Theory emerges on why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was overlooked for Man Utd jobMichael Carrick has been named Manchester United head coach until the end of the season, even though former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a leading candidate for the positionView 3 Images Simon Jordan thinks there is a specific reason Manchester United didn't hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Image: talkSPORT)Simon Jordan believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was overlooked for the Manchester United job because appointing him would have been based on sentiment rather than merit. Micah Richards predicts new Man Utd issue if Michael Carrick achieves major target READ MORE :Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reaction to missing out on Man Utd job speaks volumes READ MORE :"Mike Phelan hadn't been contacted. ‌"It looks different, and that's I think one of the criticisms about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. As I say, Carrick has done a decent job at Middlesbrough, but Man United is a whole different ball game." Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror January 14, 2026 14:28 UTC