchester Uniteds attacking DNA

Having played under Britain’s most-successful coach, Ryan Giggs knows a thing or two about free-flowing attacking football. Unfortunately for United, nobody seems to have told David Moyes that as the Scot’s rein reflected caution and pragmatism more than anything else.

But with Giggs now ably assisted by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, there is some genuine excitement at the club. All the Welshman has to do is play the attacking football that the world has come to associate with Manchester United, starting with Norwich City this weekend.

#3 Pick himself if necessary

Whilst he is not 19 anymore, Ryan Giggs is still one of the club’s best players on the pitch. Having not given a definite answer on whether he’ll pick himself, the Welshman might just decide to plug the glaring hole in the United midfield.

Particularly, given the fact that Marouane Fellaini hasn’t shown that he is “United” quality just yet, Tom Cleverley has been below-par for much of the season and Darren Fletcher is only just coming back from a serious illness. All of which suggests that, even at 40, Ryan Giggs might be United’s safest bet alongside Michaek Carrick in the last four games and the Welshman shouldn’t be afraid to pick himself for the benefit of the team.

#4 Restore Old Traffords lost glory

Over a period of just 10 months, Old Trafford has transformed from an unbreachable fortress to a rickety-old machine that has one too many faults. Manchester United’s inability to win at home has been their undoing in the League this season and is one of the main reasons why United are where they are in the League.

With three of United’s last four matches at Old Trafford, Ryan Giggs has the opportunity to set the record straight. And who better to do that than the club’s most loyal servant. Someone who, over the past two decades, has given the home crowd plenty to cheer about as a player.

Now a manager, his first call of duty would be bring back the noise inside Old Trafford.

#5 Respond, dont react

They say that there is a fine line between foolishness and genius. Far too often Moyes strayed onto the other end of the line and eventually paid the ultimate price. One of the main characteristics of Moyes’ tenure at United was the Scot’s tactics and team selections.

The Scot’s team selections were often bizarre and baffling and his substitutions were reactive in nature. Instead of thinking clearly and responding to the situation, Moyes merely reacted and was found out on more than one occasion.

A month ago, Giggs spoke of the need “to be adaptable” and “evolve”, it remains to be seen how he lines up his team.