After a traumatic last few weeks, in which the world of football has been in mourning following the tragic death of former Wales manager Gary Speed, one name has emerged as a clear favourite to take over the reins of the Welsh national side.
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs, who won 62 caps for Wales, would be a popular choice. He has the backing of former Welsh international striker Malcolm Allen to continue the rapid improvements that Wales were making under Speed's guidance. Allen said: “There's only one man in my opinion that comes at the top of that tree and take us forward and that's Ryan Giggs.”
The former Welsh captain, Giggs was initially in the frame for the job when John Toshack resigned in September 2010. Allen continued: “He's made his opinions very clear that he wants to become a manager at one stage. There's no better place to start I don't think at this present time with the Welsh team we've that got.” The Football Association of Wales confirmed this week that a decision over who will replace Speed will not be made until the New Year.
The way in which the Welsh FA have handled the disturbances of the last few weeks has impressed former Watford and Norwich City striker Allen. “I've got to say well done with the Football Association of Wales with the way they've dealt with this. They've done it so professionally. It's been a sad, sad time for all of us.”
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