Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been a widely popular figure in the English Premiership for the past 10 years or so, scoring vital goals for Manchester United. Nicknamed as the baby-faced assassin, his killer instinct to finish off goals at crucial times has been pivotal to the club’s success, especially during the 1999 European Champion League Final. Furthermore, he has set a new benchmark in the English Premiership to hit two quadruples.
His legendary trademark will stay with the heart of his fans for many years ahead. Meanwhile, let us appreciate his contribution to the English football community through his message.
Ole’s Old Trafford Full Transcript Address
“Thank you, thanks. I’ve had more than a year to think about this and it’s not getting any easier.”
“I knew this was going to be my last game at Old Trafford and today you’ve been absolutely fantastic again. You’re the best supporters in the world.”
“I’d like to thank Espanyol, who came over here and made a good game out of it. It was a good run-out for our boys.”
“It’s a very important season for us and it was important that they got a good game.”
“Next, I’d like to thank the manager. He’s been absolutely fantastic with me.”
“He has guided me through my career – I’ve had my highs, I’ve also had my lows, and he supported me very well through that time.”
“I can’t thank him enough. I’m going into coaching and if I haven’t learnt from him than I can’t do coaching. So thank you, boss.”
“The players… I’ve played with the best players in the world. It’s easy being a forward when you play with these players. They create chances for you – you miss one, you get another one.”
“I can’t say thanks enough to them – they’ve made every minute here a special one for me. And the last 25 here, I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
“It’s something my family, myself and all my friends will remember. It’s been a special day.”
“Thanks to all the staff who have supported me, who have helped me through dark periods. Most of all to the supporters – you’ve been absolutely fantastic, you kept me going.”
“And I’ve got the three loveliest kids in the world and a lovely wife. I’d like to thank them as well.”
“Thanks, thank you very much.”
I am sure we will all miss you, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer!