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'In my view, Ed Woodward is the evil genius': Louis van Gaal blames Manchester United chief rather than successor Jose Mourinho for his managerial sacking in 2016

Louis van Gaal has described Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward as an 'evil genius' and holds him responsible for his sacking in 2016.

The Dutchman was fired after leading United to victory in the FA Cup final which was the first piece of silverware the club had won since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013.

Van Gaal was humiliated when he learned his fate in the aftermath of the celebrations at Wembley with Jose Mourinho set to take over.

Louis van Gaal described Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward as an 'evil genius'
The Dutchman blames Woodward for his brutal sacking after the club's 2016 FA Cup victory

The Dutchman blames Woodward for his brutal sacking after the club's 2016 FA Cup victory

But the 68-year-old does not blame the Portuguese manager despite being a mentor to him during their time at Barcelona.