Louis Van Gaal style inhibiting Rooney .... David James

 Dutch Manchester United manager, Louis Van Gaal has come under a lot of criticism from fans, Manchester United legends and pundits. The latest contributor to these criticisms is former england international, David James.
According to David James, Van Gaals authoritarian style of management is to blame for Wayne
Rooneys poor form.

Man Utd manager, Louis Van Gaal

“When you look at (Sir Alex) Ferguson at Manchester United – obviously (Rooney) had David Moyes at Everton first – as much as the hairdryer keeps getting mentioned, the team leads the changing room more so than a manager.

"Wayne was allowed to be himself because however much he argued or (behaved) in his effervescent way around the changing rooms, his performances would justify his character,” James said.

“David Moyes comes back in, a bit more of an authoritarian, if you like; (Louis) van Gaal seems to be the same, therefore you’re suppressing this enthusiasm

David James

former England international, David James

“There’s no reason why that old Wayne Rooney spark can’t come back. It’s not about him being reckless – it’s about allowing him to have a bit more personality in his performance. Allow him to take the odd liberty. He can play his way back into form.”

“That enthusiasm, that love for the game, I saw that in his performances (when I trained and played with him). I don’t know what he does now because I don’t go to Manchester United’s training ground, but he was special. When I do my coaching, I mention him regularly".


 Wayne Rooney, 30, has put in some poor performances this term and has scored only two goals in the premier league. But David believes Wayne can find his form back, saying
“He can play his way back into form.”





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