The storm surrounding Old Trafford has taken yet another twist as former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær has sensationally asked the club for one last chance to prove his worth. Following United’s humiliating 3-1 defeat to Brentford, Ole has spoken publicly, offering to step in as interim manager for just ten games — and he is convinced he can turn the team’s fortunes around.
Ole’s words carried both pain and conviction:
“I feel pain seeing Manchester United like this. What United is suffering from is lack of midfield intelligence. Bring me and Carrick in for just 10 games as interim manager. I only need Kobbie, Bruno, and that special lad from the academy — and I’ll win all my games. Then it’s left for United to decide if they want to keep me or not.”
Ole’s Bold Proposal
This is no nostalgic plea — Ole insists he has identified United’s biggest problem: the absence of creativity and balance in midfield. By pairing Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, and a rising academy talent he refused to name directly, Ole believes he can build a midfield that will dominate games once more.
He also name-dropped Michael Carrick, his trusted former assistant, insisting that together they can restore stability and belief to a side currently short of ideas.
Why Now?
Manchester United’s fanbase is in crisis mode after yet another humiliating defeat. Under Ruben Amorim, results have not lived up to expectations, and sections of the fanbase are already calling for drastic change. Ole’s timing is no coincidence — he knows the club is searching for solutions, and he’s reminding everyone that he still bleeds red.
The former manager has always had strong support among a section of the fans, who remember his early run as caretaker when he famously turned the team’s season around. For many, he represents a figure of hope during dark times.
Fan and Media Reaction
The news has sent shockwaves through the fanbase:
“Ole is United through and through. Give him the 10 games. He can’t do worse than Amorim!”
“Bringing Carrick alongside him could stabilize our midfield. This is worth the gamble.”
“If Ole really trusts that academy boy, then maybe we are sitting on a hidden gem.”
However, critics have been quick to remind everyone of how Ole’s last tenure ended — a collapse in form and a dressing room that stopped responding to his tactics. Some insist the club needs to move forward, not backward.
What This Means for United
The ball is now in United’s court. Will the board consider Ole’s plea and hand him the 10-game trial he’s asking for? Or will they continue to back Amorim despite mounting pressure?
One thing is certain — Ole’s words have reignited debate, and fans are once again split down the middle.
That guy from the academy is the real deal. These two coaching geniuses are the real deal. Get him IN and Amorim OUT