Manchester United fans and former players have been reacting to the news that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named the clubs permanent boss, with the appointment being met with ringing endorsement.
Solskjaer, 46, had been in the role on a caretaker basis since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December, but has since lifted the Old Trafford gloom with an injection of much-needed positivity into the club as well as impressive results to match.
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Under the Norwegian former United striker, the team have won 14 games from 19, drawing two and losing just three.
Included in that impressive run of form is a dramatic Champions League last 16 win over Paris Saint-Germain, while they have clawed themselves back into contention for a Premier League top four spot having been 11 points adrift in sixth place when Mourinho was dismissed.
Most PL points since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of Man Utd on December 19:
3⃣2⃣ – Man Utd
3⃣1⃣ – Liverpool
3⃣0⃣ – Man City
2⃣6⃣ – Arsenal
2⃣2⃣ – Tottenham pic.twitter.com/3OScAaZNAa— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) March 28, 2019
Already a legend from his playing days, Solskjaer was seen as a popular choice among fans and TV pundits for a permanent role at Old Trafford, despite others such as Tottenhams Mauricio Pochettino continuing to be touted as a potential target.
But now that the United hierarchy have confirmed Solskjaer as full-time boss on a three-year deal, the reaction from fans and former players online has been overwhelmingly positive.
Former Solskjaer teammate Gary Neville, now a prominent TV pundit, hailed the step, saying he was “delighted.”
Im delighted for Ole . I didnt think this would happen when he was appointed . However the results and spirit in the club have been incredible since he arrived and he deserves it. He now needs support in the transfer market in terms of finance and the right resource!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 28, 2019
United goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel, who won a host of titles alongside the Norwegian, including the fabled treble in 1999, also congratulated Solskjaer.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand, also a TV pundit, had pushed for the appointment and signalled his satisfaction on social media.
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Manchester United fans and former players have been reacting to the news that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named the clubs permanent boss, with the appointment being met with ringing endorsement.
Solskjaer, 46, had been in the role on a caretaker basis since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December, but has since lifted the Old Trafford gloom with an injection of much-needed positivity into the club as well as impressive results to match.
Also on rt.com Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager
Under the Norwegian former United striker, the team have won 14 games from 19, drawing two and losing just three.
Included in that impressive run of form is a dramatic Champions League last 16 win over Paris Saint-Germain, while they have clawed themselves back into contention for a Premier League top four spot having been 11 points adrift in sixth place when Mourinho was dismissed.
Most PL points since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of Man Utd on December 19:
3⃣2⃣ – Man Utd
3⃣1⃣ – Liverpool
3⃣0⃣ – Man City
2⃣6⃣ – Arsenal
2⃣2⃣ – Tottenham pic.twitter.com/3OScAaZNAa— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) March 28, 2019
Already a legend from his playing days, Solskjaer was seen as a popular choice among fans and TV pundits for a permanent role at Old Trafford, despite others such as Tottenhams Mauricio Pochettino continuing to be touted as a potential target.
But now that the United hierarchy have confirmed Solskjaer as full-time boss on a three-year deal, the reaction from fans and former players online has been overwhelmingly positive.
Former Solskjaer teammate Gary Neville, now a prominent TV pundit, hailed the step, saying he was “delighted.”
Im delighted for Ole . I didnt think this would happen when he was appointed . However the results and spirit in the club have been incredible since he arrived and he deserves it. He now needs support in the transfer market in terms of finance and the right resource!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 28, 2019
United goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel, who won a host of titles alongside the Norwegian, including the fabled treble in 1999, also congratulated Solskjaer.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand, also a TV pundit, had pushed for the appointment and signalled his satisfaction on social media.
Solskjaer had been publicly backed for the role by a host of United players, who had spoken positively of his impact since cominRead More – Source
