Thought it's appropriate to start a new thread.
So what are the expectations you have of Van Gaal?
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He's doing very well I think.
No exclamation mark in title. Fail. In on first page of future epic thread.
Also, I expect people to be a lot more patient in this thread than the Moyes one, because of Van Gaals, been there done that, got the trophies to back up my methods history. Moyes had nothing to point at when people were losing faith
Also, I expect people to be a lot more patient in this thread than the Moyes one, because of Van Gaals, been there done that, got the trophies to back up my methods history. Moyes had nothing to point at when people were losing faith
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.
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.
Welcome to United, LvG.
Welcome Van Gaal!
More fighting talk in his first statement than Moyes in his whole tenure. Can't wait for next season!
Awful summer for signings so far.
So far, so good.
3 year contract.
#VanGaalOut
Giggsy Assistant Manager 
There's a big grin on my face
Took long enough
5 minutes in and still no midfielder
The official site put up his 'story so far'. I've put it in a spoiler if anyone wants to have a read.
Louis van Gaal arrives at Manchester United with an outstanding record of success first in his native Netherlands and subsequently at some of the biggest clubs in the world.
As a manager he has won league titles in three different countries, guided a youthful Ajax side to UEFA Champions League glory, as well as lifting the UEFA Cup, and the 62-year-old will be in charge of the Dutch national team as they attempt to win this year's World Cup in Brazil to conclude his second spell in charge of the Oranje.
Born Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal in Amsterdam on 8 August 1951, he joined Ajax aged 20 and while he never played for the great Dutch club's first team, the influence of the time he spent immersed in its culture of Total Football has never left him.
He cut his teeth at professional level after moving over the border to Royal Antwerp in Belgium, but following four years there he returned to Holland to complete his playing career, briefly at Telstar, then for eight years at Sparta Rotterdam before retiring after a short stint at AZ.
Van Gaal remained at AZ to begin a coaching and management career where the characteristics of fluent passing, talented youngsters being given a chance and canny tactics through a high attention to detail have remained to great effect at the highest level of the global game.
After leaving AZ, van Gaal's coaching education continued under the legendary Leo Beenhakker at Ajax, who he succeeded as first team boss in 1991. The club's fortunes had dipped since the golden era of the 1970s, but under van Gaal Ajax secured three consecutive Eredivisie titles and the UEFA Cup. But more importantly they delivered European Cup success, in its new guise as the Champions League, returning the trophy to the club for the first time in over 20 years.
A side containing future United star Edwin van der Sar, the De Boer brothers, Frank Rijkaard, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Marc Overmars and Patrick Kluivert overcame AC Milan in Vienna, and after this success it was inevitable that van Gaal would be linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe. He eventually succeeded Bobby Robson at Barcelona in 1997, and after inheriting a set-up that included Jose Mourinho on the coaching staff, his new side wonLa Liga in his first season in charge, retaining the title the following year.
While at Barca, van Gaal had the first of four meetings with United in the Champions League, handing an 18-year-old Xavi his European debut during the 3-3 draw at Old Trafford. The first goalscorer that night? Ryan Giggs.
Van Gaal then had spells in charge of the Dutch national side and the Catalan giants again, and following a brief time at Ajax as technical director he returned to AZ and guided them to the Dutch title in 2009.
This dramatic success led to Bayern Munich recruiting him, and van Gaal became the first Dutch manager to win the Bundesliga, claiming a league title in his debut season in charge at a club for the second time – something Reds fans would love to see him do again at United.
A second Champions League final for van Gaal, in 2010, ended in defeat to an Inter Milan side managed by former assistant Mourinho, and after leaving Bayern he took up the reins of the Dutch national side and successfully steered them through to the 2014 World Cup finals. And following his summer in Brazil, it's over to Manchester where the next chapter of an already stellar career begins.
As a manager he has won league titles in three different countries, guided a youthful Ajax side to UEFA Champions League glory, as well as lifting the UEFA Cup, and the 62-year-old will be in charge of the Dutch national team as they attempt to win this year's World Cup in Brazil to conclude his second spell in charge of the Oranje.
Born Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal in Amsterdam on 8 August 1951, he joined Ajax aged 20 and while he never played for the great Dutch club's first team, the influence of the time he spent immersed in its culture of Total Football has never left him.
He cut his teeth at professional level after moving over the border to Royal Antwerp in Belgium, but following four years there he returned to Holland to complete his playing career, briefly at Telstar, then for eight years at Sparta Rotterdam before retiring after a short stint at AZ.
Van Gaal remained at AZ to begin a coaching and management career where the characteristics of fluent passing, talented youngsters being given a chance and canny tactics through a high attention to detail have remained to great effect at the highest level of the global game.
After leaving AZ, van Gaal's coaching education continued under the legendary Leo Beenhakker at Ajax, who he succeeded as first team boss in 1991. The club's fortunes had dipped since the golden era of the 1970s, but under van Gaal Ajax secured three consecutive Eredivisie titles and the UEFA Cup. But more importantly they delivered European Cup success, in its new guise as the Champions League, returning the trophy to the club for the first time in over 20 years.
A side containing future United star Edwin van der Sar, the De Boer brothers, Frank Rijkaard, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Marc Overmars and Patrick Kluivert overcame AC Milan in Vienna, and after this success it was inevitable that van Gaal would be linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe. He eventually succeeded Bobby Robson at Barcelona in 1997, and after inheriting a set-up that included Jose Mourinho on the coaching staff, his new side wonLa Liga in his first season in charge, retaining the title the following year.
While at Barca, van Gaal had the first of four meetings with United in the Champions League, handing an 18-year-old Xavi his European debut during the 3-3 draw at Old Trafford. The first goalscorer that night? Ryan Giggs.
Van Gaal then had spells in charge of the Dutch national side and the Catalan giants again, and following a brief time at Ajax as technical director he returned to AZ and guided them to the Dutch title in 2009.
This dramatic success led to Bayern Munich recruiting him, and van Gaal became the first Dutch manager to win the Bundesliga, claiming a league title in his debut season in charge at a club for the second time – something Reds fans would love to see him do again at United.
A second Champions League final for van Gaal, in 2010, ended in defeat to an Inter Milan side managed by former assistant Mourinho, and after leaving Bayern he took up the reins of the Dutch national side and successfully steered them through to the 2014 World Cup finals. And following his summer in Brazil, it's over to Manchester where the next chapter of an already stellar career begins.
Maak ons trots Louis. Which means 'make us proud'.
Hopefully not in the way Moyes did.
Underwhelming last 5 minutes... Sack Van Gaal, sell Van Persie.
Contrast the reaction to Van Gaal's appointment as MUFC coach to the one made 12 months ago... Wow.
Well from the two quotes I have seen already he is saying the right things compared to Moyes, refreshing positivity. He wants to be a winner, Im happy with this for sure.
Important he is not pressured to make Giggs asst manager. Simply because he is a legend on the pitch does not mean Giggs will be a successful coach or assistant.
I'd rather Van Gaal chooses his own staff as previously he has had a winning formula.
Edit: Giggs named. Lets hope it works.
I'd rather Van Gaal chooses his own staff as previously he has had a winning formula.
Edit: Giggs named. Lets hope it works.
Capital V, you suck op!
Why are we tempting fate?He's been rubbish so far, where are those signings we need?
Guys, what are the positive, negative, not so positive and not so negative points of his stint so far?
9AM East Coast Time, is that the rationale?
Edit: wow, this is actually confirmed!
In on first page! How long do we reckon this thread will get?
Edit: wow, this is actually confirmed!
In on first page! How long do we reckon this thread will get?
he already named him as Assistant.I think he did well for the first 3 minutes of his reign. The next 2 seem to have gone a bit awry, but it looks like he's pulled it back in the last 30 seconds. Hopefully he can keep this up.
Boom boom!
Can't wait for the season to start now!
Welcome to United, Louis!
I'm hopeful that we'll start finalising a few deals in terms of transfers before the World Cup now, Luke Shaw preferably being one of them.
I'm hopeful that we'll start finalising a few deals in terms of transfers before the World Cup now, Luke Shaw preferably being one of them.
I will destroy you in every way. I was excited ok.
No signings yet, get rid.
YES! Get in!
Woodward:
"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.”
"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.”
Dragging his heels in the transfer market, why has he not signed anyone yet?
No 'arguably good' and 'arguably not so good' columns.
Delete thread pls.
Delete thread pls.
We are going to be linked with every single player in that Holland squad. Should be fun.
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