Louis van Gaal appointed as manager of Manchester United . The former Ajax and Barcelona coach has been in charge since the end of last season but his first game was a 1-0 win over West Ham on New Year's Day. Van Gaal brought in to bring success back to the club after a difficult season . `` To work as a manager for Manchester United , the biggest club in the world , makes me very proud . He appoints Ryan Giggs as assistant , and Welshman ends playing career .
Louis van Gaal appointed as manager of Manchester United . The former Ajax and Barcelona coach has been in charge since the end of last season but his first game was a 1-0 win over West Ham on New Year's Day. Van Gaal brought in to bring success back to the club after a difficult season . He appoints Ryan Giggs as assistant , and Welshman ends playing career .