Manchester United fans will show their appreciation to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a flag display ahead of Thursday night's match against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Solskjaer was sacked on November 21 after almost three years in charge and in the wake of a terrible run of five defeats from seven Premier League games.
But the Stretford End will pay tribute to the club legend with a huge surfer flag that reads '20LEGEND' ahead of the first home game since his dismissal.
Fan group Stretford End Flags wrote on Twitter: 'And while we welcome a new manager to Old Trafford we will pay tribute to the departing one on Thursday.
'Ole was a legendary player and he progressed the club as a manager. We never got to thank him properly, so we will put the 20LEGEND surfer flag out on the Stretford End.'
Caretaker boss Michael Carrick will take charge of his third match with new interim manager Ralf Rangnick still waiting for his visa to be finalised.
The German must convince an FA panel of his managerial credentials in order to secure a work permit because he hasn't managed a top-flight club in Europe for long enough in the last five years to meet criteria for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE).
Managers must have done two years consecutively at a club or three years cumulatively to qualify.
Rangnick managed RB Leipzig in the 2015-16 and 2018-19 seasons while also working as the club's director of football but that isn't enough to automatically qualify.
The 63-year-old flew into the UK on Monday night ahead of stricter Covid restrictions coming into effect and is believed to be staying at a Manchester hotel.
He is expected to attend Thursday's game at Old Trafford but Carrick will be in the dug-out. United remain optimistic Rangnick's paperwork will be finalised to take charge of Sunday's home fixture with Crystal Palace.
A club statement said: 'Michael Carrick will remain in caretaker charge for the game against Arsenal on Thursday.
'Ralf Rangnick was announced as interim manager on Monday but, while then club follows the regulatory process around a work visa, Carrick will continue at the helm.'
Solskjaer's legendary status in the eyes of United fans is assured despite the disappointing end to his managerial tenure, which saw a 5-0 defeat to Liverpool and a 2-0 loss to Manchester City before a 4-1 defeat at Watford proved the final straw.
The Norwegian former striker scored 126 goals in 366 matches for United, winning six Premier League titles and scoring the dramatic stoppage-time winner to clinch the Treble in the 1999 Champions League final.
His up and down tenure as United boss ended with fans angrily turning on him and the team at Vicarage Road but supporters want to show their appreciation for everything he has done for the club as player and coach.
Kucbcksuyz
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they better not do it
Malcom85
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the bright side is that the fans under The "Ole Flag" won't get to see Arsenal Beat Man United and claim a #4 place , hopefully
jeoacklrty
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Mediocre United fans paying tribute to the most mediocre manager in recently history. Makes sense, since the club is run by the most mediocre people you can find in football
Lol...is this your definition of mediocrity?
Ticablmp
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So they should not follow process again, in Nigeria how long does it take to secure a visa, have you asked urself? Guy na process forget connection.
If not one month 😂
Nebaceimr
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So, no more "Ole out?".. So now's "Ole's good"
Game_analyser
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ole actually turned united into a ambitious club again...but he was powerless to lead them to trophies.....but ge clearly gave a foundation which will last long at United....and he ignited something at United...and Ragnick will make it stable..and the next permanent will build in from that
Spengz
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After singing ole out in every match
That’s was the plastics aka the kids on instagram….
Spengz
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Ole took us out the mud can’t believe he stole points and do a double over city with brondon Williams at left wing
rehaekorty
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u don't know what ur talking about
all ole lovers have been sacked . just watch the team with ralf ragnick.
Arjenrobben11
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wtf. the ole lovers are still around. they should be banned from. the stadium. ole and Alex ferguson have destroyed the team since more than 3 years. ole out forever.
Exactly
Arjenrobben11
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Mediocre United fans paying tribute to the most mediocre manager in recently history. Makes sense, since the club is run by the most mediocre people you can find in football
limengoeng
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If without these oil tanks man u will dominate EPL for another 10 years
Veacdprt
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Nonsense
Luhadloyz
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wtf. the ole lovers are still around. they should be banned from. the stadium. ole and Alex ferguson have destroyed the team since more than 3 years. ole out forever.
The players are lazy, it’s not the fault of any coach okay
Peterladu4
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wtf. the ole lovers are still around. they should be banned from. the stadium. ole and Alex ferguson have destroyed the team since more than 3 years. ole out forever.
u don't know what ur talking about
Luhadloyz
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ole lovers are only a bunch of clowns. these fans should be sacked just like their legend ole.
Some people don’t know football, so cuz he had a rough time he should not be respected again, when he did well we all had a good time, remember. It cannot be rosy all the time
Luhadloyz
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this really shows Man United board are useless for not doing all necessary things to make the new manager resume work this week... the things they should had done during last international break when they had 2 weeks but not you employ someone to rescue the team but can't resume until all papers are cleared even against FA for a coach that had coach team for UCL "The German must convince an FA panel of his managerial credentials in order to secure a work permit because he hasn't managed a top-flight club in Europe for long enough in the last five years to meet criteria for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE)."*
So they should not follow process again, in Nigeria how long does it take to secure a visa, have you asked urself? Guy na process forget connection.
Yooaclmnp
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the fact will remain that he is the one who made us believe and dream with the team again... Recap LVG and Mourinho era and the team sheet names...this man built the team once again with whom we can dream about achieving something..again top players wants to come to Man Utd which was far away a possibility 4 yrs back.... we love Ole and what he did to best of his ability...
ciuabenort
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in your heart not our ..hearts
EdwinLepcha
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lol[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
mrhenphlia
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this is pour love, but the fact remains that he was not good enough for a coaching Job
betbdemnt
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As zlatan said Manchester United they the past than the current they always talk about the trophy won by legends and forget that it’s modern foot ball 😒😒
just being Sam
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Ole will still be alleged to many of us out there!
speciebaba
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this really shows Man United board are useless for not doing all necessary things to make the new manager resume work this week... the things they should had done during last international break when they had 2 weeks but not you employ someone to rescue the team but can't resume until all papers are cleared even against FA for a coach that had coach team for UCL "The German must convince an FA panel of his managerial credentials in order to secure a work permit because he hasn't managed a top-flight club in Europe for long enough in the last five years to meet criteria for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE)."*
rehaekorty
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ole lovers are only a bunch of clowns. these fans should be sacked just like their legend ole.
rehaekorty
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wtf. the ole lovers are still around. they should be banned from. the stadium. ole and Alex ferguson have destroyed the team since more than 3 years. ole out forever.
tubadklmnu
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We boast of a die hard fan base world wide and rally behind the 20Legend tribute much love and respect Ole our Legend
Colito
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wat tribute clowns
Focciklmty
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Loosing is loading
Chidon_Sports
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I really like Ole. He's very humble and outstanding. Our board should have given him one executive post maybe identifying good players for Man Utd around the continent. Thank you Ole. We still remember our happy moments last season. All the best in your career.😢😥
Et000
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Thank you for losing the finals against Villarreal 20Legend.
Arigosachi
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After singing ole out in every match
Jeremycamp
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the man's a living legend obviously, so this possible win should be dedicated to Solskjær.
Michaelsmooth
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beautiful!! this brought tears to my eyes
Immal
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damn, respect
Medacimnot
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ole will always be in our hearts