Harry Redknapp says Manchester United went backwards under Jose Mourinho, was shocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointment

Harry Redknapp says Manchester United went backwards under Jose Mourinho, was shocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointment
Harry Redknapp believes Manchester United will struggle to finish in Premier Leagues top six this season after appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their caretaker manager.The former Tottenham manager has told talkSPORT he was unsurprised by Jose Mourinhos sacking on Tuesday morning and that the Red Devils had gone backwards under the Portuguese.United axed Mourinho after the clubs worst ever start to a campaign in the Premier League era they currently sit in sixth place, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool and 11 points off the top four.Solskjaer was confirmed as his replacementon an interim basis until the summer on Wednesday, but Redknapp does not believe the Norwegian is the right man to help save Uniteds season.4

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take charge of Manchester United until the end of the season

Asked about Mourinhos departure, the Im a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winner told talkSPORT host Jim White: It was going to happen.The results havent been good have they, lets be honest.Theyve spent a fortune over the last couple of years but they really have gone backwards a long way.I think theyll struggle to make the top six this season. Im sure theyll just about make it actually Im not sure about that now that theyve brought Solskjaer in.I wouldnt be on them to be in the top six to be honest with you. Not now I wouldnt.Its been a whirlwind few weeks for Arry, who became the darling of British television as he was crowned King of the Jungle on this years Im a Celeb…’.4

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The former Spurs boss missed a heap of top football news during his time Down Under, including ClaudioRanieris appointment at Fulham, Mark Hughes sacking at Southampton and Martin ONeill and Roy Keane leaving the Republic of Ireland national team.And just a week after returning to Blighty, one of the biggest managerial casualties in football was confirmed as the Special One was booted out of Old Trafford.United will wait to appoint their next permanent manager until the summer Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane have been closely linked with the role with Solskjaer chosen as the man to help reunite the Red Devils after Mourinhos turbulent reign.

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But Redknapp says he was shocked by the Norwegians return to Old Trafford and believes a more experienced coach like Steve Bruce a former Man United captain would have been a better fit.It was a big shock to me when Solskjaers name was mentioned yesterday, he added.I thought Steve Bruce if they were looking for a short-term appointment until the end of the season. He knows the game, he knows the club, he captained the club and hes out of work.4

Harry thinks Steve Bruce would have been a better choice as caretaker boss

Solskjaer certainly didnt strike me as being that person. He looks a nice lad, but he doesnt strike me as a manager of Manchester UnitedHe was a good player at United, but I could just see see Steve Bruce being more of a leader than him.

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Harry Redknapp joined talkSPORT host Jim White on Wednesday

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