Louis van Gaal admits there have been times this season when even he

has been left feeling bored and angry by Manchester United’s lacklustre

displays.

United ended an eight-match winless run by defeating Swansea nine

days ago and then followed that victory up with a narrow success in the

FA Cup against third tier Sheffield United.

But neither result was enough to ease the pressure on United boss Van

Gaal because of the dull and uninspiring performances of his team.

Paul Scholes branded United’s style of play boring earlier this

season and following Saturday’s 1-0 victory in the FA Cup, the former

Old Trafford great claimed both Van Gaal and his players even looked

bored during the third round tie.

Van Gaal, already forced to insist he wouldn’t resign due to the

criticism of his methods from disgruntled fans earlier this season, will

come under renewed fire if United fail to win at struggling Newcastle

in the Premier League on Tuesday.

And ahead of that fixture, the 64-year-old finally conceded some of

the football on display at Old Trafford this season has been dull.

“There are matches that I have enjoyed,” Van Gaal told reporters on Monday.

“And there are also matches where I’m very bored or angry because we

are not disorganising our opponent’s defence, but that is football.”

Despite that admission, the Dutchman still slammed suggestions that

his primary aim is to stifle the opposition rather than attack.

“Do you know that,” he snapped at reporters. “I am not concerned (about defending more than attacking).

“At this moment we have a lack of creativity and you can see that but

they have done it (played well in the past) so they can do it.”

Asked if he needed to show more passion on the touchline in the style

of legendary United boss Alex Ferguson, Van Gaal was adamant he would

remain true to his own style.

“I’m not Sir Alex, as you know,” said Van Gaal, who has rarely come

to the touchline to speak to his players during his spell at the club.

“Everybody is different and I don’t believe in yelling from the

sidelines. I believe in communication during the week, during the

preparation and I believe in my players who have to perform.

“It’s very difficult because of the noise.

“A lot of managers are (yelling from the sidelines) but I doubt if they have real influence.”