Because he wasn't good enough and LvG doesn't like defensive strikers that couldn't finish for a shit.
So...what could Van Troll's Surprise be!? | LVG: "not a striker - it's something else"
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Pretty much that.
Also said he was unhappy playing on the wing for Man Utd(but was fine with it at Arsenal....).
Wesley Sneijder finally
LVG is just on a massive WUM isn't he? Papers have to cover something; better have them regurgitate nonsense about 'Secret surprises' and let the club focus on actually getting stuff done.
That being said, it's definitely Ronaldo.
That being said, it's definitely Ronaldo.
isn't it time we had a poll on this whether we think this is going to be a woody miracle or a louie loser.
Agree 100%LVG is just on a massive WUM isn't he? Papers have to cover something; better have them regurgitate nonsense about 'Secret surprises' and let the club focus on actually getting stuff done.
That being said, it's definitely Ronaldo.
He's taking us all out for a chippy dinner after we beat Spurs.
Weren't his words 'not the striker the media has reported' or something along those lines? So maybe ite the defender the media have reported.
Let's go all out for Iniesta
He's bad at pronouncing words yeah but half the time his sentences don't make sense too
According to NL Max his generation didn't learn English at school but the ones after him did, he said dutch people sometimes find what he says funny because he'll use a dutch expression and translate it literally into English however it doesn't really make much sense that way, they know what he is trying to say but obviously we don't.
It's just my Mum has Dutch cousins and they speak brilliant English, so do most people in the media who are Dutch like Gullit or Seedorf as well as younger players like Memphis. Obviously not every Dutchman speaks business English but Louis' seems particularly bad.
He's 63 man, at that time he went to the lower schools they weren't as good as they are now. Van Gaal clearly hasn't learned much english and lived in Germany, Spain and Holland. He didn't need to learn it. He might just be terrible at english in general, plenty of Dutch people are.
Maybe he should go on one of those intensive language courses he sent some of his players on when he first arrived!!
Empire quoted me correctly, van Gaal is trying to speak perfectly correct sentences in Dutch. It just comes out terribly when he translates it with his limitted vocabulaire and lack of grammar. He's improving though and I can understand him most of the time.
I'd say he is among top 3-5 midfielder in past 5-7 year, behind Xavi and Iniesta.
His English is better than most of his players, including Rooney.
I've never heard him say 'would of went'.
I've never heard him say 'would of went'.
Yeah I can understand him but he hurts my head sometimes.
I could be wrong but I get the feeling United are holding out for Bale, although at the moment there appears to be very little chance of Real selling, but we just don't know what is happening behind the scenes.
If Van Gaal really wants a player as his number one choice, he's going to hang on as long as possible until that avenue is totally shut off. Bale can play as a striker, behind the striker, and on the wing, which is perfect for Van Gaal if Rooney is to lead the attack this season. The fact that Van Gall says he is not looking at a striker, would probably mean that he's not looking for an out and out striker, but a more versatile forward. Bale and Muller fit that category. Clubs, players, and agents may come out and say "no chance", but behind the scenes there's flirting and teasing about the 'what ifs' in any possible deals. Put an enticing thought in a player's head, and that thought could begin to grow more attractive as the weeks go on. This is the process that Van Gaal was talking about. I'm sure he has a player he really wants, and doesn't want to move on to the next options until he accepts it as a futile pursuit. Agents know that United can throw a lot of money into a deal, and they communicate to their clientsthe kind of interest clubs show in them. Then the temptation begins.
If Van Gaal really wants a player as his number one choice, he's going to hang on as long as possible until that avenue is totally shut off. Bale can play as a striker, behind the striker, and on the wing, which is perfect for Van Gaal if Rooney is to lead the attack this season. The fact that Van Gall says he is not looking at a striker, would probably mean that he's not looking for an out and out striker, but a more versatile forward. Bale and Muller fit that category. Clubs, players, and agents may come out and say "no chance", but behind the scenes there's flirting and teasing about the 'what ifs' in any possible deals. Put an enticing thought in a player's head, and that thought could begin to grow more attractive as the weeks go on. This is the process that Van Gaal was talking about. I'm sure he has a player he really wants, and doesn't want to move on to the next options until he accepts it as a futile pursuit. Agents know that United can throw a lot of money into a deal, and they communicate to their clientsthe kind of interest clubs show in them. Then the temptation begins.
Nah he'll buy everyone a slap up dinner at Wings!! He loves the place
I think he's trying to keep the media busy while we are on tour!!
He's like a kid. Probably thought Ed would get him Muller (been in US for a week so wouldn't have realised it was in the papers) Ed's come back with his tail between his legs so now LVG's having to say he didn't really say it/mean it. Plus his English is awful
I know who it is.................... Its Captain America...
I think its more of the case that the media is pissing him off. They had the same effect on SAF
King Artuto?
I agree, he's trying to keep em busy!!
Watching the pressers and the press are mentioning Llorente like they have cracked the surprise! He's on a massive WUM, I love the guy for that!Jesus not again!King Artuto?
I'm sure there was a Dutch journalist who said before Van Gaal joined that he speaks foreign languages his own way and that it was one of his quirks.
I agree, he's trying to keep em busy!!
And I agree with him. Unlike SAF who just showed them the middle finger and said the same thing all over again "happy with the squad bla bla bla", LVG has been reasonable. He's been telling them which areas he wanted to strengthen, he had given an honest review of the game and had also fed them with stories of what is really happen within United walls. However they seem not happy with that. They expect him to reveal details of negotiations being made and keep asking the same questions despite LVG had made it clear that he can't answer such questions. You can't blame the man for being frustrated
I'm quite taken a back with how honest he is with them actually. SAF as you say would just say the old classic phrases. I find the press tedious and frustrating as well I would probably blow a gasket if I was a manager but you can't because they have you by the short and curlies then. He's leading the press on a merry dance to keep em busy.
I'm starting to think that this is Muller after all but the fact that he said 'maybe a surprise' meant it was early in the negotiation phase. Now Bayern have made themselves clear on the matter.
I'm quite taken a back with how honest he is with them actually. SAF as you say would just say the old classic phrases. I find the press tedious and frustrating as well I would probably blow a gasket if I was a manager but you can't because they have you by the short and curlies then. He's leading the press on a merry dance to keep em busy.
They gave no choice. You can't possibly pretend a manager to answer questions which he can't answer for obvious reasons. If lets say he says, "yeah im interested in Ramos" than he risk not only to attract other clubs to him but also of being accused of tapping the player
You just know that after Schweinsteiger came that Muller would not be allowed to leave, whatever the bid was. The Bayern hierarchy would never allow 2 of their old boys to leave to the same club as well. The Bayern fans would go bat shit crazy!I'm starting to think that this is Muller after all but the fact that he said 'maybe a surprise' meant it was early in the negotiation phase. Now Bayern have made themselves clear on the matter.
Exactly! You don't reveal your transfer game plan to the footballing world because you can be left with egg on your face. Ala Brenton says a little too much at times in the press and is looking more and more small time as each day passes!
and he even explained that to them. Yet they keep asking him the same questions. No wonder why he's pissed off
Exactly that's why he treats them like children! You can see it in his eyes when they ask a question! This guy has so much to give and they ask the same stupid questions every time! In my eyes he's a legend for doing that. Other managers are not as strong and can crumble under the pressure you won't see that from LVG. He may get a little shouty at times but everything he says is measured and honest!
If we're to make a marquee signing this summer - although we've already made at least one in Schweinsteiger - it'll be Gareth Bale.
British, not exactly flavour of the month with the Madrid fans, and there to be persuaded to join by his hero Ryan Giggs.
British, not exactly flavour of the month with the Madrid fans, and there to be persuaded to join by his hero Ryan Giggs.
not after Rafa has clearly said he's their main man. we have a better chance at ronaldo.
It's De Gea.
I thought everyone knew that.
I thought everyone knew that.
There is no surprise
Tbh 90% of all dutch people, regardless of their age are bad at English. Writing is always harder (using proper grammar) as its something you just develop over the years. But its the dutch accent mixed with the english language which is just painful to hear.
I've spoken English non-stop on a daily basis for hours a day since i was 12, and even tough you wouldn't recognize that im Dutch as my accent is gone, you can still obviously hear that im not English. Now imagine a 60+ year old having to suddenly learn English within a year with the entire world watching your press conferences.
Although LVG is an arrogant tit who will say that you are bad at understanding English rather than him being bad at English.
Our transfer business seem a lot more quiet and measured with Van Gaal. With Moyes it was just a free for all.
Depay, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin and Darmian were all wrapped up quickly with little media attention. Falcao was completely out of the blue.
The constant Ramos link is probably intentional and will drag on and on in tamedam with De Gea.
I would not be surprised if it someone completely left field. That said, i would also not be surprised if we do not sign anyone at all. And all Van Gaal is doing is making the media sing to his tune
Depay, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin and Darmian were all wrapped up quickly with little media attention. Falcao was completely out of the blue.
The constant Ramos link is probably intentional and will drag on and on in tamedam with De Gea.
I would not be surprised if it someone completely left field. That said, i would also not be surprised if we do not sign anyone at all. And all Van Gaal is doing is making the media sing to his tune
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