Tag: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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EPL: Solskjaer has brought back club values – Schmeichel
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought back the club’s “values”. It’s not just on the field where Schmeichel feels Solskjaer’s influence has had a big impact. He told CNN: “He’s brought all these values in. The players now know them,” the Danish former goalkeeper added. “If you don’t share…
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I thank Shanghai and Solskjaer – Ighalo
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has admitted relief over his loan deal. United and parent club Shanghai Shenhua have reached an agreement which will see the Nigerian remain at Old Trafford for the year. “I was very afraid that this would not happen,” Igalo told Sky Sports. “Shanghai Shenhua wanted me to go back. They…
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Solskjaer gives update on Ighalo’s future
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Odion Ighalo can extend his loan stay at Old Trafford but has confirmed an agreement has yet to be reached with Shanghai Shenhua, with the striker’s deal set to expire in a matter of days. United would like to extend his loan stay, as new Premier League rules…
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Solskjaer reveals his first chat with Mourinho
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lifted the lid on his first exchange with predecessor Jose Mourinho. The Norwegian has recalled how they held their first proper chat ahead of Tottenham ‘s clash with the Red Devils at Old Trafford this season. Solskjaer’s side ran out 2-1 winners after Marcus Rashford scored twice as…
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Man Utd: Odion Ighalo reveals Solskjaer demands
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has lifted the lid on the coaching of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ighalo joined United in January on-loan from Shanghai Shenhua. He told MUTV: “When I moved to United, I learned a few things from him. “During games… there was even a game I scored in, and he said ‘You…
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Why I signed Ighalo for Man Utd – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed why the club signed 30-year-old former Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo. Manchester United brought in Ighalo from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua on transfer deadline day. Solskjaer said the Nigerian 2018 World Cup striker would help solve the goalscoring issues of the club. Anthony Martial and teenage striker, Mason Greenwood…
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EPL: No quick fix for struggling Man Utd – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is no “quick fix” to improve his squad. Pressure is mounting on Solskjaer to make January signings after Wednesday’s 2-0 home defeat by Burnley. It was a second straight Premier League loss and the players were jeered. “We’ve had one proper transfer window and we’re trying to…
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Man Utd not good enough – Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United were “not good enough” in their 2-0 home defeat against Burnley. The Reds were booed off at both half-time and full-time and large parts of Old Trafford emptied with five minutes to go. United have now lost more games than they have won since Solskjaer was appointed permanent manager…
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Man Utd behind in development, Solskjaer admits
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the club are “further behind” in their development than he hoped for at this stage of the season. United, who host Newcastle on Boxing Day, sit eighth in the Premier League and seven points off a spot in the Champions League places. Solskjaer has been in charge for…
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Easy to compare Rashford with Ronaldo – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is “easy to compare” Marcus Rashford with Cristiano Ronaldo. Rashford’s goal at Manchester City in Saturday’s 2-1 derby win was his 16th in 27 games for club and country this season – one less than he scored in the entirety of the previous campaign. The United forward…