The problem is Van Gaal's attitude. He has fed us with delusion and lies. He has tried to lower our expectations as if we are some idiot fans who know nothing about football and Man United potential. I feel he disrespects the club a bit, regarding our stature and what we deserve as a club which always seem to be what ever is the limit of his ability. Its all lies and delusion. He has managed big clubs before so he knows the score yet has continued to blow smoke in our faces rather arrogantly. No love from me I'm afraid and I bet he reads this and sheds a tear right before kick off tomorrow
It's what any manager will say when they are patently out of their depth. No fan likes to here it coming from the man in charge of their team, but trying to convey a sense of perspective to disgruntled viewers buys himself time and deflects away from the significance of the failings.
He hasn't suddenly forgotten the enormity of Utd or what fans have come to expect, its just survival mode.