Ryan Giggs makes surprise return to manager’s dugout in hint at future role for Man Utd legend

RYAN GIGGS was in the dugout yesterday as Salford City beat Notts County 3-0.

The former Manchester United winger, 51, could be seen assisting boss Karl Robinson at the Peninsula Stadium.

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Ryan Giggs was in the dugout for yesterday’s match between Salford and Notts County[/caption]

Giggs is a part-owner of the League Two club.

And yesterday he could be seen taking a more hands-on role with the Ammies.

He was pictures chatting with Robinson on the pitch ahead of the game.

While during the match he sat in the dugout with other members of Salford‘s coaching staff.

Giggs has not held a coaching position since resigning as Wales national team boss in 2022.

Robert Page had been caretaker boss since 2020, when Giggs was arrested on assault charges.

Giggs, who has always denied any wrongdoing, formally stepped down as Wales boss ahead of his trial.

A jury failed to reach a verdict in 2022, before the prospect of a second trial collapsed the following year.

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Giggs, 51, was also on the touchline last month[/caption]

He returned to football in March, when he was appointed Salford’s new director of football.

In November he was seen on the touchline with Robinson as Salford drew 2-2 with Fleetwood.

While he was also present as the Ammies beat Shrewsbury 2-1 in the FA Cup.

Giggs recently welcomed a new baby alongside partner Zara Charles.

The pair were seen pushing baby Cora in her buggy around Manchester last month.

Giggs has two children, Libby, 19, and footballer Zach, 17, with ex-wife Stacey Cooke.

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Giggs has also watched Salford games from the stands alongside partner Zara Charles[/caption]