Ryan Giggs under consideration for shock return to management: report

Ryan Giggs shows his appreciation to Wales fans after a Euro 2020 quaifiier against Hungary in November 2019.
Ryan Giggs shows his appreciation to Wales fans after a Euro 2020 quaifiier against Hungary in November 2019. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Ryan Giggs is being considered for a shock return to management with Wales.

Rob Page was sacked by the Welsh FA earlier this week after narrowly missing out on qualification for Euro 2024. Wales were beaten on penalties (4-5) by Poland back in March after being locked at 0-0 for 120 minutes in their play-off encounter.

Craig Bellamy is one name being considered for the position, with the 44-year-old currently acting as head coach of EFL Championship club Burnley. It remains to be seen whether the former Manchester City man will remain as part of the staff at Turf Moor.

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But according to The Times, Ryan Giggs is also being reconsidered for a return with the Welsh national side. Both Giggs and Bellamy were interviewed last time the position was available, with Manchester United legend Giggs beating ex-Liverpool man Bellamy to the role.

Giggs led the national team for two years until being relieved of his duties, first temporarily and then permanently, when he was detained in November 2020 on suspicion of assault and real bodily injury against his former partner and her sister. Page then took over Giggs's position. The former Manchester United winger was later cleared of the accusations.

Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs is back in the frame to become new Wales boss for a third time (Image credit: Getty Images)

Osian Roberts, the former national team assistant of Chris Coleman, who most recently led Como to Serie A with Cesc Fabregas, is another candidate.

Another former Wales manager, Mark Hughes, has also had his name brought up in conversation, despite his unsuccessful recent spell with Bradford City. And Eric Ramsay, the former coach at Manchester United, who has just accepted a head coaching position in the MLS with Minnesota United, has been linked as well.

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Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.