It took Manchester United just 27 days to identify and capture the man to clear up the mess left behind by their 'Chosen One'.

David Moyes' traumatic 10-month reign as Sir Alex Ferguson's handpicked successor ended abruptly at Easter time in 2014 and within a month Old Trafford's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward had installed Louis van Gaal as the manager to help the Reds rise again.

On May 19, 2014 the Dutch, Spanish and German title winner was officially named as Moyes' replacement.

“This club has big ambitions. I too have big ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history,” said Van Gaal, shortly before jetting off to Brazil to lead Holland to a third place finish in the World Cup.

But one year on, has Van Gaal proved he was the right man for United? The MEN's jury of specialist writers has assembled to deliver its verdict....