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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named Manchester United caretaker manager: club
LONDON, Dec 19, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was on Wednesday
named as Manchester United’s caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19
season following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.
The former United striker will take charge of the first team with
immediate effect and will remain in place while the club looks for a new
full-time manager.
He will be joined by Mike Phelan as first-team coach, working alongside
Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna.
“Manchester United is in my heart and it’s brilliant to be coming back in
this role. I’m really looking forward to working with the very talented squad
we have, the staff and everyone at the club,” said the Norwegian.
Executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said: “Ole is a club legend with huge
experience, both on the pitch and in coaching roles.
“His history at Manchester United means he lives and breathes the culture
here and everyone at the club is delighted to have him and Mike Phelan back.
We are confident they will unite the players and the fans as we head into the
second half of the season.”
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1552 hrs