EPL: Ryan Giggs tells Ed Woodward who should become Man United’s permanent manager

Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs has advised the club’s executive chairman, Ed Woodward, to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the Red Devils’ permanent manager. 
Manchester United are yet to make a decision on the club’s next permanent manager since sacking former United boss, Jose Mourinho and appointing Solskjaer as caretaker manager.

Giggs, who was Solskjaer’s teammate at Old Trafford for 11 seasons, believes the Norwegian had done enough to become Manchester United’s permanent coach next season.

“I do think Solskjaer should get the job full-time,” Giggs told The Guardian, adding that: “We’ve messed around far too long.

“When you’ve got someone who knows the club, who is tactically astute, clearly has the players and fans on board, that gives you lots of momentum. There will be bumps in the road but most fans imagine what he could do with the money that’s been spent the last few years.

“Ole’s done a fantastic job. I’ve obviously been in touch with him and he’s given players freedom and also done well tactically. The confidence is huge. He’s got smiles back on their faces.”

Giggs added: “I wouldn’t be in any rush because you don’t want to derail the current situation. Planning is more important than the announcement. Look at [Pep] Guardiola. He got in Manchester City players he wanted the year before he took over.

“So, if it is Ole, keep it amongst the club and start planning. Our problem in the past few years is that we were always playing catch-up. We should identify the two or three players we need if we’re going to win the Premier League and Champions League.”

Solskjaer has won 10 games out of his 12 matches in charge of the club so far.

Solskjaer’s men will tackle Chelsea on Monday night in the FA Cup fixture.