[30] Edwin van der Sar on United’s new goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek

[Red News]

“He groomed me and helped me learn all the things I needed to know to be a successful footballer over a lot of years. Like Louis van Gaal, he’s really exact with his exercises – they both put a lot of thought into them. He was one of the first guys I know who connected the goalkeepers with defenders and midfielders in terms of exercises. It wasn’t only about practicing goalkicks as a keeper – he would think about the different situations you might yourself be in during a game and try to find exercises and drills for us that he would combine with the outfield players. He should be a great help for David. He used to work at Barcelona so he’ll speak Spanish, which will help, although I know David speaks good English now. I think they’ll be a good combination. After a difficult start in his first year, David has developed himself brilliantly over the last three years and performed so well last season.”