Manchester United’s FA Cup Win Should Not Be Overshadowed by Jose Mourinho News

At almost the exact moment Wayne Rooney graciously allowed Michael Carrick to share in the joy of lifting Manchester United’s first FA Cup since 2004—the first of both of their highly decorated careers—BBC Sport reported that Jose Mourinho was set to take over as United boss.

Manchester United will appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager, BBC Sport understands. https://t.co/VYeo05GLWl pic.twitter.com/FwlfkPwyEU

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 21, 2016

This led to an unfortunate situation that saw Louis van Gaal—in what should have been a celebratory post-match press conference—asked about his United future. Either he did not know he was about to be sacked or he did a decent impression of someone who did not know he was about to be sacked.

Was told LVG was made fully aware of situation on Wednesday https://t.co/uKnd55T0fo https://t.co/2t3AmxCweT

— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) May 22, 2016

Rooney was also asked about the potential managerial change after Saturday’s game and replied, per the Manchester Evening News:

I don’t want to speak about Louis van Gaal leaving. He’s still our manager and I think it’s a bit unfair after we’ve just won the FA Cup to speak about him as if he isn’t here. I think he’s a good manager. I’m grateful he’s helped us win this FA Cup. We’ve had a taste of success now and hopefully that can kick us on to win more.

All this lent a rather undignified air to proceedings, but none of …

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