Known as a super sub in the hands of Sir Alex Ferguson, Olé Gunnar Solskjaer needs no introduction.
His last minute winner against Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final is evergreen in the minds of those whose back were either broken or patted by the goal, depending on which side of the divide one is.
The Baby Faced Assassin returned to Manchester United in caretaker capacity and took over from embattled Josè Mourinho. His arrival at the club saw a rise in fortunes for the football power house. There seemed to be a breathe of fresh air. Players whom the former management managed to convince fans were of no use suddenly turned around for good. Pogba being a major example. Many other players who were stalling on signing contract extensions; Martial, De Gea and Pogba, softened and became willing to extend their stay in Old Trafford.
A major difference between Mourinho's style and that of Solskjaer is freedom of play. Josè had this conservative style that caged his players and stopped them from expressing themselves on the field. Solskjaer came in and allowed the players to actually play. Little wonder why Pogba, Martial and Herrera have been unplayable.
It is too early to speak of giving the job to him on a permanent basis after June, but it's clear as crystal that Olé Gunnar Solskjaer brought fresh air into the United squad.
Welcome back to the Theatre of Dreams, Baby Faced Assassin.
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I've never liked JM's management style, successful yes but not my style, I like the quite type of management where players can relate well with coaches and staff even the fans, people thrive better in a calm environment.welcome back last man
ReplyDeleteJM became analogue after Inter, if you ask me. His second missionary journey in Chelsea and the trophy, I still can't explain how it happened.
DeleteHe became cagey. Conservative.
He didn't upgrade and so when the younger Managers came into the lane he couldn't stand them.
Analogue Manager, he ended as.
Few people gave OGS a chance... I have a theory that's almost full proof, there's a new generation of coaches that are taking over football. The old guys are done with. Same thing happening at Chelsea, I said it beginning of the season given my theory that you can't sack a 50 year old who's won trophies to hire a 60 something year old who's won nothing... Same thing is happening around the world, JM, Jump Heynkes, Carlo Ancelloti, Rafa Benitez etc
ReplyDeleteWell, i sure can't say if it has to do with age but I agree there's a soft 'revolution' going on. One thing I can say though is that Management is like every other thing about life; if you don't prepare you loose. Fergie went for Management courses through out his years until he retired. JM for example did not.
DeleteBaby Faced Assassin was always going to cut it. 1. He is United true and through. 2. After Cardiff, he went back to the drawing board.