Ryan Giggs: I scored first bruv (part one)

Ryan Giggs: I scored first bruv (part one)

The Upshot · 2025-05-06
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Ryan Giggs was once nestled snugly between David Attenbrough and Sir Trevor McDonald in the pantheon of national treasures.


But in the space of six short weeks, it all came crumbling down.


As Fergie’s golden boy was unmasked as Britain's dirtiest dog. 


Looking back, the clues had been there all along.


From petrol bombs through the letterbox to black eyes at the treble party, this is the story of the Welsh Wanderer…


Links from the pod:


Famous goal against Arsenal in 99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axr4kogUXY4


Sets up Teddy Sheringham’s equaliser in Champions League final:https://youtu.be/1yON3ySblWQ?si=MRfT2bLMZhTUwXgN&t=1060

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