Ryan Giggs retires - the Man Utd legend in pictures Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 12:45pm The Old Trafford winger has hung up his boots after more than 1,000 appearances to become assistant manager Description:  APRIL 1999: Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs scores probably the most famous goal of his career, an incredible solo effort in the last minute of extra time in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Old Trafford legend has called time on an illustrious 23-year career to become assistant to new United boss Louis van Gaal. Credits:  Shaun Botterill /Allsport Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs scores against Arsenal 1999 Description:  NOVEMBER 1991: After making his debut in early 1991 at the age of 17, Giggs soon became a regular in the United team. He is pictured in action against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the last season of the old first division, before the advent of the Premier League. Although manager Alex Ferguson sheltered Giggs from the media his good looks ensured that he became something of a fashion icon. He is pictured (right) ahead of the 1993 Charity Shield. Credits:  Right: David Cannon/Allsport Left: Steve Morton/Allsport Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Description:  FEBRUARY 1995: Giggs in action against Manchester City at Maine Road. During his career Giggs won 34 medals, including 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two Champions Leagues.  Credits:  Shaun Botterill /Allsport Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Description:  APRIL 1996: Ryan Giggs of Manchester United takes on Barry Venison of Southampton. His slender frame, disticintive locks and incredible ability to run with the ball at pace made the Old Trafford legend one of the most recognisable players in the world. Credits:  Shaun Botterill /Allsport Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Description:  FEBRUARY 2003: Ryan Giggs celebrates with Manchester United team mates including David Beckham and Roy Keane after scoring against Juventus. Giggs was a key member of perhaps the greatest United team ever. Alongside the likes of Beckham, Keane, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville, Giggs helped United win every trophy going, including a famous league, cup and European cup treble in 1999. Credits:  Phil Cole/Getty Images Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Description:  MAY 2008: By now well into his 30s and with a 17-year career behind him, Giggs helped United secure a second European Cup against Chelsea in 2008. He went on to make 972 appearances in 23 years as a United player and win a record 34 winners medals. Credits:  Alex Livesey/Getty Images Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Description:  JULY 2012: Ryan Giggs celebrates after scoring for Team GB against the United Arab Emirates at the 2012 Olympics. In addition to his United career, Giggs also won 64 caps for Wales, despite having been captain of England schoolboys, and he never got to represent his country at a major tournament. In 2012 he captained the United Kingdom team at the London Olympics. Credits:  Stu Forster/Getty Images Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Description:  MAY 2014: Giggs watches as teenager James Wilson is substituted for Robin van Persie at Old Trafford. A season after the retirement of Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs was installed as interim manager of Manchester United after David Moyes was sacked. During his short spell in charge he handed a debut to teenager Wilson, who scored twice against Hull in what was also Giggs's final match as a player. He is now deputy to Louis van Gaal. Credits:  Alex Livesey/Getty Images Alt Text:  Ryan Giggs retires Sports People Ryan Giggs Manchester United Old Trafford Man Utd