Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs admits his career has benefited from the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Welsh veteran was named BBC's Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night.
Giggs paid tribute to the role manager Ferguson - who will take charge of his 900th league game for United when Wolves visit tomorrow night - has played in prolonging his longevity.
"It's helped me because the manager has known me from such a young age and that if I have had a couple of bad games he knows I'm going to come around and start playing well again.
"If a new manager comes in, then you never know - you can lose a bit of form and they think you are finished.
"I've been very lucky to have not just one manager but such a great manager.
"I gave him a mention in my speech so he should be happy!"
Giggs limped out of the 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa with a hamstring problem and does not think he will be risked for the Premier League encounter with Wolves.
"It's not too bad but I doubt it," he said.