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Six of the best from Wales
Ryan Giggs ran riot scoring 4 goals vs Luxembourg
Player/Manager Ryan Giggs was in unstoppable form on his return to International Duty. The Welsh Wizard scored 4 goals and totally controlled the game from his position.
In pre-match Ryan Giggs said that the team wanted to put a show on for the Welsh fans, they certainly achieved this. The misery began for Luxembourg when Jeff Strasser was sent off preventing a clear goal scoring opportunity after Wales Player/Manager Ryan Giggs made a forward run breaking through the line and was 1 on 1 with Lopes in the Luxembourg goal.
Things then went from bad to worse as Lopes took the result goal kick from Giggs' missed freekick and Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan won the ball from Luxembourg and played through Ryan Giggs who had made yet another forward run and he got brought down by Tom Laterza resulting in a penalty for Wales and a chance for him to have an early bath.
Giggs stepped forward to take the penalty and finished it with consummate ease, making Lopes dive the wrong way passing the ball into the left corner of the net. This was the beginning of an incredible return for the Welsh Wizard. In the 25th minute Luxembourg won a free kick inside the Welsh half and opted to push people forward in an effort to get a goal back. When the free kick was taken Swansea defender Ashley Williams headed clear for Ryan Giggs to get on the end of the ball and dribbled around the last Luxembourg defender before firing the ball into the back of the net.
Wales scored their third goal of the evening when Ashley Williams won another aerial battle and headed forward for young Wolves Striker Sam Vokes to use his strength to win the ball and charge through to place the ball past the outstretched Lopes. Wales were in complete control against 9 man Luxembourg and were passing them to death. Luxembourg must have been relieved to get in at half time with the score only 3 - 0 against them.
Chris Gunter battling with Luxembourg striker Daniel Alves
At the start of the second half Wales introduced the Cardiff starlet Adam Matthews for Chris Gunter to give him a chance to show what he could do. Wales continued to push men forward and it paid, in the 50th minute Sam Vokes popped up to hit is second after Tottenham sensation Gareth Bale charged down the left flank and put in a deadly cross to the far post for Sam Vokes to score a great header after beating Daniel Deville in the air.
Wales seemed comfortable when they claimed a fourth, and the pace of the game slowed slightly. Wales then made some changes bringing on Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley, Wolves midfielder David Edwards came on for Gareth Bale and Craig Bellamy respectively. Within five minutes of Joe Ledley coming on he got an assist after squaring the ball for Ryan Giggs to hit his third, and have claim a hat trick. The rout was finally completed in the 89th minute as Ryan Giggs scored the pick of the goals and his fourth to make it six after David Vaughan played him in, he used great composure to dribble the ball around the Luxembourg keeper before placing the ball in the back of the net.
Craig Bellamy firing in a shot for Wales
Even the greatest optimists could not have expected such a performance from Ryan on his return to the International stage. After this match that makes it 16 goals in 65 appearances for Wales now for the number 11. Craig Bellamy after the game commented on Ryan's performance. "He was unbelievable today, no-one could have dreamed for a performance like that, he shows that at 36 he certainly isn't too old for this. If he can do it for Manchester United then he can do it for us." The ex-Wales Captain went on. "I certainly think that this should quiet a few doubters of Ryan and hopefully we can take this form into the Euro Qualifiers next month."
This performance will give Ryan confidence ahead of their Euro 2012 Qualifier vs Montenegro on 3rd September 2010.
Wednesday 11 August 2010
Friendly
Wales 6 - 0 Luxembourg __________FT
Giggs (pen 16, 25, 74, 89) ___________
Vokes (37, 50) ____________________
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Post Match Press Conference - Wales vs Luxembourg
Ryan Giggs has hosted a press conference speaking about the fantastic 6 - 0 victory against Luxembourg in his debut in management and his first International match for 3 years.
BBC Sport: Ryan, you can't have ever thought this would happen, its an absolute dream return to International football.
Ryan: I am delighted with the way the team played and its a great feeling to have scored 4 goals in front of the Welsh fans here at Parc - Y - Scarlets. I felt we really put on a show for them tonight.
The Sun: Ryan how much do you put this result down to the fact that the opposition had two players sent off?
Ryan: I felt that we were bossing the game and the two sendings off prevented us from potentially scoring two early goals any way, so I feel that the result was just and that we had some great performers.
The Mirror Sam Vokes certainly impressed for you today, you must be delighted how the 21 year old carried himself and managed to bag 2 goals for himself.
Ryan: Its a fantastic day for the boy, he really did play well and I felt that he would have probably got another goal if I had kept him on, but its all about rotation I need to see how players will play and then we can decide what the best first team will be.
BBC Sport: David Vaughan was also a standout performer in midfield providing 2 goals for you.
Ryan: David is an outstanding talent, he is an incredible passer of the ball and its great to have someone like him in the engine room. Every team needs a player like him, we have some other players in this model, Andy King who played alongside him is a great passer of the ball and there is of course Aaron Ramsey who I hope will be available for the next squad.
The Sun: Ryan, its easy to talk about the whole team but the stand out performer and shining light out there today was yourself. How long do you think you can continue on for?
Ryan: Well I'm not thinking about retirement I would love to help the team qualify for Euro 2012 and play in that competition. I don't want to think about anything beyond that but I will keep going for as long as I feel I can still contribute to the team.
TalkSport: I am sure that you cannot wait for the next competitive match coming against Montenegro.
Ryan: Montenegro despite being a small nation much like us do have quality players, and the match is away from home so it will certainly be a challenge, but I do look forward to it.
TalkSport: Ryan, you now return to play for Manchester United do you still remain completely motivated to play for them?
Ryan: Of course, Manchester has been my home for the last 21 years, I am still 100% committed to Manchester United, and we are looking to win the Premier League Title back from Chelsea. There's a good feeling around the team that we can get it back.
BBC Sport: Thanks for your time.
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Thursday 12th August 2010
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Ryan Giggs leading Wales out against Luxembourg
Wales yesterday played their first match under new manager Ryan Giggs. It was undoubtedly a great day for Welsh Football, which in recent years has been suffering with attendances dropping under the management of John Toshack. Parc - Y - Scarlets was completely sold up with fans eagerly anticipating the return of the Welsh Wizard.
The fans certainly weren't disappointed when Ryan Giggs came out of the match with 4 goals and 21 year old Sam Vokes ended up with 2 goals. It was a fantastic performance and something that fans will not forget for along time. Ryan Giggs also broke the record for number of goals scored by a single player for Wales in this masterful performance from the 36 year old. With other players still to be given the opportunity to come forward and play with long term injury Jack Collison reported to return after Christmas, and Aaron Ramsey will be available for the first Qualifier versus Montenegro.
Ryan Giggs after the game praised Swansea defender Ashley Williams after the match. "Ashley is a player of great quality and I am sure that he and James Collins will develop a great partnership over the coming months. It is important for us to get some consistency in our selections because that has been the problem for us, we have a spine of strong players and its important that these play every game for us."
It is also reported that Ryan Giggs has contacted Robbie Savage with regards to coming out of international retirement. It has been thought by many pundits that sometimes under Toshack they lacked experience in certain circumstances, and it is thought that Rob will be able to provide that experience when its required, if not on the pitch then in the dressing room.
Robbie Savage has openly spoken about his desire to come out of retirement and help new boss Ryan Giggs in his efforts to turn Wales successes around.
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Robbie Savage announces return from retirement
Robbie Savage previously made 39 appearances for Wales scoring 2 goals
Today Ryan Giggs has announced that Robbie Savage will return to the Wales squad after 5 years of absence after a bust up with previous boss John Toshack.
Ryan Giggs intends to include Robbie Savage in his 26 man squad for the coming Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro after the Derby midfielder had openly indicated that he was willing to come out of international retirement in a bid to aide the new Wales boss.
Robbie Savage previously made himself unavailable for selection after he revealed that he had several disagreements with then Wales boss John Toshack. Robbie Savage was quoted as saying 'John Toshack said it was my way of the highway - well I'm on the M56."
The midfielder, capped 39 times, has since focused on his club career for clubs Blackburn and Derby County. Ryan Giggs had been in conversation with new Assistant Manager Mike Phelan and they had come to the conclusion that the squad lacked experience in certain areas. Robbie Savage seems to fit the bill and has announced that he is delighted to be given the opportunity to play for Wales again.
"I feel honoured, its a great feeling to represent your country, I plan on using my experience and will help Ryan and the team in every way that I can." Robbie said in an interview with South Wales Echo journalist Tom Williams. "I feel that we have a great chance of qualifying for Euro 2012, and its important that we put in a strong performance against Montenegro next week."
Robbie Savage has never been scared of putting in a tackle
It is thought that as well as providing experience to a Welsh squad with an average age of 24. Robbie Savage can also provide Wales with an added steel to the midfield that the midfield has lacked over the past years.
This addition to the squad as been regarded as a good decision after Fulham midfielder Simon Davies announced his retirement earlier in the season and has since declared his commitment to Fulham. "I feel that my international career is over, I have enjoyed playing for my country and admire what Ryan is doing there but feel its time to give new players their opportunity." Simon also commented on Robbie Savage's return to the Welsh Squad. "Robbie was always a great player to have playing alongside you, he has played over 300 games in the Premier League and that experience will be invaluable to the otherwise young midfield that Wales have.
It has been reported that Ryan Giggs will be announcing the squad for the game against Montenegro in the next couple of days.
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