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Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville's kind gesture to squatters lauded on Twitter Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville's kind gesture to squatters lauded on Twitter
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Former Manchester United footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have become a hot topic of conversation after news broke on Sunday that they were allowing squatters to stay in their boutique hotel.Former Manchester United footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have become a hot topic of conversation after news broke on Sunday that they were allowing squatters to stay in their boutique hotel.
The exclusive premises, which will feature a basement gym, spa and rooftop private members’ terrance, is undergoing extensive renovations before opening its doors to paying guests. After a group of squatters and housing activists began occupying the property, everyone – including the squatters – expected the usual response: that the owners would obtain a court order to get them evicted. Instead, the football stars told the squatters they could stay throughout the winter months. The exclusive premises, which will feature a basement gym, spa and rooftop private members’ terrace, is undergoing extensive renovations before opening its doors to paying guests. After a group of squatters and housing activists began occupying the property, everyone – including the squatters – expected the usual response: that the owners would obtain a court order to get them evicted. Instead, the football stars told the squatters they could stay throughout the winter months.
The gesture of kindness led to the activist leading the protest to break down in tears. Here’s how other people reacted to the story – from announcing that they’d had their faith restored in Premier League footballers, to calling for David Cameron to take note, and even asking for Ryan Giggs to be canonised by the pope. The gesture of kindness led to the activist leading the protest to break down in tears. Here’s how other people reacted to the story – from announcing that they’d had their faith restored in Premier League footballers, to calling for David Cameron to take note, and even asking for Giggs to be canonised by the pope.
A turning point has happened; the day the footballers showed more compassion than the policy makers. Nice work Mr Neville and Mr Giggs.A turning point has happened; the day the footballers showed more compassion than the policy makers. Nice work Mr Neville and Mr Giggs.
Normally hate footy but good on Gary Neville for the #sockexchange hope it leads to something more permanent for Manchester's homeless.Normally hate footy but good on Gary Neville for the #sockexchange hope it leads to something more permanent for Manchester's homeless.
David Cameron should learn from Neville and Giggs.David Cameron should learn from Neville and Giggs.
Well done Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs for stepping in when the Government fails on the homeless #NevilleandGiggsWell done Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs for stepping in when the Government fails on the homeless #NevilleandGiggs
Yes, it is possible to do business without losing your soul! Very proud of Gary & Ryan! http://t.co/B1twOA7xyGYes, it is possible to do business without losing your soul! Very proud of Gary & Ryan! http://t.co/B1twOA7xyG
If only this were normal behavior for property owners: http://t.co/AS6LZOu5rBIf only this were normal behavior for property owners: http://t.co/AS6LZOu5rB
Neville and Giggs trending. Nice touch - good on the lads. But still 100% more than I've seen any UK homelessness-related topic trend.Neville and Giggs trending. Nice touch - good on the lads. But still 100% more than I've seen any UK homelessness-related topic trend.
Another story that restores your faith in the Premier League footballers. Not all bad #EPL #MUFC http://t.co/cdwyqpLleuAnother story that restores your faith in the Premier League footballers. Not all bad #EPL #MUFC http://t.co/cdwyqpLleu
Can't take the class out of the class of '92 http://t.co/wm7R9FiLXr #mufc #ggmuCan't take the class out of the class of '92 http://t.co/wm7R9FiLXr #mufc #ggmu
If Giggs doesn't get knighted now, then the pope should make him a Saint.If Giggs doesn't get knighted now, then the pope should make him a Saint.