LONDON • Manchester United yesterday turned to former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to steady the ship until the end of the season, confirming him as caretaker manager in the wake of Jose Mourinho's sacking.
The Norwegian, who leaves his role as manager of Molde, whom he led to two Norwegian league titles in 2011 and 2012, will be joined by Mike Phelan as assistant manager.
The Englishman previously carried out that role under former United boss Alex Ferguson for five seasons before leaving in 2013.
On Tuesday, United parted company with Mourinho with the club in sixth spot in the English Premier League, having made their worst start to a season for 28 years.
The appointment of Solskjaer to inject some life into the Red Devils in some ways mirrors his playing career at the club, where he scored 126 goals between 1996 and 2007, often as an impact substitute.
His most memorable contribution came in the 1999 Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich, when he netted the stoppage-time winner.
"Manchester United is in my heart and it's brilliant to be coming back in this role," the former Cardiff manager said in a statement. "I'm really looking forward to working with the very talented squad we have, the staff and everyone at the club."
CROWD PLEASER
We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season.
ED WOODWARD, United's executive vice-chairman, on the appointment of 1999 Champions League final hero Solskjaer as caretaker manager and another former player Mike Phelan as assistant manager.
POOR DECISION
If they appoint a new manager in the summer, he's not going to have much time to look for players. There is a real concern that you could have two seasons of rebuilding again.
DARREN FLETCHER, ex-United midfielder, criticising the move not to hire a full-time coach immediately.
Coincidentally, his first task will be to try and guide United to a much-needed league win at Cardiff - the club who were relegated from the English top flight on his watch in 2014 - on Saturday.
But United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward expressed his confidence the "club legend" would be able to bring some cheer to the Old Trafford faithful.
He said: "His history at Manchester United means he lives and breathes the culture here, and everyone at the club is delighted to have him and Mike Phelan back.
"We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season."
The club are also understood to be looking for a director of football - a first for United - to oversee operations, a position which Mourinho was opposed to.
Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna, both part of his backroom staff, will be retained to work under Solskjaer, whom the Manchester United Supporters' Trust labelled the "ultimate super-sub and was just the man for the job".
The "Baby-faced Assassin", as he was popularly known by during his playing days, was given the blessing of Molde and earned plaudits from Ms Erna Solberg, the country's Prime Minister.
She tweeted: "Finally confirmed! Great day for Norwegian football."
Pundit Gary Neville, who has been vocal about United's need to hire someone who meets the club's "key principles", felt his former teammate could "bring the feel-good factor back".
He told Sky Sports: "At this moment in time, I can see where an interim appointment becomes someone who brings favour and goodwill, and he absolutely would.
Â
Â
Â
"(He would) hold the fort until the end of the season and then United can go and get the next manager of this club for the next five to six months."
However, the former United defender warned the club's floundering stars their "excuses were gone now" and they "had to perform" as there would be no more flare-ups.
But not all were sold on Solskjaer taking on one of the biggest jobs in football as an interim boss, with former United midfielder Darren Fletcher declaring the announcement akin to "writing off this season and next season".
He told the BBC: "United should never be in this position. If they appoint a new manager in the summer, he's not going to have much time to look for players. There is a real concern that you could have two seasons of rebuilding again."
Former United midfielder Paul Ince was even more scathing, slamming the decision to opt for Solskjaer over former defensive stalwart Steve Bruce as "absolute madness".
He told bookmaker Paddy Power: "That has to be a joke. Yes, he's (Bruce) been sacked (as Aston Villa manager in October), but we've all been sacked before. Between him and Solskjaer, there's no comparison."
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has urged his players to give "every fibre of their bodies" in the battle for the Premier League title. Manchester City moved to the top of the league on Wednesday for the first time since December after Klopp's side limped to back-to-back draws against Leicester City and West Ham United.
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will fight with every fibre for
Football: Furious Sarri slams Chelsea players as 'difficult
Kevin De Bruyne has joked that Eden Hazard is already in Madrid with Chelsea set to confirm the Belgian's departure. Real Madrid have finally agreed an initial €100 million (£88.5m) fee for
Real Madrid set to bid €120m for Eden Hazard - We Ain't Got
Paul Daugherty: Bob Castellini not giving up on championship dream for Cincinnati Reds. Bob Castellini is not used to losing. In a lot of ways, he is as big a Reds fan as you are.
It's Not Giving Up, It's Stepping Back - The Odyssey Online
WATFORD, England (REUTERS) - Substitute Andre Gray scored a second-half winner as Watford beat Marco Silva's Everton 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday (Feb 9) to heap the pressure on their
Watford's Gray strikes to sink Everton, pile pressure on Silva
Tottenham Hotspur showed why manager Mauricio Pochettino is a wanted man by thrashing Everton 6-2 at Goodison Park yesterday to close to within six points of Tottenham shine to hit Everton for
Pochettino focused on Spurs success after hitting Everton for
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho says his team will 'fight like animals' to retain their Premier League crown. City lead Liverpool at the top of the table by a single point after their 2
Premier League: Man City claim second successive title
Win over Watford more like draw: Ole. But, after the 2-1 Premier League win over Watford on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, the 46-year-old admitted that
Win over Watford more like draw: Ole - theworldnews.net
Jurgen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to
Football: China strips South Korea of Panda Cup for 'indecent' celebrations despite team's apology One of South Korea's victorious under-18 footballers with his foot on the Panda Cup following his
Football: China strips South Korea of Panda Cup for 'indecent
Premier League: Liverpool Back On Top With Win Over Tottenham, Chelsea Defeat Cardiff City Updated: 31 March 2019 23:09 IST A 2-1 win over Cardiff City keeps sixth placed Chelsea in contention for
Cardiff City v Chelsea betting preview: Free Premier League
Fulham appoint Ranieri after sacking Jokanovic After 12 games, Fulham sit bottom of the pile with just five points and one win from 12 games. People are having a very hard time accepting
Scott Parker insists Fulham can end miserable away run at
Latest News -Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims dig at Chris Smalling and Phil Jones after Man Utd legends game 2 days ago site4news Ole Gunnar Solskjaer highlighted Manchester United's weak defence (BT Sport)
Solskjaer aims thinly-veiled dig at Jose over 'stupid
watch premier league live streaming juventus
watch coppa america live streaming hd free
watch english premier league live streaming hd
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming free online
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch champions league live streaming juventus
watch epl live streaming free no sign up
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
watch premier league live streaming xbox
watch arsenal southampton premier league live stream
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch live soccer streaming on iphone
watch soccer online free streaming live espn
watch live soccer stream android
watch usa soccer live stream
how to watch champions league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming australia
watch indian premier league live stream online
watch soccer live streaming zimbabwe
watch soccer live football streaming - ronaldo7.net
watch champions league live streaming jamaica
watch coppa america live streaming world
how to watch soccer live streaming free
watch soccer am live stream
watch coppa america live streaming eng
watch sky sports premier league live stream
watch uefa champions league final live streaming free online
watch coppa america live streaming live
watch coppa america live streaming app
watch soccer online free streaming live app
watch coppa america live streaming spain
watch coppa america live streaming english
soccer tv live football streaming portugal
watch champions league live streaming kenya
watch soccer live stream links
watch champions league final live streaming
watch champions league live streaming match
watch coppa america live streaming philippines
watch coppa america live streaming ufc
watch coppa america live streaming uk
watch premier league live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming youtube
watch premier league live streaming jamaica
watch champions league simulcast live stream
watch the champions league live stream
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch soccer online free streaming live
watch premier league live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming quality
watch soccer live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming vf
watch coppa america live streaming mexico
watch champions league live streaming vk
watch soccer game live now
watch live streaming soccer manchester united
watch champions league live streaming live free
watch soccer online free streaming live world cup
watch premier league live streaming xfinity
watch coppa america live streaming video
watch coppa america live streaming canada
watch coppa america live streaming total sportek
watch premier league live streaming quality
watch soccer world cup live streaming
watch premier league live streaming live
watch premier league live streaming xbox one
watch champions league live streaming now
watch coppa america live streaming totalsportek
watch champions league live streaming now free
tv soccer live stream sky
watch epl live streaming on iphone
watch coppa america live streaming tv
watch soccer am online live streaming
watch champions league live streaming live
watch champions league draw live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming direct
watch us soccer live stream
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch english premier league live streaming free
watch uefa champions league live streaming youtube
#league1 #crossfit #soccerbible #lionelmessi #MyDubai #arsenalfantv #bayern #mancityvsliverpool #adidasslipon #fut #premierleague #watchlive #bayernmunich #livestreaming #footballmeme #petercrouch #coutinho #footballstreaming #chocolatecoffee #soccer #coyg #comico #neymar #bestshishacafedubai #cr7 #golf #ronaldo #salah #elcasico #golazo #seriea #championsleague #americanfootball #soccer #football #myfootballuniverse #zinedinezidane #copaamerica #premierleague #klopp #romania #oasisengland #oasis #messi #paulmcartney #roadtrip #nikesoccer #streamingbolaid #commentimemorabili #livestreams #panini #calciatoribrutti #24x7 #acmilan #valcea #zidane #coffeebreak #tokyo #PartyTime #girlsniteout #frasitrap #england #portsmouthfc #Liamgallagher #jadwalbolahariini #barcelona #serieatim #realmadridcf #freekickerz #JUVENTUS #433skills #commento #nutmeg #bayervshoffenheim #sixtimes #sunderlandafc #Barcelona #goal #Fcb #footballmemes #liverpoolcity #GarageCafeDxb #knuckleball #juventus #arsenal
0 Comments