The Best Football Fact Ever.

Ryan Giggs has finally given up the ghost and hung up his Reeboks. Great news for defenders everywhere.

The announcement has thrown up stats galore. One stuck with me as probably the greatest stat I've ever seen. It's simply mind boggling.

Here it is:

Ryan Giggs has played at the top level for so long that if George Best had played for the same amount of time he'd have played under Alex Ferguson.

That is an amazing piece of information. Do you agree or can you top that?

Enjoy your retirement Ryan. Although I think you've got a very busy season around the corner.

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