Ole and new contract if knee recovers

[littleman]

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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=355993&cc=5901

Solskjaer promised new United contract


MANCHESTER, England, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been promised a new contract by Manchester United if he proves he has fully recovered from his knee injury.

The Norwegian striker is on the comeback trail after missing more than 18 months of football because of a knee injury and has played three games for United since Christmas. His current contract runs out after the end of the season.

"I have spoken to (United chief executive) David Gill about this and if he comes through the injury, we will certainly be talking to him," manager Alex Ferguson told reporters on Saturday.

"We never expected him to come back as well as he has done. He has not missed a training session since he's come back."

The 32-year-old Solskjaer, who joined United from Molde in 1996, is a hero at Old Trafford after scoring the injury-time winner in their 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final.

Ferguson revealed that despite fears Solskjaer would not recover from his knee surgery, the forward always believed he would play again.

"He never doubted it. He knew he would come back," Ferguson said. "It has taken a lot of determination for the lad to do that. It's a measure of the man. He is an outstanding man."

Solskjaer is in the Manchester United squad to face Liverpool in their Premier League match at Anfield on Sunday.

[MtP07]

That is great news. :) :)

[mhtwins113]

So according to Soccernet, we play twice at Anfield this season? That'll certainly be a shock to those with tickets to Old Trafford tomorrow.

But on topic, it would be awesome to see Ole stick around for a few more years. He's been such a major factor at this club, he absolutely deserves it.

[McTide]

Does anyone know where Ole had his surgery and by whom?

[billyireland]

Does anyone know where Ole had his surgery and by whom?
I think it was in Cleveland. Not sure who by, but he is known to be one of (if not the best in the world for things like this.

[McTide]

I think it was in Cleveland. Not sure who by, but he is known to be one of (if not the best in the world for things like this.

Good that it was done here in the States. I cannot remember the Dr.'s name in Cleveland, but I know that the Cleveland clinic and Dr. Andrews in Birmingham have the better success record. Ole has had just such a difficult time with the knee. My heart has always gone out to him. He is a tremedous player with tremendous heart.

[prymetyme]

:) :) :)

[haven]

Not a bad idea. The Giggs contract was borderline-retarded. Ole, who relies much less on pace, will age better.