Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly being lined up for a sensational return to the Premier League as Ipswich Town search for a new manager. The former Manchester United boss has emerged as a frontrunner to take over at Portman Road following the shock departure of Kieran McKenna.
Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has strongly backed Michael Carrick’s permanent managerial appointment at Old Trafford, fiercely dismissing any lazy comparisons to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure. The former striker insists that the newly-appointed manager possesses the rare tactical acumen required to potentially replicate Pep Guardiola's historic trajectory at Barcelona.
Michael Carrick has insisted he is not putting pressure on the Manchester United hierarchy to make a final decision regarding his future at Old Trafford. The interim head coach has enjoyed a successful period since taking over, but remains focused on the immediate task of securing Champions League football.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is back in work weeks after being denied a dream return to Manchester United as head coach. The Norwegian held talks with his former club over succeeding Ruben Amorim on a deal until the end of the season, but the job instead went to his former assistant, Michael Carrick. Solskjaer's next job will see him watch Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer congratulated him on pipping him to the position earlier this month. The former Middlesbrough manager got the nod over the Norwegian following the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim. As the Red Devils prepare to face Arsenal, Carrick has opened up on his relationship with Solskjaer.
Michael Carrick has been officially named caretaker coach of Manchester United after the club decided against bringing back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Carrick, who was Solskjaer's assistant coach and became interim coach for three games when the Norwegian was sacked in November 2021, will take charge of the team until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's sacking last week.
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick that will see him take over as the club’s interim boss through to the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been in the running to fill that post, but the Norwegian will not be returning for a second spell at the Old Trafford helm. Carrick should be in charge for a derby date with Manchester City on Saturday.
Will Manchester United's misery ever end? It's only been 13 years since Sir Alex Ferguson brought the curtain down on his glorious 26-year reign, but it feels so much longer because of the ridiculously long list of false starts and poor decisions the club have made, with Ruben Amorim the latest manager to fail on the brief of bringing back the good times.
Manchester United are tipped to name Michael Carrick as the club's new interim manager by Wednesday, having spent recent days weighing up who to appoint to lead the team until the end of the season in the wake of Ruben Amorim's sacking. Fellow ex-players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Darren Fletcher were also under consideration but now seem to have missed out.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to snub Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and appoint an alternative former fan favourite as their interim boss. A successor is being sought to Ruben Amorim following the Red Devils’ decision to part with the Portuguese on January 5. Solskjaer has held talks regarding an emotional return, but Michael Carrick is also in the frame.
A big decision from Manchester United on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could impact Marcus Rashford’s future as a Red Devils player, claims Gary Pallister. England international Rashford is currently taking in a season-long loan at La Liga giants Barcelona. He could, however, be absorbed back into the fold at Old Trafford over the summer if a familiar face inherits the managerial reins.
Alan Shearer has warned Manchester United against appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, insisting it would be "very strange" for the club to return to the Norwegian after sacking Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils are reportedly set to hold talks with the former striker on Saturday ahead of a potentially stunning return to Manchester.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United over a stunning return to Old Trafford. United relieved Ruben Amorim of his duties on Monday after 14 months in charge of the Manchester powerhouse. Darren Fletcher has taken over interim control in the wake of Amorim's departure, and will be in charge for Sunday's FA Cup tie with Brighton.
Roy Keane has sensationally accused Sir Alex Ferguson of "hanging on like a bad smell" at Manchester United. The legendary Scot retired from management in 2013 on the back of leading the Red Devils to a 13th Premier League title. He remains a regular presence at Old Trafford, with Darren Fletcher admitting that he spoke to his fellow countryman before agreeing to take charge of United on an interim basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in line to complete a stunning return to Manchester United, with reports in his native Norway detailing what the 1999 Treble winner is set to earn if a third spell at Old Trafford is agreed. The Red Devils are in the market for another interim boss, having parted company with Ruben Amorim, and have entered into talks with Solskjaer.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has revealed who he wants to succeed Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are back in the market for a new manager after parting company with a Portuguese tactician, and former captain Keane believes that they should look close to home by trying to prise Eddie Howe away from Premier League rivals Newcastle.