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They had footballing disputes, but when LvG took over Ajax intent on inplementing his own vision, he was always going to bump heads with the Big Man |
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On hearing today's news, United manager Louis van Gaal told ManUtd.com: "It is a very sad day for the footballing world, to lose one of the true legends of the game. My thoughts are with Johan's family at this difficult time." Quote:
When LvG was at Barca he couldn't exactly count on Cruyff's public support |
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There was a piece on here recently about their different approaches, both influenced strongly by Michels, but while LVG interpreted it in a very systematic way, Cruyff was more about individuality and expression. The latter is much easier to love of course, no doubt contributes to the chip on the shoulder |
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