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Tag: Louis Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal's Blind spot at Manchester United

Louis van Gaal’s Blind spot at Manchester United

August 7, 2015 by Oli Baise

Daley Blind is not a suitable centre back option for Manchester United and Van Gaal’s decision to start him there is baffling, writes Oli Baise.

Van Gaal gambles in selling Van Persie

Van Gaal gambles in selling Van Persie

July 15, 2015 by Back Page Football

Robin van Persie has left Old Trafford for Turkey, but has Louis van Gaal made a mistake by selling his fellow countryman?

Matteo Darmian - A look at Manchester United's new Italian

Matteo Darmian – A look at Manchester United’s new Italian

July 12, 2015 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy gives his thoughts on Italian international and new Manchester United full back Matteo Darmian.

On professional football – or: in praise of illusionary love

On professional football – or: in praise of illusionary love

June 27, 2015 by Pavan Mano

Professional football is promoted as the pinnacle of the sport, but does it bear any true relation to the game we love, asks Pavan Mano.

Hold the Back Page - Louis van Gaal and the art of awards night speeches

Hold the Back Page – Louis van Gaal and the art of awards night speeches

May 22, 2015 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little discuss Louis van Gaal’s rallying cry as well as the latest from the Premier League and the League of Ireland.

Title cry too soon for Manchester United

Title cry too soon for Manchester United

April 17, 2015 by Oli Baise

Manchester United still need to address some fundamental issues if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season, writes Oli Baise.

Can Adnan Januzaj do the famous number 11 shirt justice?

Can Adnan Januzaj do the famous number 11 shirt justice?

April 17, 2015 by Rich Lloyd

Rich Lloyd discusses Belgian youngster Adnan Januzaj and his future at Old Trafford.

David de Gea can break the 19 year award drought

David de Gea can break the 19 year award drought

April 2, 2015 by Dale O'Donnell

Dale O’Donnell discusses David de Gea’s importance to his club this season and whether the Spaniard can claim the Player of the Year award.

Manchester United's defensive trio - an assessment

Manchester United’s defensive trio – an assessment

February 13, 2015 by Oli Baise

Oli Baise provides an assessment of Manchester United defenders Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

Otamendi interest shows Manchester United hierarchy are finally thinking straight

Otamendi interest shows Manchester United hierarchy are finally thinking straight

January 20, 2015 by Matt Gault

Matt Gault looks at why Valencia man Nicolas Otamendi is perfect for Old Trafford.

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