Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Solskjaer lined up as global ambassador for United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being lined up to take over Sir Bobby Charlton's ambassadorial duties for Manchester United after confirming his retirement from the game yesterday.
Solskjaer, who has suffered a recurrence of his knee injury, will remain at Old Trafford in a coaching capacity but the long-term strategy is that he should use his popularity to help to promote the club worldwide.
While Solskjaer will begin by taking his coaching qualifications and working with the young players, the Norwegian will eventually take over from Charlton in a role the 1966 World Cup winner has filled with distinction.
Charlton will be 70 in October and the club are aware he is approaching an age at which he will want to curtail his international travelling.
Solskjaer, who is 34 and one of the most popular players in United's history, will be asked to represent the club in a similar way. Ryan Giggs will also be invited to fulfil this kind of role when he retires from playing.
Solskjaer, who has suffered a recurrence of his knee injury, will remain at Old Trafford in a coaching capacity but the long-term strategy is that he should use his popularity to help to promote the club worldwide.
While Solskjaer will begin by taking his coaching qualifications and working with the young players, the Norwegian will eventually take over from Charlton in a role the 1966 World Cup winner has filled with distinction.
Charlton will be 70 in October and the club are aware he is approaching an age at which he will want to curtail his international travelling.
Solskjaer, who is 34 and one of the most popular players in United's history, will be asked to represent the club in a similar way. Ryan Giggs will also be invited to fulfil this kind of role when he retires from playing.
