MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fuming with players who turn up to games in banned hats and accessories.
The Times report that the under-fire manager has slammed his players over their match-day dress after they started arriving in “unauthorised attire”.
Solskjaer has tried to restore some of the club’s former culture since replacing Jose Mourinho a year ago.
Sir Alex Ferguson ordered his stars to dress smart before games and Ole, who became a club hero under the legendary boss, has followed suit.
But it is reported that the boss and his staff have been angered by some players wearing extra items – mainly hats and accessories – given to them by sponsors.
The report does not name any players in particular.
But Paul Pogba has in the past been seen arriving wearing Beats By Dre headphones and a 145 Icon beanie hat.
Founded by iconic rapper Dr Dre, Beats by Dre is owned by Apple and do not feature on the list of the club’s official partners – neither do Icon hat makers Dsquared2.
And on another occasion the World Cup winner turned up wearing his own branded baseball cap.
Solskjaer is enforcing a crackdown on club culture at the same time as SunSport told you he fears the sack.
We revealed the under-fire Norwegian has told his players he will be axed if they lose against Tottenham and Manchester City this week.
Sundays 2-2 home draw with Aston Villa heaped more pressure on Solskjaer with the Old Trafford club down in ninth place.
AfterwardsSolskjaer made it clear to the players how precarious his position was, with ex-boss Mourinhos Spurs the visitors tomorrow and the derby with Pep Guardiolas men at the Etihad on Saturday.
A United source said: “Ole was a little bit emotional and told them that if they dont get two results this week, he could be gone.
“It is the worst time to be facing Spurs with Jose coming back.”
The figure ofMauricio Pochettino waiting in the wings after his sacking by Spurs has increased the pressure on Solskjaer.
Uniteds boss also warned the players Mourinho would be desperate for victory when he returns tomorrow, almost a year after his sacking.
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has made it clear he will stick with Solskjaer no matter what as they embark on a rebuilding programme based on academy products.
But Solskjaer is not so sure as his side stand just six points above the drop zone.
The source added: “Ole told the players all his and their focus now has to go straight to the Spurs game. He was not being critical of Jose in any way but made it clear to the players just how much their old boss will want to win.”
