Former Netherlands international Pierre van Hooijdonk believes that Manchester United’s decision to replace David Moyes with Louis van Gaal has proven a ‘disappointing’ one.
Scottish boss Moyes was replaced last summer by Van Gaal after a string of poor performances, but following United’s latest 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Sunday; many have questioned if their has been an improvement at Old Trafford.
Van Hooijdonk, who has worked with the former Netherlands boss in previous years, gave his thoughts on the matter recently and said that Van Gaal’s reign as United boss is proving to be a ‘disappointing’ one.
“Louis looked like a suitable successor for David Moyes but, at the moment, he is disappointing,” he told Voetbal International.
“To steer away from the results, the way they are playing is awful. I can’t see the touch of Van Gaal; he is unrecognisable.
“It all started in the summer. You couldn’t follow their transfer policy. It looks like United just bought some great names. The result is a team of top players without any unity.
“Even the biggest clowns are laughing about Van Gaal. During my spell at Nottingham Forest I’ve worked with them: Dave Bassett and Ron Atkinson. In England they’re respected coaches, but I know they are just really bad actors, men that had no idea how to improve a team. These guys and [Sam] Allardyce as well.”
