English Premier League 2013 -14

No that good either though, he couldnt lace the boots of past England centre-halves like Terry, Ferdinand, Campbell, Carragher, Keown and Adams.

Gareth Southgate was probably the last player as average as him and Jagielka to get a game at centre-half for England.

 

The thing is though, this is mostly confined to England - they live in their own bubble. Football has became daft but not as daft as down south.

Big budgets and wage bills double ours doesn't mean teams are actually double as good as us or those abroad (although many teams down south like to believe this to be the case). They are just paying a premium because that is their market and where they ply their trade.

To use a daft example to illustrate the point, you could buy a loaf of bread in Scotland for £1.20 but the same loaf would cost £3.20 in Norway or Switzerland. The loaf is the same: taste, look and smell and fulfils the same function but it just costs more because that is their market and they are happy to work within that set up.

 

Van Gaal should finally be confirmed tomorrow . He held talks with Ryan Giggs in Holland this morning to confirm his plans .


Ryan Giggs snapped leaving a hotel in Noordwijk, Van Gaal's hometown.

 

Bayern Munich (1st) received £30m in TV money for 13/14, Cardiff City (20th) £62m. Difference between Bundesliga and PL.

 

And Germany is a bigger country than England as well, think Germany has something like 20million more people than England yet their TV money is worth about 1/4.

 

De Telegraaf report Ryan Giggs will be Louis van Gaal's assistant at United, no Patrick Kluivert.
De Telegraaf also believe Video Analyst Max Reckers and goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek will also join van Gaal at Man U.

 

Totally agree. Hope Derby beat them.

 

Good for Giggs if he wants to manage them in future. Id imagine if he went away to manage another team like Norwich or Cardiff he'd probably never do well enough to end up back.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27445475

Not strong enough imo, keeping the wages the same will have an effect but they need to be banned from the tournament.

 

Van Gaal officially confirmed as the Worst * manure united FC manager

 

Van Gaal confirmed




Van Gaal named United manager

- Club appoints Dutch national coach, who won multiple titles in Holland, Spain, Germany
- Ryan Giggs to be assistant manager
- Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout join as assistant coaches

Louis van Gaal will take over as manager of Manchester United from the 2014/15 season. He has signed a three-year contract.

Louis, 62, has managed at the top level of European football for over 20 years and in that time has won domestic titles and domestic cups in three countries, as well as the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, two UEFA Super Cups and domestic Super Cups in Holland and Germany.

He will take up his post after the FIFA World Cup, where he will manage the Dutch national team.

Ryan Giggs, English football's most decorated footballer and the United player with most appearances in the club's history, has been appointed as assistant manager. Ryan took charge of the first team for the last four matches of the 2013/14 season.

Announcing the appointments, Ed Woodward said: "In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of one of the outstanding managers in the game today. He has achieved many things in his career to date and Old Trafford provides him with a fitting stage on which to write new chapters in the Manchester United story.

Everyone is very excited about this new phase in the club's history. His track record of success in winning leagues and cups across Europe throughout his career makes him the perfect choice for us.

"People know him as a larger than life character but I have also been extremely impressed by his intelligence, thoughtful approach to the role and his diligence. I'm looking forward to working with him.

"I'm delighted that Louis has chosen Ryan as his assistant. Ryan's association with the club spans over two decades and his knowledge and stature will be of great use to Louis. In addition, this is a fantastic opportunity for Ryan to learn his trade alongside a world-class manager whose attacking instincts and belief in youth are tailor-made for Manchester United.”

Louis van Gaal said: "It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League. To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud. 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. This club has big ambitions; I too have big ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history."

Joel Glazer said: "I am delighted that Louis will be our next manager. He has an outstanding pedigree as a coach, both as a man who motivates his teams to win trophies and as someone who believes in giving young players a chance to prove their worth. I am sure he will make a big impression on the club, the players and the fans.
Avie Glazer said: "Louis joins us at an exciting time and has already communicated some great ideas for how the club can move forward. The board is right behind him in his plans and everyone here is already looking forward to the start of next season.”

Ryan Giggs said: "I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as assistant manager. Louis van Gaal is a world-class coach and I know I will learn a lot about coaching from being able to observe and contribute at such close quarters. Manchester United has been a huge part of my life and I'm delighted to be able to continue that relationship in such a key role."

Frans Hoek is the Netherlands' goalkeeping coach and has been instrumental in the development of keepers such as United legend Edwin van der Sar and Barcelona's Victor Valdes. He joins as assistant coach, specialising in goalkeeping.

Marcel Bout joins as assistant coach, specialising in opposition scouting, having previously worked for Bayern Munich, Telstar, AZ, FC Volendam and Feyenoord.

 

About time.

Should be an interesting summer.

 

Common sense appointment. Don't get me started on Giggs though. One day karma will bite that beast * on the *.

 

Excited about Van Gaal. Be interesting to see who he brings in.

Will Giggs be registered as a player next season as well or is that him retired?

 

Beast *?

 

Reported

 

* off you silly little boy.

 

Aye, beast *. * your brothers wife is the actions of a beast *. How can you possibly argue with that ?

I'm sure you will though.