Louis van Gaal releases statement after Manchester United sacking Louis van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United. The decision to dispense with Van Gaal's services was confirmed on Monday evening with the veteran manager releasing a statement.

Louis van Gaal lined up for NEW JOB if he leaves Man United Louis van Gaal might be under immense pressure to turn around fortunes at Manchester United but he has been given a vote of confidence by his former Holland assistant coach Danny Blind.

Van Gaal well aware that only positive results can save his job now IAN LADYMAN: Louis van Gaal returns to the more fundamental business of trying to win football matches on Boxing Day. It is only this, after all, that will save him at Manchester United

'Van Gaal is a broken cog... his philosophy doesn't work' As Louis van Gaal picks over the bones of yet another dismal performance, he would do well to heed the words of a former Manchester United player who went on to become a respected boss.

Van Gaal calls Chris Smalling 'Michael' AGAIN Louis van Gaal dropped a clanger after Manchester United's win over CSKA Moscow by getting Chris Smalling's name wrong again. Van Gaal called the centre-back 'Michael' instead of Chris.

Van Gaal warns 'making history takes time' at Manchester United MATT LAWTON: Louis van Gaal Van Gaal has called for Manchester United’s fans to remain supportive in the midst of their current barren spell while also insisting his team is making progress.

Di Maria: I had arguments with Van Gaal at Manchester United Angel di Maria has hit out at Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal's 'philosophy' and claimed he rowed with the Dutchman. Van Gaal has proven notoriously difficult to get along with.

Van Gaal and his players reveal all about life under the Dutchman Louis van Gaal has given a fascinating insight into the man behind the mask in a sometimes funny, occasionally emotional and often compelling look at his career.

Van Gaal is a great manager no matter what happens at Manchester United ADRIAN DURHAM: Some bang average ex-footballers on television will try to tell us Louis van Gaal doesn’t know what he’s doing. One wonders if these former 'greats' have heard of Rinus Michels.

Mata: Man United still coming to terms with Van Gaal's football style Juan Mata has revealed United’s stars are still getting to grips with Louis van Gaal’s style of football. Some United fans remain unconvinced over Van Gaal’s tactics, urging to persist with 4-4-2.