"Ole Gunnar Solskjr's prime candidacy to become Manchester United's interim manager for a second time appears the latest faulty strategic move by Jason Wilcox, United's director of football, and the chief executive, Omar Berrada. Solskjr, whose previous tenure at United seems to place him ahead of another favoured candidate in Michael Carrick, has to be a success. If not Sir Jim Ratcliffe will surely file his hiring alongside the Ruben Amorim, Dan Ashworth and Erik ten Hag fiascos, for which Wilcox-Berrada are fully or partly responsible."
"His final two games brought an axing that might have occurred many times during a turbulent tenure. First, a hapless 2-0 derby defeat by Manchester City closed with the Norwegian heading for the tunnel and clapping a mortified Old Trafford which hardly returned the gesture. Then, the humiliating 4-1 loss at Watford turned the faithful's adoration for Solskjr into the cruel currency of jeers and he was sacked that night."
"In his exit interview with the in-house channel came the tears a reminder of the sensitive man Solskjr is, and his enduring love of United. But elite football is a hard business and if his willingness to return as caretaker is understandable, Wilcox and Berrada should hold their breath at what would be a huge gamble."
Ole Gunnar Solskjr is the leading candidate to return as Manchester United's interim manager, a choice tied to the club's director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada. Solskjr's previous spell ended in autumn 2021 after a 2-0 derby defeat and a 4-1 loss at Watford, culminating in public jeers and his dismissal. The exit included an emotional interview that revealed his sensitivity and deep affection for the club. The proposed caretaker appointment is presented as a significant gamble amid recent dismissals, departures, and scrutiny of recruitment and leadership decisions under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership.
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