We have no idea why Rory McIlroy doubting that LVG is the right man for Man United is a big story in the UK today but apparently it is. The world number no.1 golfer is well known to be an ardent Man United fan but when he was asked for his opinion on United's chances this season, he probably wouldn't have thought that it would be headline news.
McIlroy was speaking to Sky Sports at the Deutsche Bank Championship when he was asked for his opinion on the early season changes at Old Trafford. His response was one which quite a few Man United fans may share.
I think the new signings will be good in time, but I'm not convinced LVG is the right man to lead us
Here's the rather innocuous exchange.
Fair enough, he's entitled to his opinion like any other fan. However, were most fans to say that, it's unlikely their opinion would be plastered across some of the biggest media outlets in the UK.
Unsurprisingly when stories like that tend to blow up, people like to have their say and, in this instance, plenty of individuals have called into doubt McIlroy's credentials for criticising Van Gaal.
@MailSport @henry_tmens Mc.Ilroy's opinion means nothing.Maybe LVG should start picking apart his golf game.#WANKER.
— Chris 225. (@Christo86165331) September 8, 2015
Rory mcilroy can fuck off 😂
— Mo Ruddy (@50SavesOfDeGea) September 8, 2015
Although there's plenty of people agreeing with McIlroy's assessment, it must be fun knowing you can rile strangers up that much by saying something about the football club you support.
