Six: Solskjaer

04/18/25 • 44 min

Few players in the storied history of Manchester United Evoke emotion in the same way that's conjured by these three words, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with six league titles, two FA cups and intercontinental cup, and of course, a champions League. Solskjaer enjoyed success on a level that few have. His contribution to that success is etched in history. His winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final earned him sporting immortality. However, when he arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 1996, nobody knew his name, much less how to pronounce it.

00:00 The Arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

01:11 Early Days and First Impressions

03:54 Making a Mark

04:57 Rising Star

07:49 First Season Success and Challenges

12:15 Injuries and Comebacks

15:01 Struggles and Determination

18:48 Partnerships

22:13 Reflecting on a Season Finale

23:19 Triumph in the Champions League

23:46 New Season, New Challenges

24:11 The Drive for Continued Success

26:59 Facing Middlesbrough and Reflecting on Performances

31:52 A Comeback from Injury

32:29 The Second Career: A Fresh Start

38:35 The Hunger

40:17 The Legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson

41:16 Reflections

Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before. Written by Wayne Barton, produced by Ed Barker and narrated by Paul Ansorge.

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00:00 The Arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

01:11 Early Days and First Impressions

03:54 Making a Mark

04:57 Rising Star

07:49 First Season Success and Challenges

12:15 Injuries and Comebacks

15:01 Struggles and Determination

18:48 Partnerships

22:13 Reflecting on a Season Finale

23:19 Triumph in the Champions League

23:46 New Season, New Challenges

24:11 The Drive for Continued Success

26:59 Facing Middlesbrough and Reflecting on Performances

31:52 A Comeback from Injury

32:29 The Second Career: A Fresh Start

38:35 The Hunger

40:17 The Legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson

41:16 Reflections

Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before. Written by Wayne Barton, produced by Ed Barker and narrated by Paul Ansorge.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Five: Keano

Have a footballer and his manager ever been as alike as Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson? From his signing for Manchester United in 1993, Keane evolved into an on pitch general in the image of his manager. Theirs was a relationship which was one of the most compelling in football history. Ferguson, the omnipresent overlord patrolling the sidelines and Keane his chosen representative snarling in the middle of the pitches that he ran for over a decade. Today, the two football personalities famously don't get on. It's easy to forget though, that together their relationship formed such a successful dynamic. Well, this is that story. The story of the evolution of Keane at United.

00:00 The Dynamic Duo: Roy Keane and Alex Ferguson

01:15 Early Days at United

02:13 Settling In and Making an Impact

03:15 Rising to the Occasion

07:13 Injuries and Comebacks

10:19 Leadership and Legacy

14:40 The Road to Recovery and Redemption

20:11 Champions League Aspirations

29:37 Reflecting on Past Matches and Injuries

30:24 Approach to Different Opponents

31:09 European Cup Aspirations

35:42 FA Cup Victory

41:18 Contract Negotiations

46:16 Champions League Setbacks

54:33 Legacy and Departure

56:38 Dedication

Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before. Written by Wayne Barton, produced by Ed Barker and narrated by Paul Ansorge.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.