Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football - Testimonial Announced!

Discussion in 'Manchester United: History' started by Alfiesdodgyknee, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. seolseol

    seolseol Member+

    Apr 26, 2003
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Re: Ole Retires

    Oh ********ing shit. Sad day.
     
  2. sdotsom

    sdotsom Member+

    Manchester United
    Mar 27, 2005
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Re: Ole Retires

    NOOOOO...

    On my birthday nonetheless.

    I'm really devastated. Really am. What a player. An absolute legend.

    The f**king stadium better be ringing out this weekend.
     
  3. Red Jeph

    Red Jeph Member+

    Aug 26, 2006
    Chicago
    Re: Ole Retires

    My guess is he wanted to make a decision before the window shut so we would still have time to find reinforcements. Probably wasn't sure if he would ever be fit, so he didn't want to leave us short. Seems like Ole to try to make the best decision for the club.
     
  4. Amdrag

    Amdrag Member+

    Jun 10, 2007
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Re: Ole Retires

    You are my Solskjaer my Ole Solskjaer,

    You make me happy when skies are grey,

    And Alan Shearer was ********ing dearer,

    So Please don't take my Solskjaer away.
     
  5. JC7rox

    JC7rox Member+

    Manchester United FC, LAFC
    Jun 11, 2004
    West Coast, Cali!
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Re: Ole Retires

    This is truly a sad day.

    20legend
     
  6. schafer

    schafer Member+

    Mar 12, 2004
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    He made enough appearances for a winner's medal last season, right?

    It's a shame he's retired, btw, especially considering how hard he fought to get back to fitness after his last major injury.
     
  7. israbeckham

    israbeckham Member

    Jun 18, 2006
    California
    Nat'l Team:
    Israel
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    sad day.
     
  8. yanks02

    yanks02 New Member

    Mar 19, 2002
    Houston
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    I had just bought his kit and then saw this on the news. Absolutely gutted. Been crying for 30 minutes.

    He has to come on the pitch once more. Even just to stand there for 30 seconds. Just so we can say goodbye. He deserves that, at least.

    :( :( :(
     
  9. doug1500

    doug1500 New Member

    Nov 20, 2005
    USA
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

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  10. antifan

    antifan Member+

    Aug 14, 2004
    The Scottie
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    OGS has done right by the team by retiring while the window was still open to make a new signing. He was a class, and his loyalty to the team can only be applauded. I hope he recovers and is fit to play in a well deserved testimonial in a few months.
     
  11. Invincible

    Invincible Member+

    Mar 28, 2004
    Sanctuary
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    Damn man this comes as a major shock. Thanks for all the memories Ole. wow

    20LEGEND
     
  12. ZIAD

    ZIAD Member

    Oct 11, 2004
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    Although I'm an Arsenal fan, I can still feel your pain for Ole. He was a great players, and always kept his class on the pitch.
     
  13. Motterman

    Motterman Member

    Jul 8, 2002
    Orlando, FL
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    Farewell to Legend.

    Forever in our hearts, forever in our history.

    [​IMG]

    Who put the ball in the German's net?
    Who put the ball in the German's net?
    Who put the ball in the German's net?
    OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER!
     
  14. SirManchester

    SirManchester Member+

    Apr 14, 2004
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    ******** ******** ******** ********!!!!!!

    Goodbye and thank you. This just drives the point home that much more. Giggs, Scholes, and Neville aren't too far off either. :(
     
  15. billyireland

    billyireland Member+

    May 4, 2003
    Sydney, Australia
    Re: Ole Retires

    ...and Solskjaer has done it!!

    I am speechless. Gutted. I really am just at a loss... Saturday is going to be the most emotional match of the season by a distance.
     
  16. LA. MAN UNITED

    LA. MAN UNITED Member+

    May 22, 2006
    New Orleans
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    I've been watching sports on television for 30 years and to this date , the Baby Faced Assassins game winner in '99 was the most excited I have ever been while watching ANY sporting event....Thanks # 20.....
     
  17. doug1500

    doug1500 New Member

    Nov 20, 2005
    USA
    Re: Ole Retires

    ********ing hell....

    If I cant watch that match I might consider suicide.
     
  18. benni...

    benni... BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 23, 2004
    Chocolate City
    Re: Ole Retires

    It hurts, but it was going to happen eventually.

    Sad to end like this. Atleast he went out a winner, and even prove some of his doubters wrong with his goal talley last season.
     
  19. Dogaholic

    Dogaholic New Member

    Aug 21, 2006
    Re: Ole Retires

    I am gutted, shattered and all the rest. I am stuck, speechless
     
  20. Invincible

    Invincible Member+

    Mar 28, 2004
    Sanctuary
    Re: Ole Retires

    Like Tupac said in his song, Life Goes On. Now we have to go out and get a striker. At least some good should come out of this. I look forward to all the songs dedicated to him on Saturday. I think I'll buy a '99 CL final shirt with his name on it.
     
  21. pgr17

    pgr17 Member+

    Sep 26, 2003
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Re: Ole Retires

    Legend for sure... sad to see him go. a true Manchester United player through and through.

    thanks Ole...

    [​IMG]
     
  22. Attack Attack Attack

    May 17, 2006
    Syracuse, NY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Ole Retires

    oh man absolutely gutted as well - Ole is one of my favorite players and seeing 20 pop up on the subs board was always one of the best sites. My 3 fav Ole memories are prolly:
    1) A certain injury time goal
    2) First trip to OT, was walking outside the ground to my section by the player carpark and I heard all this noise from people and I turn around and Ole is standing right behind me walking into the ground
    3) Went to the Villa FA Cup match last year and saw Ole get his last late time goal to win it for United (as seen above)
     
  23. MVF

    MVF Member

    Jan 23, 2006
    Victoria
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Australia
    Re: Ole Retires

    Even as a City fan, I have immense respect for Ole.

    May he have much luck doing whatever he wants to in retirement.
     
  24. caco794

    caco794 New Member

    Jun 22, 2004
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    Well, we knew it. This day had to come. But it still hits you like a truck. :( A great man on and off the pitch. A servant of the club and, in a time when most throw around the word 'legend', he simply epitomized it. wish you godspeed on the rest of your life. /me hails Ole :(
     
  25. Father Ted

    Father Ted BigSoccer Supporter

    Manchester United, Galway United, New York Red Bulls
    Nov 2, 2001
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Re: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football

    I am very much in shock and sadened. But I am also happy for him in a way because of his tremendous season last year. Not many people gave him hope of appearing for United again being out for so long. Most players would have packed it in but he came back with style and grace. And doing what he did best - scoring goals.

    Thanks Ole.
     

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