Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he owes Sir Alex Ferguson his career.
The Norweigian shined for United as a striker under Ferguson’s tutelage in the 1990s and 2000s.
Solskjaer, who is taking charge of his first final as United boss against Villarreal in the Europa League on Wednesday.
Asked about the value of Sir Alex, who travelled with United to Gdansk for the game, Solskjaer told reporters during a pre-match press conference: “He flew out with us yesterday.
“Some of us, some of the players and some of the staff went to see his documentary, or Jason’s documentary about his dad. I sat there thinking about this man and what he’s done for the club. I’m sure Luke, sitting next to me, felt the same.
“He’s a special man. He’s like an encyclopaedia of football, even though I got him on a quiz question yesterday… and one of the players got the answer before him, so I’m not sure he’s happy with that!
“Just to have him around when we eat in the restaurant, I’m sure the players if they wonder about something, they can ask him.
“He’s always about for a chat because this is the club of his heart. I hope he is going to enjoy it tomorrow night because I have to say I owe most of my career to him.”
