Barcelona appoint fourth manager in seven years as United Confirm Van Gaal

FC Barcelona on Monday confirmed their former player Luis Enrique as new manager.

Enrique takes over from Gerardo Tata Martino and will be in charge for the next two years all things being equal.

According to a statement released by the Spanish club “The FC Barcelona board of directors have this evening confirmed Luis Enrique Martíneza the new first team coach, following a proposal from sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta. Luis Enrique, 44 , will sign a two-
year deal.”

Enrique become the fourth manager the club will be hiring in a space of seven years. Pep Guardiola was in charge from 2008-2012, late Tito Vilanova 012-2013 while Tata Martino handled the team for the 2013 season.

In England, Manchester United also confirmed Luis Van Gaal as their new manager who takes over the helm of affairs from Interim Manager Ryan Giggs who has just been confirmed as assistant to the Dutchman.

He is however expected to return the club to winning ways after an unimpressive 2013/2014 season with David Moyes in charge.

Giggs assures United Fans of a Bright future

Interim manager of Manchester United saw and participated in the 3-1 defeat of Hull City at the Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

The victory was inspired by 18-year old debutant for United, James Wilson who grabbed a brace along side Robin Van Persie's lone goal.

Giggs also came on later in the match and made a statement there after saying good times will return after a disastrous season. He said “A special thanks also to Nemanja to who is leaving us this year. He goes with our best wishes for success in the coming years.

"We know it has been tough this season and over the years we have been spoilt by the success we have had.

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Giggs denies having issues with Moyes, confident of tonight's UCL match

Ryan Giggs has dismissed reports suggesting that he is having a rift with club manager David Moyes.

Speaking ahead of the champions league encounter with  Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, the player-manager said "I don't have problems with the manager."

He further stated that they are confident to take on the German champions although it is null not be easy.

Giggs, Neville, Scholes and co buy Salford City FC

Amidst reports that Manchester United class of 92' would front in the possible take over of the club, United greats Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have agreed a deal to buy Salford City Football Club, subject to Football Association and Football League approval.

The acquisition of the Evo-Stik League Division One North club is due to be completed later in the summer.

Most of these players had a connection with Salford during their early days of football.