Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Retires From Football - Testimonial Announced!

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A wonderful article: http://www.awritersworld.com/20Legend.pdf

 

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When I checked skysports and read the artical about the baby face assassin, I almost cried and still at this moment have goosebumps. This is very sad but all we have to do is cherish the great moments he gave to us and..... man I dunno im speechless! Farewell Ole Legend

 

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I'm going to have to order his kit now.

 

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Does anyone know where I can get a bit torrent of the bayern/ man utd 99' game, I really wanna watch it right now!

 

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Not sure if you have to sign up to this forum to download it, but here it is: http://www.********.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52698&highlight=1999+champions+league+final

Ole

 

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Where will all the RIP THE F*****G HEART OUT OF THE OPPONENTS IN INJURY TIME goals come from?

 

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That was exactly what I was thinking. I just ordered the new one with Scholes. Now I might get the black with Ole's hero customization. I'd prefer a bit of a more classic with his name and number but I need one now.

 

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His final interview - from 10 days ago, when he still was optimistic about playing.


Q-n: Do you see yourself playing for any other English team other than United?

Ole: Not really, no. I've bee at United for 12 years and I think in a dream world my last game would be a testimonial for United, after successful season hopefully.

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Surprised and a bit saddened that it happened so quickly. Must have finally had enough of the injuries. It's sad that after all he went through, the final years of his career were so difficult.

Absolutely fantastic player and an incredible finisher. Yes, he scored that goal, but his career was so very much more than that.

Definitely saddened, but this should be a day to celebrate one of the great players in the history of English football and Manchester United.

Thank you, Ole. Thank you for everything. I would not be the same fan without you.

 

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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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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.

 

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Thanks Ole for everything.

You''ll be missed.

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

 

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

 

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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....

 

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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.

 

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thanks for the memories.

 

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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.

 

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That's crazy talk

 

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

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.