Ryan Giggs resigns as Wales coach ahead of domestic violence trial as team prepares for World Cup | UK News

Ryan Giggs has announced that he will step down as Wales manager with immediate effect.

Before Manchester United The player has been out of work since November 2020 and faces a domestic violence trial in Manchester on 8 August.

In his place, Wales’ caretaker manager Robert Page mastermind his country’s playoff win over Ukraine to claim their spot at this year’s World Cup in Qatar – Wales have reached the final for the first time since 1958.

Giggs was charged control and coercive behavior towards ex-girlfriend Kate Greville from August 2017 to November 2020.

He is also alleged to have assaulted Miss Greville, causing actual bodily harm to her, and the usual assault by her sister, Emma Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.

The 48-year-old has denied the charges and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

At the time of the charges, the former footballer said he was “looking forward to having my name cleared up”.

In a statement, Giggs said he resigned because it was “just right when the FA Wales, coaching staff and players prepare for the tournament with certainty, clarity and without the speculation surrounding his position.” their head coach”.

He added: “Although I have confidence in our adjudication process, I had hoped that the case would be heard sooner to help me continue my managerial responsibilities.

“Through no one’s fault, the case has been delayed.

“I do not want the country’s preparations for the World Cup to be affected, destabilized or dangerous in any way by the continued interest surrounding this case.”

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) acknowledged Giggs’ statement, adding: “The FAW acknowledges their gratitude to Ryan Giggs for his tenure as coach of the Men’s National Team. Cymru and appreciate the decision he has made, which is in the best interest of Welsh football.

“The whole focus of the FAW and the Cymru Men’s National Team is at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.”