Van Gaal came out fighting in a way that felt reminiscent of Ferguson’s days as manager.“Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me?” “That’s what I’m wondering. I think I was already sacked, I read. I have been sacked. My colleague [José Mourinho] was here already. What do you think happens with my wife or my kids [when they read that]? Or with my grandchildren? Or with the fans of Manchester United? Or my friends?