Sir Alex Ferguson believes Louis van Gaal is the right choice to lead Manchester United forward and describes the Dutchman as a 'formidable' figure. The legendary United manager, writing in updated chapters of his autobiography, admits he struggled to deal with leaving his Old Trafford last season, but seems happy to have a man he calls an 'ultra-professional' at the helm now. Ferguson played a part in appointing his successor David Moyes, but now says United's board made the right choice in going with Van Gaal after a difficult transitional season last year. Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Louis van Gaal as the right man to manage Manchester United
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Sir Alex Ferguson has updated his controversial autobiography
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Legendary boss has backed Louis van Gaal as a 'good choice' for the role
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Ferguson also says Van Gaal and Ryan Giggs can learn from each other
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He labels the new Manchester United boss an 'ultra-professional'
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Ferguson casts doubt over Manchester City repeating their title success
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