Louis van Gaal Reportedly ‘Convinced’ Paul Scholes Turned Fans Against Him

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly “convinced” criticism from Red Devils legend Paul Scholes has turned some sections of the fanbase against him. 

The Dutchman has come in for plenty of stick this season, with the team looking unlikely to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next term. However, Van Gaal revealed he didn’t think things would be quite so bad had it not been for the harsh words from figures such as Scholes, per Joe Bernstein of the Mail on Sunday:

In spite of the attacks of the media—and not only the media, the legends and other kinds of people—I am here and I am fighting, I am an open book. And I believe in myself, I believe in Manchester, I believe in the players. I hope that everybody is believing like me, then it is much more easier.

When you have expectations that Manchester United has to be champions, then you’re disappointed. But when we qualify ourselves or win a title, I am satisfied. But in the eyes of some fans, or many fans, that’s not enough because you have to win the title.

According to Steve Bates of the Sunday People (h/t the Sunday Mirror), Van Gaal thinks “privately” that Scholes’ …

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