DISGRUNTLED FANSAfter replacing David Moyes two years ago, Van Gaal got the team into the Champions League in his first season. Van Gaal, though gushing in his appreciation of the chance to manage the club, was not so happy to be moving on. (Reuters) - Manchester United sacked manager Louis van Gaal on Monday after an FA Cup triumph failed to make up for the club's inability to qualify for the Champions League amid widespread discontent with a season of insipid performances. "It has been an honour to manage such a magnificent club as Manchester United FC, and in doing so, I have fulfilled a long-held ambition. A late challenge for fourth place, the Cup run and the fan-pleasing introduction of the youngsters, bought Van Gaal time but in the bigger picture it was not enough to change the mood.

Source: thestar May 23, 2016 14:28 UTC