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Tag: Van Gaal

Written in the stars - Cruyff’s vision and a new generation of talent for Ajax

Written in the stars – Cruyff’s vision and a new generation of talent for Ajax

May 9, 2017 by Jon Massingham

Ajax’s are beginning to reap the rewards of a revitalised youth system and, as Jon Massingham writes, they owe it all to club legend Johan Cruyff.

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.

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.

Back again: Van Gaal’s mission to restore Dutch football

Back again: Van Gaal’s mission to restore Dutch football

August 24, 2012 by Mark Beegan

The Dutch have turned to an old head to try revive the national side after a miserable Euro 2012.

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