Tickets go on sale for supersub Ole Gunnar's Old Trafford testimonial

13 April 2012

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will say a final farewell to Manchester United fans on August 2 when Espanyol visit Old Trafford for his testimonial.


Tickets go on sale today for a match which seems sure to attract large numbers given Solskjaer's popularity among the Red Devils support.

Saying goodbye: Solskjaer bids farewell to the crowd after retiring before the team's match at Old Trafford last September

Saying goodbye: Solskjaer bids farewell to the crowd after retiring before the team's match at Old Trafford last September

The Norwegian was forced to retire last summer after failing to overcome long-term knee problems but is hoping to feature for up to half an hour in what will be the last game he ever plays.

The forward, who had an injury-plagued time with United, scored the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich (see below).

Finest moment: Solskjaer celebrates scoring the winning goal for United against Bayern Munich in the Nou Camp

Finest moment: Solskjaer celebrates scoring the winning goal for United against Bayern Munich in the Nou Camp

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