Topic: Louis Van Gaal

[tommy LFC]

Just wanted to start a thread on this man and get people's opinion on him.

He is very highly rated within the game and wasn't he lined up to replace Ferguson in 2002?
Basically, could he manage one of the top four?

Also, loved how he pulled Robben (who came off in a huff when substituted) aside and showed him who is the boss!

[-Sad Fuck-]

Overrated.

To go 4-2-4, away from home, when you've got a one goal lead, is baffling. Got away with it though, luckily.

[Ecuared]

He´s a top coach and I see no reason he couldn´t manage a top club in Engand or anywhere else.

[LFCScouser]

Overrated.

To go 4-2-4, away from home, when you've got a one goal lead, is baffling. Got away with it though, luckily.

We judge managers on one game now?

His record speaks for itself.

[xavidub]

We judge managers on one game now?

His record speaks for itself.

[-Sad Fuck-]

We judge managers on one game now?

No, I just can't stand how he doesn't see how importance a player like Tymoschuk is.

[rafathegaffa83]

No, I just can't stand how he doesn't see how importance a player like Tymoschuk is.

Think that might have more to do with the fact Klinsmann signed him and van Gaal doesn't really rate him. Plus, he usually has van Bommel. He's a top manager with an exemplary record wherever he has been.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

he's more than good enough for a top 4 club - ffs the man has managed ajax and made them a top team, won the league with barca, alkmaar and soon bayern plus a CL and people question if he's good enough??

although he is a bit mad

[Terry de Niro]

Has a very small chin and could easily pass as an alien.

[LFCScouser]

No, I just can't stand how he doesn't see how importance a player like Tymoschuk is.

He really cant be that important if Bayern are in the domestic cup final, semi's of the Champions League and top of the league with him barely playing. He's been pretty shite whenever I've seen him play to be honest.

[-Sad Fuck-]

Haha, someone from Eindhoven saying Van Bommel's better. Nice non partisan view that.

[Paganitzu]

Haha, someone from Eindhoven saying Van Bommel's better. Nice non partisan view that.

Removed it, but he is indeed better. Fact that I'm from Eindhoven doesn't mean that I'm wrong.

[rafathegaffa83]

although he is a bit mad

Definitely. His idea for removing players during extra-time, so that it would end up six on six, is rather odd.

[El Ninos Black Eye]

His record at Ajax was unbelievable. Some of players in that team where fantastic. Davids,Seedorf, Van Der Sar, the De Boers, Litmanen, Rijkaard, Blind, Overmars etc..

[Lady_brandybuck]

Has a very small chin and could easily pass as an alien.

He is a top Manager, with quality and determination. But from time to time he gets on my nerves, I remember his time in Barça, ups and downs!

[thom]

I don't like him, he's way too arrogant and overrated.

[-Sad Fuck-]

He really cant be that important if Bayern are in the domestic cup final, semi's of the Champions League and top of the league with him barely playing. He's been pretty shite whenever I've seen him play to be honest.

He's not shite, he's one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. Said if Barcelona came knocking for Mascherano, this guy would be the best replacement as he'd be available for such a low fee. The first half of the second leg against United was abysmal from Bayern, there's no way that would have happened had he started.

[dalarr]

although he is a bit mad

I remember a yellow card he got in his Ajax days..he performed a beautiful flykick as a protest against the ref`s decision. Bruce Lee style. Anyone remember that?

[Terry de Niro]

He is a top Manager, with quality and determination. But from time to time he gets on my nerves, I remember his time in Barça, ups and downs!

Good lucking bastard when he was younger as well.

[Rojo O Muerto]

It's a failed attempt at a 70's pornstache.

Regardless of that he's a great manager.

[Juan Loco]

and overrated.

He's won the league with every club he's managed. The only team he's managed that was unsuccessful were the Dutch national team. Everywhere else he's delivered a league (usually more than one). He was the first manager in nearly 30 years to win the Dutch league managing a team from outside the big 3.  He's quality.

When people were asking Rafa replacements earlier in the season I said he's one of my favourites. What always surprises me though is that Newcastle never threw money at him - or Hitzfeld - when they were both out of jobs. Instead they prefered your Souness', Roeder's and so forth on the basis of their passport. Well done Freddie Shepard lad.

[Bob Loblaw]

Whatever about Van Gaal. But is anyone at all impressed with this Bayern team? I think they are fucking woeful to be quite honest.

[Terry de Niro]

Whatever about Van Gaal. But is anyone at all impressed with this Bayern team? I think they are fucking woeful to be quite honest.

I wouldn't say woeful, I'd say they're a bit toothless.
Or maybe that's just Ribery I'm referring to.

[Juan Loco]

Whatever about Van Gaal. But is anyone at all impressed with this Bayern team? I think they are fucking woeful to be quite honest.

There's only one or two good teams around at the moment, they're both in Spain and one got dicked last night.

At the moment I think we're living in a year of shit teams but quality coaches. ... Which makes Claude Puel's inclusion in the semis all the more bewildering.

[Bob Loblaw]

I wouldn't say woeful, I'd say they're a bit toothless.
Or maybe that's just Ribery I'm referring to.

Well yeah, but relatively speaking...i just haven't been impressed with them in any way.

[The 5th Benitle]

He's won the league with every club he's managed. The only team he's managed that was unsuccessful were the Dutch national team. Everywhere else he's delivered a league (usually more than one). He was the first manager in nearly 30 years to win the Dutch league managing a team from outside the big 3.  He's quality.

When people were asking Rafa replacements earlier in the season I said he's one of my favourites. What always surprises me though is that Newcastle never threw money at him - or Hitzfeld - when they were both out of jobs. Instead they prefered your Souness', Roeder's and so forth on the basis of their passport. Well done Freddie Shepard lad.

Yep agree with that. And as you know I share your amazement at how many people would have his countryman Hiddink at Liverpool were Rafa to leave. Van Gaal's record pisses all over Hiddink's.

[The 5th Benitle]

Whatever about Van Gaal.

Errrr it's a thread about van Gaal mate! 

[Terry de Niro]

Well yeah, but relatively speaking...i just haven't been impressed with them in any way.

Me neither.
Whoever comes through this tie will lose comfortably in the final, whether it's against Inter or Barca.

[Juan Loco]

Me neither.
Whoever comes through this tie will lose comfortably in the final, whether it's against Inter or Barca.

I actually think either could give Inter a game in a one-off tie. Barca on the otherhand... Well I'd be putting money on them putting four past either team.

I've been hoping for an Inter-Bayern final (and I think it'd be quite a close game as well) and it's almost there. Just hope we get competitive 2nd legs but with those two going through.

[Rojo O Muerto]

They didn't give Lyon a sniff all match, if they'd had a class goal scorer up front, different story. They missed a stupid amount of chances. Bayern's a very solid  (at home anyway) team just missing a quality striker. Thought they dominated, albeit against a lackluster Lyon. Would've liked to see Klose at some point, thought Muller's inexperience was very apparent.

[Saint Kopite]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKNxgjj5T8Q&feature=related

Legend. 

[Juan Loco]

A cold, calculating leader screaming in German at thousands of admireres who think he can do no wrong?

Can only end well.

He feels Da Booty at least. And digs Guus. Hiddink will be proud.

[abetts]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKNxgjj5T8Q&feature=related

Legend. 

Guess I'm the only one who is reminded of Hitler there?

[Mackeroo]

Has a very small chin and could easily pass as an alien.

I wouldn't say woeful, I'd say they're a bit toothless.
Or maybe that's just Ribery I'm referring to.

Terry you're on fire in this thread

[Vinay]

Top man.  Something didn't quite work out at Barcelona for him.

I believe he would belong to Michel Total Football school - but may well have altered and adpated his philosophy to modern era and specific country cultures. 

PS: He also reminds me of that famous actor, Angelina Jolie's father (I can't remember his name though!)

[Mr Premier League]

Has a face like a slapped arse.

[Manila Kop]

PS: He also reminds me of that famous actor, Angelina Jolie's father (I can't remember his name though!)

Jon Voight?  Good shout actually.

[The_Cutter]

Alright, converted, I'm a fan. 

[BazC]

I hope he fucks Inter.

This season I've watched a bit more of both teams in their domestic leagues. I enjoyed Bayern's every time, but Inter games were only good when they were getting beaten.

Plus, I wouldn't be able to stand the love in of Mourinho.

[hassinator]

I don't like him, he's way too arrogant and overrated.

are you mad?

I've been hoping for an Inter-Bayern final (and I think it'd be quite a close game as well) and it's almost there. Just hope we get competitive 2nd legs but with those two going through.

your wish is our command

Plus, I wouldn't be able to stand the love in of Mourinho.

he's my guilty pleasure.  i think he's ace.  can't quibble with his record to be fair.