Former Manchester United star, Ryan Giggs strongly believes that his former teammate and current United’s caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be named the full-time coach.
Giggs, who is the club’s all time appearance holder, thinks that they have “messed around for too long”.
Before losing to Paris Saint-Germain last week in the Champions League last-16 first leg at Old Trafford, United were unbeaten in 11 matches under the new boss.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be in contention for the United job but ex-assistant Giggs backed Solskjaer for the permanent role following the previous sackings of Mourinho, Louis van Gaal and David Moyes since Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
“I do,” Giggs told The Guardian when asked if Solskjaer should be appointed permanently. “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.”
But the Welshman does not see the need to rush into appointing Solskjaer so as to not interfere with the team amid their pick up in form.
“I wouldn’t be in any rush because you don’t want to derail the current situation,” he added.
“So, if it is Ole, keep it amongst the club and start planning. Our problem 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.”
Giggs played alongside Solskjaer at Old Trafford – the pair team-mates in 1998-99 as United claimed the treble after winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.