The Wayne Rooney testimonial match failed to live up to its expectations, thanks to a rather ‘dull’ display from the hosts. After a disappointing 2015/16 season that was mainly characterised by dull displays, many Man United fans were expecting a more aggressive approach in Mourinho’s first match at Old Trafford. Although new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed some signs of brilliance in the first half before being substituted by the Portuguese tactician, the rest of the players were anonymous throughout the match.
Zlatan reactions after missing a clear chance to put Man United ahead in Wayne Rooney's testimonial match
Was it a Louis Van Gaal testimonial? Are the Red Devils testing the waters ahead of their Community Shield clash with reigning EPL Champions Leicester City on Sunday? Well, that would be quite difficult to tell right now but judging from Wednesday’s display, it seems Louis Van Gaal’s spirit is still hovering over Old Trafford months after his sacking.
The England captain applauds fans during his substitution after playing for 53 minutes in his testimonial match
The game was tied at 0-0 at half-time and by the same score line at full-time, something that was quite common during the Dutchman’s era. Here are some of the best reactions to Man Utd’s ‘boring’ display:
There were thousands of kids there tonight....and they were subjected to Van Gaal football....Mourinho...Jesus
— W3105 (@watpoae) August 3, 2016
Nice touch from Mourinho to Van Gaal in Rooneys testimonial carrying on them spectacular 0-0 games
— Scott Percival (@Scott_Percival) August 3, 2016
Mourinho playes the Same way as van gaal did last season,where's all this attacking football he was bringing
— matthew (@mattcuffy99) August 3, 2016
United thought they'd play attacking football under Mourinho lmao he's basically Van Gaal with a better CV
— ️ (@MADVILLAlNY) August 3, 2016
Am Still Watching Van Gaal Team At Old Trafford, Mourinho Nothing Has Changed
— Tripple Captain (@tripple_zaki) August 3, 2016
What the difference between Van Gaal and Mourinho
— WƑ ♣Ƒισωσѕєяє♣ (@Kola_Klassiq) August 3, 2016
It will be sad if 0-0 FT in Old Trafford can become a hallmark of Jose Mourinho, just like 0-0 HT for Van Gaal. #mufc #manchester
— Dr. Roy Schestowitz (@schestowitz) August 3, 2016
That was actually Louis van Gaal testimonial not Rooney's.
— Berry (@sirberry) August 3, 2016
0-0 at half time, 0-0 at full time.
There'd of been murders if Louis Van Gaal had set his team up to draw a testimonial 0-0. Things can't carry on like this, it's an outrage.
— Gary Thompson (@gary302) August 3, 2016
That was more like an LVG testimonial. Great gesture by the club. Thanks for the memories Van Gaal. #mufc @ManUtd
— Ahmed Farid (@3askul) August 3, 2016
Testimonial and only 3 shots on target, just a glorified van gaal
— Ashhh (@Ash_Davo) August 3, 2016
Just catching up about Rooney's testimonial on my timeline. Seems like Van Gaal hasn't left yet and is still in charge. #nilnil
— Philip Gatt (@philgatt) August 3, 2016
Did I just watch louis van gaal testimonial
— Faraz (@Farazlito) August 3, 2016
Nice of United to give Van Gaal a testimonial.
— Wellington (@kodart_) August 3, 2016
