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Manchester United sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked after failing to win a trophy in nearly three years in charge of Man Utd. Results so far in this campaign has been poor and did not go down well with the fans and Board of Directors. Michael Carrick is to take charge interim.
Manchester United has sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a run of poor results. After suffering a heavy defeat from Watford yesterday in the Premier League the Board called an emergency meeting to discuss the future of Ole.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed a new three-year deal in July but leaves after overseeing five defeats in their last seven Premier League matches – a run which sees them 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.
Following a devastating 5-0 loss to Liverpool and a 2-0 derby defeat to Manchester City in early November, the Old Trafford leadership had rebuffed growing calls to relieve Solskjaer of his duties.
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Manchester United announces that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as manager.
Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision. While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.
Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manager and our very best wishes for the future. His place in the club’s history will always be secure, not just for his story as a player, but as a great man and a Manager who gave us many great moments. He will forever be welcome back at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United family.
