Wednesday 29 August 2007

We Will Miss You Ole

Day : 26 May 1999, Stadium : Nou Camp, Barcelona, Occasion : UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Manchester United fans erupted with joy as Teddy Sheringham equalized in injury time. Everyone was preparing for extra time. But, it was time for history to be created. This is the piece of commentary, I can hear over and over again-"Is this their moment? Beckham...in to Sheringham and Solskjaer has won it. Manchester United reach the promise land. Ole Solskjaer...The two substitutes have scored the two goals in stoppage time and the Treble looms large."

Today marks the end of an era at Old Trafford. The Baby Faced Assassin Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to call it quits after months of struggle with a knee injury. Thats the way football goes. At the start of a new campaign, there are departures at a club. You wish those players good luck and get on with it. But, there are some players you wish would stay forever at the club. Ole was one such player. His commitment towards the club is unparalleled. He was one of those players who valued the red shirt more than anything else. His contribution towards the club has been immense. The winner in that historic game at Nou Camp is one of the golden moments, Ole enjoyed during his tenure at Old Trafford.

Thank you Ole for the sweet memories. You will remain in the hearts of the United fans forever. We will miss you.

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