Aston Villa news

Solskjaer visit causes rift

May 18, 2012
By ESPN staff
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer moved a step closer to taking the vacant manager's job at Aston Villa on Friday, flying to Birmingham to meet club owner Randy Lerner.

However, the move has provoked controversy in Norway, with Molde's major backers withdrawing their support for the club over in protest at Solskjaer's actions.

Solskjaer, 39, and wife Silje flew in on Lerner's private jet from their home town of Kristiansund, having been permission by Molde to speak with the Premier League ...

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