Tag Archives: Louis van Gaal

Ryan Giggs has opened up on his ‘difficult’ transition from player to coach at Manchester United and admits he had little responsibility during David Moyes’ ill-fated tenure at the club. Giggs’ final season of an illustrious playing career at Manchester United came during Moyes’ brief period at Old Trafford, the …

Over the course of his playing career, Robin van Persie has worked with a number of the game’s iconic managers, most notably, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Louis van Gaal. Van Persie moved to the Premier League back in 2004, initially joining Arsenal‘s famed invincible side as a winger …

Wayne Rooney reckons Manchester United should have stuck by Louis van Gaal, admitting he was ‘devastated’ by the Dutchman’s sacking in 2016. Van Gaal recently described Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward as “an evil genius” for the manner of his departure four years ago, which came within hours of …

Ryan Giggs has revealed how working alongside Louis van Gaal was the ‘perfect’ preparation for his first job in senior management with Wales. Giggs spent his entire playing career at Manchester United and enjoyed two decades under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, before moving into a coaching role upon …

Nicky Butt has defended the Manchester United tenures of Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal and described the manager’s perceived lack of interest in the youth system as a ‘myth’. Current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been widely praised for his integration of the club’s best young talents, with the …

Robin van Persie has opened up on his exit from Manchester United and the ‘ruthless’ conversation with Louis van Gaal prior to his departure from the club. The Netherlands international joined the club from Arsenal ahead of what proved to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge at Old …

Marouane Fellaini thinks that Manchester United got rid of Jose Mourinho too quickly, insisting managers “need time”. The Red Devils parted company with the Portuguese last December following a shocking run of form which left them languishing in sixth, with Mourinho cutting a frustrated figure having been let down by …

The rumour mill. A vital part of the footballing world and a place where even the most absurd speculation can soon be spoken about as if it were gospel truth.  This week saw rumours surrounding the unrest at Tottenham Hotspur attributed to bed hopping between from teammate’s wives, while fake …

His football may not have been the most sparkling the Premier League has ever seen, far from it, but here at The Football Faithful, we do love stories about Louis van Gaal nonetheless, and Juan Mata has opened up on his first meeting with the former Manchester United manager, as …

Wayne Rooney has said that Louis van Gaal is the best coach that he has ever worked with.  The former England captain enjoyed 13 highly successful seasons at Old Trafford, winning five Premier League‘s, one FA Cup, one Champions League, one Europa League and three league cups, with the majority …