Netherlands appoint Louis van Gaal

[CaptainCourageous]

Louis van Gaal has been named head coach of the Netherlands for the third time.

The 69-year-old Dutchman replaces Frank de Boer, who quit last month after a last-16 defeat by the Czech Republic at Euro 2020.

Van Gaal was in charge of the side from 2000-2002 and again from 2012-2014 before he joined Manchester United.

He has not managed since being sacked by United in 2016, and said it was an "honour" to return to the Dutch team.

 

[derek145]

Just highlights the total lack of up and coming managers

 

[Orangeandblue]

He's another one who doesn't want to give up the management merry go round.
He was adamant that the Man Utd gig was his last as he had promised his wife they
would retire to Portugal.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

Just highlights the total lack of up and coming managers

No real stand out candidates. Both Cocu and van Bronkhorst were linked.

 

[TN8]

Is wee Gio still unemployed after leaving Feyenoord?

 

[CaptainCourageous]

Is wee Gio still unemployed after leaving Feyenoord?

He was with Chinese side Guangzhou but quit end of last year.

 

[bud_light]

We always think it's the same names in England getting jobs but the Dutch seem to have the same problems

 

[MainStandLoyal]

Just highlights the total lack of up and coming managers

Many up and coming managers won’t be interested in National team jobs

 

[Thechemist]

Surprised they went back to him especially as some of the players didn’t want him