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Signs are good and seems that MUFC are moving on up! But is Ole Gunnar Solskjær the man for the job? or good as temporary solution?
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Let’s wait till March
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abit early but good signs are there, sunday will be telling if we beats spurs why do we want poch?
then he has 4 easy games after, so if he can beat poch then he can go on a winning streak of 9 games
then he has 4 easy games after, so if he can beat poch then he can go on a winning streak of 9 games
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I really like the way he has changed United. I'm looking forward to the Spurs game. I will abstain from voting for now though as we haven't played any high quality teams since he came in, but early signs are good for sure!
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I think he is the man.
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wait till near the end of the season - and see what position their at. Hes doing a great job, however - spurs did dominate that game, dea gea was brilliant.
even if they finish 4th this year - and pochotino on the cards - i do believe all man utd fans will want pochotino and have ole as assistant
even if they finish 4th this year - and pochotino on the cards - i do believe all man utd fans will want pochotino and have ole as assistant
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After today's win, I'm convinved. Yes we were dominated in the 2nd half but it was a solid performance against a World Class team. You can see how fresh and rejuvenated the squad looks under him. OLE IN
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I think he will get job if he gets United into top 4.
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I think he might get it regardless. We were a huge way behind the top 4 when Mourinho was sacked, it won't be Ole's fault if we don't get top 4, we were already too far behind and left in too big of a hole. It's still possible but we'll need to rely on other teams as well, I think if we carry on playing the way we are he'll get it regardless of whether or not we win anything this season.
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United are playing well. I think that Ole will definitely get the job if top 4 is achieved. I don’t think it’s impossible either.
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its still abit early but he seems like a better manager than mouriniho, LVG and moyes combined.
Even though it was easy matches but improvments in players and tactics are there, yesterday we got saved in the second half by de gea but that wasnt really his fault, players are physically weaken and tired by Jose and not use to pressing like this, they still make some mistakes that they took from jose like leaving huge gaps between the midfield and defensive line which ole had to keep fixing during the match. So even though the games were weak teams apart from tottenham, i dont see how any other manager could have done better than this.
PSG will be key, but if he can get top 4 that itself will be an amazing achivement considering how far behind we were when jose got sacked.
Even though it was easy matches but improvments in players and tactics are there, yesterday we got saved in the second half by de gea but that wasnt really his fault, players are physically weaken and tired by Jose and not use to pressing like this, they still make some mistakes that they took from jose like leaving huge gaps between the midfield and defensive line which ole had to keep fixing during the match. So even though the games were weak teams apart from tottenham, i dont see how any other manager could have done better than this.
PSG will be key, but if he can get top 4 that itself will be an amazing achivement considering how far behind we were when jose got sacked.
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It was heartening to see the intent against Tottenham
Everyone knows the team is flawed and will get hammered eventually
However I liked the positivity against Tottenham whereas under Mourinho we would have shut shop and played negative football to eke out a result especially after the goal.
Under Mourinho in 2017/18 season we were also playing well and good attacking football. But then we had a few difficult away games such as against Liverpool and Mourinho played a total defensive game to draw 0-0. We never got back into attacking gear once that was done.
I hope Solskjaer is not tempted to play with such negativity when we come up against a team like PSG who are miles ahead of us on talent level. Simply because we do not have the players or system to play a park-the-bus type of game to begin with
Everyone knows the team is flawed and will get hammered eventually
However I liked the positivity against Tottenham whereas under Mourinho we would have shut shop and played negative football to eke out a result especially after the goal.
Under Mourinho in 2017/18 season we were also playing well and good attacking football. But then we had a few difficult away games such as against Liverpool and Mourinho played a total defensive game to draw 0-0. We never got back into attacking gear once that was done.
I hope Solskjaer is not tempted to play with such negativity when we come up against a team like PSG who are miles ahead of us on talent level. Simply because we do not have the players or system to play a park-the-bus type of game to begin with
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Really? Who will hammer us? Spurs are one of the best teams in the league and we went there and won. United are looking solid!
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Errr, if Spurs aren't a top side, who are?
The ones above them in the league. Ones who have won things over the years.
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spurs are a top team one can only be deluded to say not, they are 3rd best this season and table reflects that, last season they were better than both Chelsea/Arsenal and Liverpool and again the table reflected that.
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City, Liverpool, PSG, Barca etc etc
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I think our team is capable of beating City and Liverpool. We'll see later in the season
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Good going. Who would have thought
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'only contracted to Manchester United'
Manchester United's interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his contract with former club Molde has expired.
Norwegian side Molde announced on 3 December, two weeks before Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho at United, that he had agreed a new three-year deal.
However, that story has now been removed from the club's website.
Talking about a potential return to Molde, Solskjaer told Norwegian media on Monday: "I think I would have to sign a new contract there."
Molde's 2018 season had finished by the time Solskjaer departed. The new campaign starts at the end of March.
The Norwegian club stressed at the time they were only "lending" Solskjaer to United, indicating they expected him to return.
United's statement announcing Solskjaer's arrival as caretaker manager made no mention of whether or not he would return to Molde when the Premier League season ends.
The former striker has been linked with the job long-term after impressive results at Old Trafford.
Norwegian journalist Arilas Berg Ould-Saada told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Firstly we thought he was on loan, so basically that his Molde contract was still running for three years but was frozen and he would go back to Molde in the summer.
"Now, maybe United just paid him out of the contract in order to be sure that they don't need to pay any more money if they want him as the permanent manager.
"If those are the technicalities then United don't need to pay any compensation at all."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47463247
Manchester United's interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his contract with former club Molde has expired.
Norwegian side Molde announced on 3 December, two weeks before Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho at United, that he had agreed a new three-year deal.
However, that story has now been removed from the club's website.
Talking about a potential return to Molde, Solskjaer told Norwegian media on Monday: "I think I would have to sign a new contract there."
Molde's 2018 season had finished by the time Solskjaer departed. The new campaign starts at the end of March.
The Norwegian club stressed at the time they were only "lending" Solskjaer to United, indicating they expected him to return.
United's statement announcing Solskjaer's arrival as caretaker manager made no mention of whether or not he would return to Molde when the Premier League season ends.
The former striker has been linked with the job long-term after impressive results at Old Trafford.
Norwegian journalist Arilas Berg Ould-Saada told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Firstly we thought he was on loan, so basically that his Molde contract was still running for three years but was frozen and he would go back to Molde in the summer.
"Now, maybe United just paid him out of the contract in order to be sure that they don't need to pay any more money if they want him as the permanent manager.
"If those are the technicalities then United don't need to pay any compensation at all."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47463247
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Brilliant win for Man United.
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Don't think anyone can say he doesn't deserve it, what a phenomenal result!
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Should keep waiting so he keeps winning, cant ruin the streak now
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No idea what they are waiting for!?
I have a suspicion that the delay is linked to the ownership of Manchester United.
Just before the Jamal Khassogi murder, Saudia Arabia had hired a PR firm in London to boost the country profile. At the same time, there were strong rumours of KSA buying Manchester United and even when Amir Khan the boxer visited the royal family, he took selfies with the glazer family who were in Saudi Arabia!
The Jamal Khassogi murder may have slowed things down but I’m convinced the Glazers will sell to them for various reasons.
This could be the reason for the delay as it will affect employee contracts and transfer budgets.
Just before the Jamal Khassogi murder, Saudia Arabia had hired a PR firm in London to boost the country profile. At the same time, there were strong rumours of KSA buying Manchester United and even when Amir Khan the boxer visited the royal family, he took selfies with the glazer family who were in Saudi Arabia!
The Jamal Khassogi murder may have slowed things down but I’m convinced the Glazers will sell to them for various reasons.
This could be the reason for the delay as it will affect employee contracts and transfer budgets.
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Great start but a nightmare end for the Man U manager!
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will be aiming for "further up than fourth" in the Premier League next season.
The 46-year-old was appointed caretaker manager on 19 December following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho.
He won 14 out of 19 games before being given the job permanently on 28 March.
After that Manchester United only won two games out of 10 and finished sixth in the league, missing out on qualification for the Champions League.
They are currently in Perth, where they will play their second pre-season game against old rivals Leeds United at the Optus Stadium on Wednesday (12:00 BST).
Speaking to BBC Sport, Solskjaer gave his thoughts on a range of topics, including Alexis Sanchez, Paul Pogba and his target for the Premier League next season.
Manchester United finished sixth last season, is the top four good enough this season?
We have to aim for further up than fourth. I would rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right. I am not used to us being fifth or sixth but that is where we are at. That is the size of the challenge. I love that challenge. We have to work with the players, sign the right types and gradually make our way to the challenging line. Our players do have quality. They do have a chance. We just need consistency. We have to keep working every single day and not take our eyes off the target. Everyone gets off line at some point but you can't let it drift too far because then you won't get to the overall goal.
What did you say to the players at the start of pre-season?
We talked about what is required, the standards we have to live up to every single day. The little margins that get you wins. The little tactical tweaks. The first couple of weeks have been encouraging. Of course, you always expect people to come in for the first couple of weeks with fresh energy and focus. We have been pushing the limits. They have not moaned - maybe that is a bad thing. Maybe we have not worked them enough. But I think we have worked enough so we are fitter and more robust when the season starts. The more sessions you miss out on, the further behind you get.
Did you talk about standards off the pitch as well? In particular social media?
That is what you sign up for at this club. You are always under the spotlight. I am a big believer in self-discipline and discipline within the group. I would never have made it as a footballer if I didn't have that discipline and made the most out of my talent.
Is Paul Pogba key to getting this side back to where the club feels it belongs?
Paul is a fantastic player and a fantastic human being. He has always been a great professional. When I was at Molde, I said, 'if he's in your squad, you'd build a team around him'. I would say the same now. Manchester United fans know their football. We know Paul has been criticised by a few but he's loved by loads more. You know, it's the best feeling you can have to be at this club when we're successful. The ones that might want to leave now haven't been here when it's been successful. Hopefully they want to be part of that. I want to be part of it.
Alexis Sanchez has such a big expectation, salary and reputation. At no point has he been able to get a consistent run of performances for Manchester United...
That gives me great belief because we know what he's capable of. We have to find a way - me with Alexis, with the team - because there's a top player there. If we get him firing, he can get us 20 goals easily. You saw it in the Copa America. The consistency hasn't been there because he's had some injuries, you just hope that he's going to get the consistency back into his game.
Manchester United's transfer strategy - are you the man who decides?
There won't be any players here I don't want. No. We are still looking at one or two options but it depends on outgoings. It might be more because if suddenly two or three go, then you have to replace players.
You know better than anyone what it takes to score goals at the top level. What does Mason Greenwood have?
He's a natural finisher, a natural footballer. Right-footed, left-footed. I don't think he knows if he's more predominant on his right or his left. He takes penalties with both feet and free-kicks with both feet. He finds space naturally. He'll always end up with chances. He'll score goals this year, I am 100% sure of that.
Is too much read from the outside about Sir Alex Ferguson's influence on you?
I worked for him for 14 and a half years - 11 as a player, three and a half as a coach. I spent the biggest part of my football career under him. It's natural that I've learned from him. Of course, I speak to him after games. I go up to his lounge. But loads of things have been said which are not true. He's been to the training ground twice since I've been there. We send texts to each other. I might ask him for something. He asks me for a few favours. It's great but he's at a different stage of his life now.
Have you got to ask the Manchester United fans to be more patient or does that send out the wrong message?
You've got to be patient. Building a team or rebuilding a squad takes time. I am not going to ask for too much time because as manager you're also under pressure straightaway, maybe not for results but the way we want to play football. I hope with the way we approach games, the fans will see what we're trying to do and the results will come. I definitely still regard it as an honour and privilege to do this job. I can't talk about how others view management but for me it is about consistency and the long term. You have to have short-term gains and results but there is no chance this is going to be about anything other than improving the club. We want to make steps so we are closer to getting to the top, where we believe we belong.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49009358
The 46-year-old was appointed caretaker manager on 19 December following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho.
He won 14 out of 19 games before being given the job permanently on 28 March.
After that Manchester United only won two games out of 10 and finished sixth in the league, missing out on qualification for the Champions League.
They are currently in Perth, where they will play their second pre-season game against old rivals Leeds United at the Optus Stadium on Wednesday (12:00 BST).
Speaking to BBC Sport, Solskjaer gave his thoughts on a range of topics, including Alexis Sanchez, Paul Pogba and his target for the Premier League next season.
Manchester United finished sixth last season, is the top four good enough this season?
We have to aim for further up than fourth. I would rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right. I am not used to us being fifth or sixth but that is where we are at. That is the size of the challenge. I love that challenge. We have to work with the players, sign the right types and gradually make our way to the challenging line. Our players do have quality. They do have a chance. We just need consistency. We have to keep working every single day and not take our eyes off the target. Everyone gets off line at some point but you can't let it drift too far because then you won't get to the overall goal.
What did you say to the players at the start of pre-season?
We talked about what is required, the standards we have to live up to every single day. The little margins that get you wins. The little tactical tweaks. The first couple of weeks have been encouraging. Of course, you always expect people to come in for the first couple of weeks with fresh energy and focus. We have been pushing the limits. They have not moaned - maybe that is a bad thing. Maybe we have not worked them enough. But I think we have worked enough so we are fitter and more robust when the season starts. The more sessions you miss out on, the further behind you get.
Did you talk about standards off the pitch as well? In particular social media?
That is what you sign up for at this club. You are always under the spotlight. I am a big believer in self-discipline and discipline within the group. I would never have made it as a footballer if I didn't have that discipline and made the most out of my talent.
Is Paul Pogba key to getting this side back to where the club feels it belongs?
Paul is a fantastic player and a fantastic human being. He has always been a great professional. When I was at Molde, I said, 'if he's in your squad, you'd build a team around him'. I would say the same now. Manchester United fans know their football. We know Paul has been criticised by a few but he's loved by loads more. You know, it's the best feeling you can have to be at this club when we're successful. The ones that might want to leave now haven't been here when it's been successful. Hopefully they want to be part of that. I want to be part of it.
Alexis Sanchez has such a big expectation, salary and reputation. At no point has he been able to get a consistent run of performances for Manchester United...
That gives me great belief because we know what he's capable of. We have to find a way - me with Alexis, with the team - because there's a top player there. If we get him firing, he can get us 20 goals easily. You saw it in the Copa America. The consistency hasn't been there because he's had some injuries, you just hope that he's going to get the consistency back into his game.
Manchester United's transfer strategy - are you the man who decides?
There won't be any players here I don't want. No. We are still looking at one or two options but it depends on outgoings. It might be more because if suddenly two or three go, then you have to replace players.
You know better than anyone what it takes to score goals at the top level. What does Mason Greenwood have?
He's a natural finisher, a natural footballer. Right-footed, left-footed. I don't think he knows if he's more predominant on his right or his left. He takes penalties with both feet and free-kicks with both feet. He finds space naturally. He'll always end up with chances. He'll score goals this year, I am 100% sure of that.
Is too much read from the outside about Sir Alex Ferguson's influence on you?
I worked for him for 14 and a half years - 11 as a player, three and a half as a coach. I spent the biggest part of my football career under him. It's natural that I've learned from him. Of course, I speak to him after games. I go up to his lounge. But loads of things have been said which are not true. He's been to the training ground twice since I've been there. We send texts to each other. I might ask him for something. He asks me for a few favours. It's great but he's at a different stage of his life now.
Have you got to ask the Manchester United fans to be more patient or does that send out the wrong message?
You've got to be patient. Building a team or rebuilding a squad takes time. I am not going to ask for too much time because as manager you're also under pressure straightaway, maybe not for results but the way we want to play football. I hope with the way we approach games, the fans will see what we're trying to do and the results will come. I definitely still regard it as an honour and privilege to do this job. I can't talk about how others view management but for me it is about consistency and the long term. You have to have short-term gains and results but there is no chance this is going to be about anything other than improving the club. We want to make steps so we are closer to getting to the top, where we believe we belong.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49009358
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