Footballer Ryan Giggs

Judge Hilary Manley began her summing up of the high-profile case, which has caught the eye of the nation over the last two-and-a-half-weeks, at Manchester ...

Mr Daw said the prosecution had chosen to focus their case on a small number of messages between Giggs and Ms Greville and these messages had to be put in context. Being unfaithful to a wife or spouse is as old as the human race and if if unfaithfulness, flirtation or lying about infidelity were crimes, just think how many prisons we would need? The barrister said: 'There is no argument that Ryan Giggs and Kate Greville were compulsive if not addictive messagers. 'Some couples are fortunate enough to work out their problems in a calm and reasonable and friendly way every time. Ms Greville, recalled the judge, said Giggs was 'her world' and could see a future with him, wanted to move in with him and have a family. She had the courage not only on the night but later in the crucible of the witness box to speak up. 'The one on the receiving end of his excesses and when that fails emotional blackmail as a last resort. The truth was known by both of them and encapsulated in that message. It was easier for Mr Giggs to agree with what Mr Wright was saying… Ms Greville then said she felt bad after he told her he didn't want a relationship and apologised to him. She said Ms Greville saw him messaging another woman in a nightclub but he said 'How dare you f****** accuse me' and 'We're done.' which veered off the rails only because of the complainant's inability to accept Mr Giggs' serial womanising?

Jurors have begun deliberating their verdicts over claims of domestic abuse and assault against ex-footballer.

Greville has told the trial how Giggs made her life “a living hell” and would send aggressive and threatening messages when they fell out. The former Wales manager denied headbutting Greville “with force” at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, during an argument about his alleged infidelity. Manley previously told jurors both Giggs and Greville had been “distressed” at points during their evidence.

Judge Hilary Manley delivered her final message in Manchester Crown Court this morning, and the jury of seven women and five men have been sent out of court to ...

In her final message, Judge Hilary told jurors that they must consider if the exes’ relationship was one “with ups and downs… I still thought he was my best friend.” Kate said she thought the attachment was a “sexual video”, but it was actually a video of her and another woman “in a Christmas scenario signing a Christmas song”. Judge Hilary recalled that Kate claimed the former Manchester United footballer was “subtle” with “lots of put downs” and would “take the p**s out of me all the time”. The judge told the jury that Kate revealed: “That was the first time he’d been aggressive with me”. Judge Hilary also recalled Kate’s evidence to the court, reminding the jury that Kate said it was “horrendous” when details of her affair with Ryan were outlined in the media.

Jurors in the trial of Ryan Giggs have been warned not to judge the ex-footballer for being a love cheat and serial womaniser, as the trial reaches its ...

“Ryan Giggs is not on trial for being human and human flaws, for succumbing rarely to extreme emotions in his choice of language. “It’s about the abuse of power by a man over another human being. His emotions got away from him on a very small number of occasions and on those small occasions Mr Wright understandably has settled and spent the whole of the trial focusing on those small number of messages.”

The jury in the trial of former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs began deliberations on Tuesday. Giggs, 48, is on trial over allegations he assaulted ...

He ended his career at Old Trafford as the most-decorated player in English football history. He said the “sad history” of the relationship revealed his “excesses were endured by her, excused and kept private”. The judge presiding over the trial has said that the former Wales footballer is not on trial over his “serial womanising” and said that this is not “a court of morals”. He said he did not want “continued interest around this case” to affect the team as it prepares for this year's World Cup in Qatar. Peter Wright QC said the former Wales manager “thinks, or thought, he could do whatever he liked in respect of his treatment of Ms Greville and that he could get away with it”. Her inability to accept his infidelity led to her falsely characterising Giggs as a physically and psychologically abusive boyfriend who made her a “slave to his every need and demand”, he said.

Judge Hilary Manley asks the jury to consider if the relationship between Giggs and Kate Greville "veered off the rails" due to her inability to accept his ...

Summing up the case on Tuesday, Judge Manley asked the jury to consider if the relationship "veered off the rails" due to Ms Greville's inability to accept Giggs's serial womanising, with her getting "her revenge by twisting and exaggerating their routine arguments". Jurors in the trial of Ryan Giggs have retired to consider their verdicts after being told the former footballer is not in court for being "serially unfaithful". Judge Hilary Manley asks the jury to consider if the relationship between Giggs and Kate Greville "veered off the rails" due to her inability to accept his serial womanising, of it was "much more sinister and darker".

The jury in the trial of ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has gone out to start its deliberations. Giggs (48) is accused of controlling or ...

But he said all that changed on the night of November 1st, 2020, when he lost self-control and attacked her – and she had the “courage” to stand up to him to expose the Giggs “behind the mask”. Peter Wright QC said the former Wales manager “thinks, or thought, he could do whatever he liked in respect of his treatment of Ms Greville and that he could get away with it”. He is also said to have deliberately headbutted Ms Greville, injuring her lip, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, and elbowing her sister, Emma (26) in the jaw.

Former Manchester United player (48) denies charges of assault and using controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate Greville.

Peter Wright QC said the former Wales manager “thinks, or thought, he could do whatever he liked in respect of his treatment of Ms Greville and that he could get away with it”. Giving evidence, Giggs admitted his reputation as a “love cheat” was justified and that he had been unfaithful in all his relationships. Chris Daw QC, for Giggs, told jurors at Manchester Crown Court that Ms Greville, a PR executive, was a “scorned” woman furious at the defendant’s serial cheating throughout their on/off six-year relationship.

Judge Hilary Manley asks the jury to consider if the relationship between Ryan Giggs and Kate Greville veered off the rails due to her inability to accept ...

Summing up the case on Tuesday, Judge Hilary Manley asked the jury to consider if the relationship "veered off the rails" due to Ms Greville's inability to accept Giggs's serial womanising, with her getting "her revenge by twisting and exaggerating their routine arguments". Jurors in the trial of Ryan Giggs have retired to consider their verdicts after being told the former footballer is not in court for being "serially unfaithful". Judge Hilary Manley asks the jury to consider if the relationship between Ryan Giggs and Kate Greville "veered off the rails" due to her inability to accept his serial womanising, or it was "much more sinister and darker"

The former Manchester United star, 48, denies headbutting ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020. He ...

I’m nothing special, I was just the one you didn’t let have a happy life.’ On Monday, Mr Wright said: ‘This case is about abuse of power of a man over another human being. I had to do it exactly the way he wanted to do it. I remember coz I was as high as a kite. Especially when you are there and you look up and stare. She told the court: ‘He was making me feel like I was stupid, the way I was loading it. I’m beginning to think you are always right. That stomach, those abs, those pictures you sent. Can’t help thinking, pulling you was my greatest ever coo. I fell in love with you at first sight. Giggs confirmed he was arrested, taken to the police station and spent the night in a cell. Is that reputation justified?’

Former Manchester United player (48) denies charges of assault and using controlling or coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend Kate Greville.

Peter Wright QC said the former Wales manager “thinks, or thought, he could do whatever he liked in respect of his treatment of Ms Greville and that he could get away with it”. Giving evidence, Giggs admitted his reputation as a “love cheat” was justified and that he had been unfaithful in all his relationships. The 48-year-old is accused of controlling or coercive behaviour against his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville (38) between August 2017 and November 2020.

The former Manchester United star, 48, has been on trial over allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, causing her actual bodily harm, ...

Mr Daw said the prosecution had chosen to focus their case on a small number of messages between Giggs and Ms Greville and these messages had to be put in context. Being unfaithful to a wife or spouse is as old as the human race and if if unfaithfulness, flirtation or lying about infidelity were crimes, just think how many prisons we would need? 'Some couples are fortunate enough to work out their problems in a calm and reasonable and friendly way every time. The barrister said: 'There is no argument that Ryan Giggs and Kate Greville were compulsive if not addictive messagers. Some last months and some last years, a tiny amount now last a lifetime… 'The one on the receiving end of his excesses and when that fails emotional blackmail as a last resort. She had the courage not only on the night but later in the crucible of the witness box to speak up. The truth was known by both of them and encapsulated in that message. 'By the end of his evidence, you may have thought Mr Giggs would have agreed to anything Mr Wright said, if said in a forceful enough voice. It was easier for Mr Giggs to agree with what Mr Wright was saying… He added: 'This case is about abuse of power of a man over another human being. which veered off the rails only because of the complainant's inability to accept Mr Giggs' serial womanising?

The former Manchester United player and Wales manager is accused of using controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-partner Kate Greville, 38, between ...

He told a court the had a "scuffle" adding, "I accept during this scuffle my head clashed with hers (Kate). Later they made up and "had sex", he told the court. I regret that this argument got so out of hand." It was a horrific time for me." She responded: “It was not all fun. Their final argument happened following an argument at a Manchester hotel where the pair were staying. Is that reputation justified?" I couldn’t get him out of my head." The affair became public in May 2016 and continued to be an on-off relationship. It was more than a sexual thing. Things developed from there and we started to have an affair. I left my husband two months later.