Premier League Preview: Manchester United v Hull City |
- Premier League Preview: Manchester United v Hull City
- Giggs hints at United departure
- Kluivert backs Van Gaal to be a United success
| Premier League Preview: Manchester United v Hull City Posted: 04 May 2014 10:23 AM PDT The legendary Welshman has been in temporary charge of the club since former boss David Moyes was relieved of his duties last month and has so far led his side to a 4-0 win over Norwich City and 1-0 defeat to Sunderland - both on home soil. Tuesdays visit of FA Cup finalists Hull represents Uniteds final home match of a disappointing 2013-14 season, which has seen them lose seven Premier League fixtures in their own back yard. But while the match offers United the chance to bring the curtain down on a sorry home campaign, it could well be the end of the line for the clubs longest servant on the pitch. It might dawn on me on Monday or Tuesday, he is quoted as saying by BBC Sport. Then I might have to put myself on the bench. Last seasons final match at Old Trafford saw Sir Alex Ferguson depart having lifted the Premier League trophy, and Giggs - a man of similar standing with United fans having made 962 appearances for the club - is hoping for his own fairytale ending. The perfect scenario would be me coming on and scoring but football doesnt work like that, he added. Giggs admits his playing future will be decided when the new manager - Louis van Gaal reported to be in pole position - arrives, but one man who is definitely making his final Old Trafford appearance is Inter-bound defender Nemanja Vidic. Vidic has been a brilliant player over the years, probably the greatest defender Ive played with and Ive played with some good ones, said Giggs. But hes right up there. Hes a brilliant player and hell be sorely missed. Vidics long-time colleagues at the back Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra could also be bidding an emotional farewell, with their contracts set to expire at the end of the season. Opponents Hull are already assured of safety and a place in next seasons UEFA Europa League, so are likely have more than one eye on their Wembley date with Arsenal on May 17. However, the KC Stadium outfit made United work for their win in the reverse fixture, squandering a 2-0 lead in a 3-2 defeat. Wayne Rooney remains a doubt for Tuesday after missing Uniteds defeat to Sunderland with a bug and a minor groin complaint. For the visitors, James Chester will miss out after injuring his hamstring in Saturdays 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa, the issue is expected to also keep him out of the Cup final, while Sone Aluko, Paul McShane (both ankle) and Allan McGregor join the defender on the sidelines. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Giggs hints at United departure Posted: 04 May 2014 06:25 AM PDT The 40-year-old is currently in interim charge at Old Trafford following David Moyes sacking last month. Giggs started his reign with a 4-0 win over Norwich City, but United suffered another setback on home soil when losing 1-0 to Sunderland on Saturday. Louis van Gaal is expected to take over as United manager at the end of the season, though speculation remains fierce over Giggs involvement in the Dutchmans backroom staff. The Welshman has enjoyed a glittering playing career at Old Trafford, including 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League crowns, and has been tipped to lead United on a full-time basis in the future. Yet Giggs concedes he may have to take the reins somewhere else in order to prepare himself for the top job at United. He said: I can only play for United. Its black and white, and its not about money. Ive been extremely lucky in that I have only ever worked at United, but I am still a young man in relative terms in management. I could have another 20 to 25 years in the game and it might not all be spent at United. If I went elsewhere it would be strange, but I can see myself doing that. The association I have with United will always be special if I have to do it Ill do it, but how it will feel I dont know. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Kluivert backs Van Gaal to be a United success Posted: 04 May 2014 03:59 AM PDT Van Gaal has been strongly linked with the Old Trafford hotseat after David Moyes underwhelming debut season saw him sacked in April. The current Premier League holders will finish the season without silverware, but Kluivert - currently an assistant to Van Gaal with his national side - has backed the 62-year-old to turn things around if he is handed the reins by United. Kluivert refused to confirm whether he would join Van Gaal should the latter move to Manchester, but has no doubt the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach has what it takes to return United to winning ways. I think he didnt sign yet so I cant say nothing about it... (but) I think he can let big teams play even better and win important prizes, Kluivert told ESPN. I think hes got a lot of qualities but the most important thing (is) he can make any team play better than they are. Thats very important. He wins games. Louis is a great trainer. He proves with different types of teams that he can manage to be champion. He is sophisticated, absolutely. Its a pleasure to work with him. Kluivert, who is set to leave his role with the Netherlands when Guus Hiddink takes over as coach after the FIFA World Cup, makes no secret of his positive working relationship with Van Gaal. I have an absolutely warm relationship with him, but if you know the trainer and the man, he is very straight to everybody, Kluivert continued. I think thats very important if you play high-level soccer that you are very straight with people. Some people say he is like a general, some say he is a nice man, and every human being is not the same, you know. I work with a lot of pleasure with him, I can only have positive words for Van Gaal. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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