Here's how Twitter reacted to Louis van Gaal's appointment as United boss

The site was at its busiest following today’s big football news.

1. Mark Ogden

Good call by LVG to have Giggs as number two. May not to weight up the captaincy, though. RVP may not be the best candidate.
— Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) May 19, 2014

Mark Ogden / Twitter

2. Henry Winter

Covered Van Gaal's successful, very watchable Ajax team in mid-90s...balance of youth Seedorf, Kluivert, Davids with experience of Rijkaard
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 19, 2014

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3. Paul Kelso

Begging #MUFC pardon, Van Gaal second non-British manager, Frank O'Farrell from Rep of Ireland. LVG first who couldn't play for the Lions.
— Paul Kelso (@pkelso) May 19, 2014

Paul Kelso / Twitter

4. Gary Lineker

Interviewed Van Gaal for a doc 20 years ago. Asked him what he would do if teams work out his system? 'This will never happen', he replied.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 19, 2014

Gary Lineker / Twitter

5. Ciaran Murphy

Louis Van Gaal is known as the Iron Tulip? That is honestly the worst nickname i've ever heard...
— Ciarán Murphy (@saveciaranmurph) May 19, 2014

Ciaran Murphy / Twitter

6. Paul Hayward

Van Gaal arrogant? You'd be very unwise to walk humbly into a dressing room full of multi-millionaires. It's them or you.
— Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) May 19, 2014

Paul Hayward / Twitter

7. Football Clichés

So whose cloth is Van Gaal cut from?
— Adam Hurrey (@FootballCliches) May 19, 2014

Football Clichés / Twitter

8. Mark Donaldson

I think Manchester United appointed their next two managers today. Surely Louis van Gaal will eventually be replaced by Ryan Giggs #longterm
— Mark Donaldson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@DonaldsonESPN) May 19, 2014

Mark Donaldson / Twitter

9. Darren Frehill

So Van Gaal doesn't want to address the english media until after World Cup! His head will be melted in Brazil. Why not get it out of way!
— Darren Frehill (@Darrenfrehill) May 19, 2014

Darren Frehill / Twitter

10. Matt Slater

Van Gaal built one of my fave teams, mid-90s Ajax. Can't help thinking he's yesterday's man, though. Diminishing returns of late.
— Matt Slater (@mjshrimper) May 19, 2014

Matt Slater / Twitter

11. Alex Shaw

Compare and contrast. Makes the original appointment even more incredible. pic.twitter.com/UZ2D3sPXbf
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawTel) May 19, 2014

Alex Shaw / Twitter

12. Phil McNulty

Van Gaal won't wonder if he is big enough for Man Utd - he is more likely to ask is Man Utd big enough for Van Gaal http://t.co/ztI8V4nxyk
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) May 19, 2014

Phil McNulty / Twitter