Who said what: World reacts to Solskjaer’s Manchester United sacking
Manchester United have decided to part ways with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a string of disappointing results in the past few weeks.
Manchester United suffered a shock 4-1 defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road which happened to be the final nail in Solskjaer's coffin as manager. The club made the decision public on their website. The statement read:
"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."
Manchester United have decided to appoint former midfielder Michael Carrick as caretaker manager. United's hierarchy are looking to appoint an interim manager for the rest of the season. They will then make a permanent appointment for next season. Manchester United stated the following:
"Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season."
The writing was against the wall for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Manchester United suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have won just one game in their previous seven Premier League games. The barren run included defeats at the hands of Aston Villa, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City and Watford.
The defeat to Watford has left United in seventh place in the standings, 12 points behind league leaders Chelsea.
The world reacts to Manchester United's sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Various worldwide celebrities have reacted to Manchester United's decision to part ways with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Former superstar David Beckham commented on the Instagram post saying:
"The most gracious man in the room…"
Patrice Evra thanked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for making believe in the club yet again:
"Thank you for making us believe in Manchester United again people forget really quickly"
Former midfielder Ander Herrera also took to Instagram to wish Solskjaer good luck in his future endeavors:
“One of the best people I have met in football. All the best Ole.”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has also acknowledged his clashes with Solskjaer:
"I wish him all the best. I was a pleasure to play him. He beat me more than I wanted"
Here are more reactions from various personnel associated with the Red Devils and the football world in general:
Manchester United can confirm that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as Manager.
Thank you for everything, Ole ❤️
#MUFC
You signed me for the best club in the world and gave me the biggest honour in football. Huge respect and forever grateful.
Thankyou for everything boss.
Legend 🔴 https://t.co/coBoYmEvFv
You always gave everything and everyone knows you are a legend at @ManUtd 🔴 https://t.co/lXtb5MR7bc
Club legend ♥️ https://t.co/Dhef4U0T2A
Whatever his faults, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer managed Manchester United with good intentions. He clearly cared, restored spirit + the football could be fun.
He was unable to meet expectations, but final wretched scene is an indictment on those who let situation get that far. #MUFC
Official and confirmed. Manchester United have parted ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjær, mutual agreement reached as confirmed by official statement 🔴 #MUFC
It’s over. Ole leaves Manchester United job. https://t.co/QRg94l87e8
Every management at a club needs to have a Plan B in terms of managers to hire if their manager must leave.
I note that Man UTD didn’t have one… twitter.com/janaagefjortof…
This is what “Forever Legend” looks like! @ManUtd #RedArmyHero #Passion #Winner #TheOneTheOnly #OleGunnar https://t.co/yYJeXx5J0B
Thank you Ole. You did us proud . The last two months were tough but before that you restored some soul into the club. ❤️ https://t.co/cseYVIFgqK
BREAKING: Ole’s no longer at the wheel. https://t.co/kWY8KUw1U0
It has to be the worst possible time for @ManUtd to be looking for a new manager. Early in the season with hardly any top managers available. The only obvious one available is Zidane but the language barrier is surely a huge issue. An interim manager looks likely - again.
🗣 "It looked like they had the world on their shoulders. When a manager can't get a performance out of his players, in this game, you're gonna lose your job."
@GNev2 gives his reaction to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaving his role as Manchester United manager https://t.co/9Jlz2WAqtO
Ethan Laird on Instagram https://t.co/T4Dn5kOTDO
"I'm not saying I'm enjoying saying a manager should lose his job."
"Things aren't going well so maybe there needs to be a change to improve things."
An open and honest @rioferdy5 on Ole Gunnar Solskjær's Man Utd position... https://t.co/SxwaqHbVXb
Reacting to Ole leaving Manchester United! #MUFC 👇🏽
youtu.be/LOYSUW84EQU https://t.co/Yeaxh7x8qI
He gave us some of the best moments since Sir Alex left. We looked immense under him at times. And he was always a gent. #solskjaer https://t.co/7an2IIEVLw
🗣️ "I am committed to this club..."
Wayne Rooney reflects on Ole Gunnar Solskjær's sacking and stories linking him to the vacant #MUFC job https://t.co/7w7LTbKEQd
🙏🏼 @ManUtd twitter.com/squawka/status…
🗣 "They're waiting on Pochettino not being successful at another club? If he won the Champions League, PSG would not let him go."
@GNev2 reacts to the news that Mauricio Pochettino is Manchester United's number one target https://t.co/GYBCwvMycp
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Tough times for @ManUtd but I’m sure they will bounce back ! Tough times don’t last but tough men do ! Be positive lads 👊🏽 #MUNWAT
It's done.
#GGMU
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hugging Man United fans after leaving the training ground today 🥺
(via @lukesellers98) https://t.co/eND92o6Iiy