ADVERTISEMENT

Louis van Gaal: Manchester United career in quotes

The best quotes from Louis van Gaal during his two years in charge of Manchester United.

___5068412___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___5068412___2016___5___24___4___louis-van-gaal-cropped_1y058suvm4e1l1xk7api54ios3

Louis van Gaal was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday just two days after lifting the FA Cup at Wembley.

While his side too often have produced some forgettable football during his two years in charge, the inimitable Dutchman's remarks in the media will live a little longer in the memory.

From "horny" players and "fat" journalists to sex-masochism and Mr Mike Smalling, here are some of Van Gaal's best one-liners during his time at OId Trafford...

ADVERTISEMENT

"I said I was squeezing my ass, but that's the wrong expression. I was twisting my ass." - Van Gaal leans on club great Alex Ferguson's 'squeaky bum time' (January 22, 2015)

"When you have 60 per cent ball possession do you think that you can do that with long balls? I give it to you, you copy it and you go to big Sam." - Van Gaal presents a dossier in response to Sam Allardyce's 'long-ball United' jibe (February 10, 2015)

"The fans are shouting every week 'LOUIS VAN GAAL'S ARMY!'" - The manager feels plenty of support  - and gives his own rendition (February 10, 2015)

"We played the best match of the season. You don't think so? It's good that you want to know what I think."- One reporter's questions are given short shrift following a draw with Chelsea (April 19, 2015)

ADVERTISEMENT

- An awkward moment for Chris Smalling, sitting alongside his manager (July 21, 2015)

- Van Gaal can't resist a dig at the old enemy after a 3-1 victory (September 12, 2015)

ADVERTISEMENT

"Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? That's what I am wondering. I think I was already sacked, I have read. Or have been sacked." - Frustrated by speculation over his job, Van Gaal wishes the media "merry Christmas and a nice mince pie" before storming from a press conference (December 23, 2015)

"A lot of times I use the word 'horny' with my players." - Van Gaal encourages a new kind of attitude among his squad (February 24, 2016)

ADVERTISEMENT

"It's not in the books that somebody has to grab the hair. Only in sex-masochism. Then it is allowed." - Van Gaal explains why Marouane Fellaini aimed an elbow at Robert Huth (May 2, 2016)

"I don't discuss with my friends in the media, who have already sacked me for six months. Which other manager could do what I have done?" - In his final media conference, Van Gaal places the newly won FA Cup on the desk and questions his detractors (May 21, 2016)

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh

ADVERTISEMENT