EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Kevin Gilbride retired Thursday as offensive co-ordinator for the New York Giants. The 62-year-old Gilbride, a veteran of 39 years in coaching, said he wants to devote more time to his family. "Its hard to say, Its time," Gilbride said. "To finally do it, its a very unnatural feeling. Ive been telling my wife (Debbie) for years I was going to do it. She moved back to Rhode Island, so Ive been by myself in the hotel for three or four years. I knew this was it and I was going to do it. I finally pulled the trigger. But its difficult." Gilbride spent the past decade with the Giants, winning two Super Bowls, but was under pressure this season for New Yorks inconsistent performance on offence. With injuries to the offensive line and at running back, the Giants scored 294 points, the lowest total of the Tom Coughlin era. They finished 28th in the NFL in total yards (307.5 a game), 29th in yards rushing per game (83.3) and 30th in yards per carry (3.5). Eli Manning threw a career-high and franchise-record 27 interceptions. New York lost its first six games before finishing 7-9. "It is difficult to walk away after a season like that, no question," Gilbride said. "You made the adjustments and you continue to modify and adapt and do the things you had to do to give your guys a chance. But all of the success weve had offensively through the last five or six years, we just werent able to get it done this year with all of the things that took place. "But the thing we never did, we never used it as an excuse or explanation. We just continued to battle through and to win seven of our last 10 the way we did, I was very proud of our coaches and players." Gilbride was the quarterbacks coach in his first three seasons with the Giants, helping in Mannings development. Manning praised Gilbride for his expertise and teaching skills. "Im really sad to see him retire. He has been with me from Day 1 as my quarterbacks coach and then my co-ordinator," Manning said. "He really taught me everything I needed to learn to become an NFL quarterback. Weve had so much success together, obviously winning our two Super Bowls. His offences have had great success in this league for many, many years." Gilbride was the head coach of the San Diego Chargers in 1997-98, going 6-16 before being fired six games into the 98 season. He also was an assistant coach with the Houston Oilers, Jacksonville Jaguars (under Coughlin), Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills before joining the Giants. "Kevin is known for his expertise in the pass game," Coughlin said. "But its important to recognize that he is outstanding at devising protections for some of the complex issues we face today from the standpoint of keeping the quarterback on his feet." Miles Sanders Youth Jersey . -- A deflected pass that landed in DeSean Jacksons hands. Brian Dawkins Womens Jersey .B. -- Canadian pairs skaters Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford went from elated to frustrated in the span of a few minutes. http://www.theeaglesshoponline.com/Youth...-eagles-jersey/. The outdoor event will be played on Dec. 31 between alumni of the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers at Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies. JJ Arcega-Whiteside Womens Jersey .C. -- North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried said his team had a "golden" opportunity to help its NCAA tournament chances. Tommy McDonald Womens Jersey . The 36-year-old said a few months ago he would hang up his boots at the end of the season, but has since changed his mind. "Its a pity the season is ending now, as I am in good physical shape and enjoying myself," Di Natale said.Jon Driscoll is joined by special guest Rob Palmer to discuss Fabio Capellos recent remarks about Cristiano Ronaldo and Celta Vigos new Chinese owners. With no games this weekend, Driscoll and Palmer chat about all the latest news in Spain ahead of La Ligas resumption after the international break. LISTEN: La Liga Weekly Rob Palmer and Jon Driscoll discuss the latest events in Spain Capello recently said that Real Madrids slump in form is down to Ronaldos ongoing fitness issues. Zinedine Zidanes side have not won since equalling Barcelonas 16-game La Liga winning streak record with victory over Espanyol on September 18. Instead, Real have been held to four frustrating draws against Villarreal, Las Palmaas, Borussia Dortmund and Eibar - a feat last achieved in Capellos second managerial spell at the Bernabeu in 2006.dddddddddddd. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. The problem for Real Madrid now is Cristiano Ronaldo, said Capello. Because he is not well physically and is their best player.Listen to more La Liga Weekly Podcasts and subscribe via iTunesYou can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Revista de la Liga Table La Liga video Guillem Balague ' ' '