Manchester United: Van Gaal sacked soon, Mourinho on a retainer, Rooney shouts a good game
“Don’t axe Van Gaal, ” pleads Neville. So begins the Daily Express’ sports coverage. It’s Phil Neville, the jobbing football pundit and former Manchester United player. Phil says United are in the “Louis Van Gaal era”. He says “constant change is not the answer”. He wants United to “look for stability”.
Neville adds that United are only a few points off the Premier League’s top three. He’s right. They are. But as any Arsenal fan will tell you, coming fourth is not much like competing for the top spot. Manchester United are also-rans.
The Mirror says United must “SORT IT OUT NOW”. These are the words of Wayne Rooney, who “led a rallying cry to save Manchester United’s troubled season”.
Aston Villa fans must roll their eyes. What they would give for United’s troubles.
The Mail says a Manchester United revolt is being led by Ander Herrera, which must be a lot like being shouted at by a chipmunk.
The Mirror says Jose Mourinho has been asked by Manchester United’s bosses not to consider any job offers without first informing United. Is he on a retainer? The Mirror then says the same bosses have told Van Gaal his job is safe.
Will Van Gaal quit, then? No, says Van Gaal on the Star’s back page. He won’t go. Why would he when the sack earns the Dutchman a £9m pay-off?
Posted: 23rd, December 2015 | In: Back pages, manchester united, Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
