Van Gaal’s reign in quotes

With Louis van Gaal expected to be replaced by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, we look back at the Dutchman’s reign in quotes…

“I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are.”

Louis van Gaal, upon the announcement that he was the new Manchester United manager, 19 May 2014

“The most important difference is that I am training the players, not in the legs, but in the brain, in brain power.”

On his footballing philosophy, 26 July 2014

“I have never had an experience when you lose or draw at home when they are applauding you. They were very important in my first six months.”

On the support of the Manchester United fans despite a mixed start for him at the club, 31 December 2014

“I suppose in the end we couldn’t cope with long-ball United. It was just thump it forward and see what they could get, and in the end it paid off for them.”

Sam Allardyce after his West Ham side drew at Old Trafford, 8 February 2015

“When you have 60 per cent ball possession do you think that you can do that with long balls?”

Van Gaal hits back and produces a four-page dossier which he hands to a journalist and says ‘Give that to Big Sam’, 10 February 2015

“The fans are shouting every week, Louis van Gaal’s army! Louis van Gaal’s army!”

On United fans sticking behind him, 10 February 2015

“I cannot change that. I cannot change facts and you know that.”

On being questioned on a return of just four goals in the Premier League from Falcao, 9 March 2015

“I have said to you that you are the best fans of the world but I was tonight a little bit disappointed. And I shall say why. I have seen a lady who plays the saxophone fantastically. Give her a big applause!”

At the end of season awards at Manchester United, 19 May 2015

“I hope that we succeed but still we have to be aware that it’s not like it’s a piece of cake.”

After securing Champions League qualification, 25 May 2015

“When you are not willing to follow the principles of the philosophy, then there is only one way and that is out.”

On Victor Valdes’ refusal to play for United’s reserves, 15 July 2015

“That’s my philosophy, the players have to accept the captain – the first captain is Wayne Rooney, the second captain is Michael Carrick and last year the third captain was Mr Mike Smalling. Sorry, I mean Chris Smalling.”

The boss drops a clanger at a pre-season press conference, 21 July 2015

“For me, Liverpool is a fantastic club. Because I have won every game against Liverpool.”

Van Gaal gloats after beating Liverpool 3-1, 12 September 2015

“In the consistency, he has surprised me, but in terms of his ability, no. Because we have known already for a long time he can do it.”

On Anthony Martial’s form after people questioned his high transfer fee, 23 October 2015

“You have an expression in England and it is, ‘Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me’. It is a fantastic expression. Why is he saying something? Because of the benefit of the club, or the benefit of himself?”

On Paul …

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