I’m not gonna p*ss you all off by saying “I told you so”, but following a load of messages/emails I hope my words are being replayed as the boat has started rocking.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not only stopped the rot but helped fire Manchester United back into contention for an unlikely top-four finish, Champions League quarterfinal and the FA Cup.
But as mentioned two weeks ago, for me, recent performances have started to show signs that all guns blazing ‘honeymoon’ period is coming to an end.
He’s done incredibly well and I’d still support the idea of him taking over full-time at Old Trafford as a viable option.
But now that the Jose Mourinho bondage has been lifted and a superb run of games well and truly ended, where to next for "Babyface"?
The desire that swept through the club seems to have abated again, doubt is working its way in and as a team and as individuals there’s something going wrong.
The last few performances in particular bare strong similarities to the current state of affairs at Chelsea.
SCALPS: Wolves celebrate a goal against Man United. Photo: EDDIE KEOGH/REUTERS
A team of talented players not giving 100 percent. There’s no doubt Ole is a popular figure but is the whole dressing room behind him now that results are starting to evade them?
After Saturday’s defeat at the hands of Wolves, questions have to be asked about his ability to motivate his side.
The 2-1 defeat flattered United as Wolves were relentless, loaded with energy, super organised in defence and most noticeably drilled together as a unit.
Performances like that will be leaving the likes of Solskjaer, Maurizio Sarri and Mauricio Pochettino wondering what Nuno Espirito Santo has in his suitcase of tricks to create such an incredible force of unity.
Given the playing staff at hand and the budget available to improve his side, for me, more so than Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola, Nuno has shown by far that he is currently the most valuable coach in the Premier League.
The incredible thing for me is that he hasn’t just got a bunch of bullies sitting behind the ball attempting to hold out, his side is out there toe-to-toe with the best, playing great football and notching up scalps.
Given the resources of the top six (barring Arsenal and Spurs ) I believe Wolves could restore themselves back to their heyday of the 1950s and 1960s.
Unfortunately, given the pressure of the modern game, it’s likely that a top European side will prise Nuno away in the near future.
Back to United and a daunting Champions League tie against Barca in two weeks will be foremost on the minds, plus an away trip to Molineux in the league.
Solskjaer is gonna have to find some of that Nuno magic to get his side up and running again.
Pep will also be wondering how they got through after somehow (well, dodgy ref) getting past Swansea.
I can’t wait for City v Spurs in the Champions League, it’s all hotting up, and flying just below the radar, Chelsea has found themselves with a great Europa League chance for a Champions League place.
Grab a pack of Pampers, squeaky bum time is just around the corner!