Van Gaal calls for unity from fans following loss
United boss faced boos at final whistle of home defeat to Southampton.
Louis van Gaal has called on United fans to rally round their team despite yet another disappointing defeat.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman piled pressure on his old rival by beating United 1-0 on Saturday thanks to Charlie Austin's 87th-minute winner.
Many fans vented their anger after the final whistle, with supporters from the Stretford End and South Stand heckling Van Gaal as he walked along the touchline before he disappeared down the tunnel.
Boos also reverberated around the stadium at half-time after United failed to score in the first period of a home match for the 11th consecutive game.
The message was clear - Van Gaal is no longer wanted by some United fans and they are becoming increasingly unhappy with the slow, dour football that is often on display at Old Trafford.
The United manager understands the fans' angst, but claims now is the time for unity, rather than mutiny.
“They are right (to boo). I cannot deny that,” Van Gaal said.
“I have seen the match also and I cannot deny it but also in better or for worse, you have to stick together.”