Louis van Gaal will not resign as Manchester United manager.
The Dutchman told BT Sports that, despite his side failing to win for the eight consecutive game, the club’s longest winless run in almost 26 years, he has no intention of stepping down.
“There is not any reason to resign for me,” Van Gaal told journalist Des Kelly, “maybe the media wants that, but I shall not do that.”
The 64 year old also spoke about fulfilling his contract, and said he was happy with his side’s performance in the goalless draw at Old Trafford.
“The players are fighting for me. It was a good performance but we didn’t have the luck we needed.”
"I shall not resign." Louis van Gaal insists he will not to leave and is intent on "fulfilling" his #MUFC contract. https://t.co/zpzgMmpnk8
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 28, 2015
Earlier this week, there were reports that Van Gaal had twice offered to resign, but was rebuffed by the United hierarchy.
However, despite the home side’s improved performance, some on social media weren’t convinced Van Gaal was the right man to take United forward.
We were the better side by a long stretch and still couldn't score. General performance much better but 2 shots on target is woeful.
— Doc (@Doc_Joshi) December 28, 2015
Only the first 25 minutes when #mufc showed a threat tonight. One goal in their last four home matches FT 0-0
— Ian Herbert (@ianherbs) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/PeteHall86/status/681555631053082625
Van Gaal should be sacked for failing to beat Chelsea.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 28, 2015
