How former teammates reacted to Solskjaer’s release of Man Utd | Football News

Ole Gunnar Solskjaerrena Manchester United shot On Sunday three years ago he highlighted the oddities of his appointment and the mistakes of the club’s decision to last so long with a coach who constantly questioned his credentials as the huge investment in players had little impact on the pitch.

Even after losing to tough rivals Liverpool (5-0) and Manchester City (2-0) last month, United held on to Solskjaer.

While Aston Villa and Norwich used a two-week international break to lay off and bring in new directors, United’s leadership waited until they fell 4-1 at Watford on Saturday – their fifth loss in seven Premier League games – to finally decide if change was needed. box.

Former midfielder Michael Carrick, who was on Solskjaer’s coaching staff, will be in charge temporarily, starting with a trip to Spain for the Champions League match at Villarreal on Tuesday, in the group stage.

United said it would then like to appoint a director until the end of the season.

Manchester United can confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has resigned as head coach.

Thanks for everything, Ole ❤️#MUFC

– Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 21, 2021

“The inevitable news came this morning,” tweeted Michael Owen, a former Liverpool, Manchester United and England striker after Solskjaer’s dismissal.

“There were bigger management names than him who tried and failed in recent seasons and he leaves the club with the most talented player he has had in a long time. The job of the next director is to get the best out of them. Manchester United must have the worst time looking for a new manager. Since there is almost no senior manager available at the start of the season. ”

The inevitable news came this morning. There were bigger management names than him who tried and failed in recent seasons and he leaves the club with the most talented player he has had in a long time. The next job of the managers is to get the best out of them …

– michael owen (@themichaelowen) November 21, 2021

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, who has been criticized for refusing to dismiss his former teammate, as an expert, said Solskjaer had “recovered a soul at the club”.

Thanks Ole. You made us proud. The last two months have been tough but before that you have regained a bit of your soul to the club. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cseYVIFgqK

– Gary Neville (@ GNev2) November 21, 2021

Patrice Evra, who played for United between 2006 and 2014, believes players need to take more responsibility.

“Thank you, my friend, for believing in Manchester United again. Unfortunately when you don’t get results people forget what they did for this club, but to all the players now I’m looking for you,” Evra said.

Andy Cole, who won the historic trio with Solskjaer in 1999, paid tribute to the coach he left behind.

“Good friend, what people say will always be the legend of Manchester United. You put your heart and soul into the days of glory to return to Old Trafford,” Colek said.

Solskjaer have already come out of the Premier League title race with United already realistically, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea, who are seventh in the standings, and after leaving the League Cup.

Five defeats in Solskjaer’s last seven league games contrast a lot with the club in August when Cristiano Ronaldo returned unexpectedly to Old Trafford in the final days of the transfer window.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær left Carrington a few minutes ago. “It’s been an honor to work at Man United,” he told fans. ???? #MUFC

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– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 21, 2021

United also spent more than $ 134 million on Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, who wanted to finish second in the Manchester City league last season.

However, Solskjaer was unable to put together the pieces of his star-studded team into a collective unit despite Ronaldo scoring nine goals in 14 games.

“It’s really sad, I’m very sad. On behalf of Ole, on behalf of the football club, on behalf of all the fans. There are too many managers we have had to release in a short period of time, ”said former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

“We’ve been used to a man for 27 years [Alex Ferguson] being in a hot seat and I just feel like Ole. He’s done everything he can, but he doesn’t think that’s enough in today’s football. “

It is also time for those who released Solskjaer to be held accountable. They are the ones who have squandered Ferguson’s legacy.

– Oliver Holt (@ OllieHolt22) November 21, 2021

Michah Richards, a former Manchester City player, said: “You have Ronaldo, Pogba, Fernandes, Sancho and all the players. Something has to be given and Ole wasn’t the best of those players.”

Solskjaer overcame the storms on a roller coaster, but eventually three years without a trophy. However, his credit as a club legend also led to the disappearance of Vicarage Road’s travel aid for Ferguson’s goal in the 1999 Champions League final for the team to win the historic trio.

Andy Mitten, editor of the United We Stand fanzine, said it was “sad” to see Solskjaer launch.

Congratulations to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He seemed to give a good goal and was in the right line, but the last two months have been tremendous under him. It’s a shame to have come to that. Paris was awesome.

– Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) November 21, 2021