Sol Campbell, Arsenal legend, has suggested that Newcastle Uniteds’ flop, Steve Bruce, should manager United on an interim basis
By Kehinde Okeowo
Micheal Carrick replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently, but former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell believes former Newcastle manager Steve Bruce could be a potential interim option.
United eventually sacked Solskjaer on Sunday morning, after weeks of speculation about his future, the severance, came as a result of their 4-1 humiliating defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road.
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The club also confirmed in a statement that Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team, but it is believed that United will ultimately appoint an interim manager to finish the season.
A club statement said:
“Manchester United announces that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as manager.
“Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision. While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.
“Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as manager and our very best wishes for the future. His place in the club’s history will always be secure, not just for his story as a player, but as a great man and a manager who gave us many great moments. He will forever be welcome back at Old Trafford as part of the Manchester United family.”
Arsenal legend, Sol Campbell has added his voice to the debate of who should be the interim manager.
He told Premier League Productions, that he believes bringing club legend Steve Bruce to the club on a six-month deal could be an option.
“Do they stick or move? If they move it’s costing a lot of money.
“To move Ole on and to bring someone in, it’s a lot of money. I know they’ve got a lot of money to spend but you’ve got to look at the books and you’ve got to look at where they are.
“Maybe is a Steve Bruce good? For just six months? I don’t know. Who knows?
“But it’s a real kind of sticky wicket big time, because either they stick or move. Whatever they do, it might be the wrong answer.” Sol Campbell said.
Steve Bruce was sacked in October, just days after his 1000th game as a manager ended in defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. He has since been replaced by Eddie Howe.
After his removal, the 60-year-old dropped a hint that he may retire, as the job’s demand at St James’ Park took a toll on him and his family.
“I think this might be my last job. It’s not just about me; it’s taken its toll on my whole family because they are all Geordies and I can’t ignore that,” he said
Bruce, like Solskjaer, once played for Manchester United, winning 12 trophies, including three Premier League titles and three FA Cups, he also made a total of 414 appearances for the club.
