How Ryan Giggs' knew his days at Manchester City were numbered when he turned up for training in a red shirt

In a TV tribute to his glittering career, Giggs says: "Two or three of us, the best players in team, went down to City, we used to go on a Thursday night at Platt Lane.

"I enjoyed it but I was a United fan! I remember turning up in a red top and was made to take it off!”

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The Sky Sports documentary - It’s a wonderful run from Giggs! - includes an interview with the man who discovered the United legend, Manchester City scout Dennis Schofield, footage of Giggs at youth level and throughout his career plus contributions from Sir Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince, Lee Sharpe, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Kaka, amongst others.

Former United defender Phil Neville revealed how the Wales international was careful with his vast fortune.

"He’s tight, very tight," said the Everton defender. "He’s always borrowing money – off Butty, Gaz, myself – on nights out. 

"When he was living in Manchester he got a lift in with my brother (Gary) every day to save money.  My brother didn’t realise what he’d been used for, he thought he’d gained a good friend!”

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Despite his brief time with Manchester City, Giggs says he only ever dreamed of pulling on the shirt of their rivals.

"I’d wanted to play for United from an early age," said the 34-year-old. "Obviously I was at City but City hadn’t really approached me with a contract even though I’d trained there for two or three years. 

"I think maybe they assumed that I’d sign for them, I don’t know, but I’d enjoyed the week at United, it just felt like home. I had no hesitation in signing."

Double World Player of the Year Kaka revealed he was honoured to line up against Giggs. "These are the good things about football," said the Brazil star.

"One day I am watching Ryan Giggs play, or I am playing with him on my Playstation, and now I am actually playing against him in real matches."

• It’s a wonderful run from Giggs! is on Sky Sports 1 on Thursday, at 7.0pm and 10.15