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Cardiff boss Solskjaer: Old Trafford still has fear factor

Cardiff City boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Old Trafford hasn't lost it's fear factor.

Manchester United legend Solskjaer, who takes Cardiff to the ground for a league match on Tuesday, still believes players sense a trip there is something very special and potentially intimidating.

"I don't agree (that Old Trafford has lost its aura). To go to Old Trafford is a dream for many footballers and sometimes that can be daunting as well for teams and players.

"Obviously it's going to be my job to make sure that it isn't too daunting for my players."

Asked how emotional going back to Old Trafford might be for him, the 40-year-old said: "I'm not too much of an emotional guy.

"I'm more professional than emotional. I'll go there and of course I'll enjoy it, but I'm not thinking about the surroundings, I'm thinking about my team.

"I've had (a good reception from United supporters) for many years, because I've had a great relationship with them.

"When we've watched the United games over the years back in Norway, I've nudged the kids and said 'they are still singing about your dad!'

"But I'm not that emotional, as I said. It's hard to say, though. You never know, sometimes it just catches you doesn't it? Like when you do your wedding speech!"

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