The baby-faced Norwegian stepped off the bench for the first time two decades ago, with his achievements since then making him an Old Trafford legend

On August 25, 1996, Manchester United trailed 2-1 at home to Blackburn Rovers. In his time of need Sir Alex Ferguson called upon an unknown substitute wearing number 20 who had never previously played outside of his native Norway, and was rewarded within six minutes with an equalising goal.

Less than three years later, the same baby-faced assassin would repeat the trick by scoring the most famous goal in Manchester United’s long history.

It is fair to say that the signing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not catch the imagination of the media, with Alan Shearer’s world-record £15 million move from Blackburn to Newcastle stealing the majority of the headlines in that summer of 1996.

But it was on this day 20 years ago that the No.20 set about making a noise unbecoming of a young man with childlike facial features and a quite unassuming manner. A total of 126 goals for United brought Solskjaer more than his fair share of attention.

Goal number one earned United a 2-2 draw with Ray Harford’s Rovers at Old Trafford. A long ball forward was flicked on by the head of Jordi Cruyff and Solskjaer stole in to get a touch ahead of Jeff Kenna, poking a shot towards Tim Flowers’ goal. The England international managed to bundle the effort away only for Solskjaer to react quickest, rifling inside the near post with his second attempt..... <<< read more >>> www.sportblitznews.com