Sir Alex: No rush for Solskjaer

Bravo for Ole

"He had a good spell with us for the Reserves so he wasn't going into the job blind but it's a fantastic achievement considering it's his first year and we're all pleased with him."
- Sir Alex Ferguson

01/11/2011 15:05, Report by Adam Marshall

Sir Alex: No rush for Solskjaer

Sir Alex has congratulated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his Norwegian title triumph with Molde and warned his former striking star that the timing of his inevitable return to England is crucial.

Solskjaer's instant success in his homeland is further evidence of his growing reputation in the world of management after cutting his teeth with United's Reserves side.

The 1999 Champions League final hero has already been linked with a couple of jobs in the Barclays Premier League and Championship but seems unlikely to up sticks and depart Norway so soon after returning home with his family.

"It's possible Ole coming back to manage [in England] one day," said Sir Alex. "It depends when. I don't think he should rush into that.

"His experience is good experience at Molde, a very good one. He comes from the area and his wife and family are all back home. He's won the championship so there's no need to hurry with that. The time will come. Timing will be important for him but he's capable of coming back to English football."

In terms of the title triumph, the boss was quick, too quick, to offer his congratulations to Solskjaer.

"It's fantastic and we're all pleased for him," enthused the manager. "The players have all been in touch with him yesterday. Actually, I texted him on Saturday but didn't realise they had to win it on Sunday!

"He had a good spell with us for the Reserves so he wasn't going into the job blind but it's a fantastic achievement considering it's his first year and we're all pleased with him.

"He's a student of the game, it was quite clear as, every game he played for us and every training session he took part in, he always wrote it all down. It tells you of his dedication to learn the game, he's also very meticulous, and it gives him a great start. There's a real concentration and sacrifice for the job and you need that going into management these days.

"Ole was a great player and a very nice person so I think players will respond to him and we wish him well."

(source)