Robbie Savage believes former teammate Ryan Giggs should have been appointed Manchester United manager after the departure of David Moyes.

Following the departure of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, United went on to appoint Moyes as manager and it has to be said that the Scotsman's time at Old Trafford was an unmitigated disaster.

In order to replace Moyes, United went with the experienced Louis van Gaal but Savage believes Red Devils hero Giggs, who was assistant manager at Old Trafford during the time, should have been handed the job instead.

Savage told the Daily Star backstage at BT Sport Score: “I think they should have appointed him after David Moyes – that's when I'd have given him the job.

“He had four games at the end of the season and I think he should have been given it. But he wants to be his own guy now. I know Ryan and I'm sure he'll apply for jobs if need be, like everyone else. But where's he going to get the opportunity and when?

“The interesting thing is Swansea called Ryan. It wasn't like he was chasing the job. For whatever reason it didn't work out and they went with Bob Bradley. Some people might interview well, get a job and get sacked after six months."