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SPORTS AGENDA: Ed Woodward is behind Manchester United reluctance to part company with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while Sky Sports are angering fans in Scotland with Premiership non-coverage

An interesting dynamic that has not been explored during the crisis at Manchester United has been the impact of executive vice chairman Ed Woodward’s impending departure from Old Trafford.

While many outsiders were left scratching their heads at the failure to fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after last week’s 5-0 trouncing by Liverpool, some insiders believe Woodward will be reluctant to get rid of the Norwegian before he leaves as it would provide a damning final comment on his time in charge.

Man United's reluctance to part ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is down to Ed Woodward

Fun and games at Wembley. Recently, the Football Association told staff that they would be returning to the office two days a week.