VIDEO: Even Louis van Gaal's pencil is turning against him

Things can always get worse. Just ask Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.

The Dutch tactician has dealt with a nightmarish season at Old Trafford, enduring quarrels with the media, fans desperately requesting he be replaced by Jose Mourinho, and a steady stream of injuries doing their best to derail the Red Devils' campaign.

And yet, during Monday's FA Cup match against Shrewsbury Town, Van Gaal reached a new low with the club: poking himself in the face with his pencil, which seems to have also decided to turn against him.

We're not saying he did this purposely in an effort to poke his eye out and ensure he won't have to watch any more dour United football, but ...