He was the 'original super-sub' at Old Trafford ever since his debut under Sir Alex Ferguson in 1996. That era is gone now and Ole is 'behind the wheels' now, steering the Red Devils clear of difficult times and rebuilding the team from scratch. Here are  
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turns 47. These 6 facts make him a legend at Old Trafford

He was the "original super-sub" at Old Trafford ever since his debut under Sir Alex Ferguson in 1996. That era is gone now and Ole is "behind the wheels" now, steering the Red Devils clear of difficult times and rebuilding the team from scratch. Here are six things that all United fan should know about their former player and current manager.

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Solskjær was famosly called ‘The Baby Faced Assassin’ during his playing days by United fans. (Photo | AFP)
Solskjær helped United secure their famous treble in 1999, by scoring the winner against Bayern Munich in the the UEFA Champions League final. His goal came in the third minute of added time. (Photo | AFP)
Solskjær finished his first season in England as United’s top scorer, scoring 18 times. (Photo | AFP)
All Solskjær needed was six minutes to net his first goal for United. He scored against Blackburn after replacing David May in the 64th minute of the game on 25 August 1996. (Photo | AFP)
Solskjær scored four times after coming on as a substitute against Nottingham on 6 February 1999 -- which is still a record. United won the contest 8-1. (photo | AP)
No United gaffer managed to win his first four matches in charge since Sir Matt Busby. The legendary manager was the only one to do it for the past 73 years, until Solskjaer ''took the wheels'. (Photo | AP)

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