Man Utd will back Solskjaer for 'fresh start'

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward vowed that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be backed in the transfer market despite a bitterly disappointing end to the season.

Solskjaer was only appointed on a permanent basis in March but is already under pressure after United won just two of their final 11 games in all competitions.

"While the last few weeks were disappointing, we are delighted to confirm the appointment of Ole on a three-year contract," said Woodward on a conference call to investors as United's third-quarter financial results were revealed on Thursday.

"Preparations for the new season are under way and the underlying strength of our business will allow us to support the manager and his team as we look to the future."
"It's always a massive month, or six weeks, that we have together to agree on how we're going to do things to set the culture right."