Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct172022 by JBNo Comments

Luke Shaw takes dig at Solskjaer & Mourinho with Erik ten Hag praise

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw says he’s grateful that Erik ten Hag only selects in-form players and says his team selections have been a welcome break from the past. The England star started United’s first two games of the campaign, where they were beaten by Brentford and Brighton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was consequently dropped for Tyrell Malacia, while Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo also lost their starting spots in the team. Shaw has since recovered his spot after praise from Ten Hag for his performances for England while on international break. The full-back had a tough relationship with Jose Mourinho during his time at Old Trafford, with the Roma boss once criticising Shaw for being ‘immature’ and saying he ‘played wit...

Feb222022 by JBNo Comments

Rangnick blasted Man Utd stars who exploited Solskjaer’s softness

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Ralf Rangnick delivered a few home truths to Manchester United players who became used to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s soft approach regarding missing games with niggling injuries, according to reports. The German coach took charge on an interim basis in November after Solskjaer’s sacking and has been tasked with securing a top-four finish this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rangnick has already endured his fair share of problems off the pitch with leaks coming out of the dressing room about disharmony within the team as well as suggestions the players lack respect towards the coaching staff. According to the Independent, the former RB Leipzig manager ‘b*******d’ his players upon walking into the ‘mess’ at Old Trafford which saw some criticised for...

Nov262021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer ‘absolutely buzzing’ with Man Utd supporters’ gesture vs Villarreal

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer watched Manchester United’s win over Villarreal in the Champions League this week and was lifted by fans who chanted his name during the match. The Red devils took the decision to sack Solskjaer on Sunday after a run of five defeats out of their last seven Premier League games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer issued an apology to United’s travelling fans in what turned out to be his final match in charge as his team were well beaten 4-1 by Watford on Saturday. The Norwegian coach was booed by United’s supporters at Vicarage Road but his name was being sung by fans who made the trip to Spain for their UEFA Champions League tie with Villarreal on Tuesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ac...

Nov222021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer had ‘rejected Man Utd offer’ that could have saved him from sack

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to revamp his coaching staff and remained loyal to staff members such as Michael Carrick and Mike Phelan during his last few weeks as Manchester United head coach. Some senior players at the club thought the staff was ‘too British’, according to ESPN. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is also claimed they complained about the Norwegian’s coaching style during the latter stages of his time at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo picks his top choice to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd Man Utd stars already against Michael Carrick appointment ahead of Villarreal clash Arteta & Klopp explain touchline fight during Liverpool’s win over Arsenal The Red devils offered Solskjaer the opportunity to revamp the current coaching r...

Nov222021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer speaks after Man Utd sack as he aims shot at flops

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken out for the first time since he was sacked as Manchester United head coach on Sunday. The Norwegian's time in charge came to and end after United's 4-1 defeat against Watford on Saturday, with the club securing just one win in their last seven Premier League matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer helped to improve United's form, but despite a number of new signings, he failed to oversee a genuine title challenge, and missed out on silverware when they lost the final of the Europa League to Villarreal last campaign. Rashford’s heartfelt message to Solskjaer after Man Utd sack John Terry explains why Solskjaer will be relieved over Man Utd sack Ferdinand sends message to Chelsea over Rudiger contract after...

Nov212021 by JBNo Comments

John Terry explains why Solskjaer will be relieved over Man Utd sack

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Former Chelsea & England skipper John Terry believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be ‘half-relieved’ to have parted company with Manchester United. The Red devils announced Solskjaer’s exit from Old Trafford on Sunday morning less than 24 hours after the embarrassing 4-1 defeat against Watford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His former assistant Michael Carrick is set to take charge of Tuesday night's huge Champions League tie against Villarreal with the team now looking to appoint an interim manager until the end of the campaign. Arteta & Klopp explain touchline fight during Liverpool’s win over Arsenal David de Gea blasts Man Utd teammates after Watford defeat Solskjaer leaves after only shy of three years in charge and while Terry believe...

Nov192021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer holds crisis talks with senior players to save Man Utd job

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has held crisis talks with some of the club’s most senior players in order to salvage his job. The crucial meeting took place at the club’s training ground on Thursday between Solskjaer, Harry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Matic, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer scheduled the talks in order to get the player’s views on how to turn United's season around, while also discussing tactics after changing from a back four to a back three in recent games, according to the Daily Mail. United have won just three of their last 10 games in all competitions, a run which includes humiliating defeats to Liverpool, Man City and Leicester City, as well as a 1-0 defe...

Nov162021 by JBNo Comments

The frustrated Man Utd stars who feel they have been lied to by Solskjaer

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Some Manchester United players feel they have been ‘misled’ by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over promises of more game time this campaign. Van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly, Juan Mata, Diogo Dalot, Alex Telles and Dean Henderson were among the players reassured over their roles during the summer with Solskjaer admitting he had ‘overplayed’ others during the 2020-21 season, ESPN report. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The situation remains unchanged for many of those players this campaign, but, Van de Beek, who saw a move to Everton blocked by Solskjaer, has been handed only 16 minutes of Premier League action so far. Lingard, who returned to United with a number of clubs interested in his services after a superb loan spell at West...

Nov142021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd board want Zinedine Zidane to replace Solskjaer

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Manchester United’s hierarchy are targeting Zinedine Zidane as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s replacement, according to reports. Solskjaer is under serious pressure after United’s poor run of form before the international break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United have lost four of their last six Premier League games and lifeless displays in the comprehensive defeats to Liverpool and Man City have led to calls for the sack of Solskjaer. Ajax boss Erik ten Hag speaks out after Man Utd links Xavi tells Barcelona to sign Liverpool star as part of Camp Nou rebuild Several managers have been linked with taking over from Solskjaer at Old Trafford, which includes Brendan Rodgers, Ajax’s Erik ten Hag and Antonio Conte, who joined Tottenham past week. ...

Nov112021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd confident of landing Brendan Rodgers as Solskjaer replacement as contract clause emerges

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Manchester United’s board are confident they will be able to lure Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers to Old Trafford when they decide to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports. United have endured a tough start to the new season and are already nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Chelsea after losing four of their first 11 matches of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pressure is currently mounting on Solskjaer as a result, though for now the club’s hierarchy are still backing the Norwegian manager to turn things around. Solskjaer waiting to be sacked after leaving Man Utd amid crisis Pogba makes Ronaldo demand in contract talks with Man Utd Xavi implements 10 strict rules at Barcelona – just like Lampard did at Ch...