Louis van Gaal sacked: Ed Woodward responds to big question - Daily Star

Has Louis van Gaal been sacked? Ed Woodward responds to big question

ED WOODWARD was asked if Louis van Gaal had been sacked just minutes after Manchester United lifted the FA Cup.


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The United executive vice-chairman was walking through the mixed zone area at Wembley where the media conduct post-match interviews.

He didn't stop to talk but one journalist did shout "has Louis been sacked yet?" at the United big-wig.

His response was telling. Woodward let out a pronounced smile and carried on walking towards the exit.

Next week, LVG is likely to follow through a different exit door.

Starsport understands Woodward has decided to axe the Dutchman for failing to qualify for the Champions League.

The FA Cup win - the 12th in United's history - means Van Gaal's reign won't be seen as a total failure but it's still not enough.

Woodward has decided to swoop for Jose Mourinho now, 12 months before Van Gaal's contract is up. The club will proceed to thrash out a compensation package.