×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'beyond excited' after landing permanent Manchester United job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer [Courtesy]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was "beyond excited" to be handed the Manchester United manager's job on a full-time basis as the club announced on Thursday he had signed a three-year deal.

The Norwegian, 46, has inspired a dramatic revival of United's fortunes since taking over from the sacked Jose Mourinho in December, winning 14 of his 19 games and leading the Red Devils to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Volleyball and Handball
KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers
By Ben Ahenda 20 hrs ago
Sports
Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup
By Ben Ahenda 22 hrs ago
Rugby
Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again
Football
AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit