I WAS LIKE KLOPP IN MY YOUNGER DAYS REVEALS VAN GAAL

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said as he grew older he has learned to control himself during matches
"When I was younger I was like Klopp." he said. "Now at 64 I can control my passion more. I don't think the referees in England are influenced by what the manager or the fans do. Every manager has his own identity, his own personality and also his own philosophy.
"When I started my career I did that Klopp-like actions also. But I don't think you can influence from the touchline.
"I did a karate kick," he said. "It was the 1995 Champions League final, Ajax against AC Milan, and I did a flying kick. We won 1-0, but we should have had a penalty for a high tackle on Jari Litmanen.
"I was angry, so I did a karate kick on the touchline -- about a foot away from the fourth official's face. I wanted to show him what had happened to Litmanen.
"It should have been a penalty, but the referee did not whistle for a penalty. And in that moment, I realized that a manager can never influence the referee by what he does on the touchline.
"I realized that you have to control your passion. I know a lot of fans like the manager to show he is angry and at Newcastle United the other night I was angry when Jesse Lingard missed a chance to score in the 3-3 draw.
"I am a little bit older now. But I still see the referee from 1995. He is a UEFA controller of referees now -- and he reminds me what happened that night."