The drama at Old Trafford has taken another dramatic turn, with former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær making a surprise plea to return. After United’s crushing 3-1 loss to Brentford, Solskjær publicly offered to step in as interim manager for ten matches, insisting he could reverse the club’s fortunes.
Speaking with both emotion and determination, Ole said:
“It hurts to see United in this state. The real issue is a lack of intelligence in midfield. Give me and Carrick ten games as interim coaches. With just Kobbie, Bruno, and one special academy lad, I’ll win every match. After that, it’s United’s choice whether to keep me or not.”
Ole’s Bold Pitch
Solskjær is adamant this is not about nostalgia. He argues the team’s biggest flaw is the absence of creativity and balance in midfield. By building a core around Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, and a promising academy youngster (whose name he kept under wraps), he believes United can once again dominate.
He also called on Michael Carrick, his former assistant, to join him, claiming the pair could restore belief and direction to a struggling squad.
Why Now?
United fans are in uproar after yet another embarrassing defeat. Under Ruben Amorim, results have been underwhelming, and many supporters are already demanding change. Ole’s timing is deliberate — he knows the club is searching for solutions, and he wants to remind them that he still embodies the spirit of United.
A section of the fanbase has never stopped backing Solskjær, remembering how he turned the team around during his first spell as caretaker manager. To them, he remains a symbol of hope in a difficult period.
Reaction from Fans and Media
The announcement has divided opinion among supporters:
- “Ole is United to the core. Give him the ten games — he can’t do worse than Amorim.”
- “Carrick alongside him could steady the midfield. It’s worth the risk.”
- “If Ole trusts that academy kid, maybe we’ve got a hidden star waiting to break through.”
But critics are quick to recall the decline at the end of his last tenure, when results collapsed and the dressing room lost faith in his methods. They argue that United must look forward, not backward.
What’s Next for United?
The decision now rests with the club’s board: should they grant Ole his ten-game trial, or continue backing Amorim despite growing unrest?
What’s clear is that Solskjær’s words have reignited the debate — and once again, the fanbase is split down the middle.
For many, though, the academy prospect and the duo of Ole and Carrick feel like the spark United desperately need.
