Solskjaer turns down job offer from native Norway to stick with reserves

Published: 23 Feb 2009 - 03:48:06

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Solskjaer turns down job offer from native Norway to stick with reserves

Staying put: Solskjaer has rejected the Norway job Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down the chance to manage Norway. Solskjaer revealed tthat he was asked to succeed Aage Hareide, who resigned after eight matches without a win. But Solskjaer chose to remain on Sir Alex Ferguson's coaching staff at Old Trafford, where he is currently the reserve team manager. He said: 'I did not think it was the right time for me to say yes to the offer. But of course it was nice to be asked. I work for Manchester United and my career is going in the right direction. 'It would have been exciting to take on a much bigger job than my current job, but I have a job at United.' Norway have now given the job to former national coach Egil Olsen for a three-game trial period. I'm better than Rooney! Inter's Ibrahimovich oozes confidence (or arrogance) ahead of United clash Italy favouring Spaniard to take charge charge of United's San Siro trip MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB