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The Dutchman has overseen a successful pre-season tour, tracking up wins against Los Angeles Galaxy, Roma, Inter Milan and Real Madrid

Salford City have been in the eighth tier of English football since the 2008/09 season, and with the takeover there is now a real feeling that they can begin to make a genuine push through the divisions

They used to chant his name in football stadiums across the UK and Europe, but now City fans will have to decide whether to open their arms to the player or shun him from their history.

Video monitoring has been a key part of Van Gaal’s regime since he took the reigns at United last month.

New boss Louis van Gaal is just what Manchester United need to give them an extra push, says Gerard Pique – who found out first-hand what it was life was like working under the fiery Dutchman.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has stated his interest in the midfielder, who failed to score in 21 appearances last season at United and is likely to fall down the pecking order after the signing of Spaniard Ander Herrera.

Alan Winstanley was one of the club’s longest serving supporters who watched as the Lactics progressed from the Lancashire Combination to the Premier League.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has once again sung the praises of Stevan Jovetic as the forward continues his scoring exploits – despite the Blues suffering a 3-1 penalty defeat to Liverpool.

Branded as #MUFCkitday on Twitter, fans will have plenty of choice as United have worn three different kits on their USA Tour, traditional red against LA Galaxy in the 7-0 drubbing, white against AS Roma (United won again, 3-2) and blue against Inter Milan, which Louis van Gaal’s men edged 5-3 on penalties.

Hyde FC boasted an uncannily star-studded side for last night’s home friendly against Burnley – with George Michael, Tom Hanks and even a pornstar donning their shinpads and having a kickabout.

Ivorian Toure, linked with moves away this summer as the 3x-year-old has experienced a rough time due to his ill brother Ibrahim sadly passing away in xx, said the ordeal had unsurprisingly affected his thinking.