Louis van Gaal being criticised for his style at Manchester United is nothing new - it cost him his job at Bayern Munich but won him the Champions League at Ajax

Louis van Gaal is facing widespread criticism for the style of Manchester United's football at the moment. 

United, the critics say, are too rigid, too dull and nowhere near the swashbuckling excitement of the great United teams of years gone by.

The bad news for United supporters is that this is not the first time their manager has failed to entertain at a club.

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Louis van Gaal (centre) has faced criticism for the style of play that he has imposed at Manchester United

Ajax 1991-97

Ajax fans had to be very patient with Van Gaal before they saw anything approaching the football they had grown accustomed to when he took over in 1991. 

Teen Model’s Allegations Might Shatter Justin Bieber’s Attempts to Turn Around His ‘Bad Boy Image’

Justin Bieber and his crew are under fire from an 18-year-old Australian model who claims she was drugged while hanging out with the singer, his crew, and other models at a recording studio.

Bailey Scarlett claims that she made herself a drink of vodka and lemonade, and then took a shot of alcohol with Bieber. According to Hollywood Life, at that point Scarlett allegedly began to feel “overly drunk and not right at all.”She began to cry because she was scared, but Bieber was there to console her, saying that she was just having a “panic attack,” or maybe she caught “Bieber fever.”

She was picked up by her boyfriend after authorities did nothing at the scene. She then allegedly went to two hospitals where she was denied drug tests.

TARIBO WEST, FOOTBALLER TURNED PASTOR AND REVEALS: I USED JUJU IN MY CAREER TO WIN TROPHIES AND A LOT OF MATCHES

 He no longer wears the flashy and oftentimes crazy hairstyles that stood him out in the pack.

Baldness has set in and he is now clean-shaven. He is no longer “fearfully made” as he was once described by a comedian, because of his looks.

In his footballing days, Taribo was truly fearsome, an attacker’s nightmare. He had the crunchy tackles and would kick you on and off the ball, and force you into intimidation with his looks, gestures and power.

Today, he is a far cry from that personality. What you have now is the born again Taribo West; the pastor and founder of Shelter in The Storm Miracle Ministries of All Nations.

“I spend most of my time at hommeditating. All I want to do is to keep spreading the gospel. In my own little way, I have been into evangelisation visiting places like Ughelli and within the Orile community, Ajegunle and so on. God has been kind during these visits to preach the gospel to people who are yet to receive Christ. We believe He will take us globally very soon,” Taribo said.

Sir Alex Ferguson could have signed Thomas Muller when he was 10 and missed out on Ronaldo in 1994... and the five other stars that got away from Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson enjoyed unparalleled success during his quarter of a century at Old Trafford – but the former Manchester United manager has revealed he missed out on a number of elite stars.

While the likes of Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roy Keane and Edwin van der Sar all starred for United during the Ferguson era, there were other top names who Ferguson admits he tried to sign, but could not get the deals over the line.

In his new book, Leading, Ferguson reveals Brazilian striker Ronaldo was a target back in 1994, while they knew about Germany’s World Cup winner Thomas Muller when he was just 10. As well as two players who went on to make their names in London at Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo is 'Real Madrid's most important player'... but he needs to play for the good of the team, admits Rafa Benitez

Rafa Benitez has called Cristiano Ronaldo 'Real Madrid’s most important player' but urged him to use his gifts for the good of the team and not just for personal glory.

Benitez was asked who was Real Madrid’s version of Spain Basketball captain Pau Gasol after Gasol scored a record 40 points in the European Championship semi-final against France to put the Spanish in the final.

He said: ‘Cristiano is our Gasol. He is our best player but what I want is that the most important player plays to help the team. Spain reached the final because the team played well and because the player who makes the difference played for the team.’

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Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez says he didn't feel wanted at Real Madrid after frustrating season on loan in Spain

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez wants to feel important again, after a frustrating loan spell with Real Madrid.  

The 27-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and subsequently snapped up on loan by the Spanish giants at the start of the season, with the option of making the move permanently. 

But Hernandez struggled to make an impact in Spain and was largely used as a substitute, making just 12 starts in all competitions, and

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling not a priority for Arsenal, says Ray Parlour

Raheem Sterling has been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer

Ray Parlour says signing Raheem Sterling should not be a priority for Arsenal as they need to strengthen in other areas instead.

Arsenal have been linked with a summer move for the winger, who was benched for Liverpool's final game of the season after his contract dispute hit the headlines.
There has even been talk of a potential swap deal with Theo Walcott, but former Arsenal midfielder Parlour does not think signing Sterling should be high on the agenda.
“I’d rather concentrate on central midfield, centre-back and maybe a goalkeeper if I was manager,” he said.

David de Gea coy on Manchester United future

David De Gea: Still has one year left on his contract at Old Trafford

Goalkeeper David de Gea kept his cards close to his chest when asked about his chances of staying at Manchester United.

Robbery suspects who posed as bank customers nabbed

Two armed robbery suspects who posed as bank customers and trailed their victims from banking halls, Chinedu Okeke and Kolawale Best, have been nabbed by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), of the Lagos State Police Command.
The 32-year-old Okeke, who is also accused of murder after he shot dead a victim while trying to snatch his money, confessed to SARS operatives that  he and his gang used to monitor customers in banking halls, trail and rob them. He also confessed that he had to kill his victim when the man refused to hand over his money on demand.

Man hangs himself after stabbing wife to death

 
 A few days after stabbing his wife to death in a domestic fight, a man has committed suicide, ending it all.
Joseph Ajasa, a 41-year-old man in Owode in Yewa south local government area of Ogun State, caused a stir in the sleepy community when his body was found dangling from a tree in his farm few days after he allegedly stabbed his wife, Toyin, to death during a domestic fight, reports Sun Newspaper.

'Babalawo, 5 others nabbed for serial 'Okada' theft

 A herbalist whose stock in trade was to fortify robbers has been nabbed alongside some motorcycle snatchers.

A popular 'babalawo' (herbalist), in Ore town of Ondo State, Rasaki Oyeyemi, as well as five other suspects involved in a criminal gang of 'Okada' (motorcycle) snatchers, has been arrested by police detectives in the state, following intelligence report.

A teacher has gone out of her curriculum to show her teenage students photos of her breasts.

It us important to note first that this is not part of the school curriculum.

Authorities in Newport News, Virginia, are investigating after a high school teacher allegedly showed teenage students before-and-after photos of her breast augmentation during class.

Melissa Kidd, 34, resigned from her job at Woodside High School on April 17 amid accusations that she'd shown three students, ages 16-18, "photos of her nude and exposed breasts" on her iPhone, according to police documents. The photos allegedly showed her breasts before and after she had enlargement surgery.

Kidd is being investigated on suspicion of taking indecent liberties on a minor by a person of supervisory role, which is a felony. She has not been charged with a crime, but the investigation is ongoing.

Manchester United star David de Gea 'agrees personal terms' with Real Madrid

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is poised to leave Old Trafford this summer after agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain. 

Marca are reporting that the 24-year-old star has reached an agreement with the La Liga giants for a deal worth around £4million a year after tax and believed to be between five and six years in length.

This Oshiomhole and new wife's illustration is so cute

How cute is this? Illustration by Chukky Nwokky...