It came as no surprise to the football world when it was announced by the Manchester United hierarchy that Dutchman Louis Van Gaal was to become their new manager with Ryan Giggs acting as his assistant. There had been so much speculation about his arrival since the departure of David Moyes, that the only mystery surrounds the actual delay in confirming the appointment. Now that Van Gaal has been installed as manager, consideration must be given as to whether this is a footballing or political manoeuvre.