Would you be happy with Ole Gunnar Solskjær? Now with added poll.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Any truth in this talk of a press conference this morning?

[Gompedyret]

I just hope for OGS's sake that he is our first choice otherwise he could find himself out of a job and nowhere to go through no fault of his own

OGS has to do much worse things to actually be in danger of being fired in Molde. However I have a very definitive feeling that this particular point soon will be moot!

[Nev]

If it's a choice between taking a big risk or puddling around mid to lower table with occasional victories over the "elite" (thanks Eck) and the odd good cup run, I'm for risk every time.

[willywombat]

Any truth in this talk of a press conference this morning?

What talk is this Marlon?

[berneboy]

Be careful what you wish for!

I remember a fairly desperate desire on her for Villa to sign Craig Gordon.
... and now?

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is one of nine players released by the Premier League club.
Gordon signed from Hearts in August 2007 for £9m - breaking the British transfer record for a goalkeeper - but was out of contract this summer.

[damon loves JT]

You don't see the word 'moot' often enough in my opinion.

Moot

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Any truth in this talk of a press conference this morning?

What talk is this Marlon?


A couple of people (a few pages back) mentioned a press conference in Molde being held today.

[willywombat]

Great band from the 70's Moot the Hopple

[Nev]

You don't see the word 'moot' often enough in my opinion.

Moot

There was a pub called the Moot Meet in Dugley but it has sadly ceased trading. There is now a hand car wash run by some foreign looking types on the car park. You can see their rags drying on the wall when you drive past.

[James]

From Sporting Life:

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he held talks on Friday with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.

Solskjaer and wife Silje flew into Birmingham on Lerner's private jet from the former Manchester United striker's home town of Kristiansund.

After a four-hour meeting that also included Solskjaer's agent Jim Solbakken, the 39-year-old returned to Norway to prepare for Molde's Norwegian league clash at Sandnes Ulf on Sunday.

Solskjaer claims he is one of many names in the frame for the post vacated by Alex McLeish on Monday following the Scot's sacking.

Molde announced earlier on Friday they had received "interest and contact from Aston Villa", and said the Barclays Premier League club and Solskjaer "are talking together".

Solskjaer added: "I can confirm I've spoken with Aston Villa.

"There were no negotiations, but an informal initial chat. They also have other candidates they want to talk to.

"I wanted to show respect for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League by responding to their questions with an initial talk."

Speaking to Norwegian newspaper Romsdals Budstikke, Solskjaer added: "I am the manager of the MFK (Molde) and have only had a casual conversation."

Despite Solskjaer's assertions, he is now the overwhelming favourite to become Lerner's third appointment in less than two years.

After failing with Gerard Houllier and McLeish following the exit of Martin O'Neill in August 2010, Solskjaer is young and progressive, even if lacking in experience.

Following an 11-season playing career at Old Trafford, Solskjaer took charge of United's reserves for two-and-a-half years prior to returning to Molde, a club where he spent two seasons in the mid-1990s before moving to Manchester.

In his debut campaign in charge Solskjaer guided Molde to the league title last season for the first time in their 100-year history.

Although it would be a big step up in class to manage in the Premier League, Solskjaer has received the support of a trio of fellow former Norway internationals in Jan-Aage Fjortoft, Erik Thorstvedt and John Carew.

Former Swindon, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United striker Fjortoft, now a television presenter, said: "Ole has been a great leader for Molde. He always supports his team, and is clear in the demands of his players.

"He won't be Alex Ferguson, he will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but very influenced by the life he has had at Manchester United.

"He has always been a learner, and he will be a great, great manager."

Thorstvedt, who was goalkeeper at Tottenham from 1989 to 1996, appreciates Villa would be taking a gamble on someone with only 18 months behind them as a league manager.

The 49-year-old said: "It's a surprise he is possibly going to be offered such a big job so early.

"But he is very clever, really sensible, and what he says always makes sense.

"He would possibly have thought, 'This is too early for me and I need more experience before I take on a big job like Villa'.

"But if he feels he is ready, then go for it. It's a great chance at a club that was almost relegated this season.

"So maybe the expectations aren't that big and the upside is massive if he can succeed.

"He's played attractive, fluent, passing football in Norway, and it's a Villa side that are a bit jaded, in a need of an energy injection.

"I think he can do that because of his personality and the style of football he wants to play."

Former Villa forward Carew believes Solskjaer is an ideal candidate to lead the midlands club out of the doldrums.

Carew, who spent four years with Villa, scoring 52 goals in 133 appearances, said: "This would be a fantastic job for Ole Gunnar to have.

"He has the mentality and respect from players he needs to succeed, and I think Villa will work really well under his leadership.

"Everything suggests Solskjaer can have a great managerial career in England."

Villa fans have so far welcomed the link to Solskjaer, with 86% from nearly 600 votes on one forum giving their approval.

[willywombat]

Any truth in this talk of a press conference this morning?

What talk is this Marlon?


A couple of people (a few pages back) mentioned a press conference in Molde being held today.

Ok cheers mate

[charlie]

 In half an hour I will be in the Moot Hall, Keswick, market day here and the sun is shining on the felltops. Grand word 'moot'.
 Meanwhile....please sign up OGS!!

[john e]

who's poll are they using, 86% out of 600, is it our or VT's or a another ?

[john e]

If I might, I would wish to suggest that we all take a deep breath. Nothing is set in stone, there is no deal done as of now. This is all about increasing options and trying to find the best fit for the club, be it OGS, Risso, or Dave Woodhall! There is a desire to get a manager in as expedient a way as possible, but I would say that it would be wise at this juncture not to become too committed to any one name.

just a reminder of Pelty's post the other day, which is exactly whats happening

[john e]

Right, Ozz, we have. In part, this why I am posting, simply to say that these things take time. Agents are involved, multiple discussions with various managers, etc. and thus it would be wise not to become too married to any one name at this point... Although I, too, would be in favor of OGS for many of the rasons mentioned by others here...

and this