For reasons not quite clear, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to wear a bib over his jacket on the Manchester United bench and it prompted a lot of folks to make the very same joke. The 46-year old Norwegian was seen in conversation with the fourth official on the touchline and when the camera next panned to Solskjaer, he was sporting a yellow UEFA bib. The most logical explanation would appear to be that the referee thought his coat clashed with PSG's colours and so the bib was put on to resolve the issue. Advert 10 However, many people on Twitter joked that it was just part of a secret plan OGS had whereby he'd assume his super sub role once again. 'Why is Solskjaer wearing a bib?' He's going to try and bring himself on at right back. #PSGMUN - Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 6, 2019 Solskjaer is wearing a bib and has a full kit on underneath incase he needs to sub himself on to score a late goal... pic.twitter.com/CxLD8yeBB5 - Footy365 (@Footyy365) March 6, 2019 Christ Almighty, why's Solskjaer in a bib? Is he subbing himself on? #MUFC - Adam Mills (@AdamMillsUK) March 6, 2019 Advert 10 Why is Solskjaer in a bib?? :joy: pic.twitter.com/Trxq7vmYeG - Jude Winter (@JudeWinter02) March 6, 2019 Is Solskjaer on the teamsheet as a sub? Why the fuck is he wearing a bib :sob: - Kung fu Kenny (@Ryanmjco196) March 6, 2019 Our injuries are so bad that Solskjaer's sporting a substitute bib. - Damsel in This Dress (@secondofhername) March 6, 2019 Advert 10 Why's Solskjær wearing a training bib? Is he planning on playing or what? :joy: #PSGMUN - - (@CoachAgger) March 6, 2019 Genuine question: does Solskjaer normally wear a bib in the technical area? Does he just love being a sub so much? It's an unusual look for a coach - Andy Scott (@andpscott) March 6, 2019 Solskjaer wearing a bib because he loves being a super sub that much. - EuropaMeister (@EuropaMeister_) March 6, 2019 Solskjaer currently wearing a bib whilst at the side. The super sub is going to sub himself on ain't he? #PSGMUN - Dave (@__itsDave) March 6, 2019 Advert 10 Being honest, Solskjaer probably wouldn't have done any worse than Eric Bailly, who had an absolute stinker in the first half and was replaced by Diogo Dalot. Eric Bailly for 34 minutes tonight... pic.twitter.com/6w8GXhumND - Patrick Kelly (@patrickkelly88) March 6, 2019 You might remember that Solskjaer has been involved in a fair amount of memorable United comebacks as a player so just maybe he has a trick up his sleeve... Advert 10 United made a dream start at the Parc des Princes when Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring with the club's second-fastest Champions League goal and made it 2-1 on aggregate. PSG levelled on the night just ten minutes later through Juan Bernat but United were back in the lead on the half hour mark when Lukaku pounced on a huge error from Buffon to put United ahead again with his sixth goal in three games.<doc-sep>OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER had to wear a BIB on the sidelines because his outfit clashed with Paris Saint-Germain's kit. Fans on Twitter questioned whether he was ready to relive his glory days as a super-sub, while others joked that he was living up to his "baby-faced assassin" nickname. 2 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stood out from the crowd in his bright yellow bib Credit: Getty Images - Getty The Manchester United manager rocked up to Parc des Princes wearing a black coat over the top of his suit. But because PSG were playing in their black kit, he was asked to wear the bright yellow bib to avoid any confusion. Fans flocked to Twitter to question the Norwegian's new look for the second leg Champions League tie. One said: "Reckon Solskjaer is going to use himself as a super sub later? Bib on and all..." 2 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coat clashed with the PSG kit Credit: Getty Images - Getty While another added: "A bib? Is it because he's the baby-faces assassin?" United made the perfect start in France after they entered the clash chasing a two-goal deficit. Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring within the space of two minutes to give the Premier League side a chance to pull off the comeback. After the goal, another fan tweeted: "Why does Solskjaer have a bib on? He warming up to get the second?" . @BenPringle1 "They've made Solskjaer wear a bib." Me: "A bib? Is it because he's the baby-faced assassin?" pic.twitter.com/FRG0DowW9U — Joe Short (@_jshort) March 6, 2019 Good to see solskjaer named himself on the bench today with that bib on 😂😂 — Ash James (@1AshleighJames) March 6, 2019 Reckon solskjaer going to use himself as super sub later, bib on and all... #mufc #PSGMUN — Seán Carty (@cartysean) March 6, 2019 Juan Bernat Velasco equalised for Thomas Tuchel's side just ten minutes later to pile the pressure back on United. Lukaku doubled his tally before half-time to make it 2-1 to the Premier League side, but PSG were still ahead on aggregate. Solskjaer's side managed to book their spot in the quarter-finals after Marcus Rashford scored a controversial penalty in injury time.<doc-sep>The sight of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the dug-out wearing a bib caught the attention of fans during Wednesday's dramatic showdown in Paris. The Norwegian famously came on as a substitute to score the winner in the 1999 Champions League final triumph over Bayern Munich. However, the Norwegian was asked to put the gold bib over his black coat by UEFA officials who thought his top clashed with PSG colours. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was forced to wear a bib over his jacket But supporters were wondering if Solskjaer was ready to make a comeback as injury-hit United chased another memorable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. One fan tweeted: 'Solskjaer is wearing a bib and has a full kit on underneath in case he needs to sub himself on to score a late goal.' Another added: 'Our injuries are so bad that Solskjaer's sporting a substitute bib.' Solskjaer had the golden touch again as Marcus Rashford scored late on from the penalty spot to seal a 3-1 win and send United through on away goals after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.<doc-sep>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why he was made to wear a bib for win over PSG Viewers were very curious. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has joked that his choice of jacket was an intentional attempt to trick the linesman during Manchester United's dramatic Champions League Round of 16 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. Solskjaer was forced to wear a yellow bib throughout the match at the Parc des Princes, which culminated in history being made as United became the first side to overturn a 2-0 home deficit with their 3-1 victory in France. The bib came off quickly after Marcus Rashford's late penalty sent the Red Devils into the quarter-final and after the match, Solskjaer explained why he was ordered to wear it. "I had a black coat on and PSG played in black," Solskjaer explained. "And the linesman was over on the other side. I was running up and down too much to stop the offside trap, probably." Advertisement When it was put to the Norwegian, who is destined for the full-time United job after a quite incredible turnaround in form, that PSG boss Thomas Tuchel was also sporting a black coat, Solskjaer revealed that he also asked that question. "Yes but his linesman was in front of him, wasn't he?" Solskjaer answered. "But mine was on the opposite side so he couldn't really see. "I tried to give that opinion to the fourth official but it was a sensible answer, to be fair."<doc-sep>
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed why he had to wear a bib vs PSG The Manchester United manager was forced to wear a bib by the fourth official last night at the Parc des Princes. When pictures emerged of the Norwegian putting it on fans were left perplexed as to the reason behind it. But in the wake of one of United’s most famous European nights, Solskjaer has revealed he was asked to wear the item because his coat clashed with PSG’s kit. The Ligue 1 champions usually wear a dark blue strip however they have been sporting an all-black Air Jordan jersey in the Champions League. "I had a black coat and they played in black," Solskjaer said after the game. "So the linesman was over on the running side and I was running too much up and down to stop the offside trap! "His [Tuchel’s] linesman was in front of him, mine was over there [on the other side]. So I tried to give that opinion to the fourth official but it was a sensible answer, to be fair." Solskjaer was missing ten first-team players for the trip to France including Paul Pogba, Ander Herrera, Nemanja Matic and Anthony Martial. Solskjaer's bib nearly came off during Man Utd celebrations after Rashford's penalty vs PSG Man Utd: Solskjaer reacts to Champions League win against PSG But despite the absentees, the boss masterminded a sensational turnaround for his side to reach the quarter-finals. And speaking to Gary Neville in a post-match interview for beIN SPORTS, Solskjaer revealed the exact words he told his players before sending them out to battle. “I’ve gotten to know the players. Being underdogs is not usual for us at Man United,” Solskjaer claimed. ‘But it was a nice feeling for the boys because there were loads of young players, loads of players who have not played. Man Utd boss Solskjaer's opposite number Tuchel did not have to wear a bib