Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dreamed big as a player and it became a reality at United. His managerial fantasies are no less ambitious.
On the weekend the Reds hailed Chicharito’s super-sub heroics at Villa Park, the original and Old Trafford record- holding striker with that moniker was adding to his stock as a boss.
The United legend’s managerial CV is stacking up after he engineered Molde’s back-to-back Norwegian title success on Sunday. He left United’s reserves in 2011, charged with the task of winning the Tippeligaen for the first time in Molde’s history as he stepped up on to the next rung of his career ladder.
In their 100th anniversary year last season, Molde’s former striker and favourite son delivered.
On Sunday, while his team were beating Honefoss 1-0 at home, nearest rivals Stromsgodset lost and Molde were crowned champions again.
After winning the Tippeligaen for the second time, Solskjaer knew the inevitable question about managing United was on the horizon and he didn’t duck it.
“I have been asked that question and answered that question hundreds of times. I’m not thinking I am ready to do this (be United’s manager) and I am not thinking it will happen one day but you have to dream,” Ole told M.E.N. Sport.
“Sir Alex Ferguson always taught us to have big ambitions and big dreams. I am not naive enough at this stage to think I can do that job but every player who has played for Manchester United and has become a coach or manager or has ambitions that way would want to have that opportunity one day. You never know what is around the corner.
"But Sir Alex has got many years left in him, don’t worry about that.
“I have never hidden the fact I want to be a manager in the Premier League one day. The time will come. I don’t doubt that.
“I’ve had offers and talks but at the moment I want to finish this season as we have two games left in the league, try and progress in the Europa League and then the target hopefully is to get Molde in the Champions League proper next season.
“Those are my short-term ambitions but long-term I can see myself wanting the opportunity in England or at a bigger club.
“But it is important to take one step at a time. I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself. I am 39 and I have only managed for two years.
“I am sure I will know when the time is right for me.”
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Source: Manchester Evening News
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