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OLE GETS THE NORD

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted by Norway as their manager after Per-Mathias Hogmo quit following poor run of results

Former Manchester United legend is the front-runner for vacant job despite domestic record

Solskjaer became renowned for netting late goals

NORWAY want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager after Per-Mathias Hogmo quit.

Hogmo called time on his three-year reign yesterday, with Norway second bottom of their World Cup qualifying group.

 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lost his job at Cardiff in 2014
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lost his job at Cardiff in 2014Credit: Getty Images

Now former Manchester United striker and Molde boss Solskjaer is being touted for the top job with the Scandinavians.


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Solskjaer, 43, suffered a torrid nine months in charge of Cardiff before being axed in 2014.

But he has an impressive record in his native Norway, including his current second spell at Molde.

Norwegians Ronny Deila and Stale Solbakken are also in the frame.

 Solskjaer became renowned for netting late goals
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Solskjaer became renowned for netting late goalsCredit: Reuters

Solskjaer's side Molde are fifth in the Tippeligaen, Norway's top division.

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