2) Winning the FA Cup
When you think of Manchester United, images of a room full of trophies come to mind. Sadly, since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, United had not been able to add another major piece of silverware to their enviable collection. But all that was put to an end when Man United beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on Sunday. It’s a cup that United had not won since 2004 and hence the victory at Wembley has come as a huge relief.
Winning the FA Cup also meant that United legends Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick have now added the only trophy that was missing from their trophy cabinets.
Van Gaal has won at least one trophy wherever he has managed and the FA cup victory ensured his record remained intact. More importantly, he gave us United fans a much-needed morale booster and possibly the second best departing gift, with him leaving obviously being the biggest present.
