Is he having a laugh?
We all know about Steve McManaman’s AnfieldĀ allegiances, but as with the likes of Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, you expect a bit of neutrality to his punditry.
His most recent comments about Louis van Gaal’s immediate future suggest he is either somewhat biased about Man United’s current woes, or he has a very unique take on reality.
Speaking on BT Sport, McManaman complained that United’s results weren’t good enough, and that the Dutchman wasĀ at fault for letting the likes of Danny Welbeck, Jonny Evans, Darren Fletcher and Javier Hernandez go. Then argued he shouldn’t be sacked…
Macca believes @ManUtd need to give Louis van Gaal more time to turn things around at Old Trafford. #MUFC https://t.co/jBkNjFGi2R
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 26, 2015
Then, when talking about the forthcoming transfer window, the former Liverpool wingerĀ was adamant that Van Gaal should not be allowed any more money to solve the problems at Old Trafford…
.@IanWright0 and Macca believe Louis van Gaal should not be given "more money" to spend in January. #MUFC https://t.co/IYeFXftSim
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 26, 2015
So he should stay, even though he has ‘decimated’ the squad, but then not be allowed funds to strengthen it? Okaaay…