A JOURNALIST described as fat by Louis van Gaal has hit back at the under-pressure Manchester United boss.
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| Louis van Gaal was in combative mood with the media |
Following their dramatic 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Tuesday night, the Dutchman took a swipe at journalists in his post match press conference for not asking asking questions about Wayne Rooney, in comparison to previous weeks when the United captain was out of form.
Rooney scored twice and provided an assist for Jesse Lingard at St James' Park and Van Gaal said to reporters: "We don't speak anymore about Rooney.
"You have criticised him. I don't."
Van Gaal then walked away before directing his ire towards a reporter saying: "You too. Fat man there."
The Sun journalist Neil Custis was the person Van Gaal was speaking to and he has taken a swipe back at the United boss.
He said: "You are right Louis I am fat.
"I had a knee operation four months ago that stopped me running and going to the gym.
"That has resulted in me putting on nearly two stone.
"But I am trying to get it all off by having a dry January and calm February and a personal trainer.
"At least I can hold my hand up to my own failings. Shame others can't."
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