Solskjaer Retires

[KURUPTION-81]

Manchester United favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has retired due to a knee injury, according to Sky Sports News.


Solskjaer will be forever remembered in United folklore for scoring the dramatic winner in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich in 1999.

That goal was one of almost 130 he scored for The Red Devils after joining from Molde in a £1.5million transfer 11 years ago.

He made over 360 appearances for the club, but recent seasons have been blighted by injury.

The 34-year-old did maintain a level of fitness last season, scoring 11 goals as United won the title and reached the FA Cup final.

But he did not figure during the pre-season campaign after undergoing a knee operation over the summer.

This was expected to be his final season as a player at Old Trafford, but he has now decided to announce his retirement.

Solskjaer's decision to quit could prompt Sir Alex Ferguson to rethink his attacking options prior to the close of the transfer window.

Along with Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez and Louis Saha, Solskjaer was expected to form part of Ferguson's plans up front.

But the United manager may now require further reinforcements in attack, having been linked with Bolton Wanderers' forward Nicolas Anelka.

http://msnsport.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_2690166,00.html

Sad news it was going to happen but i expected it to be the end of the season, all i can say is thank you.

"You are my Solskjaer,
My Ole Solskjaer,
You make me happy,
When skies are grey.
Oh Alan Shearer,
Was fucking dearer,
So please don't take my Solskjaer away"

[Invincible]

Shit, the game has lost a legend. 1.5 million well spent on a player I hadn't even heard of at the time and it has been 11 years already . One of the best signings ever. Gotta thank him for the goals and that great day he gave me. You will be missed.

[gav09]

Shame. United hav lost a legend, 1 of the best strikers 2 ever play 4 us. Woz hopin his injuries wud hav been behind n he cud play on at least for the rest of this season, but hey!

Theres only 1 Ole Solskjaer!

[bez]

Great player. Like Zola, Henry, Shearer, he is part of the Premierships legacy forever!

[JMan]

this news took me by suprised when i read the paper this morning, thought he'd overcome his knee problems.. Its a sad day for the EPL and United, dude was a straight up nice man and a model professional.. isit true that he'll be given a coaching role @ the club?

[Intriago33]

One of the most deadliest strikers in front of goal I can remember watching. One word spring to mind with Ole - clinical.

[KURUPTION-81]

this news took me by suprised when i read the paper this morning, thought he'd overcome his knee problems.. Its a sad day for the EPL and United, dude was a straight up nice man and a model professional.. isit true that he'll be given a coaching role @ the club?

i think he is going to be an ambassador for the club at first until he does he coaching badgs, i suspect there will always be a role for ole at old trafford.

[Lil White Azz]

A true legend   

[K.Dub]

Great player. Like Zola, Henry, Shearer, he is part of the Premierships legacy forever!

Don't forget Bergkamp

But yeah Norway and Man U even the whole PL has lost a legend. Thanks for the goals for Norway, mate