Missing Van Gol

23/12/2024, 14:44

BTO-The defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford marked Manchester United’s second consecutive loss under Amorim, sinking the “Red Devils” into the bottom half of the Premier League table. More than ever, MU fans miss the passionate and effective football displayed under Van Nistelrooy’s leadership; to be precise, they deeply miss Van Gol.

202412100548481-2.jpeg

MU fell to Nottingham at Old Trafford

 Appointed as MU’s interim coach following Ten Hag’s dismissal while awaiting Ruben Amorim to take over, Van Nistelrooy thrilled MU fans with convincing victories against opponents. When Amorim arrived, Van Gol expressed his desire to remain part of MU’s coaching staff under Amorim. However, the Dutchman was left with no choice but to depart as he was not part of Amorim’s plans, despite his burning love and desire to serve MU.

 On his bittersweet farewell, Van Nistelrooy urged MU’s stars to support Amorim, a gesture that underscored his professionalism, generosity, and deep love for the Red Devils.

202412100548482-2.jpeg

Victories, then… consecutive defeats

Red Devils supporters seemed to “temporarily forget” Van Gol after Amorim’s first three games in charge, which resulted in two wins and one draw. It seemed as if Amorim was set to continue a “daydream” with MU. However, the last two Premier League matches have brought MU crashing back to reality.

While the loss to Arsenal could be explained due to the Gunners’ brilliance in set pieces and the Emirates’ intimidating atmosphere, the 3-2 defeat to Nottingham at Old Trafford left no room for excuses. Out of a possible 12 points in his first four Premier League games, Amorim has managed only 4—an underwhelming return for fans who had high hopes for the Red Devils.

Saturday’s match (December 7) marked a return to the “familiar disappointment” experienced during the latter months of Erik ten Hag’s tenure. With dropped points in nearly two-thirds of their games, United sit 13th in the Premier League table with a goal difference of +1 (19 goals scored, 18 conceded). This is MU’s lowest position after 15 league games since the 1986-87 season; when they finished 11th and failed to qualify for European competitions. Could this season see MU repeating history?

202412100548483-2.jpeg

Amorim got the second bitter pill

For Amorim, the harsh realities of the Premier League might have been a shock. Before managing MU, he guided Sporting Lisbon to 11 consecutive league wins. Yet, in just four Premier League games, he has dropped points three times (two for Arsenal and Nottingham, and a with Ipswich Town). The fact here is coaching in the Premier League is a formidable challenge, and leading MU is even more so.

202412100548484-2.jpeg

Van Nistelrooy’s Perfect Debut with Leicester City

Opposite to Amorim, Van Nistelrooy, after being “ignored” by MU, was trusted by Leicester City—a team he had defeated twice while serving as MU’s interim coach. Van Nistelrooy’s debut with Leicester City was spectacular, as he guided them to a 3-1 victory over West Ham at King Power Stadium, ending the Foxes’ streak of six consecutive draws and losses.

His dream debut with his new team, coupled with MU’s two consecutive defeats, has left Red Devils supporters longing for Van Gol.

UYEN LINH

According to Bao Binh Thuan
Copy Link
Related articles
A Harsh Reality for Ruben Amorim
BTO-After leading Manchester United to two consecutive victories, Ruben Amorim faced his first major challenge as manager in a match against Arsenal in the 14th round of the Premier League. The match ended in disappointment, with the “Red Devils” falling 2-0 to the “Gunners,” marking the first major setback of his tenure and emphasizing the immense pressures of managing a top-flight Premier League team.

(0) Comments
Focus
A New Rising Star
BTO-Joao Fonseca, a tennis player ranked 145th in the ATP standings, has caused a stir in the global tennis community after winning the 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals with the lowest ranking among the players in the tournament. With a mature, intelligent, and powerful playing style, Joao promises to be a formidable opponent for Alcaraz and Sinner in the 2025 season.
Do not miss
  • Phan Thiet saw a great number of Tourist arrivals  in 2024
    24 yesterday Travel
    BTO – The number of tourist arrivals to Phan Thiet has significantly increased by 10 percent compared to the previous year. Particularly, the locality has welcomed approximately 6.8 millions turns of visitors, including about 350.000...
  • A New Race Begins
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-“I grew up in a poor rural area, where life was full of challenges and hardships. And yet, here I am now, standing here, with this great award and joy!” Vinicius Jr spoke these heartfelt words during the 2024 FIFA The Best Awards...
  • “CR7- An U40 Machine Gun”
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-On December 15, 2024, just a few days after their victory over Al-Gharafa in Round 12 of the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) continued to score, adding two more goals to his impressive career during a stellar performance...
  • Another Painful Defeat
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-The press conference before the fight between Fury and Usyk was full of drama, culminating in the longest “staring” in boxing history: 12 minutes. Although the unprecedented staredown ended, after 12 rounds of fighting, the victory...
  • Missing Van Gol
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-The defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford marked Manchester United’s second consecutive loss under Amorim, sinking the “Red Devils” into the bottom half of the Premier League table. More than ever, MU fans miss the passionate...
  • Recognition Ceremony for Dinh Mountain and Hoai Duc Victory Monument as Provincial Historical Sites
    one month ago Culture
    The Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Duc Linh District, recently held a ceremony to award the provincial historical site recognition certificates to Dinh Mountain and the Hoai...
  • Partnerships to Unlock Tourism Potential
    one month ago Travel
    BTO - Building on their unique potential and advantages, the provinces of Binh Thuan and Dong Nai are aiming to establish links and cooperation to promote sustainable tourism development in the near future.
  • A Harsh Reality for Ruben Amorim
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-After leading Manchester United to two consecutive victories, Ruben Amorim faced his first major challenge as manager in a match against Arsenal in the 14th round of the Premier League. The match ended in disappointment, with the...
  • Free-of-charge examination, screening, and surgery for facial deformities offered to underprivileged children
    one month ago Society
    BTO- A chairty program offering free examination, screening, and surgery for facial deformities in support of underprivileged and disadvantaged children in Binh Thuan takes place from December 2 to December 5, 2024.
  • Will Glory Shine Upon Quyet Chien?
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-In the final match of the Billiards Carom 3-Cushion Lux Pro Cup 2024, held in Bình Duong last weekend, Tran Quyet Chien narrowly defeated Tran Thanh Luc to claim the championship. This marked his second consecutive title within...
  • A Dazzling Crowning Moment
    one month ago Sports
    BTO-In the recent Sprint race held on November 30th at the Qatar GP, Max Verstappen finished in first place, further enhancing the brilliance of his F1 championship crown for the 2024 season. This victory came after Verstappen had already...
  • Binh Thuan's OCOP 4-Star Fish Sauce and the Path to International Market
    one month ago Business
    BTO -Fish sauce from Phan Thiet and Binh Thuan is highly praised by local and international consumers for its unique, rich, and full-bodied flavor. This distinctive quality is likely a result of traditional fermentation methods and...
  • Binh Thuan to protect Intangible Cultural Heritage Recognized by UNESCO
    2 month ago Culture
    BTO – In 2013, UNESCO recognized Southern Vietnamese Don Ca Tai Tu (DCTTNB) as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Binh Thuan is one of 21 provinces and cities with the artistic heritage of Don Ca Tai Tu, contributing to enhancing...
  • Sinner Continues to Shine
    2 month ago Sports
    BTO - Shortly after claiming the ATP Finals title, Jannik Sinner continued his winning streak by helping the Italian team win the Davis Cup title against the Netherlands in the final. This victory marked the perfect ending to an extraordinary...
  • Even talent needs a touch of luck
    2 month ago Sports
    Before the Premier League match between Manchester United (MU) and Ipswich Town in the 12th round of the 2024-2025 season, all 30,000 seats at Portman Road were sold out, setting the stage for an incredibly energetic atmosphere.
  • Binh Thuan collaborates and partners to promote tourism development
    2 month ago Travel
    BTO - Cooperation and linkage in tourism are vital for localities to capitalize on their potential, transform tourism into a leading industry, and enhance contributions to the local economy. Efforts to connect and jointly develop tourism...
  • Binh Thuan to introduce Cham Culture to international tourists
    2 month ago Travel
    BTO – As the peak season for welcoming international visitors is currently triggering in Binh Thuan. The locality has organized a number of activities closely tied to local culture at accommodations to offer guests unique and memorable...
  • Binh Thuan’s leaders received delegation from Jiangsu People's Publishing House
    2 month ago Externat Relations
    BTO -Vice Chairman of Binh Thuan Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh hosted a courtesy meeting with a delegation from China’s Jiangsu People's Publishing House, led by Mr. Cao Bin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Jiangsu People's Publishing...
  • “Iron Mike” has “softened”
    2 month ago Sports
    Before the match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, “Iron Mike” arrogantly told reporters about the result: “I will win resoundingly.”
  • Binh Thuan enhances solidarity by the “National Great Unity Day”
    2 month ago Culture
    BTO -These days, all residential areas in the province are filled with the joyful and bustling National Great Unity Day atmosphere. This is not only a chance for all people to join in the residential community activities and enhance...
POWERED BY ONECMS - A PRODUCT OF NEKO
Missing Van Gol