MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has led tributes to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Norwegian’s sacking was announced this morning.
The pundit took to Twitter to thank his former team-mate for his time at Old Trafford and suggested that Solskjaer helped changed the club for the better.
Neville, 46, said: “Thank you Ole. You did us proud. The last two months were tough but before that you restored some soul into the club.”
The former Man Utd defender has been heavily criticised for refusing to condemn his old team-mate, despite the club losing seven of their last 13 in all competitions.
He refused to call for Solskjaer to be sacked and described it as ‘heartbreaking’ to watch him struggle to get a tune out of his superstar squad.
Patrice Evra commented on Man Utd’s official announcement on Instagram, saying: “Thank you for making us believe in Man Utd again.”
Whilst David Beckham commented calling Ole: “The most gracious man in the room.”
Rio Ferdinand has also posted a video to the BT Sport football page, saying: “This is not the way we wanted it to end.”
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And United legend Norman Whiteside took to Twitter to thank Solskjaer, saying: “Thanks for trying Ole just not to be :(“.
Former Man Utd goalkeeper Alex Stepney has also posted on social media to wish Solskjaer well and urge fans not to change their opinion of him.
He said: “My very best wishes to Ole, when the noise dies down I hope he’ll still be loved by Utd fans, he deserves nothing less.”
And former United fan favourite Ander Herrera posted a picture to his Instagram story of him and Solskjaer together saying “one of the best people I have met in football. All the best Ole.”
United fans have also rallied to support Solskjaer following the news of his sacking, with most thanking the Norwegian for his time at the club.
@TheUnitedLink said: “Time for a new chapter. Grateful for the memories under Ole and wish him the best.”
Pop band Westlife’s Nicky Byrne said: “Nothing but admiration for this man, gave it his all and fell short, nothing to be ashamed of. Thank You Ole.”
@1ManUnitedNews argued that Solskjaer’s role in rebuilding the club should not be forgotten, saying: “Ole did a proper rebuilding. He did a better job than Moyes, LvG and Mourinho.
“When success and trophies will be back to OT soon, do not forget that Ole played a big part in this.”
Meanwhile, rival fans have trolled United by sharing their fake ‘heartbreak’ upon hearing the news of Solskjaer’s sacking.
Liverpool fan SamuelLFC said: “Thanks for the memories Ole, you’ll sorely be missed.”
And @TaintlessRed quote tweeted Neville’s post, saying: “It’s a sad day for Liverpool fans.”
Piers Morgan trolled Neville by quote-tweeting his comment, saying: “You were 6th in the League when he joined, you’re 7th now… fyi.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
