Mike Phelan
Solskjaer rejected offers for more backroom support

Solskjaer rejected offers for more backroom support

According to sources, he snubbed the opportunity for outside help, believing his coaching set-up was already ‘world-class’ Ole Gunnar Solskjær is thought to have rejected the opportunity to bring in more backroom support at Manchester United, insisting that his coaches and players were already “world-class”. As reported by ESPN‘s Mark Ogden, despite concerns that the […]

4 years ago

Mike Phelan looks set to become Man Utd’s first technical director

Mike Phelan looks set to become Man Utd’s first technical director

United are set to look close to home for their first ever technical director Manchester United’s search for their first ever technical director appears to be drawing to a close with current assistant manager Mike Phelan reportedly in line for the role. Phelan, 56, returned to the club in December to work as Ole Gunnar […]

7 years ago

Mike Phelan has an Alex Ferguson-inspired nickname for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Mike Phelan has an Alex Ferguson-inspired nickname for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Sir Alex Ferguson remains the ‘boss’ at Manchester United During the post-match interviews Ole Gunnar Solakjer conducted after his Manchester United side’s shock 3-1 Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, the Norwegian manager revealed that he still refers to Sir Alex Ferguson as “boss”. Ferguson left United and retired from management in 2013 but that […]

7 years ago

Manchester United expected to name Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager

Manchester United expected to name Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager

The Norwegian coach is currently in charge of Molde Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the prime candidate to temporarily replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United and is expected to take caretaker charge at Old Trafford until the end of the season. Solskjaer, who is currently manager of Molde and has previously managed in the […]

7 years ago