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Dutchman Van Gaal gave his first press conference as United manager on Thursday

Hale Barns Cricket Club are encouraging the community to come out in full force on Sunday July 20 to get a taste of the action down at the club for the ECB Club Open Days scheme, which promotes the growth of grassroots cricket.

United behind Real Madrid and Barcelona in third spot as City way back in 49th in a North American sports dominated Forbes list.

Vision, preparation, transparency and delegation are the Dutchman’s key principals which he outlined to an audience of business experts on stage at FC Twente’s stadium in Enschede before he steered the Netherlands to third place at the World Cup.

Manchester City are continuing their bid for world domination after penning a deal with Japan car giant Nissan – and are eyeing up the manufacturer’s club.

A University of Manchester student and Olympic hopeful is making waves in the sport of swimming, after overcoming her disabilities and securing a coveted sportswoman of the year award.

Made from recycled bottles, each strip has the words ‘We are City’ on the inside of the neck as Manuel Pellegrini’s boys seek to land back-to-back league titles for the first time.

The 18 x 25ft artwork, made by a team of expert florists using 25,000 red and white flowers shipped in from Van Gaal’s homeland, is on display at the National Football Museum.

The Dutchman is expected to visit United’s Carrington training complex as he gets his feet under the desk in his new role – just four days after exiting his Holland job with third spot in the World Cup.

While the recent thrills and spills of the Tour de France passing through northern England got cycling fans excited, to truly appreciate the sport head to the Museum of Science and Industry from July 19-March 1 next year for ‘Pedal Power’.

Spaniard Javi Garcia may not be carding a round at Royal Liverpool for the Open this week but showed he could certainly putt up a good show while on tour in Scotland with Manchester City.