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KONTAK PERKASA FUTURES - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has galvanised Manchester
United and deserves the job on a full-time basis, says former team-mate
Andy Cole.
He has guided United to 10 wins in 13 Premier League games, while also masterminding their impressive 3-1 win at Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals after the tie finished 3-3.
"I would give him the job," said former United striker Cole.
"When he came to the club I could see why they were doing it, but we've got to be all brutally honest - I don't think anyone could have sat here and said he would do as well as he has.
"He has gone in, he has galvanised the club, they've got results at the right time."
Cole acknowledged United have recently suffered a blip in form, losing to Arsenal in the Premier League and being knocked out of the FA Cup by Wolves, but he insisted performances have remained encouraging during this period.
"Fair enough, they have lost the last couple, but I just think he is trying to get Manchester United playing the way they used to play - attractive football, scoring goals and being entertaining," Cole added.
"His staff have had a lot to do it with as well. Bringing Mike Phelan back was essential."
Mourinho's dismissal came after United collected just 26 points from their first 17 games, while the Portuguese's brand of football was widely criticised.
It saw Mourinho become the third United manager to be dismissed following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.
"We all know this is possibly the most important appointment since Sir Alex left," Cole said.
"When people are talking about Manchester United finishing in the top four of the Premier League and it's time to celebrate, I am scratching my head.
"That's not something to celebrate. It is Manchester United. For me you celebrate winning the league, getting to the European Cup final or winning the FA Cup, or whatever.
Source : skysports.com