Paul Ince explains why Ed Woodward backing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is actually bad news – Irish Mirror, Mirror

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Paul Ince says Ed Woodward giving Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a vote of confidence is “the worst thing you can get as a manager”.

Solskjaer is under intense pressure at United with the club just two points above the relegation zone, and Woodward is well aware of the Red Devils’ perilous position.

Woodward recently gave Solskjaer his public backing, suggesting the pressure is off the Norwegian for the time being.

But Ince has warned that a vote of confidence

“You hear chairmen come out and say that and then next minute the manager is gone,” Ince told Mirror Football . “You hate it, it is the worst thing you can get as a manager a vote of confidence.

“Woodward gave Ole the contract, so he has to say that, but I’m not seeing progression like I am atChelseaunder Frank Lampard.

“So unless that changes then it will change the way people think – it will change the way fans think. Obviously Man United fans love him, he scored the winner in 99 ‘, but fans can turn and once they do it’s a tough one. “

Manchester Unitedtake onLiverpoolthis weekend, with the Reds favorites to win the derby despite the match taking place at Old Trafford.

Ince is confident that defeat by Liverpool won’t see Solskjaer sacked, but fears poor results in the coming weeks could seal the Norwegian’s fate.

“I don’t think Sunday will be the telling tale for what happens to Ole,” added Ince.

“But I do think the coming games – like Norwich, Sheffield United, I think that will be the deciding factor.”

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