Ryan Giggs has promised his Manchester United side will adopt a philosophy of passion and speed. The 40-year-old is still to retire as a player but will assume managerial responsibilities against Norwich on Saturday.
And, when asked by MUTV on Friday if he had considered turning down the offer, he said: "When Ed (Woodward) asked me to look after the team for the remaining four games, I had no hesitation in saying yes. I've got to say this is the proudest moment of my life. The club has been the biggest part of my life since I was 14.
"I'm proud, happy, a little bit nervous, but just like I am as a player, I can't wait for the game on Saturday. I can't wait for 5.30 tomorrow when we walk out at Old Trafford. I know the place will be rocking. I've told the players: 'I trust you and I know what you're capable of. Go out there and show it.' "
Of United's dismal campaign under Moyes, Giggs said: "It's been a frustrating season. We win together and lose together and in these remaining four games, I want to bring the positivity back.
"We have three games at Old Trafford, where the home form hasn't been great, and I want to see goals, tackles, players taking players on and getting the crowd up. I want the passion that should come with being a Manchester United player."
Giggs even joked about himself as a player. "I've just given myself a five-year contract."
"I'd like to thank David for giving me my first chance in coaching," said Giggs, who was appointed first-team coach when David Moyes arrived. "It was something I'll always remember when he rang me in the summer and asked me to come on board. Obviously I was still playing but he's given me my first opportunity of a coaching role."
