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November 17, 2008

‘The Next Solskjaer’ Is Old Trafford Bound

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Moroccan-Norwegian striker, Mohammed "Moa" Abdellaoue, has been linked with Manchester United in reports from Norway today. The 23-year-old has caught the attention of several top clubs, but it is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's agent, Jim Solbakken, has helped put United at the front of the queue. The Norwegian international had previously been linked with a £3 million [. Click to continue reading...

November 10, 2008

Rare Football Memorabilia On Auction In London

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This Tuesday and Wednesday in London, several hundred rare football collectibles are being sold by auction through auctioneer Graham Budd. Among the collection are rare medals, programmes, tickets and a treasure trove of football shirts, photographs and rare pieces of memorabilia. Here are a few items that stood out for me: Nat Lofthouse England shirt from 1952, Ole [. Click to continue reading...

October 27, 2008

Arise, Sir Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will forever have a place in United's history books and in the hearts of the supporters, as a class act, a great goalscorer, a trophy winner, a model professional, and generally, a bloody good bloke. His great nature has been recognised at the weekend with the presentation of the Royal Norwegian order of [. Click to continue reading...

October 11, 2008

Cleverley: Solskjaer Asks A Lot Of Us

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Tom Cleverley is a lad who lots of United fans have high hopes for. For those who pay less attention to the Reserves, this midfielder got his chance in this summer's pre-season tour, scoring a goal in his first game with the first team. He has spoken about his time with United, saying that he is [... Click to continue reading...

September 29, 2008

Is Neville Playing As Well As Ferguson Thinks?

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With Gary Neville's proposed date for his return to injury set back so many times, United fans began to worry whether their captain would ever be able to hold down a place in our team again. Like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before him, would Neville be forced in to retirement because of his reoccurring injuries? Click to continue reading...

September 25, 2008

Ole Happy With United Youth In Boro Game

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Sir Alex Ferguson mixed youth with experience to ensure victory over Premiership side Middlesbrough in the 3rd Round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has taken the post as the Reserves' coach, was very proud of their performance, and believes we have several young players in the ranks capable of cutting it [. Click to continue reading...

August 26, 2008

Fergie’s Top 10 Summer Signings?

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Following the difficulties in signing Dimitar Berbatov, The Sun has looked at Sir Alex Ferguson's top 10 summer buys. 10. Wayne Rooney - 2004 - £27 million - In action 9. Steve Bruce - 1987 - £800k - In action 8. Rio Ferdinand - 2002 - £30 million - In action 7. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 1996 - £1. Click to continue reading...

August 4, 2008

More Badge-Kissing… Now Arsenal’s Adebayor

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In the week leading up to Manchester United saying goodbye to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as the player, Sir Alex Ferguson commented on the state of our game, in terms of loyalty and contracts. "Anyone serving more than 10 years at a football club these days is exceptional," said Fergie. "Especially with freedom of contract, the Bosman [. Click to continue reading...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Testimonial - Video Highlights

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So Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hung up his boots - here are the highlights from the United legends testimonial at Old Trafford. Hit play below.
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From The Stands - Ole’s Speech, Freekick, Goal Celebration, Teddy, Schmeichel…

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Saturday was a great day out at Old Trafford, watching Ole Gunnar Solskjaer play on our pitch for the last time. He walked on to the pitch with two of his kids, carrying the European Cup. The applause and cheering was deafening. Peter Schmeichel spoke to the crowd about what a magnificent footballer and person Solskjaer was, [. Click to continue reading...

Football video: Man Utd 1-0 Espanyol, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial

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2"OLE"GEND takes a well-deserved bow Man Utd legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had his testimonial at the weekend, against Espanyol. He came on for the last 20-odd minutes and despite his dodgy knees, still showed enough class to remind fans inside... Click to continue reading...

August 3, 2008

Tevez Tantrum? You Were Watching A Different Match!

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I was fortunate enough to be one the 68,000 at Old Trafford yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed getting to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer off. Of course, with Ole now working with the Reserves, there was no need for a tearful farewell. For me, Carlos Tevez was easily the best player on the park. Whilst Solskjaer showed some [. Click to continue reading...

Campbell To Fill Berbatov Void

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was given a fond farewell from the Old Trafford crowd yesterday, as United beat Espanyol 1-0 in Ole's testimonial. With some lovely link up play, as well as a blinding shot from the edge of the box, which required a brilliant save in front of the Stretford End to keep it out, [.. Click to continue reading...

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo set to force £68m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to force £68m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo will demand to be allowed to move to Real Madrid when he returns to Old Trafford on Tuesday after the Spanish champions publicly reiterated their desire to sign the Portuguese winger.

After weeks of speculation, Ronaldo will attempt to force Manchester United's hand by meeting Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager, and David Gill, the chief executive, to insist he be allowed to move to the Bernabeu. Click to continue reading...

August 2, 2008

Happy Testimonial, Ole

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With United celebrating the career of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his testimonial, its only right that we honor him at Only Time Will Tell. The baby faced assassin brought some many memories to United fans and just think that Ole was a fall back cause Fergie could not Alan Shearar, wow that worked out really well. Click to continue reading...

August 1, 2008

Fergie: Ole Looked

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In a day dedicated to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with his testimonial against Espanyol being played tomorrow afternoon, we have looked at several of Solskjaer's great moments with the club. As a player strongly associated with that magical night in 1999, it's important to remember other imporant moments in his United career, such as the red [. Click to continue reading...

Solskjaer’s Greatest Moments: Return From Injury

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A couple of years ago, I wrote an article about the amazing comebacks of Manchester United, whether that be winning the European Cup just 10 years after the Munich Air Disaster or their ability to win games they have no write to. I also focussed on the magnificent comeback of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who had [. Click to continue reading...

Solskjaer’s Greatest Moments: FA Cup vs Liverpool

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It was a Football Factory moment. Replace Chelsea with United and Millwall with Liverpool, and the reaction is exactly the same. Result, the dippers in the Cup! These draws can't be rivalled by any other match, when you get put up against your enemies in a winner takes it all scenario. Defeat means you're out [. Click to continue reading...

Solskjaer’s Greatest Moments: Red card vs Newcastle

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Nice natured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was once on the receiving end of a red card after committing an intentional foul on Newcastle's Robert Lee. As he walked towards the tunnel at Old Trafford, David Beckham ran over to give him a pat on the back. Solskjaer shrugged, "I had to do it," he said. Before that match, [. Click to continue reading...

Solskjaer: I remember sticking my foot out and the ball going in but everything else is a bit of a blur

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was always a rare Manchester United player. Not just because he scored a goal that won us the European Cup, not just because he always took his starting place on the bench without grumbling and not just because he genuinely is just a bloody nice bloke. He is rare because he is [. Click to continue reading...

July 28, 2008

Tribute To 20LEGEND - YOUR Favourite Solskjaer Memory?

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Whilst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has secured his future with United, currently working as the Reserve team coach, the fans are being given the chance to say goodbye to Solskjaer the player, after he retired from the game at the start of last season. Of all the players to grace the field at Old Trafford over the [. Click to continue reading...

July 22, 2008

The dossier blown wide open!

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I got a bit of stick for bringing up the dossier last night but it doesn't look like it will carry as much weight now thanks to Manchester United's Scandinavian supporters' branch!!

It's been widely reported today that they are taking the heat for the quotes attributed to Fergie in the British press regarding Berbatov last week. Click to continue reading...

The dossier blown wide open!

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I got a bit of stick for bringing up the dossier last night but it doesn't look like it will carry as much weight now thanks to Manchester United's Scandinavian supporters' branch!!

It's been widely reported today that they are taking the heat for the quotes attributed to Fergie in the British press regarding Berbatov last week. Click to continue reading...

July 17, 2008

United Gear - Free Shipping For Today Only

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At MancuniaMerchandise.com there is free shipping on all items for today only. Simply enter in the code SUMMERSUNPOSTAGEFUN when given the option to redeem a voucher. Along with all the designs for our great players and successes, a couple of discounted designs have been added especially for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial, which will be played next [. Click to continue reading...

June 26, 2008

Doing the Happy Dance!

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After three days of futility, I FINALLY got through to the Manchester United ticket office and bought my ticket to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial. I got up at 3:00 a.m. EST this morning, so I could start calling the office as soon as it opened in England. First try, I got into the queue (granted I was #52, but still, it was progress). Click to continue reading...

June 25, 2008

Manchester United online and telephone ticketing systems are a complete f**king disgrace.

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It takes a lot to get me mad, but I am absolutely fuming (when I should be enjoying my golf holiday.) I've been trying to purchase a ticket to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial at Old Trafford on August 2. The official club site announced two days ago that the tickets were now available for general sale to the public, and to order via the provided online link or by telephone. Click to continue reading...

June 18, 2008

Solskjaer testimonial will fund schools in Africa.

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From The Independent:

He terrorised Premier League defenders for over a decade, now he has a different challenge to face – but none of it is as important to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as building schools in Africa.

After officially retiring from a knee injury 10 months ago, Solskjaer has now been given the job of reserve team manager at Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Solskjaer becomes Manchester United manager

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer entered Manchester United folklore when he scored the injury-time winning goal to clinch the 1999 Champions League for the Red Devils. However, the Norwegian doesn't just want to be remembered for his playing days at Old Trafford, with the Daily Mail reporting that the striker has grand designs on Sir Alex Ferguson's [. Click to continue reading...

June 17, 2008

The Ball Bag

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Today's ball bag of interesting bits, to tide you over until after the Netherlands/Romania match this afternoon. Indians are celebrating Euro 2008 by playing something called Finger Football. Who knew?

Euro 2008 has been cancelled by the host nations.

Despite this fact, Adidas stands to make lots and lots of money from its sponsorship of Euro 2008. Click to continue reading...

Solskjaer Not Impressed With Ronaldo

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been a loyal servant to Manchester United, most favourably remembered for his good nature and total professionalism on the pitch, as much as that winning goal in the Nou Camp to crown United Champions of Europe. His decision to be the only player to publicly involve himself in the fight against [. Click to continue reading...

May 22, 2008

Giggsy: We Love You - Now Go Away

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Ryan Giggs has been a fixture on the team for years. He's been a loyal servant and a great player, but now it's time for him to retire. Recently I was watching a Manchester United video called "1001 Goals". My daughter bought it for me as a Christmas present and I hadn't seen it [...] Click to continue reading...

August 28, 2007

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires

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Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has retired at age 34 after battling knee injuries for four years. He had announced earlier that his intention was to intends to see out his current contract with United, which runs until June 2008.

His knee woes begain against Charlton in September 2003 and, despite playing and scoring against Panathinaikos in the Champions League three days later, he was seriously injured. Click to continue reading...

A Tribute To Ole

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One of the greatest moment in Manchester United history, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored the winner in the 1999 Champions League final. And after 11 years at Old Trafford, the Norwegian has decided to step down after continuing problems with a knee injury. Thank you Ole .

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