REVIVING REDS WILL TURN OLE’S HERR GREY

Departing Herrera warns: As a fan I believe in Solskjaer but he faces a tough job and I hope he’s given time

Which League Two side is managed by Neal Ardley? The French Grand Prix returned to the Formula 1 calendar last year for the first time since 2008. Who won the race? Which two teams have won the rugby European Champions Cup a record four times? What nationality is pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie? Who are the reigning NHL Stanley Cup champions? ANDER HERRERA has warned Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he faces a “tough job” trying to revive the fallen giants.

The Reds finished the season sixth, 32 points behind champions Manchester City, losing 2-0 at home to relegated Cardiff in their final game.

United missed out on a Champions League place, and will play a Europa League pre-qualifier on July 25 if Watford can beat City in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Against that backdrop, Herrera, who has left United as a free agent after they refused to meet his £300,000-a-week wage demands, said his old club face a bleak future. “I really believe in Ole, but there’s a tough job ahead,” he said. “That’s my opinion as a fan and as someone who knows the club.

“These fans are the best, they’re amazing, but the club needs time because this is not going to be solved from the first day. The club will need time, confidence and support.”

Herrera admitted United’s players underperformed this season and must take the blame for such an abject campaign.

“We have to take responsibility, all of us,” said the midfielder,

who has been linked with Paris Saint-germain. “It’s not fair to blame others. When you have a bad season, 75 per cent is the responsibility of the players. Every one of us has to take responsibility for what we’ve done wrong.

“It’s very easy, when a manager (Jose Mourinho) is sacked, to blame someone else, but it’s the fault of every one of us.” United’s title drought now stands at six years, but Herrera does not think it will extend to 30 like Liverpool.

“I’m convinced it’s not going to be that long because the right person is at the wheel,” he added.

“Ole is one of the best people I’ve ever met in football. Everyone loves him in the dressing room and wants to fight for him. “When you have the players behind you and wanting to fight for you, part of the job is done.

“Ole has the right qualities and knowledge, but also he’s a great man and a great person.”

SOL MUCH RESPECT Herrera has high regard for Solskjaer and (left) gesturing to fans after the final game

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