Five Talking Points from Ryan Giggs' final home game in charge of Manchester United

A brace from 18-year-old debutant striker James Wilson and a late goal by Robin Van Persie was enough to guarantee all three points for the Red Devils. The win meant that both Vidic and Giggs signed off with a home win. Here are the five talking points from the game.

#1 Giggs takes a risk and reaps its rewards

One of the main reasons why David Moyes was given the boot, wasn’t just the results, but the fact that the Scot never really experimented anything new. Even when things didn’t go according to plan, the Scot stuck to his plan, without ever changing it. But, in the three games Giggs has managed so far, the Welshman hasn’t been afraid to change things up.

After going with experience in his first two games, the Welshman went for youthful exuberance with the likes of James Wilson, Adnan Januzaj and Tom Lawrence in the starting XI against Hull. Whilst it might be easy to say that United had nothing to play for, the truth is that they haven’t had anything to play for since the loss to Bayern Munich. But, unlike Moyes’ natural caution, Giggs’ natural flair has certainly given the fans something to cheer about.

#2 United almost hard done by refereeing decisions

Penalties at Old Trafford seem to have gone out of fashion. On any other day, given the amount of penalty shouts that they had throughout the game, United would have had at least a single penalty. And even a stamp by Meyler on Januzaj late in the game, for which he should have seen red, saw him leave unscathed. But, as they say, when it isn’t your day, it isn’t your day.

And, even though there were more hand balls in the penalty box in this game alone, than there is generally on an entire weekend, not one was punished. Although a couple of them would have been harsh as it was struck from close range, the challenge on Januzaj in the third minute and a clear hand ball by Quinn in the second half should have been punished. In the end, although it wasn’t, United still ran out comfortable winners.

#3 Future certainly looks bright for United

This was billed as the farewell home game for both Nemanja Vidic and Ryan Giggs, both of whom started on the bench. Instead, it turned into a game that showcased the amount of riches in store amongst the clubs’ youth ranks. 18-year-old Wilson came into the side on the back of a prolific spell with the reserves for whom he has already scored 19 goals this season.

Renowned inside Old Trafford for his goal scoring instinct, Wilson scored a brace and showcased just what he is made of to the entire world. But, he wasn’t alone, as young Tom Lawrence looked equally good on the ball. Lawrence’s ability to pick the ball up and glide past defenders bore an eerie resemblance to the man who replaced him, Ryan Giggs. With Januzaj already establishing himself in the first team, the future, in an attacking sense at least, looks pretty bright for United.

#4 Bruce still doesnt have a win at Old Trafford

Coming into today’s game, it looked as though, Steve Bruce might not get a better opportunity to beat his former side. With a relatively young back four and an attacking trio that consisted of three teenagers, it looked all set for Hull’s more experienced players to take advantage. But, unfortunately for Bruce, that wasn’t the case, as his side lost yet again.

After looking to just defend and do nothing else in the first half, Bruce made all the right moves in the second half. When Fryatt scored and brought the game back to within a single goal, Hull looked threatening. And the goal scorer had a wonderful chance to make it 2-2, but he missed and Robin Van Persie came back to goal scoring ways to seal a relatively comfortable victory for United. A victory that means that Hull are still searching for their first point at Old Trafford since 1924.

#5 Fellaini doesnt look like he belongs at United

If there was ever a case for Fellaini to establish himself and show that he is worthy of a United shirt, it was this game. After all, for the first time since his move to United, the Belgian played further forward, as a second striker, a position he made his own at Everton. But, instead of proving his critics wrong, all he did, was prove them right. Although Fellaini won almost every ball in the air, on the floor, his passing was almost non-existent.

Even when he had a couple of glorious opportunities to score, he fluffed his lines. Towards the end of the game, Fellaini had the ball in the opponents half and had Van Persie in acres of space. All he had to do was look up and pass it to him. Instead, Fellaini held onto the ball and waited for Ryan Giggs to come and gave it to him and by then, the chance was gone.