Ed Woodward on Solskjaer’s appointment: Manchester United announced the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the caretaker manager.
Earlier today, Manchester United confirmed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be the caretaker boss of the club till the end of the season. The club announced the decision through their official handles, and also posted the club statement.
Solskjaer played for Manchester United for 10 years during his playing career, winning six Premier League titles. His injury-time winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in 1999 is still fondly remembered by the club’s fans.
The Norwegian will join Manchester United from Molde FK, and has a contract until the end of the season. Speaking after his appointment for the first time, Solskjaer said, “Manchester United is in my heart and it’s brilliant to be coming back in this role.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the very talented squad we have, the staff and everyone at the club.”
Ed Woodward also spoke after his appointment.
Ed Woodward on Solskjaer’s appointment:
The club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward also spoke after the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Woodward stated that he expects the Norwegian to ‘unite’ the players and fans, while insisting that the club is delighted to have Mike Phelan on the board. Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant manager will perform a similar role with Solskjaer at the Manchester United.
We can confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed as caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season.
He will be joined by Mike Phelan as first-team coach, together with Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna. #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 19, 2018
“Ole is a club legend with huge experience, both on the pitch and in coaching roles. 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.
I’m all in on Ole Gunnar Solskjær taking over for the next six months, along with Mike Phelan. No expectations on silverware or league position, just want to see attacking football return.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) December 19, 2018
“We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the second half of the season.”
His comments over uniting the ‘players and the fans’ went viral, with fans and journalists indicating at the divisive atmosphere at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho.
Woodward’s comment on Solskjaer and Phelan that “we are confident they will unite the players and the fans” signals how toxic the Club felt the mood had become under the divisive Mourinho #mufc
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 19, 2018
Ed Woodward says in his statement he hopes Solskjaer and Phelan “will unite the players and the fans”. Says it all.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) December 19, 2018
I think he has been brought to create a positive atmosphere and unite the club. Woodward stressed on the word “unity”. Improvement in the league and decent runs in FA cup would do for me.
— Ricky Jana (@rickyjana) December 19, 2018
