Solskjaer says he made call to leave Cardiff

Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he left the Sky Bet Championship club because of a "difference in philosophy" with owner Vincent Tan.

The Norwegian’s departure after only eight-and-a-half months at Cardiff was announced in a club statement on Thursday afternoon following talks in London on Wednesday between Solskjaer and the club’s hierarchy.

The two parties said they parted on amicable terms but Solskjaer made clear it was him who decided to step aside after Tuesday night’s 1-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough had seen them fall to 17th place in the Championship.