• A merchandise seller stands alongside his stall featuring a mask of Giggs before the game. There was a sense of excitement after the Welshman was hired on an interim basis. Jon Super / AP Photo
    A merchandise seller stands alongside his stall featuring a mask of Giggs before the game. There was a sense of excitement after the Welshman was hired on an interim basis. Jon Super / AP Photo
  • Giggs scarves were also sold outside Old Trafford. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    Giggs scarves were also sold outside Old Trafford. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Alex Ferguson, Moyes' predecessor and United's most celebrated manager, was seen inside Old Trafford to watch Giggs, his protege, at the touchline for the first time. Peter Powell / EPA
    Alex Ferguson, Moyes' predecessor and United's most celebrated manager, was seen inside Old Trafford to watch Giggs, his protege, at the touchline for the first time. Peter Powell / EPA
  • The man himself strode in for what he called the biggest moment of his football career. Giggs had been a United player for two decades, but he was probably just as nervous being on the other side of the touchline. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    The man himself strode in for what he called the biggest moment of his football career. Giggs had been a United player for two decades, but he was probably just as nervous being on the other side of the touchline. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Giggs has got the 'Class of '92' together in Paul Scholes, left, Phil Neville, centre, and Nicky Butt to be in his backroom staff. Andrew Yates / AFP
    Giggs has got the 'Class of '92' together in Paul Scholes, left, Phil Neville, centre, and Nicky Butt to be in his backroom staff. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • Giggs signs autographs for supporters before the start of the game. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    Giggs signs autographs for supporters before the start of the game. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Giggs was sat with Butt and Scholes during the game. Peter Powell / EPA
    Giggs was sat with Butt and Scholes during the game. Peter Powell / EPA
  • Giggs' biggest challenge for the remainder of the season will be to end Manchester United's run of defeats. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    Giggs' biggest challenge for the remainder of the season will be to end Manchester United's run of defeats. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • This has been United's poorest season in over 25 years and Giggs' responsibility is to give his team's fans hope with a few wins before the summer break. Andrew Yates / AFP
    This has been United's poorest season in over 25 years and Giggs' responsibility is to give his team's fans hope with a few wins before the summer break. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • Giggs has made 962 appearances for United, including this season, when he was hired as a player-coach under the Moyes reign. Nigel Roddis / Reuters
    Giggs has made 962 appearances for United, including this season, when he was hired as a player-coach under the Moyes reign. Nigel Roddis / Reuters
  • Giggs has scored 168 goals for United. Peter Powell / EPA
    Giggs has scored 168 goals for United. Peter Powell / EPA
  • Some supporters have given Giggs their blessings after having to endure the poor run of form under Moyes. Peter Powell / EPA
    Some supporters have given Giggs their blessings after having to endure the poor run of form under Moyes. Peter Powell / EPA
  • Giggs has clearly taken after Ferguson. Here he was seen pointing to his watch to the referee, a pressure tactic Ferguson used during his reign as United manager. Andrew Yates / AFP
    Giggs has clearly taken after Ferguson. Here he was seen pointing to his watch to the referee, a pressure tactic Ferguson used during his reign as United manager. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • In the end, it was an easy win for the home team as Norwich City were beaten 4-0. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    In the end, it was an easy win for the home team as Norwich City were beaten 4-0. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • Giggs has, at least for the time being, assuaged the pain United's supporters have been going through with Saturday's win. They will all be hoping Giggs can do it as often as possible for as long as possible. Jon Super / AP Photo
    Giggs has, at least for the time being, assuaged the pain United's supporters have been going through with Saturday's win. They will all be hoping Giggs can do it as often as possible for as long as possible. Jon Super / AP Photo

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In pictures: Ryan Giggs’ first game in charge at Manchester United

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