(Dagbladet): During an event organized by the English coach Association last night, told Louis van Gaal (64) about how exercising the profession has changed since he began his career.
Manchester United manager used among others to sit up on networks to analyze opponents on VHS tapes when his two daughters were young, but now there is not much he needs to do more.
– I grew up in a time where you did everything yourself . Now I am a manager who has a separate research, scouting and medicine department. I have assistant managers and assistant coaches. I do nothing. Nothing! I delegate. I delegate, and I earn a lot of money, says van Gaal and laughing, according to The Telegraph.
– An innovator
At the beginning of his career moved 64-year-old both cones on training field and scouted for potential reinforcements. And in Ajax-years, from 1991 to 1997, he claims to have introduced both a notebook and video analyzes.
In this way, thinks Van Gaal that he was pioneering.
– I am an innovator . I have changed a lot in terms of how to prepare matches. I was the first coach with a notebook. Now use all notepad. I was also the first to use video, said van Gaal.
In a good mood
The Dutchman has led Manchester United to a provisional 4th place in the Premier League. With 12 rounds played is red Royen two points behind Manchester City and Arsenal top the table.
On Saturday the United possibility to scramble past if all the results go their way. However, it is long in the season, and on the way Van Gaal wants feedback from those around him to be sure he does a good job.
Or does he really?
– Feedback is very important. Of course. But I have to say it. If not, I’m arrogant, says van Gaal and laughing.
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