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Van Gaal emphasises he is "not a clown" as he talks dugout behaviour

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told the media he is "not a clown" as he discussed t...



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Van Gaal emphasises he is "not a clown" as he talks dugout behaviour

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told the media he is "not a clown" as he discussed technical area behaviour.

The Dutchman, who usually never leaves the bench during a game, made an exception on Sunday against Arsenal when he threw himself onto the floor in the technical area as he demonstrated a dive to the fourth official.

However, he believes managers cannot influence a match from the touchline. 

"I am not a clown. I am Louis van Gaal, I am a human being and a manager. It is not part of my philosophy, I don't think you can influence the game from that spot. The players have think on the pitch. Not the manager," he said.

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