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Louis van Gaal - is he a good manager

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Miles Platting, May 19, 2014.

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  1. Miles Platting Irish Mancunian Gold Member

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    In the last 15 years he has won the German league and the Dutch league, am I missing something,
     
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  2. Dallas Cowbhoys

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  3. SpellCheck92

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    Is he a good manager ? Aye.
     
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  4. Miles Platting Irish Mancunian Gold Member

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    Only won 2 titles more than Moyes, this century
     
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  5. Sonny Crockett

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    He's got to be better than Moyes, in fact I would have been better than Moyes.
     
    Sonny Crockett, May 19, 2014
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  6. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Maybe more concerning than the choice of manager is the state of that squad,it needs major investment in so many areas all at the same time
     
    Gyp Rosetti, May 20, 2014
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  7. Higgie

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    Excellent manager.
     
    Higgie, May 20, 2014
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  8. scootz

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    Yup! A significant overhaul!

    Wonder how Rooney will cope with a tough taskmaster who won't baby-talk him? I suspect the tubby little mercenary will be throwing his toys out of the pram by Xmas!
     
    scootz, May 20, 2014
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  9. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    Has the best win percentage in Europe of any Manager, including Mourinho.

    Stats and statements can be twisted however you want them.
     
    PaulM1888, May 20, 2014
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  10. ILoveTheCeltic

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    He signed Edson Braafheid for Bayern Munich, class manager.
     
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  11. Harry Caray

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    :56:
     
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  12. MacEwan MV3 Gold Member

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    He is brilliant, perfect for united. Completely the opposite from Mr nice guy Moyes.
     
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  13. Barry Robson

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    Yes hes a good manager
     
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  14. SpellCheck92

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    He also signed Robben and Gomez on top of converting Schweinsteiger from a winger to the world class holding midfielder he is today. He played a key role in laying the foundations one of the best Bayern Munich sides ever.

    There is no reason why he can't do the same at Manchester United. They are the perfect match imo.
     
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  15. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    He's a great manager, but think you Man Utd fans will be sick of him in 1.5 years or maybe earlier.

    Although I rate him as one of my favourite managers of all time football wise, his handling with the media is absolutely embarrassing and am glad he leaves the Netherlands post after the WC. Think you will enjoy his press-conferences and pre-game interviews at first, but he's an absolute * towards 99% of the media even when asked geniune questions.

    As a coach I think he can be brilliant, although as soon people disagree with him or just have a different opinion he can be an absolute *.

    I wonder what the English press will make of him though. :56:
     
    Vinnie BBQ, May 20, 2014
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  16. Liam Scales

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    His teams always seem to be great but don't really win anything.
     
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  17. Vinnie BBQ Justice is lost Justice is raped Justice is gone.

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    They should give him the free hand for them 3 years he signed. Don't expect him to win the title in his first year either though.
     
    Vinnie BBQ, May 20, 2014
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  18. Mr. Slippyfist

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    This team need whipped into shape and shown that the players are NOT running the show.

    Van Gaal will command their respect and their committment, if not they will be out the door.
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, May 20, 2014
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    I hear ya (and agree with the sentiment), but I fear that the days of managers commanding respect are long gone. A not-to-be-*-with manager won't last long in the PL as the poor wee sensitive man-boy players will revolt if they're not mollycoddled and get him the sack!

    Fergie was the last succesful tyrant (and even he was mellowing in his latter years to suit the present culture). :54:
     
    scootz, May 21, 2014
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  20. Mr. Slippyfist

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    I wouldn't say van Gaal is a "tyrant" per-se, but he certainly is an authorative figure with a stern approach.

    The board will have recognised that the players badly let the team down this season, and I believe they will cater to HIS bidding if needs be.
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, May 21, 2014
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