Giggs snubbed by latest Premier League Hall of Fame shortlist

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs was overlooked in the 15-player shortlist for 2024 Premier League Hall of Fame nominations, despite continuing to hold the record 13 Premier League winners' medals League.

Giggs, who retired at the end of the 2013-14 season after making 632 Premier League appearances for United, was accused of coercive or controlling behavior against his former partner and assault against his sister. found not guilty after jurors failed to reach a verdict during his first trial in August 2022.

After first being arrested and charged in November 2020, Giggs subsequently resigned as Wales manager while awaiting trial. The 50-year-old returned to a role in the game earlier this season when he took up the role of director of football at EFL League Two club Salford City, of which he is part-owner.

The Premier League Hall of Fame launched in 2021 and Giggs was not considered in any of the first three induction cycles due to ongoing legal proceedings.

When asked by ESPN about Giggs' continued absence from the Hall of Fame and the selection criteria, the Premier League declined to comment publicly.

However, guidance on the Premier League website states that players will only be considered based on their Premier League career and if they have made at least 250 appearances.

Former Arsenal players Tony Adams and Ian Wright, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023 and 2022 respectively, were both selected despite having already served prison sentences.

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has been announced as one of 15 players on this year's shortlist, despite being suspended for four matches and fined £220 £000 by a Football Association commission in 2012 for racist abuse of Queen's Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.

Selection for the shortlist is at the discretion of the Premier League in consultation with members of the Premier League Awards Jury.

Sol Campbell, Michael Carrick, Andrew Cole, Jermain Defoe, Cesc Fabregas, Les Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Eden Hazard, Gary Neville, Michael Owen, David Silva, John Terry, Yaya Youre, Edwin van der Sar and Nemanja Vidic make up the selection of This year. shortlist of nominees.

Fans can vote for their two picks via the Premier League website until April 8, with the two successful inductees announced on April 22.