SPECULATION OVER VAN GAAL JOB CALMNESS IS NEEDED SAYS DAVID GILL

Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill has called for calm amid more speculation over the future of manager Louis van Gaal in what he admits is a season of "under-achievement."

Speaking on Sportsweek, Gill said: "Clearly we all hoped the results would have been better and everyone is disappointed with that.
"It's been a season of under-achievement but I know that everyone, from the owners and Louis van Gaal and his team, is working extremely hard to turn that around.
"It's not easy but we have to stick together. What you've got to do is stick to what you know is right to turn it around and don't get too distracted."
Gill added: "No one likes to see that. We're fans as well as directors and we don't want booing, we want cheering, but I think we've got to stay calm."
"He's managed at the top level, at the top clubs in Germany, Holland and Spain," Gill said. "I don't think he's found it that difficult but the sheer competitiveness of English football is there for everyone to see.
"What Leicester are doing is absolutely fantastic and demonstrates the strength of the Premier League, and that will only increase next year with the new TV deals.
"I think the 20 Premier League teams will probably be in the top 30 revenue earners in European football so it gives every team a real ability to attract top players.
"If they spend that money wisely, it's going to be a very competitive league and there will be more teams in the mix going forward."