This makes fascinating reading in hindsight.
You’d expect that Manchester United fans were cock-a-hoop at the appointment of Louis van Gaal back in 2014. They’d just endured a bitterly disappointing season under David Moyes, and Van Gaal was fresh from his heroics at the World Cup.
Looking back, you’d expect that this would be a chance to mock United fans for their misguided joy and giddiness about securing the Dutchman’s services. Not so, it seems. In fact there was more than a little doubt about the appointment.
Here’s a cross-section of tweets that show how the Old Trafford faithful greeted the news.
There was understandable optimism…
https://twitter.com/JordaanBroown/status/468512236341043200
https://twitter.com/Jimboo_Allen/status/458391565795602432
https://twitter.com/KevinOMeara7/status/468541168020897793
Some tempered hope…
Van Gaal ain't a long term plan. But it is a start. Firstly, we can return back to the UCL, which should be a priority next season.
— Altered Carbon (@WolePhoenix) April 21, 2014
Louis van Gaal announced as Man Untd new head coach…I'm sitting on the fence wit this one!!!
— •Milton• (@tshego_milton96) May 19, 2014
Quite a number had another man in mind…
Don't think I really want van Gaal. Controversial figure, Klopp much younger, fresher and likeable. Haven't liked Simeone since Beckham.
— Walshy 🔴⚫⚪ (@walshyutd) April 21, 2014
Personally, I would prefer Klopp over Van Gaal for the job. He's changed BVB's style proving that you can do more with the little you have.
— K. C. C. 07. (@collins07) April 21, 2014
I wanted Klopp but Van Gaal should sort things out next season #united #vanGaal
— Sam Taylor (@20Sam_Taylor) May 19, 2014
Though I would loved to have seen Klopp take the reigns I'm excited for the new era under Van Gaal #MUFC
— Stacey Rodwell (@staceyrodwell) May 19, 2014
Many hoped for a return to attacking football…
https://twitter.com/adamsupra_MUFC/status/468452808933797889
https://twitter.com/JamesLax7/status/468398185510350848
https://twitter.com/WezDublin/status/468416519329042432
What I expect from Van Gaal this season: #MUFC
Big signings
Attractive and attacking football
Powell and Lingard promoted— Joey Thorpe (@joeythorpe96) May 19, 2014
But just as many were far from convinced…
https://twitter.com/Maccarulz/status/468451661548363776
Got to be honest I'm not convinced with Van Gaal but I hope I'm proved wrong and we go back to where we belong
— Adam Hayward (@AdamHayward97) May 19, 2014
Not totally convinced on Van Gaal appointment myself. Cv reads well but never achieved what u would expect. Not sure merits reputation.
— Graeme McVeigh (@GraemeMcV) May 19, 2014
Didn't want van gaal but hey ho
— hammond (@jakehammond1995) May 19, 2014
