Man Utd ace Giggs: Best years came after turning 30

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs admits his best years in football have arrived since turning 30.

Now 36, Giggs is planning to play on next season.

He told the News of the World: "My happiest years as a footballer have been since I turned 30. I've become a father, I've got married. They are the sort of things that take your mind away from it and bring a bit of normality into your life. I've always been quite level-headed, always had good family and friends around me. But since turning 30, I've probably found it easier to switch off. When you are going home and you've got kids around, it does change things.

"I think that has helped me carry on for this long at the top level. And I have come to realise how important rest is.

"Just to go home and chill out. My missus goes mad because I watch every bit of sport on telly. My dad was a rugby fan so I watch that and watch every other bit. And then pick my kids up from school and totally chill out."