Van Gaal doing 'brilliant' job at Man United says Ferguson

Former boss who haunted David Moyes comes out in support of Old Trafford's latest manager

Sir Alex Ferguson
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Alex Ferguson haunted David Moyes during his short-lived reign at Old Trafford, scowling down on his anointed successor from the director's box in full view of the TV cameras as results went from bad to worse.

But although Ferguson has been in his usual seat in the director's box this season too, and even ventured out onto the Old Trafford turf to take part in a presentation last week, he appears to have complete faith in Louis van Gaal.

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