Solskjaer scores from the bench as United treble winners return to Old Trafford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wound back the years as the Manchester United manager came off the bench to score for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side against Bayern Munich in the Treble Reunion match. Fans young and old descended on Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon to see some of the club’s greatest players 20 years to the day since sealing Champions League glory in such spectacular fashion at the Nou Camp. Solskjaer again started on the bench but made an impact far quicker than that night in Barcelona, where his goal deep in stoppage time sealed a 2-1 victory and the treble on May 26, 1999. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in action at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA) This time he came on for Andy Cole shortly after kick-off and produced a smart finish inside four minutes to put United Legends on course for a comprehensive win. Dwight Yorke gave Ferguson’s side a two-goal cushion at the break, before man-of-the-match Nicky Butt, substitute Louis Saha and returning favourite David Beckham completed a 5-0 rout. It was a memorable afternoon played out in front of 61,175 fans at Old Trafford, raising £1.5million for the Manchester United Foundation in the process. Sir Alex Ferguson was in the Manchester United dugout (Martin Rickett/PA) “It was great fun,” Solskjaer said. “You know, just to see the lads in the dressing room before and after, getting the banter going, was fantastic. This is a group of people who have meant so much to each other. “I think everyone enjoyed it, of course, when you win the game. It was still competitive, we needed to win it and you could see a few tackles flying in. “I think everyone was happy towards the end and to see everyone enjoying themselves is what this club is all about – playing football in front of unbelievable and amazing fans.” Now and then 🌟#Treble99 pic.twitter.com/SYuA7K7H7O — Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 26, 2019 After a difficult season, Sunday’s match brought a welcome feel-good factor back to Old Trafford. With the teams led out by Ferguson, supporters were treated to the familiar sight of Beckham firing cross-field balls, Jaap Stam showing no mercy at the back and Paul Scholes bossing the midfield. Solskjaer only played a small part in the match, but the fans were still singing his name at the end as the United boss looks to turn things around with the current crop. Full-time scenes at the Theatre of Dreams 🥰#MUFC #Treble99 pic.twitter.com/J4MzowxOh6 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 26, 2019 “I’ve got to thank the supporters again for supporting us and the money will be well spent,” Solskjaer told MUTV. ” I think everyone knows how much it means to play for Manchester United and this match, for everyone, means so much more than just turning up because it was such a big part of our lives. “We have a big job getting back to these moments. We want to have moments to celebrate and that’s what we’re trying to do.” Topics Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms his contract in Norway has expired Solskjaer has earned a full-time shot at his dream Manchester United job What if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does *too* well at Manchester United? What exactly is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer getting right at Manchester United? Mustafi stresses the importance of being organised in Europa League final Lampard hoping Derby can follow Chelsea’s example as history beckons Neville ‘rocket’ has England star Mead aiming for the moon Securing promotion will be crucial in keeping Grealish – Whelan Villa boss Smith one step away from realising his ‘impossible dream’ 5 things we learned from the Manchester United vs Bayern Munich Treble reunion game Quiz! Can you name the first 50 players to start for Arsene Wenger in the Premier League? Quiz! Can you name the clubs who’ve been promoted from the Championship since 1999/2000? “If we lose: s*** decision” – Mauricio Pochettino’s Harry Kane conundrum 7 new rule changes are coming to the Premier League – but are they good or bad?