Manager Louis van Gaal acknowledged
Manchester United fans' unhappiness over his tactics but said they
would not be disappointed after Tuesday's 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
His decision to replace Anthony Martial with Marouane Fellaini with the score at 0-0 drew jeers from fans at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney's late header secured the victory that sent United to the top of Group B.
Dutchman Van Gaal praised defender Chris Smalling, whom he referred to as "Michael", for a heroic last-ditch block on the line.
Tweets were seen as far afield as Lima, Peru, while in Nairobi, United fan Iain Felipe wrote: "I have never questioned LVG's decisions up until now."
A particular meme often shared in the David Moyes era was also again sent around social media, with Van Gaal's face replacing the Scot's.
In his 66 minutes, Martial touched the ball 30 times and played 14 passes, completing 57%. At the same stage in the game, Rooney had touched the ball 34 times, making 82% of his passes.
"Wayne Rooney was there to get that chance that was unmissable," added Nevin. "So once again, Wayne Rooney - without playing brilliantly - wins the game for United."
would not be disappointed after Tuesday's 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
His decision to replace Anthony Martial with Marouane Fellaini with the score at 0-0 drew jeers from fans at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney's late header secured the victory that sent United to the top of Group B.
Dutchman Van Gaal praised defender Chris Smalling, whom he referred to as "Michael", for a heroic last-ditch block on the line.
Tweets were seen as far afield as Lima, Peru, while in Nairobi, United fan Iain Felipe wrote: "I have never questioned LVG's decisions up until now."
A particular meme often shared in the David Moyes era was also again sent around social media, with Van Gaal's face replacing the Scot's.
A version of this meme was popular during David Moyes' 10-month tenure at Old Trafford
Was Van Gaal right to substitute Martial?
BBC Radio 5 live pundit Pat Nevin described the decision as "a shocker". "He was the last player I expected to be taken off," added the former Chelsea player.In his 66 minutes, Martial touched the ball 30 times and played 14 passes, completing 57%. At the same stage in the game, Rooney had touched the ball 34 times, making 82% of his passes.
"Wayne Rooney was there to get that chance that was unmissable," added Nevin. "So once again, Wayne Rooney - without playing brilliantly - wins the game for United."

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