Giggs driven by United hurt

Veteran spurred on by setbacks at Old Trafford

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Giggs driven by United hurt

Giggs: Driven by disappointment

It is the disappointments that keep the desire going and the hunger going.

Ryan Giggs
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Ryan Giggs has revealed suffering disappointment with Manchester United gives him all the more hunger for success.

The Red Devils will enter the new season looking to regain their Premier League crown after Chelsea edged them to the trophy by a single point last season, preventing them from landing four consecutive titles.

And veteran midfield ace Giggs, who will embark on his 20th campaign at Old Trafford this term, says he will use last season's hurt as motivation - something he has practised throughout his decorated career.

Determined

"In my first full season we lost out in the league to Leeds. That just sticks in your mind," said Giggs.

"It makes you more determined and after that I had a lot of success but along the way lots of disappointments. It is the disappointments that keep the desire going and the hunger going.

"Every season you look for a challenge and I've always found that with United. I've obviously looked forward to every season and been happy to play for United and United have wanted to keep me.

"I've been lucky in that respect that I've played with so many great players, so many great teams. I've never wanted to leave at any point. So it looks like I'm just going to play for one team for all the time of my career."

Giggs and fellow veteran Paul Scholes were both included on United's pre-season tour of North America, and will head home following the final game against Guadalajara in Mexico on Friday.

Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson has heaped praise on the duo for what they continue to bring to the club.

"They have always been an influence. They are the standard-bearers for our club right through from the kids because they are great examples. They have lived their lives right," said Ferguson.

"The consistency in their training performance, playing performance and longevity, they are remarkable people."

Special

Giggs, an 11-time Premier League title winner, says he still gets the same buzz playing for United as he did during his early years at the club.

"Even now after all these years it's still special to play for United," he added.

"Whether it would be Old Trafford or whether it's anywhere else, it's still special. I think when it stops being special it's time to stop playing.

"I still have the same passion playing for United as I did when I was 17, 18."