Louis van Gaal is the people’s manager, he is often seen staying late after games signing and taking pictures with the Old Trafford faithful and he is popular, yet feared by the media. Since his reign started at Manchester United he has had his fair share of memorable quotes which will stay long after his tenure at the club is done.
(5) “I think that’s a stupid question, they’re the biggest club in the world” – This quote came whilst he was still in charge of the Netherlands national team, but it was the first real quote in which he talked about Manchester United and introduced himself to the English press. His sarcastic response to a question asking him about the rumours of the Manchester United job was the real start of his roller-coaster tenure as manager of Manchester United.
(4) “The fans are shouting every week, Louis van Gaal’s army! Louis van Gaal’s army!” – there was something strangely satisfying about seeing the Dutchman singing his own chant to the press when questioned about the fans satisfaction. His devotion to the fans is something to be truly beheld, whether signing autographs, singing their chants, or pushing the players to the away fans after a 3-0 loss to Arsenal shows how highly he regards the Manchester faithful’s.
(3) “Twitched our ass on the bench” – Their was an entire debacle during the first months of his tenure regarding the 3-5-2 formation and how dull the football was and in his response he agreed that the 4-4-2 diamond gave the players more attacking freedom, but also made the staff “twitch their asses” and since then the Dutchman’s own version of “squeaky bum time” was born.
(2) “For me, Liverpool is a fantastic club. Because I have won every game against Liverpool.” – Louis van Gaal’s record against the top teams in the Premier League is something to be truly proud of, but his 100% record against Liverpool in all competitions is something fans can truly boast about. His calling of Liverpool a “fantastic club” maybe made some of the fans twitch their own ass, but his then taunt of the Merseyside club, shows the pride he feels in his own achievement and acknowledges its importance to the club.
(1) “Pay attention to the manager”/ “We have the best fans in the world” – If we’re being honest, all his top five quotes could have come from the Player of Year Gala last season and it’s one of his stand-out moments that will certainly be remembered for a long time. His charisma, passion and love for the club really came out and his statement that he and his team will do all their best to bring a title because “we have the best fans in the world” was a genuine proclamation of love to the fans. Oh Louis, we truly love you too.
