Louis van Gaal signed 14 players during his two years in charge of Man Utd.
Radamel Falcao - Van Gaal sacrificed Danny Welbeck to make room for El Tigre on deadline day in 2014 but his United career was a huge disappointment. Signed on a season-long loan from Monaco, Falcao managed just four goals in 29 appearances for the Reds. He was even worse the following season at Chelsea, scoring once. Found form at Monaco before moving to Galatasaray last summer.
Daley Blind - The ultimate utility player, United fans were excited about Blind's arrival after his contribution to that Robin van Persie goal against Spain in the Brazil World Cup. The 28-year-old was arguably United's best defender on a technical level but his lack of physicality and pace perhaps counted against him. Returned to Ajax in 2018 and played a key role in their run to the last four of last season's Champions League.
Marcos Rojo - Had spells of good form earlier on in his United career but looks a lost cause now. Now at Estudiantes on loan, with United struggling to shift him permanently due to the lucrative contract he is on.
Angel Di Maria - Became United's club-record signing in the summer of 2014 and started the season in superb form. However, a hamstring injury suffered against Hull in the November curtailed his progress. Di Maria was never the same when he returned, with a break-in at his Cheshire home also cited as a reason for his poor form.
United made a Β£15million loss on the Argentine when they flogged him to PSG during the summer of 2015 and he remains with the French club.
Ander Herrera - Herrera was rewarded with United's Player of the Year award for his magnificent form during the 2016-17 season. Never quite reached those heights again and moved to PSG on a free when his contract at Old Trafford expired at the end last June.
Luke Shaw - Shaw struggled in Van Gaal's first season in charge but hit top form at the start of the 2015-16 season before a horrific leg injury stopped him in his tracks.
After three years on the periphery at Old Trafford, he finally established himself as the club's first-choice left-back last term and has been a stand-out performer of late.
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - United wrapped up a deal to sign Serbian goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic from Vojdovina in August 2014 but he was never granted a work permit, so never played for the club and was released in November 2015.
Victor Valdes - Valdes was a free agent when he arrived at United in January 2015 but only played twice for the club before leaving for Middlesbrough on a free transfer 18 months later. Valdes retired a year later after Boro were relegated from the Premier League.
Bastian Schweinsteiger - What a signing... he would have been had United snapped him up five years earlier. Basti's legs had gone when he arrived on a free transfer from Bayern and the German lasted less than two seasons before being shipped off to Chicago Fire in March 2017. Did prove his professionalism to get a few games after Mourinho had frozen him out upon his arrival in 2016, though. Retired at the end of 2019.
Sergio Romero - Perhaps the best back-up goalkeeper in world football. Started the 2015-16 season in goal as David de Gea was meant to be going to Real Madrid but a broken fax machine ensured he was swiftly taken out of the team when the transfer window closed. Has proved himself to be an able deputy since.
Memphis Depay - Memphis arrived at Old Trafford from PSV with a huge reputation but never made his mark. Jose Mourinho sold him to Lyon in January 2017 but United inserted a buy-back clause in the deal.
Morgan Schneiderlin - Like Depay, Schneiderlin joined United in the summer of 2015 and left in the winter of 2017. He was a massive disappointment and United did well to get Β£22million for him when Everton came knocking.
Matteo Darmian - Began his United career superbly at the start of the 2015-16 season but quickly faded. Was a squad player for his final three years at the club and moved to Parma for a nominal fee on deadline day last summer.
Anthony Martial - Struggled for consistency after an encouraging first season at United but is now showing why he is revered among supporters. Has scored some magical goals this season and is on course for a career-best tally when the season gets back underway.
Braddy
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Lol, Moyes came before Van Gaal
please when you read my comment again make another reply
Jonceimpr
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we don't want them pls
Hobaceos
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Wow, you mean that Van Gaal wasted lots of UTD's money, almost all the players failed terribly at Old Trafford except for just Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Herrera the rest 11 were terrible failures Solskjear deserves a round of applause
true
SHDK
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Suicided
12UnitedGuyReborn
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True but I think any manager would have failed after Sir Alex.... he left us an ageing squad which needed time to rebuild.
Yes, but he won EPL with that same ageing squad, let's face it the rest managers wasn't anywhere near Sir Alex and that's why succeeding him has been the hardest thing yet
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Bruz.., Of Course I Knew That. That's Why I'm Trying To Say. It Was Van Gaal Instead Of Moyes That Destroyed Us.
okay
biwlnsuy
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if everyone was given a chance as Martial,they will surely shine...its high time Martial shows his consistency
Baeekloru
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we don't need these players they cant anything for united
jezabdnpyz
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True but I think any manager would have failed after Sir Alex.... he left us an ageing squad which needed time to rebuild.
Yes.., Ageing Squad But Van Gaal Not Only Sold All Of Them, He Got Rid Of Those That Were Still In Their Peak Or Up And Coming Players. Without Getting The Right And Enough Replacements Was Van Gaal's Mistake As Well.
Cotalry
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Except *Romero isn't a failure too, just not a first team player yet and that's because of De Gea's ability and not because he is not good enough
True
Cotalry
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He rashed to bring in most of these players, I like oles cautious approach and all his players are on π₯
kuceiklmsu
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please bring back Memphis Depay
Kuedeinty
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he do not take his time to come with players ,he should have look the old players before coming with new one,the players he sell is more better than the one he come with
Suneet1308
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Everyone Presumed That David Moyes Was At Fault For United's Misery. But The Truth~~ Louis Van Gaal Was The One That Totally Destroyed United.., He Was The One That Was Responsible For The Decline.
True but I think any manager would have failed after Sir Alex.... he left us an ageing squad which needed time to rebuild.
lbcrna
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di maria, depay failure is got us into this mess they should've done better
demacpy
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I feel like he deserved more time and patience from United...he was bringing up something
racelnrsty
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Louis Van gal tried his best as Manchester United gaffer for d period he lasted although we must admit that his best wasn't good enough. Of all d plyers he signed for d FC, Anthony Martial stands out clear!
KhalidweJunior
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Thanks van
b_RAD
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And people criticize Ole's recruitment policy [Crylaugh]
LVG was trying to recruit the Dutch national team ππ€‘
LordVader
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And people criticize Ole's recruitment policy [Crylaugh]
jezabdnpyz
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Moyes came before Van Gaal
Bruz.., Of Course I Knew That. That's Why I'm Trying To Say. It Was Van Gaal Instead Of Moyes That Destroyed Us.
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Everyone Presumed That David Moyes Was At Fault For United's Misery. But The Truth~~ Louis Van Gaal Was The One That Totally Destroyed United.., He Was The One That Was Responsible For The Decline.
Moyes came before Van Gaal
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Moyes wasn't the beginning of our failure. It started with Van Gaal wrong decisions. He sold loads of quality players and was unable to replace but we can thank him for bringing in Shaw and Martial while also prompting Rashford and Lingard
Lol, Moyes came before Van Gaal
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Wow, you mean that Van Gaal wasted lots of UTD's money, almost all the players failed terribly at Old Trafford except for just Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Herrera the rest 11 were terrible failures Solskjear deserves a round of applause
Except *Romero isn't a failure too, just not a first team player yet and that's because of De Gea's ability and not because he is not good enough
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Wow, you mean that Van Gaal wasted lots of UTD's money, almost all the players failed terribly at Old Trafford except for just Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Herrera the rest 11 were terrible failures Solskjear deserves a round of applause
bihabcmnst
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it is Jose mourniho fault to frustrate them for not being our players for long
Profnick
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I thank Van Gaal for 3 signings, Martial, Romero and Shaw..
JorgeNilmar
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Di maria, Memphis depay and Morgan schneiderlin diz were not given more time to prove us but dey were good and were able to work 4 Man utd as U can see Luke shaw,Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo,Daley blind,Mateo Damian and Sergio Romero who were left at da club(Man utd) won us da Europa Cup which wi never had in our club's history, now wi appreciate their work. But Victor Valdez and Radamel Falcao things just went bad 4 dem(dey lost form) as u see falcao even went to Chelsea but again things were not good at Stamford bridge. Schweinsteiger was good but overage.
jocabcnopy
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falcao:flop ..blid :mix ..rojo :flop.. di maria :flop ..herrera :hit ...shaw ..hit . romero :hit ..depay :flop ..martial : hit..darmai: flop
Maria got 12 assists and 4 goals in 32 games that's 1 direct goal contribution every 2 games
MelvynJ
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Among those the one I will bring back is Depay
AkindeleTitilope
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They went to drink water
Braddy
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Moyes wasn't the beginning of our failure. It started with Van Gaal wrong decisions. He sold loads of quality players and was unable to replace but we can thank him for bringing in Shaw and Martial while also prompting Rashford and Lingard
riklnop
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many are called but few are choosen
Keizy
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True we can at least gv 35% on the current van gal build however many times as coach are buying these players there is personal understanding plus a feeling incase of change for the head coach things hv to change. I agree he wasn't given time but was good leader too well that we got a replacement.
Leo-lion
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Signing good players isnβt the problem the problem is knowing to bring the best out of the players and thatβs what van gaal lacks. He signed few good footballers but with all his philosophy he failed to put in the right spirit into them unlike ole gunner solskjaer that have his communication skill to help the guys on and off the pitch
hamzaforce
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falcao:flop ..blid :mix ..rojo :flop.. di maria :flop ..herrera :hit ...shaw ..hit . romero :hit ..depay :flop ..martial : hit..darmai: flop
jezabdnpyz
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Everyone Presumed That David Moyes Was At Fault For United's Misery. But The Truth~~ Louis Van Gaal Was The One That Totally Destroyed United.., He Was The One That Was Responsible For The Decline.
lewdmnprt
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Van Gaal was second ferguson ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»