Jamie Carragher believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being given an easier ride than other under-pressure managers because Manchester United are still 'clinging to an irrational belief' that his connection with the club will lead to success.
There is no questioning what Solskjaer did for United as a player but his manager credentials are being heavily scrutinised.
Carragher said in his latest column for the Telegraph: “There is no reason why a playing legend is more qualified to become a coach at their former club than anyone else.
Fans and owners can be influenced by happy memories, clinging to a glorious past in a broadly irrational belief the presence of a club hero will lead to an equally successful future.” “Whenever such reunions are
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