This season's PFA Player of the Year Award effectively turned into a life-time achievement award when Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs scooped the trophy ahead of the likes of Steven Gerrard and team-mate Nemanja Vidic.
The 35-year-old, who made his 800th appearance for United against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final, has started only 12 matches this season and although he has clearly not been the best player the award is seen as just reward for a glittering career which started 18 years ago against Everton at Old Trafford on March 2, 1991.
Last season the Welshman helped United win the Premier League and European Cup double and the midfielder is on course to do so again this term.
Critics might say that Giggs' victory devalues the award, but it is difficult to begrudge the twice Young Player of the Year winner his first full POTY gong as recognition for a career that has included 10 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions League medals.
The 35-year-old, who made his 800th appearance for United against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final, has started only 12 matches this season and although he has clearly not been the best player the award is seen as just reward for a glittering career which started 18 years ago against Everton at Old Trafford on March 2, 1991.
Last season the Welshman helped United win the Premier League and European Cup double and the midfielder is on course to do so again this term.
Critics might say that Giggs' victory devalues the award, but it is difficult to begrudge the twice Young Player of the Year winner his first full POTY gong as recognition for a career that has included 10 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions League medals.
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