Wolves cool on boss link with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Wolves are likely to consider appointing a young, up-and-coming coach in the summer – but there has been no approach yet for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Wolves are likely to consider appointing a young, up-and-coming coach in the summer – but there has been no approach yet for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
A report today claimed the former Manchester United striker tops chairman Steve Morgan's wanted list if he gets rid of boss Terry Connor at the end of the season.
Solskjaer has made a name for himself after leading Molde to the Norwegian title at his first attempt to secure a crack at the Champions League.
But Wolves today insisted there is no truth in the report.
Sources say Solskjaer, who was first linked to the job in the days after Mick McCarthy's sacking in February, wants to prove himself further in his homeland, with the lure of Champions League football also expected to hold sway.
Conversely, it looks like Championship football lies ahead next season for Wolves.
Among those Morgan is expected to consider in the summer are Brighton boss Gus Poyet, Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman – a former Wolves striker – and Burnley's Eddie Howe. Former Blackburn boss Paul Ince, 44, has also been linked with the job, and there are attractions to a return for the former Molineux skipper.
Ince made 131 appearances for Wolves from 2002-06 and would jump at the chance of returning to the club he captained to promotion to the Premier League under Dave Jones in 2003.
Ince, who has maintained contact with chief executive Jez Moxey, would be a popular choice among many fans and topped a poll to succeed Glenn Hoddle before McCarthy was appointed in July 2006.
The former Manchester United midfielder impressed at an interview, but it was felt the job had come too soon as he had no managerial experience.
He then cut his teeth and enjoyed relative success at Macclesfield and Milton Keynes Dons.
However, it's believed his recent experiences at Blackburn, the Dons and Notts County haven't convinced Morgan he's the right man to take charge.
Connor and backroom staff Steve Weaver, Pat Mountain and Tony Daley are under contract and they would be due compensation if a new man wanted to bring in his own staff.
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