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Originally Posted by Buck
Van Gaal got panned for remaining in his seat more or less all the time. In his own words - he's a trainer-coach. His best work is done during the week coaching and preparing his players and what happens on match-day is supposed to be a manifestation of that.
Unfortunately he didn't have a flexible group of players who could deliver what was asked of them and have the intelligence to solve problems for themselves. He has to take responsibility for that - and he did by being sacked.
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During games it generally makes little difference. The players are playing the match not paying attention to the manager.
I think it's more about the vibe you create during the week and ahead of the games. Fergie always wanted to create calm and comfort for the players, both before and during games. I remember Fletcher saying that even before a European Cup semi final he was sat with his feet up reading the paper. All about keeping the team calm.
Both ways work, and both ways can look helpless. When your team is falling apart sitting silently on the bench can annoy people. At the same time, If you're ranting about and creating havoc and the players are showing no composure as a result, are you helping?