Giggs Deserves More Credit - Rio

Ryan Giggs added the milestone of 100 league goals to his 736 appearances, nine Premier League titles, four FA Cups and a Champions League triumph with Manchester United, yet Rio Ferdinand still believes the veteran winger is one of the most under-rated players in the game.

Giggs has been strutting his stuff for the Red Devils for an incredible 16 seasons now and despite hitting the grand old age of 34, has already pocketed a contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2009.

It is now virtually impossible to imagine he will not eclipse Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time appearance record of 759, possibly as early as this season if the Welshman stays fit.

However, Ferdinand is convinced Giggs will not truly be appreciated until his playing days are over.

"Some people don't get 100 appearances let alone 100 goals," said Ferdinand.

"It is phenomenal and no surprise for a player of his calibre.

"I just don't think Ryan really gets the credit he deserves for what he has achieved in the game, not only in terms of winning medals but the quality of his play on the left wing year in, year out.

"It is a shame we don't really appreciate a footballer who has been the most successful of our generation.

"It seems he is respected a lot more abroad than he is here, where he rarely gets mentioned. Maybe he will be appreciated more when he retires."

Although many of Giggs' previous 99 efforts were better than Saturday's 40th-minute tap-in, few would have been greeted with more relief.

Prior to the Cardiff-born star's strike, Sir Alex Ferguson's side had laboured in their attempts to overcome a Derby outfit seemingly destined for the drop.

Although Giggs did not quite break the dam, Carlos Tevez added another not long afterwards, then scored the best goal of a game spoiled by a saturated pitch after an hour.

Tevez's double took his tally for an increasingly impressive debut campaign to eight and the South American might well have had a hat-trick if Cristiano Ronaldo had been more sympathetic to his pleas to take a late penalty.

Ronaldo, who is still waiting for his first United hat-trick, dismissed Tevez's attempt to grab the ball, which seemed a somewhat peevish response, although one which was backed wholeheartedly by Ferdinand.

"Sentiment does not come into it," said the England defender.

"If the game had been 1-1, Ronaldo would have taken the penalty so he should take it anyway.

"It is nothing personal towards Carlos, I am sure he did fancy it but we might have a big penalty later in the season, so Cristiano was right."

Ferdinand is among a large group of first-team players likely to be rested from duty on Wednesday when United conclude their Champions League Group F campaign in Italy against Roma.

With a trip to Liverpool looming next weekend, Ferguson will not want his key men risked as the Red Devils look to record a win at Anfield that will significantly strengthen their title claims.

"We have got into this position in the Champions League where the manager can make a few changes but I am sure he will pick a team that can win, no matter what," said Ferdinand.

"Hopefully we get a good result there and then build up to a massive game at Liverpool on Sunday."

Derby boss Paul Jewell faces a rather more troubled week as he continues his attempt to piece together a side capable of keeping the Rams' heads above water until the transfer window opens in January.

Steven Howard did give the visiting supporters something to cheer by bundling home Derby's first away goal of the campaign but Jewell accepts the current picture is not particularly bright.

"I have learned lots and I am continuing to learn," he reflected.

"It is a tough job but it is a fantastic job and I am looking forward to finishing it. I just wish I could have been here at the start of the season because at the moment it is tough times for Derby."

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