Louis van Gaal
Born: August 8, 1951 (age 68)
Height: 6'0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
Dutch
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 1986-1988 | AZ (assistant) |
| 1988-1991 | Ajax (assistant) | |
| 1991-1997 | Ajax | |
| 1997-2000 | Barcelona | |
| 2000-2002 | Netherlands | |
| 2002-2004 | Barcelona | |
| 2005-2009 | AZ | |
| 2009-2011 | Bayern Munich | |
| 2012-2014 | Netherlands | |
| 2014-2016 | Manchester United | |
Sports Mole has 4,933 articles about Louis van Gaal. Articles 1 to 40:
Nemanja Matic confident Anthony Martial will net more hat-tricks for Man United
The Frenchman has scored 19 goals this season.
Jun 25, 16:18
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "very happy" for hat-trick hero Anthony Martial
The French forward scored his first United hat-trick in front of empty stands at Old Trafford.
Jun 24, 21:51
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Anthony Martial enjoying his best season yet'
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful that Anthony Martial can kick on when the Premier League restarts to round off his "best season" on a high.
Jun 10, 12:37
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Jadon Sancho, Victor Osimhen, Adam Lallana
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 30, 07:57
Louis van Gaal hits out at Manchester United's transfer policy
Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal criticises the club's transfer policy and says that they failed to sign the players that he wanted.
May 29, 15:27
The Invincible Kings of Europe: Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season
On the 25-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.
May 24, 16:42
Can you name Manchester United's top 10 all-time leading appearance-makers?
To mark the anniversary of Ryan Giggs' Manchester United retirement, Sports Mole challenges you to name the club's 10 all-time leading appearance-makers.
May 19, 10:50
Dennis Bergkamp's 10 greatest goals of all time
To mark Dennis Bergkamp's 51st birthday, Sports Mole counts down the Netherlands, Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal legend's 10 greatest ever goals.
May 10, 12:29
A look back at David Moyes's ill-fated Manchester United reign
Seven years to the day since David Moyes was announced as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United, Sports Mole looks back as his ill-fated 10-month reign.
May 9, 08:00
Louis van Gaal blames "evil genius" Ed Woodward for Manchester United sacking
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal hits out at the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward for the manner of his exit four years ago.
May 8, 14:32
On this day: David Moyes sacked by Manchester United after 10 months in charge
David Moyes left having won 27 of his 51 games in charge, but with United's worst home record since 1978.
Apr 22, 08:49
Timothy Fosu-Mensah insists he still sees future at Manchester United
Timothy Fosu-Mensah has been stuck on 21 appearances since last stepping out for United on the final day of the 2016/17 season.
Apr 20, 12:57
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Luca Waldschmidt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 19, 07:57
Manchester United to release Cameron Borthwick-Jackson?
Manchester United reportedly intend to release Cameron Borthwick-Jackson when his contract expires in the summer.
Apr 18, 12:11
David Moyes admits he regrets leaving Everton for Manchester United
West Ham United manager David Moyes admits that he will 'always regret' leaving Everton for Manchester United after an 11-year managerial stint with the Toffees.
Apr 15, 20:43
Manchester United's Juan Mata opens up on "scary" Louis van Gaal
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata lifts the lid on his relationship with former Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal.
Mar 24, 21:04
Louis van Gaal: 'Frenkie de Jong should have joined Juventus instead of Barca'
Louis van Gaal claims that Frenkie de Jong should have joined Juventus over Barcelona as the former Ajax man is currently playing out of position.
Mar 3, 16:31
Angel Di Maria: 'I was forced to wear seven shirt at Manchester United'
Angel Di Maria claims that he was forced to wear the number seven shirt when he joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2014.
Feb 4, 23:12
Report: Sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to cost Manchester United £5m
Manchester United will reportedly be forced to pay Ole Gunnar Solskjaer £5m if they decide to sack him before the end of his contract.
Jan 15, 09:41
Real Madrid 'to offer Toni Kroos in Paul Pogba deal'
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to include midfielder Toni Kroos in a deal to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United next summer.
Jan 4, 13:35
Karl Robinson: 'Beating Man City would surpass Man Utd rout'
The U's host Premier League champions City ahead of a game against League One leaders Wycombe.
Dec 17, 12:35
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Man Utd still a bigger club than Man City'
The two local rivals meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in the 179th Manchester derby.
Dec 6, 22:43
Nigel Pearson returns: When Premier League managers lose their cool
New Watford boss Nigel Pearson was involved in some high-profile outbursts during his time in charge of Leicester.
Dec 6, 21:17
Chris Wilder: 'Man Utd still one of football's true powerhouses'
Wilder's side go into Sunday's match above Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team in the Premier League table.
Nov 23, 15:22
Tottenham Hotspur to make £50m bid for Manchester United flop Memphis Depay?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing a bid worth £50m for Manchester United flop Memphis Depay ahead of next summer's transfer window.
Nov 9, 23:29
Bastian Schweinsteiger urges Thomas Muller to join Manchester United
Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says that his ex-Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Muller should consider a move to Old Trafford.
Nov 3, 20:24
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confident Anthony Martial is ready to show his "best"
The French forward is looking more and more like a confident goalscorer to the Manchester United boss.
Nov 1, 22:42
Anthony Martial: 'I want to be a central striker at Manchester United'
Anthony Martial insists that his ideal position at Manchester United is as a central striker as opposed to playing out wide.
Oct 30, 19:36
Morgan Schneiderlin admits he left Manchester United too early
Morgan Schneiderlin admits fears that he "jumped ship" too early at Manchester United.
Oct 26, 23:15
Preview: Manchester United vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's crunch match between bitter rivals Manchester United and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Oct 18, 16:27
Wednesday's papers: Mauricio Pochettino, N'Golo Kante, Marcus Rashford
Mourinho could be set for a Premier League return.
Oct 16, 07:20
Manchester United's worst start to a season for 30 years in numbers
It is just two years since United equalled their best start to a Premier League season under Jose Mourinho.
Oct 1, 13:29
Martin Keown: 'Manchester United no longer have an aura at Old Trafford'
Former Arsenal captain Martin Keown claims that Manchester United 'no longer have an aura' at Old Trafford.
Sep 29, 20:47
Preview: MK Dons vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Liverpool's meeting with MK Dons in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 24, 07:34
Juan Mata admits being concerned after Jose Mourinho joined Manchester United
Juan Mata admits that family members were concerned for his future at Manchester United after Jose Mourinho became manager in 2016.
Sep 23, 23:15
Preview: Southampton vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 29, 14:24
Fenerbahce not interested in Marcos Rojo?
Fenerbahce reportedly distance themselves from a move for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, despite previous speculation surrounding a loan move.
Aug 23, 10:59
Louis van Gaal accuses Ed Woodward of having 'zero understanding of football'
The Dutchman was sacked as manager at Old Trafford in 2016.
Jun 3, 10:49
Louis van Gaal: 'Frenkie de Jong made mistake joining Barcelona'
Former Barcelona and Ajax boss Louis van Gaal suggests that Frenkie de Jong made the wrong decision to join the Spanish champions.
Jun 2, 18:03
Sarri strop: Other managers to lose their cool
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri threw his baseball cap to the ground and kicked it during a Blues training session in Baku.
May 29, 12:13
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