Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football - Testimonial Announced!

[Numquam Moribimur]

I just came home from work, hoping this new wasn't true...just broke down with tears down my face...Have only broke down a handful of times over united last being the death of bestie...******** this is sad. Keano was the reason i got into this sport..OLE will always be my all time footballing Hero:(

Thank-You

126 League Goals
That Debut goal vs Blackburn in 96
Making the Scousers Cry in 99
The 4 goals vs Forest off the bench
The only player to come out against the Glazers

And so many many many more

but finally Thank-you for giving me the GREATEST memory i will ever have in following MUFC
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[Numquam Moribimur]

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[sdotsom]

Thank you Ole.

Thank you so much. People only remember the Bayern goal. But the other 129 goals? What of those huh? The guy was a f**kin legend. He did everything he was asked for. Never complained about sitting on the bench, refused to go to Spurs, etc. We will never see a player like this in the modern game again.

I'm so sad right now. I've been wearing my Ole kit since the news dropped.

[dan01]

Thanks Ole for everything.

You''ll be missed.

Like they say, " A true professional in every sense of the word".

[israbeckham]

This is really sad. Soon Gary, Giggsy and Scholesy will leave and that genoration will be over:(

[JamesA]

Some how I find it very fitting that our very next match Keano will be present......

Sad to see you go Ole, a true legend at OT....

[Jc18star]

I can't help but think he did this now becuase he knew he couldn't give 200% to the club physically anymore and it leaves us time to get someone else in for cover. Not only did he score the winner but he was one of the smartest players I have ever seen play. Heartbroken but I understand all the way.

[JC7rox]

It is just another example of the selflessness of the player. He was all about the club and this is just another way that he showed it. Not only for his goals, but the way he was willing to take a pay cut, his willingness to go on a pay as you play contract, and his willingness to fight 1000% for everything. He knew the meaning of this club and the value of helping it. This guy, on and off the field, is what all players should aspire to be like. Sadly, none do.

This is hitting me more than Keano leaving.

Thank you, Ole, for the good times.

[nxttc]

thanks for the memories.

[sdotsom]

This is hitting me more than Keano leaving.

Thank you, Ole, for the good times.

Same here. May not have been as vocal, influential as Keano. But his lack of selfishness - his complete willingness to turn down starting positions at other clubs to continue playing for us - was and will be unmatched.

I'm going to try my damndest to be at his testimonial if possible.

[Invincible]

This is hitting me more than Keano leaving.


That's crazy talk

[mcnaulty21]

:( Truly a sad day for Manchester United and football in general.

[JC7rox]

That's crazy talk

Nonsense.

Ole was a selfless as they get.

As dominant as Keano was as our captain, he, on the field, kept us back a bit because of an unwillingness to let go of his reigns. He was unwilling to accept the change in style, personnel, and character of our team. I love Keano, but forcing the team to suit him cost us a couple of points here and there.

Then there were the money issues.

But Ole, even at the top of his game, was all about the club. He stayed when he could have gone elsewhere as a #1, like a Rossi. He is not comparable to the guys who stay because being here looks good on their CV (O'Shea, Silvestre, Fletcher). This guy could have started for Barcelona or the like. He was all class. I love that he was one of us.

My favorite displays were actually some of his forays on the flank. The season where he began to displace Beckham showed less of his cunning and clinicality, and more of his vision and footballing mind.

Classy, through and through.

[Mauther]

But his lack of selfishness - his complete willingness to turn down starting positions at other clubs to continue playing for us - was and will be unmatched.

Exactly. How often have we seen a former star out stay their welcome, or flame out trying to keep pace with the young bucks, or eat their crow and slide down divisions to find a team willing to give them s starting slot? Not Ole. He saw which way the wind was blowing, gracefully accepted a place on the bench, and still managed to inspire dread when he rolled onto the field in 80th minute. I wish he would have stuck out the season, just on the off chance he might somehow be fit eventually. I know taking a bullet for the team was the selfless and smart thing to do, but I'm really going to miss knowing that he's sitting on the bench when we really need a goal. One of the classiest players ever to play the game. One of the best names for a player ever. Coolest nickname by a country mile. Plus the bastard still looks like he can't shave, Eagles looks older. I won't start missing him on Saturday. I've been missing him all season so far.

[prymetyme]

Agreed, Ole was the definition of class. It just really shows you that if you are faithful to the club like Ole was, they will be faithful to you. He went through long hard years of recovery, it was one of my favorite recent memories when he scored his first goal back against Charlton. He truly is a legend. Pure class, amazing talent. He gave our club the best memory we will ever have. Absolute class. Really I don't know what else to say. Extremely hard to realize the time has actually come.

[Holy__Joe]

One last time......WHO PUT THE BALL IN ZE GERMANS NET! :( I'll miss you, Ole and Teddy, the way things were meant to be.

[GrodZilla]

Thank you Ole...

You will always be remebered at this club...

Legend is not a word to be used lightly... but you are a true Manchester United legend and I'm proud to have had you...

[RedDevilS14]

Thank you for everything, 20LEGEND

[Shortbloke39]

Solskjaer has always been one of my favourite players and im not a man u fan. I was in a bar in Italy when he scored that last gasp winner v Bayern and i can remember it well. One of the only times i've been glad to see man u win :) Top player. Top bloke. A sad day for you man u fans and a sad day for the prem. Good luck Ole!! You are my sunshine...my only sunshine :p

[doktor8118]

Utterly saddened by this but it had to come one day. Still almost spit my corn flakes out this morning when I heard it on SSN!

Of all the players to ever grace Old Trafford, I've never heard one person say a bad word about Ole. He's universally loved.

I remember a call-in show on MUTV a couple of years back where people got to ask Ole questions. The amount of people that were like "Oh my God, I'm speaking to Ole" was amazing. He has that effect.

I hope he stays on in a coaching or ambassadorial role cos he is a big part of the history of this club now.

All the best Ole in whatever you do. Thanks for everything.