Manchester United → Korean candidate → Hwang Hee-chan teacher? Downgrade hopefuls Wolverhampton, Solskjaer top next manager
Dec 16, 2024
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The Wolverhampton club considers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a Manchester United legend and once a candidate for the South Korean national football team, as the first priority for the next coach, local media said. If Solskjaer takes the helm of Wolverhampton, attention is also being paid to the use of Hwang Hee-chan, who has been pushed out of the main position and is mentioned as a target for sale.
British media Daily Star reported on the 16th (Korea time) 'Solskjaer emerged as Wolverhampton's top consideration for firing O'Neill.
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O'Neill's dismissal had already been expected for weeks. Wolverhampton continued their worst slump since the opening. He had no wins (three draws and seven losses) in 10 games since the opening, and immediately fell to the relegation zone. He seemed to recover for a while with consecutive wins in the 11th and 12th rounds, but later lost four consecutive games and remained in 19th place.
The match against Ipswich Town in the 16th round was O'Neill's fate. Prior to the game, Wolverhampton had the same points (9) as Ipswich Town, but was 19th behind on goal difference. Therefore, there was a prospect that O'Neill's term would be maintained if he won against Ipswich Town, but if he lost, he would be replaced immediately.
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As a result, attention is being paid to who will take the helm of Wolverhampton, which can be called the `poisoned Holy Grail.' Daily Star quoted BetMGM's report that Solskjaer is a strong candidate. Sam Behar, director of BetMGM, said "Our favorite candidate in the beginning was Solskjaer. Norway-based Solskjaer has not led the game since leaving United in 2021, but he has a fairly strong support," he said.
Solskjaer even appeared at Molineux Stadium, where the game against Ipswich Town, which became O'Neill's final match, was held. It is a scene that supports the theory of connection with the Wolverhampton club.
However, there are several candidates besides Solskjaer, so the competition is likely to be fierce. Team Talk reported on the 11th that the Wolverhampton club is trying to bring in Jose Mourinho Fenerbahce and has offered a £5 million penalty to Fenerbahce.
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However, taking the helm of Wolverhampton is not an easy task. First of all, we have to get out of the relegation zone. Wolverhampton currently remains in 19th place. It is five points behind Leicester City (14 points), which is ranked 17th, just above the relegation zone. If this difference is not overcome, next season will have to lead the team in the second division. That's why Wolverhampton's managerial position is 'poisoned Holy Grail'.
wman@sportschosun.com
