And Moyes also revealed there is a glimmer of hope for striker James Vaughan, who could now return before the end of the current campaign. Vaughan is recovering from another knee operation, and has not played since a substitute appearance at Middlesb....

NEMANJA VIDIC insists Manchester Uniteds lengthy Carling Cup campaign is a help rather than a hindrance.

Talked about only for his talent before that night, a return of that status is the challenge for Dyer as he begins life as a Swan before the weekend trip to Burnley.

He could cost the earth in wages, but Cardiff couldnt put a price in the publicity-boom factor Giggs could bring to the Welsh capital.

SWANSEAS Jason Scotland and Cardiff Citys Jay Bothroyd, along with Readings Stephen Hunt and Crystal Palaces Patrick McCarthy, have been nominated for the Championship player of the month for December. The winner will be a....

Whisper this quietly, but he has always stated he would like to end his playing days with his hometown club. What chance Giggs lining up for Cardiff City in their new state-of-the-art stadium next season?

With the help of Kevin Mooney, who became secretary, and Peter Collins, who became the first captain, a meeting was arranged, a constitution was drawn up and Caerau (Ely) RFC was registered with the Cardiff and District RU.

The flying winger arrived at the Liberty Stadium last Friday to seal a loan switch from Southampton until the end of the season.

But, following a loan spell at Sheffield United, now Roberto Martinez has taken a chance on the former England U21 squad member to try and coax out the form that saw him linked with both Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth before his misdemeanour.

There are no end of other clubs in the top flight, middle ranking and lower tier, who would join Manchester City in snapping Giggs hands off if he offered to play for them.

Mendes has done well for the Glasgow club since joining from Pompey in August, but Kinnear has heard he is interested in coming back to England for a better standard of football.

Kinnear has asked Rangers - via an agent - if he can take the former Portsmouth and Tottenham midfielder on loan with a view to a £1.5million move.

But, following a loan spell at Sheffield United, now Roberto Martinez has taken a chance on the former England U21 squad member to try and coax out the form that saw him linked with both Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth before his misdemeanour.

While all eyes were on Beckham, the German opposition Hamburg, under the former Tottenham coach Martin Jol, will be disappointed they did not retain the trophy.

Chances of it happening: If Ryan wants to carry on playing, a Villa, Spurs or Everton could be an option.

Kinnear has asked Rangers - via an agent - if he can take the former Portsmouth and Tottenham midfielder on loan with a view to a £1.5million move.

But, following a loan spell at Sheffield United, now Roberto Martinez has taken a chance on the former England U21 squad member to try and coax out the form that saw him linked with both Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth before his misdemeanour.

It would keep Ryan in the Premier League and give him more regular football, but would he be prepared to take the step down from the heights of Manchester United?

Ryan Giggs faces up to his future after his playing career with Manchester United - WalesOnline

“I felt good out there and enjoyed it. love playing football and when you play for clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid and now AC Milan, it is special.”