Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) joined Manchester United from Norwegian side Molde in 1996. At the time he was relatively unknown outside of Norway.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) joined Manchester United from Norwegian side Molde in 1996. At the time he was relatively unknown outside of Norway.
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The striker became a vital member of the team, scoring 126 goals in 11 seasons at Old Trafford. He was nicknamed the "baby-faced assassin" for his youthful image and killer instinct in front of goal.
The striker became a vital member of the team, scoring 126 goals in 11 seasons at Old Trafford. He was nicknamed the "baby-faced assassin" for his youthful image and killer instinct in front of goal.
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He became a United legend for scoring the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final. His last-minute volley completed a stunning comeback against Bayern Munich.
He became a United legend for scoring the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final. His last-minute volley completed a stunning comeback against Bayern Munich.
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Solskjaer (L) retired in 2007. He won six Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and a Champions League during a glittering playing career.
Solskjaer (L) retired in 2007. He won six Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and a Champions League during a glittering playing career.
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The Norwegian didn't leave the club entirely though. He spent three years managing the Manchester United reserve team, learning from Alex Ferguson.
The Norwegian didn't leave the club entirely though. He spent three years managing the Manchester United reserve team, learning from Alex Ferguson.
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In 2011, Solskjaer returned to Molde as the club's new first-team manager. He won consecutive domestic titles in a successful spell at his old side.
In 2011, Solskjaer returned to Molde as the club's new first-team manager. He won consecutive domestic titles in a successful spell at his old side.
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A return to the Premier League soon followed. In January 2014, he took over Cardiff City but his time in Wales was less successful. His side were relegated into the Championship and Solskjaer was sacked after a bad start to his second season.
A return to the Premier League soon followed. In January 2014, he took over Cardiff City but his time in Wales was less successful. His side were relegated into the Championship and Solskjaer was sacked after a bad start to his second season.
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Following his dismissal, Solskjaer returned to Molde to retake his position as first-team manager.
Following his dismissal, Solskjaer returned to Molde to retake his position as first-team manager.
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On 19 December, 2019, Solskjaer was appointed as United's caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season -- following Jose Mourinho's dismissal.
On 19 December, 2019, Solskjaer was appointed as United's caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season -- following Jose Mourinho's dismissal.
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With the Norwegian at the wheel, Manchester United's players looked rejuvenated -- with the likes of Paul Pogba shining under the new regime. United won its first eight games under Solskjaer and climbed back into contention for a top-four finish in the English Premier League.
With the Norwegian at the wheel, Manchester United's players looked rejuvenated -- with the likes of Paul Pogba shining under the new regime. United won its first eight games under Solskjaer and climbed back into contention for a top-four finish in the English Premier League.
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His credentials for the permanent job were given a boost after staging a stunning comeback to defeat PSG in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Solskjaer's side overturned a two-goal deficit at the Parc des Princes stadium, courtesy of a last-gasp penalty by Marcus Rashford.
His credentials for the permanent job were given a boost after staging a stunning comeback to defeat PSG in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Solskjaer's side overturned a two-goal deficit at the Parc des Princes stadium, courtesy of a last-gasp penalty by Marcus Rashford.
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On 28 March 2019, Manchester United appointed Solskjaer as its new permanent manager.
On 28 March 2019, Manchester United appointed Solskjaer as its new permanent manager.
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