Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Archives ⋆ Page 13 of 28 ⋆ LSU

Feb162021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer casts doubt on Man Utd future with contract admission

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has thrown huge doubt over his Manchester United future after conceding that nobody has spoken to him about a new contract. It comes as his current deal expire at the end of next campaign. Solskjaer signed a three-year contract after taking over the club on a permanent basis in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That happened after taking charge initially on an interim basis at the club after the sacking of Jose Mourinho back in late 2018. However, this season has been a rollercoaster for the Norwegian coach, who has battled back from talk over a crisis to moving the Red devils to the top of the Premier League. They currently sit second in the table behind Manchester City while earlier in the campaign, they were sent crashing ou...

Feb162021 by JBNo Comments

Jesse Lingard takes swipe at Solskjaer after West Ham move

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Manchester United star Jesse Lingard says he’s determined to prove Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wrong at his new team West Ham after he failed to get a ‘chance’ at Old Trafford after Project Restart. The 28-year-old midfielder joined the Hammers on loan in January after falling down the pecking order under Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lingard looked to be one of those players to benefit from Solskjaer’s appointment and he was a regular starter in the Norwegian’s early months at the club. However, Lingard’s form collapsed and he used the break in play due to the coronavirus pandemic in order to get back to his best by studying his play and also working hard on his fitness. But Lingard says he was not given enough opportunity when the Premier Leagu...

Feb152021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer criticises Man Utd strikers after West Brom stalemate

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was critical of his strikers for failing to find a winner in their 1-1 draw against West Brom. The Red Devils were behind after only three minutes when Mbaye Diagne headed past David De Gea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Bruno Fernandes levelled just before half-time and United would have expected to find a winner against Sam Allardyce’s team. However, Solskjaer’s side didn’t create enough chances that would have been expected, with the best chances falling to Greenwood, McTominay and Harry Maguire. But there were occasions in the game when fine crosses from Luke Shaw, Greenwood and Aaron Wan-Bissaka flashed across goal without any United striker found on the end of the deliveries. ‘You don’t do ...

Feb152021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer rules Liverpool out of title race after Man Utd draw vs West Brom

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to rule Liverpool out of the Premier League title race after his team dropped further ground on the league leaders Manchester City. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw against West Brom, meaning they have accumulated just 10 points from their last seven games in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That leaves United seven points behind Man City, who have a game in hand on their rivals at the top of the league. City are now huge favourites to win the title for the third time in four years but Solskjaer says it’s up to United and Leicester City to put the pressure on them, meaning the Norwegian does not feel Liverpool can retain the title. Asked how his players must respond after ...

Feb152021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer disagrees with Maguire foul claim after Man Utd’s 1-1 draw with West Brom

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he had no arguments over West Brom’s goal against Manchester United but has called on referees in the Premier League to show more consistency. United skipper Harry Maguire was unhappy as Mbaye Diagne out-muscled his partner in defense, Victor Lindelof for West Brom’s early goal at The Hawthorns. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bruno Fernandes scored an outstanding equaliser before half time but the Red devils were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw and have lost even further ground to Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. ‘I know Vic will be disappointed in there and I’m sure he’s probably getting criticism, he knows he can do better, but it’s a foul, we shouldn’t be speaking about this,’ Maguire told MUTV about ...

Feb142021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes & Solskjaer clash as Man Utd boss fumes at his movement

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer clashed furiously with Bruno Fernandes on the pitch when he argued about his movement in their draw against West Brom. The Portuguese midfielder scored his 14th goal of the campaign with a volley to avoid embarrassment in a 1-1 draw against West Brom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having conceded after only 83 seconds, United pushed on until Fernandes wrapped his left foot round Luke Shaw’s cross with a minute left for half time. But reports have emerged that he did not have it all his own way on the pitch. Solskjaer was heard fuming at midfielder, telling the player to use more space on the right. The 26-year-old was set up in the formation to play behind striker Edinson Cavani, with Marcus Rashford mov...

Feb132021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer drops Erling Haaland transfer hint

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer concedes he is following the progress of Erling Haaland and has not ruled out making a transfer move for the Dortmund striker. Haaland has developed into one of the best strikers in world football, scoring 38 goals in just 40 matches for Dortmund since joining from Red Bull Salzburg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all been linked with the Norway international, but it seems the Red devils have more than a passing interest as well. When asked whether his previous relationship could help smooth the path to Old Trafford, Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet VG: "Erling will have a fantastic career. I’m following Erling. I've always said that. "Was it 18 months...

Feb82021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer set to call up Man Utd star Shola Shoretire to first team

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Manchester United youngster Shola Shoretire is set to make the step-up to the first team this week after impressing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 17-year-old has attracted interest from Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern in recent months but Rashford has helped to persuade him to stay at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Shoretire can play on both the wing and as a no.10 but it’s not just his quality on the ball that has attracted Solskjaer, the United boos is said to be impressed by his maturity. Solskjaer has shown his willingness to play youngsters during his two years at United, with Greenwood, Axel Tuanzebe and Williams examples of his determination to continue United’s traditions. Shoretire scored a hat-trick against Blackburn last week and the A...

Feb82021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer warns De Gea about his position after costly blunders in Everton draw

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned David de Gea that no-one’s place is safe at Manchester United after the keeper’s latest mistakes in the 3-3 draw with Everton. United were pegged back after going two goals ahead and then conceded a last-minute equaliser as they were held 3-3 by Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea was criticised for pushing the ball straight to Doucoure for Everton’s first goal and then also making a poor attempt to stop Dominic Calvert-Lewin from scoring the third goal. Dean Henderson is likely to start in United’s FA Cup tie against West Ham on Tuesday night, and it will be interesting to see what happens if the club's no.2 plays well. Solskjaer was asked about David De Gea’s position and the United boss said: ‘Every player...

Feb62021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes reveals Solskjaer has lost his cool with him twice

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Bruno Fernandes has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fiery side that sometimes comes out, with the Norwegian manager even losing his cool with the midfielder on two occasions. Fernandes has enjoyed a good start to his career at the club since joining from Sporting Lisbon a year ago, scoring 20 goals and providing 16 assists in just 36 Premier League matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When quizzed if Solskjaer ever loses his rag, Fernandes told Norway’s TV2: ‘He has his moments, like everyone else. I think he’s been really mad at me twice. ‘It’s not so much, I’ve played 54 games now. During those fights he has been angry with me twice, it’s not bad, so I’m happy with that. ‘Sometimes he has to be calm, other times he has to scream and yell...