I'm absolutely devastated that the choice is Giggs, i can only assume that the panel was dazzled by his status and glittering playing career.

I never really like Giggs in his Wales playing days, as a fan who was at every game to see him not turn up for Wales, but then play for Manchester United on the weekend was a constant betrayal. The decision sent the message that the games were not important and it spread through the squad, and then to the fan base, why should we pay our money when the star attraction cannot be bothered.

Giggs starts this job with a lot less credit with the fans than some former players will get. I also get the impression that Giggs wasnt a popular member of the squad that he played with for Wales. Gabbidon suggests on FOF, that he didn't particularly intergrate himself with the other players.

That being said you would imagine that he could inspire the next generation coming through, and the younger fan will have less of the bad memories associated with him than the middle aged, who carry the grudge. You would hope he is a capable manager because that reputation will not last long if things start badly.