Mr X Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Anyone else think Louis Van Gaal isn't very likeable at all compared to Koeman? Why do you think that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Because he's a massive egomaniac. Which is what they wanted after Moyes - someone who had enormous self-belief and sees Man U as this enormous global force and treats it as such. Even if they're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 I like Koeman's "Koemanisms", like "For the team", "That's football" and "Soushampton". He comes across as a likeable bloke. This is of course helped, in our eyes at least, by the good start - Saints fans may have viewed him differently if we were at the bottom of the table. A little bit of personality goes a long way too - something we didn't see much from Pochettino, but did in Adkins. Oh, I also like the way he delicately licks his lips before he answers a question, but that's a deep seated personal issue. Van Gaal comes across as strict, I've rarely seen him smile. Of course we view him differently to Koeman because he's not our manager. That's my view on things anyway. I'd love it if Koeman could finish higher than Van Gaal at the end of the season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Bit of a slow operator, it seems. And expensive too. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29949390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singapore Saint Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Van Gaal comes across as strict, I've rarely seen him smile. That's because Man U rarely win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 It's just his personality. Just because he's from the same country as Koeman, doesn't mean he'll have the same personality. See Pellé Vs Balotelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 There are v.few non-saints managers who I don't think, to greater or lesser extent, to be c*nts. I spose I'd give Steve Bruce & Pellegrini a pass for now, but other than that, Rogers - c*nt! Allardyce - c*nt! Warnock - c*nt! Mourinho - c*nt! Pardew - c*nt! Pochettino - c******nt! I'd prob be quite fond of any of them if they was managing saints tho. I'm v.fickle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 That's not a bad summary, Bearsy (or heatstroke if my phone's suggestion was taken - that would explain a lot..). How do you feel about Gary Monk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Ferguson wasn't likeable either. He got away with it though because he won shedloads of trophies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 (edited) That's not a bad summary, Bearsy (or heatstroke if my phone's suggestion was taken - that would explain a lot..). How do you feel about Gary Monk? c*nt! Edit: not you, Monk, soz Edit2: not poster Monk, manager Monk. Soz poster Monk Edited 7 November, 2014 by Bearsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Van Gaal reckons it'll take three years - a perfect illustration of why our club infrastructure is so much better than theirs... he's rebuilding almost from scratch it seems, whereas we are able to bring a new manager and players into our existing structure and 'rebuild' almost immediately. And he's a c*nt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 I'd love it if Koeman could finish higher than Van Gaal at the end of the season though. Koeman must be secretly praying that happens - stick one in the eye to the Dutch FA and his critic in one go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pap Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Doing a worse job than Moyes having spent 150m, doesn't seem to understand that a team needs defenders, yet gets better press off the back of past achievements. I reckon his PR people are more competent than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 I know an analysis at Swansea, Garry Monk is meant to be a pretty decent bloke, bit of a 'c**t' at times when it comes to 'banter'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 I know an analysis at Swansea, Garry Monk is meant to be a pretty decent bloke, bit of a 'c**t' at times when it comes to 'banter'. As in he's not very good at it, or it's a bit more harsh than just 'banter' and it's actually abuse or criticism rather than banter?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Mourinho - c*nt! I don't argue this point, but I kind of love the way he is though. Rodgers on the other hand, I wish that slimey Blobfish c*nt all the failure in the world, absolutely loathe the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Mourinho - at least he knows he's a **** so that sort of makes him not a **** Koeman - no need to say anything Pelligrini - ambivalent Wenger - becomes a bigger **** as time goes on Fat Sam - is a fat **** but maybe not given this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd65g3hqJrk Monk - ambivalent Bretna - **** of the hugest order Poch - **** Matinez - ambivalent Gaal - arrogant **** Irvine - anonymous Pardew - undecided Hughes - **** Bruce - I like him Poyet - **** Lambert - **** Warnock - **** but at least he speaks his mind Pearson - feel bad about the way we sacked him Redcrap - saggy **** Dyche - seems humble enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo Stickman Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Dyche - seems humble enough. To be fair, he's got a lot to be humble about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Fat Sam - is a fat **** but maybe not given this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd65g3hqJrk I love this. Need more of it from managers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickmick Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Because he's a massive egomaniac. Which is what they wanted after Moyes Agreed. Also such an arrogant kn0b. Can't stand arrogant people who think they're something they're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfield Saint Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Arrogant? This is a Van Gaal quote on the BBC web site - "We don't need to operate on him, which is a relief," the former Netherlands coach said. "Always with these injuries, I cannot change that. The human body has been made by God, not by me." Implication being that if he had made the human body it would have been better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 He's just bitter because he looks like the rubber on the end of a pencil somebody's been chewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 a) Genitals should be detachable + different tools for different jobs. In particular design + siting of nutsack not thought through by G b) Fingernails should grow to desired length, then stop growing pls. No need for it! c) Earlids pls d) My food hole + breath hole should be different holes, so i can breathe + feed same time pls That is just off top of head! Van Gaal is right bout this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Fat Sam - is a fat **** but maybe not given this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd65g3hqJrk That's ****ing hilarious! Maybe Fat Sam gets a one day pass. Still, the other 364 days - C*nt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 a) Genitals should be detachable + different tools for different jobs. In particular design + siting of nutsack not thought through by G b) Fingernails should grow to desired length, then stop growing pls. No need for it! c) Earlids pls d) My food hole + breath hole should be different holes, so i can breathe + feed same time pls That is just off top of head! Van Gaal is right bout this! Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Tortoises that look like Louis Van Gaal. http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2014/06/03/tortoises-that-look-like-louis-van-gaal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Docherty, Ferguson, van Gaal. All arrogant. Latter 2 also bullies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 He looks different at the weekends though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Be interesting when we meet up with Man U. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDER BUT WISER Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Mourinho - at least he knows he's a **** so that sort of makes him not a **** Koeman - no need to say anything Pelligrini - ambivalent Wenger - becomes a bigger **** as time goes on Fat Sam - is a fat **** but maybe not given this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd65g3hqJrk Monk - ambivalent Bretna - **** of the hugest order Poch - **** Matinez - ambivalent Gaal - arrogant **** Irvine - anonymous Pardew - undecided Hughes - **** Bruce - I like him Poyet - **** Lambert - **** Warnock - **** but at least he speaks his mind Pearson - feel bad about the way we sacked him Redcrap - saggy **** Dyche - seems humble enough. How did you pick my brain......not too difficult considering its size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Arrogant? This is a Van Gaal quote on the BBC web site - "We don't need to operate on him, which is a relief," the former Netherlands coach said. "Always with these injuries, I cannot change that. The human body has been made by God, not by me." Implication being that if he had made the human body it would have been better? The human body would have been better if it had evolved to play football his way. But that is probably too much of a long term project even for Van Gaal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 Haven't MUFC got their own forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyboy Posted 7 November, 2014 Share Posted 7 November, 2014 I know an analysis at Swansea, Garry Monk is meant to be a pretty decent bloke, bit of a 'c**t' at times when it comes to 'banter'. Probably mentally scarred from all those years captaining our reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 8 November, 2014 Share Posted 8 November, 2014 I think Van-Gaal has been talking a right load of ****** so far this season. Basically the players bought don't understand or fit his system. They are struggling defensively big style, and the purchases so far don't look to be stemming the tide. He is snappy aggressive with the media, under huge pressure & not coming across well at all! Long may it continue. As for the rest Adriansfc summed it up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 8 November, 2014 Share Posted 8 November, 2014 I reckon if someone had the minerals to ignore conforming to the norm and appointed Dyche as Man U manager they would not be bumbling along like they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 8 November, 2014 Share Posted 8 November, 2014 I reckon if someone had the minerals to ignore conforming to the norm and appointed Dyche as Man U manager they would not be bumbling along like they are. Not sure I agree. It is about the respect that the players give the manager, which is wholly wrong but seemingly one of the facets of the modern game. You don't have the players' respect, then you're history. It's one of the reasons I reckon Saints are doing so well at the moment. While many might not have been that aware of football when he was playing (or even alive), he has one of the better reputations in the game so the players can't turn around and say "well you never did it". No disrespect to Dyche, but I hardly think the Falcao's of this world would look up to someone whose main club (231 appearances over 7 years) was Chesterfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo71 Posted 9 November, 2014 Share Posted 9 November, 2014 Why doesn't anyone like Brendan Rodgers? No-one seems to have anything good to say about him but he doesn't seem any different to any other manager really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 9 November, 2014 Share Posted 9 November, 2014 Why doesn't anyone like Brendan Rodgers? No-one seems to have anything good to say about him but he doesn't seem any different to any other manager really. I suspect it may have something to do with liverpools summer signings. I never used to mind brenda when he was at swansea, but I have a hearty dislike for him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 9 November, 2014 Share Posted 9 November, 2014 Van Gaal reckons it'll take three years - a perfect illustration of why our club infrastructure is so much better than theirs... he's rebuilding almost from scratch it seems, whereas we are able to bring a new manager and players into our existing structure and 'rebuild' almost immediately. And he's a c*nt. The real problem for Manchester United is that even if Van Gaal does his three year rebuild brilliantly, their next manager will want to change it again--and they will have a next manager pretty soon even if Van Gaal is never fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 9 November, 2014 Share Posted 9 November, 2014 I think Van-Gaal has been talking a right load of ****** so far this season. Basically the players bought don't understand or fit his system. They are struggling defensively big style, and the purchases so far don't look to be stemming the tide. He is snappy aggressive with the media, under huge pressure & not coming across well at all! Long may it continue. As for the rest Adriansfc summed it up nicely. That is why things are looking good here. No Southampton manager would have to deal with players being bought who don't fit his system because both the players and the managers are chosen because they fit the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 9 November, 2014 Share Posted 9 November, 2014 I suspect it may have something to do with liverpools summer signings. I never used to mind brenda when he was at swansea, but I have a hearty dislike for him now. Just a suspicion?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 9 November, 2014 Share Posted 9 November, 2014 Why doesn't anyone like Brendan Rodgers? No-one seems to have anything good to say about him but he doesn't seem any different to any other manager really. He is an arrogant *****, and he is liverpool manager. That was how I felt previous to the liverpool signings. I like, saggy chops, mourinho, martinez, pearson, poch, bruce Hate rodgers, allardyce, pardew, warnock, poyet Pretty much have no opinion with the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintquin Posted 10 November, 2014 Share Posted 10 November, 2014 Why doesn't anyone like Brendan Rodgers? No-one seems to have anything good to say about him but he doesn't seem any different to any other manager really. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11038705/Liverpool-manager-Brendan-Rodgers-says-he-has-no-sympathy-for-big-sellers-Southampton.html Such a shame we gave up our ambition for champions league spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musesaint Posted 11 November, 2014 Share Posted 11 November, 2014 Van Gaal ... Second best Dutch manager in the Premier League # fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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