Post by sahahaha on Jul 17, 2006 9:32:10 GMT
- Great goal! see if you can spot Rio celerating with the fans! ;D
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S Durban double will hardly cause a ripple alongside his other 155 United goals.
But in a couple of months, the Norwegian hitman could look back on them as the strikes which sparked a fresh torrent for the biggest Old Trafford cult figure since Eric Cantona.
Solskjaer, 33, wondered if he would ever play again after two years of knee problems that required two operations, including revolutionary surgery.
But his value to United has never been in doubt, such that boss Alex Ferguson last season handed him a new two-year contract.
Team-mate Ryan Giggs is thrilled to see him firing on all cylinders again.
He said: “It’s just what he needed. He wants to score and that’s what he has done today.
“I hope this season he’ll be a major part of the team.”
With Solskjaer and Paul Scholes back and Gabriel Heinze fit again — assuming he stays — things are looking up for Fergie despite the imminent departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Giggs added: “You always expect new faces and the manager’s hoping to strengthen.
“But with Ole, Scholesey and Gabby coming back, it will be like three new signings.”
The accolades did not stop with the old hands either.
Kieran Richardson is a man with plenty of his own to prove this season, not least after missing out on the World Cup squad.
But he, too, paid tribute to the returning hero.
Richardson said: “Ole’s great. He’s always smiling and giving youngsters advice.
“He is an inspiration and to see him score two here was fantastic.
“I’m sure he will score goals for United in the Premiership again. He’s such a great natural finisher.”
Solskjaer’s goals came from a right-foot thunderbolt and a fast-feet tackle and prod under keeper Francis Chansa when Lehlohonolo Seema dithered.
They were his first for the club since he struck against Panathinaikos in the Champions League way back in September 2003.
Richardson and a Chansa own goal wrapped it up.
Solskjaer himself was delighted. He said: “It’s a while since I’ve scored. I’ve missed so much football that I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time.
“I feel sharper and fitter, enjoying every game and training session. The main thing is trying to get match fitness for August 20.”
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER’S Durban double will hardly cause a ripple alongside his other 155 United goals.
But in a couple of months, the Norwegian hitman could look back on them as the strikes which sparked a fresh torrent for the biggest Old Trafford cult figure since Eric Cantona.
Solskjaer, 33, wondered if he would ever play again after two years of knee problems that required two operations, including revolutionary surgery.
But his value to United has never been in doubt, such that boss Alex Ferguson last season handed him a new two-year contract.
Team-mate Ryan Giggs is thrilled to see him firing on all cylinders again.
He said: “It’s just what he needed. He wants to score and that’s what he has done today.
“I hope this season he’ll be a major part of the team.”
With Solskjaer and Paul Scholes back and Gabriel Heinze fit again — assuming he stays — things are looking up for Fergie despite the imminent departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Giggs added: “You always expect new faces and the manager’s hoping to strengthen.
“But with Ole, Scholesey and Gabby coming back, it will be like three new signings.”
The accolades did not stop with the old hands either.
Kieran Richardson is a man with plenty of his own to prove this season, not least after missing out on the World Cup squad.
But he, too, paid tribute to the returning hero.
Richardson said: “Ole’s great. He’s always smiling and giving youngsters advice.
“He is an inspiration and to see him score two here was fantastic.
“I’m sure he will score goals for United in the Premiership again. He’s such a great natural finisher.”
Solskjaer’s goals came from a right-foot thunderbolt and a fast-feet tackle and prod under keeper Francis Chansa when Lehlohonolo Seema dithered.
They were his first for the club since he struck against Panathinaikos in the Champions League way back in September 2003.
Richardson and a Chansa own goal wrapped it up.
Solskjaer himself was delighted. He said: “It’s a while since I’ve scored. I’ve missed so much football that I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time.
“I feel sharper and fitter, enjoying every game and training session. The main thing is trying to get match fitness for August 20.”
