Emotional Moment As Former Red Devils Manager Watches Daughter Win First Trophy With Manchester United

Emotional Moment As Former Red Devils Manager Watches Daughter Win First Trophy With Manchester United

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
  • Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was in the stands to cheer up daughter, Karna win her first trophy with Manchester United
  • Karna featured for just over an hour as Manchester United's under-21 team thrashed Birmingham City 4-1 to win the Women's Super League Academy Cup
  • Solskjaer was sacked by Manchester United in November 2021 after a series of poor results from the Red Devils in the Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer might not have won a single trophy in his over three years as Manchester United manager, but he definitely has one to celebrate with his daughter.

The 49-year-old manager was in the stands to watch his daughter, Karna, win her first trophy in the colours of Manchester United.

Emotional Moment As Former Red Devils Manager Watches Daughter Win First Trophy With Manchester United
Karna Solksjaer created Manchester United's second goal in the 4-1 thrashing of Birmingham City. Photo by Adam Davy
Source: Getty Images

According to Daily Mail, United's under-21 team thrashed Birmingham City 4-1 to win the Women's Super League Academy Cup, with 19-year-old Karna playing just over an hour.

Solksjear could be seen taking pictures with his 19-year-old daughter after the game wearing a huge smile and giving her a hug.

Solksjaer has kept a low profile since being sacked by Manchester United after a series of poor performances that left the Old Trafford club scrambling for a top-four finish.

Failed Solskjaer signings Manchester United plan to offload

Meanwhile, four months after getting sacked by Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's effect is still being felt at Old Trafford.

According to Caught Offside, former Premier League player, Chris Sutton has advised Manchester United to sell off most players bought by the Norwegian manager.

Some of the players include Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, and Paul Pogba who Sutton believed have underperformed since being bought by Manchester United.

Ex-Manchester United Boss Tipped to Return to Management in Scotland

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Has been tipped for a sensational return to football management, months after leaving the Manchester United job.

The Norwegian could join Scottish side Aberdeen as their next manager, in what would be an instant bounce back from disappointment at Old Trafford.

Former Aberdeen and Celtic player Charlie Nicholas is a high-profile name that wants Solskjaer to take over at the Scottish club.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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