Louis van Gaal in 44 Seconds

I think we've got the basics about Bayern Munich's new coach covered now and when you feel ready to plunge in medias res, you can head over to the Bayern Munich Offside and join a lively discussion about his philosophy, control freakishness, tactics, player sales and signings etc.

If you feel overwhelmed but still underinformed by the above soup ad, then here is what else there is to know about the Iron Tulip:

- He's Dutch.