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18 things vintage-era Ryan Giggs can teach his struggling Manchester United players

The interim manager has some invaluable advice to impart to the club’s footballers.

1. We’ve all made mistakes — often in the form of dodgy 90s haircuts and even dodgier music — it’s how you bounce back from them that counts

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2. Listen to Bobby Charlton — he knows his stuff

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3. Always love football — and don’t forget how lucky you are to be playing it

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4. Your first touch needs to be faultless (he’s looking at YOU Phil Jones)

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5. Always capitalise on your rivals’ mistakes (United swooped in when City hesitated in signing Giggs)

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6. Play with a bit of style

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7. Show no fear (like Giggs as a 17-year-old)

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8. Embrace playing at the Theatre of Dreams

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9. Make sure you ‘kick the ball correctly’

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AKA don’t do what Barthez does

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10. Make the most of your foreign adventures

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11. Get plenty of balls into the box and vary your crossing

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12. A bit of fun in your downtime never hurt anyone

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13. Never forget those supporters who pay your wages

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14. Remember: ‘If you don’t shoot, you definitely won’t score’

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15. Team spirit is essential

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16. Always keep your eye on the ball and use your arms for balance

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17. Work hard on set pieces — get your shots ‘over the wall’ and ‘on target’

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Not off target

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18. With great power comes great responsibility (and nice clothes) 

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