OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says there could possibly be extra gray days forward for him as he celebrates two years in control of Manchester United on Saturday.
The Norwegian, 47, admits his locks have modified color as a result of stress of managing his beloved Purple Devils.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has gained extra gray hairs since taking cost at Previous TraffordCredit score: EPA
No surprise. His time in cost has been a combined bag — with a top-four place clinched final season together with three cup semi-finals. There are indicators of progress this season — and as issues stand United will likely be simply two factors off the highest in the event that they win their recreation in hand.
However that’s set in opposition to the backdrop of a disappointing failure to get out of their group within the Champions League.
United legend Ole prefers to look ahead moderately than again although.
Requested about his second anniversary, he mentioned: “I’ve actually loved these two years, regardless that video games just like the one at Sheffield United make my hair flip even greyer in a short time!
“I hate speaking about what I’ve carried out and the place we’re at. I at all times look ahead and I do know there’s a variety of work nonetheless to be carried out to get to the extent I would like.
“It’s what we’re working at daily.”
United’s place within the league can be even higher if they may type out their Previous Trafford kind. Regardless of their 100 per cent report on their travels, they’ve gained simply one of many six league matches at residence.
A primary Premier League assembly with bitter rivals Leeds in virtually 17 years tomorrow can be an ideal time to place that proper.
Solskjaer loved tussles with Leeds as Manchester United participantCredit score: AFP – Getty
Solskjaer mentioned: “I don’t suppose it’s a psychological concern as a result of there are not any followers right here or there. We needs to be extra used to the pitch, the environment and surroundings.
“Generally it’s all the way down to nice margins, who will get the primary objective, how the opposition arrange.”
It was February 2004 final time the 2 Roses rivals performed a Prem recreation in opposition to one another.
The United boss mentioned: “I can’t wait. It’s been too lengthy.”
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