Ryan Giggs is the only Class of 92 survivor

Paul Scholes led the tributes to David Beckham last night after his former Manchester United and England team-mate announced that he is calling time on a glittering 20-year playing career. Beckham,Giggs, Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers were members of the Class of '92 who helped Sir Alex Ferguson deliver unprecedented success to United.

Scholes, who has also retired for the 2nd time, said: 'It's a sad day but hopefully David is happy with what he's done. 'That's all our year finished now. I think there's only Ryan Giggs, who was a year older than us, left still going as strong as ever.'

Ryan Giggs is the only member from the famous class of 92 to kept on going and he is going strong. Ryan Giggs is to be offered a coaching role at Manchester United next season but it is very doubtful that he will hang up his boots before the end of next season.


Ryan Giggs, who turns 40 in November, has signed a one-year extension to his contract but is likely to play less and less in what is almost certain to be his final season. He has already completed his coaching badges.

Significantly, when Moyes met Ferguson for talks on Monday, Giggs – United’s longest-serving player – was invited along.