Fans right to criticise – LVG

BOSS Louis van Gaal agreed with Manchester United fans’ scathing assessment of the team after the 2–1 Europa League defeat at FC Midtjylland.

But he insists his players don’t have an attitude problem. The scoreline from the encounter in Denmark means United have every chance of getting through to the last 16 when they play Midtjylland in the second leg next week.

But last night’s game is set to be looked at as one of the most embarrassing results in the Reds’ European history, though was no less than Van Gaal’s men deserved.

United supporters made their feelings known at the end, with vicious chants coming from among the 800 who had made the trip.

Van Gaal, whose position as manager is under ever–growing scrutiny, said: “The fans can criticise because when you see the second half, maybe they are right. We have to improve.”

United led through Memphis Depay’s 37th–minute finish, but Pione Sisto levelled seven minutes later, and Midtjylland sub Paul Onuachu fired in a fine strike 13 minutes from time.


Wayne Rooney could be set for a sensational summer exit from United, according to reports this morning. A bid is believed to have come in from a Chinese Super League club – a move which could earn Rooney £500,000 a week.