Solskjaer Tells Man United to ‘Kick On’ In Parting Message

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer challenged the out-of-sorts Red Devils to “kick on” and shake themselves out of their dismal slump following his dismissal by the Man United management.

After almost three years in charge, Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday, the 4-1 defeat to Watford proving the final straw for the Norwegian.

It came on the back of embarrassing defeats by bitter rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at Old Trafford, with United having now lost five of their past seven Premier League games.

Many will consider the Norwegian to have been badly let down by a talented squad, but Solskjaer departed by describing the players he left behind as “top lads, top people… such an enjoyable bunch to work with”.

He intends to return to his home in Norway and spend time with his family but said he would “probably” return to work in football.

“I’m going to leave by the front door because I think everyone knows I’ve given everything for this club,” Solskjaer told United’s in-house television station MUTV. “This club means everything to me and together we’re a good match, but unfortunately I couldn’t get the results we needed and it’s time for me to step aside.”

Solskjaer said he was “very, very proud” and “so honoured and privileged” to have managed the club he played for with distinction during Alex Ferguson’s glory years as manager.

“It’s been a ball, it’s been absolutely enjoyable from the first to the last minute,” he said, “so I have to thank all the players because since I came in, they’re top lads, top people. Some have come, some have gone, but all of them, they’ve been such an enjoyable bunch to work with.”

He said he hoped he was leaving United “in a better state than when I came” and has confidence the squad improved during his tenure.

“I know the foundation is there, I know they’re ready to kick on, and I’m sure they will,” he said. “I’m sure we’ll see them puff their chest out and they’ll go on a run.

“As I’ve said to them this morning as well: ‘Trust yourselves, you know we’re better than this.'”

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