Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for Manchester United to appoint a director of football now they have named him as permanent manager and is discussing it with Ed Woodward. United indicated upon the sacking of Jose Mourinho in December they would look to install a technical director as part of the restructuring of the club. Senior club sources indicated three months ago Mourinho, who fell out with previous DoFs Jorge Valdano and Michael Emenalo at Real Madrid and Chelsea, was opposed to working with a director of football. Solskjaer revealed he is speaking with United executive vice-chairman Woodward and co-chairman Joel Glazer to identify the ideal candidate to take over the inaugural position. The Norwegian believes it is sensible for a manager to split responsibilities. "Football has changed and the structure at football clubs has changed," Solskjaer said. "Me and Ed and Joel for that matter are of course looking to how can this club be ran as smoothly and as well as possible. "So we'll … [Read more...] about Solskjaer reveals Manchester United director of football plans
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Manchester United finalise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer managerial contract
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will become the next permanent Manchester United manager and it is just a matter of time until the club makes an announcement. The MEN understands United have agreed to keep caretaker coach Solskjaer on beyond the summer after winning 14 of his 19 matches in charge. Dressing room sources have also indicated United players are aware he is set to stay as they look ahead to next season. Although United had the opportunity to announce Solskjaer as Jose Mourinho's full-time successor last week during the first set of internationals, they could finally confirm his new contract before the Premier League visit of Watford on Saturday. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and co-chairman Avram Glazer met Solskjaer's agent Jim Solbakken in London at the Fulham victory on February 9 and it is believed United had all but decided on Solskjaer as Mourinho's replacement by that stage. Solskjaer and senior club sources have remained tight-lipped about the managerial … [Read more...] about Manchester United finalise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer managerial contract
Who Manchester United need to buy and sell in summer transfer window
The last time Manchester United signed a player, England had still not won a World Cup shootout. Lee Grant's arrival was announced 10 minutes prior to kick-off between England and Colombia and the third-choice goalkeeper remains United's last signing. Grant has since turned 36, so United's next addition is going to be vastly younger, and the current regime has placed a firm emphasis on youth following what club sources described as the 'short-termism' of Jose Mourinho's reign. The ship has sailed for 30-year-olds Ivan Perisic and Willian, and probably for Toby Alderweireld (also 30) and Gareth Bale (turning 30 in July), two players who would be more attainable this summer than the last. The average age of the United squad is a respectable 26.08 but has gradually risen over the course of the current season. Twelve members of the 25-man squad are aged 27 or over and the youngest is the 20-year-old Diogo Dalot. Four players, provided they stay, will turn 30 next term. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...] about Who Manchester United need to buy and sell in summer transfer window
Manchester United: Louis van Gaal on his sacking, his legacy and life in retirement
By Simon Stone BBC Sport 26 Mar From the section European Football Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47704834 Read more about sharing. It is almost three years since Louis van Gaal walked into a Wembley news conference and slammed the FA Cup on to the table.The Dutchman had just completed what he regards as his greatest managerial achievement: "Winning a trophy despite having a noose round my neck for six months."Within minutes of the final whistle of Manchester United's victory with 10 men against Crystal Palace, it was reported he would be sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho.I met Van Gaal in Portugal last week for his first written interview with a British journalist since that day.He looked well, energised and now free from the stresses of over four decades in professional football. … [Read more...] about Manchester United: Louis van Gaal on his sacking, his legacy and life in retirement
Solskjaer has the same problem Jose Mourinho had at Manchester United
At the end of his press debrief in the Billy Wright Stand, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer half-joked he was 'happy not to see you all for two weeks'. Solskjaer appeared unhappy with the final question about why he only made a substitution once Manchester United had conceded. "He was just getting ready, Andreas [Pereira], wasn't he," Solskjaer bristled. "He was already stripped off, that's just one of those things, might have happened just before but we didn't do enough." For a man who was brilliant off the bench, Solskjaer was dormant on it at Wolves. His dissatisfaction with the first-half could be gauged by Fred, Andreas Pereira and Scott McTominay warming up within minutes of the restart. Around the hour mark, Mike Phelan, Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna leaned in under the dugout cover as Solskjaer appeared to prepare the first change. Only it was a reactive one. Solskjaer’s proactive in-game management impressed even in defeat at Arsenal, where United dominated until Fred was … [Read more...] about Solskjaer has the same problem Jose Mourinho had at Manchester United