Van Gaal: I’m no dictator

Louis van Gaal might have a reputation as a tough taskmaster but he will run Manchester United democratically after being unveiled as manager at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has earned a fearsome reputation during a coaching career which has included spells at Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

United supporters might have hoped for more of the same from Van Gaal after the Red Devils squad so drastically under-performed under his predecessor David Moyes.