Beckham and Giggs against early kick-offs

Manchester United's David Beckham and Ryan Giggs are both united in wanting an end to midday kick-offs.

The two players say the timing is unfair especially if they have had a tough European game during the week.

Beckham and Giggs' comments are in line with those of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. United and Fulham fans stood together outside Old Trafford to launch a nation-wide protest at moves away from the traditional kick-off time of 3pm on a Saturday.

Beckham said: "It's hard to know how we can beat Juventus and then draw with Bolton, with all due respect to them.

"It's not an excuse, but 12 o'clock kick-offs don't help.

"We're playing a world-class team on the Wednesday and then coming back to play on the Saturday morning."

Giggs added: "It does affect you, just those few hours. You may not realise it but it does".