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... to think you wouldn't touch Ryan Giggs with a bargepole?

208 replies

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 08/08/2022 23:02

"Giggs found love again with lingerie model, Zara Charles, 33, who has 'supported' him through the charges."

I don't want to get into the legalities of the ongoing case, but what normal woman would knowingly get involved with the likes of him?

OP posts:
MarshaMelrose · 09/08/2022 19:19

Crikeyalmighty · 09/08/2022 19:16

Lots of women with low standards of expected behaviour in men but hugely expensive shopping and lifestyle habits!!

😂😂
If you look at it, it's really just an aspirational relationship. He's aspiring to shag as many women as possible behind her back; and she's aspiring to spend all his money.

TwoMonthsOff · 09/08/2022 19:20

I saw a woman with a Ryan Giggs tattoo on her arm once - it wasn’t very good looked a bit like Elvis, but it had his name underneath for the avoidance of doubt it was when he had dark hair late 90’s I would say

Irrelevant I know but I have never forgotten it

Arewerelated · 09/08/2022 19:22

I've met him and he comes across very nicely. Completely shocked by it all

PrunedLeaf · 09/08/2022 19:37

I have his autograph from 1995. I was so in love with him back then.

He's a nasty piece of work behind doors though isn't he.

Redshoeblueshoe · 09/08/2022 19:46

That advert is hilarious

millymog11 · 09/08/2022 19:46

MarshaMelrose · Yesterday 23:10

"are queuing up to risk be treated badly"

I don't think it is a "risk", I think it is a downright 100% cast iron guaranteed certainty. It's just that there are a lot of women who are either too thick to put 2 and 2 together or their self esteem is so low that the fact he can keep them in champagne for a very short while is enough for them.
He is vile.

Siameasy · 09/08/2022 19:55

Some women go for bad guys. And they tend to be rescuers-“if I love him enough, he’ll change”

orangeisthenewpuce · 09/08/2022 21:23

I've disliked him ever since he became famous and we didn't even realise how awful he is. Eyes too close together, he just looks shifty.

TwoMonthsOff · 09/08/2022 21:45

@orangeisthenewpuce
yes definitely ‘prawn like’ eyes….nasty

urgen · 09/08/2022 21:51

Women don’t have to hook up with men like this. Just why? They surely know what is likely to happen.

jammiewhammie65 · 09/08/2022 21:51

Why what's wrong with him ? Never heard anything bad about him

YesJess · 09/08/2022 21:58

"What did Anna Nicole Smith see in the 89yo billionaire Howard J Marshall?" 🤔

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 09/08/2022 22:10

jammiewhammie65 · 09/08/2022 21:51

Why what's wrong with him ? Never heard anything bad about him

Read the news!

OP posts:
StoneofDestiny · 09/08/2022 22:38

There are sadly many women who want fame and money from their partner and their lack of morals and bad reputation doesn't seem to matter to them. Just watching a programme on Broadmoor and hundreds of women wrote to Peter Sutcliffe and even visited him.

BOOTS52PollyPrissyPants · 09/08/2022 22:40

Hell no he is vile and even though was a fantastic football player his person life is horrendous, always a cheat and always will be. He will end up alone in the end. Did not know he had a new woman, did not take him long, guessing she is a lot younger and will fall for his charming ways until he throws her a slap or she finds out about all his other women.

Pussycat22 · 09/08/2022 22:49

Pig ugly and kicks a bag of air around for a living!!

Tiani4 · 09/08/2022 22:55

I've only read OPs posts
But this is currently in court

He denies it and gives a possibly plausible description.
His ex gf said it happened and was DA and her sister witnessed it

I would rather hear outcome of the court case after all evidence has been heard

I'm not sure I even 75% trust the U.K. justice system but it's far far better than US one

So I hope people let the courts deal with this before anyone denigrates a potentially abused woman or anyone decides RG is guilty without trial and a fair hearing

BrightYellowDaffodil · 09/08/2022 23:01

He always came across as a weasel with a “Nice Guy” persona, but I wasn’t at all surprised to see him accused of domestic violence/coercion/control. He seems “that” type - charm personified until they’re not getting what they want, and a manipulative shit with it with an endless victim complex.

HRTQueen · 09/08/2022 23:04

I would rather the question raised why was Ryan Giggs violent ?

abusive people are expert liars and there are always plenty of people around with low self esteem who need to feel that can make them change he will not doubt have loyal male friends do we ask about them too ?

Redshoeblueshoe · 09/08/2022 23:39

Tiani4 you should actually read this thread before you comment. People are very well aware of the court case, that's why people have been very careful in what they are saying.

MarshaMelrose · 10/08/2022 02:44

@Tiani4
So I hope people let the courts deal with this before anyone denigrates a potentially abused woman or anyone decides RG is guilty without trial and a fair hearing

Giggs is guilty of being a lying, cheating shitbag. He took out a superinjunction to cover up the fact that he'd been having an 8 yr affair with his brother's wife. He cheated on his wife multiple times. Then when he persuaded his wife to stay in the marriage, he immediately entered into another affair behind his wife's back with the woman who's accusing him of assault.
It's immaterial whether he's found guilty or not. He's long since been found guilty in the court of public opinion of being a scummy scuzzball. This case just reveals more facts that confirm just how scuzzy he is. Ugh.

MrsTerryPratchett · 10/08/2022 02:53

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 09/08/2022 18:51

For those who say they could always see something odd about him, how? I always thought he came across well right up until the news broke about the affairs and then his brother’s wife. Campaigning for anti racism and so on.

I only ask because I had an emotionally (although not physically) abusive relationship, and wonder if I’m somehow drawn to the wrong sort.

No. I have fairly OKish radar but I really liked him for years.

Wouldn't touch him with someone else's now.

TinaYouFatLard · 10/08/2022 04:23

Didn’t he have a super injunction against Imogen from BB as well? Scummy bastard.

TurquoiseDress · 10/08/2022 05:06

YANBU!

Beneath the charming veneer he appears to be an utterly scummy human being

Burgoo · 10/08/2022 07:45

IF its proven to be true then I'd certainly have huge reservations.
I think people who domestically abuse CAN change and I have seen many that have turned things around. That said, its not common.