Rio Ferdinand's analysis on why Van Gaal was sacked and the legacy he left

The former Manchester United defender has penned his thoughts on the sacking of the Dutchman.

It became more evidence that United will sack Van Gaal just after the team won the FA Cup final in Saturday. And barely 48 hours after, Manchester United released an official statement to that effect.

Earlier in the day, when United were yet to release an official statement, though the news was gathering momentum, Ferdinand tweeted:

LVG gone.... Mourinho to be announced next?! #MUFC
3:38 AM - 23 May 2016
Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5)

Hours later, the former Manchester United defender decided to write a short note on Van Gaal.

Here's what he wrote and posted on his Facebook page:

"After few hours to let the dust settle.. I thought I would write a few words on (Louis Van Gaal (LVG)

His unwavering belief in his methods is something to respect in many ways but it was also part of his undoing too.

Success (winning the league or CL) is what Manchester United demands & added to that an attacking, quick, aggressive & imaginative style
of football.

Unfortunately LVG failed to bring either of those elements to the club.

He is huge personality who won an FA cup, keeping up his habit of winning trophies everywhere he has been but his # MUFC legacy will be the introduction of the players from the academy like Rashford, Lingard, Fosu-Mensah etc which WAS in keeping with the history of the club - giving kids an opportunity to play."

Well said and spot on Rio.