The Next Big Thing
Chapter 117: Shocking News III

Chapter 117: Shocking News III

"Have you guys seen what David Ornstein just posted?"

It was a seemingly random tweet. No buildup, no leaks, no planned anticipation. Just a simple post from an account that, under normal circumstances, would have been ignored.

But this wasn’t normal.

The tweet sent shockwaves across the internet, igniting a wildfire that spread in seconds. Yet, it wasn’t the tweet itself that held the most weight—it was where it pointed.

David Ornstein’s Twitter page.

Within minutes, his profile became the most visited on the platform. His name shot to the top of global trends, surpassing even political events and celebrity scandals. Every football fan—no, every football journalist, every club executive, every player—had their eyes locked on one page, waiting for confirmation of what they feared... or hoped.

Football, the sport that ruled billions, the game that stopped cities, dictated economies, and sparked wars on and off the pitch, had only one story dominating the world on this day.

August 16th, 2020

One date. One announcement. One moment.

It was all anyone could talk about.

And then, there it was.

David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein)

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester United have decided to part ways with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, sources confirm. #MUFC

After weeks of internal discussions, the club has made the decision to relieve Solskjær of his duties following another trophyless season and a failure to meet board expectations. United’s hierarchy had deliberated long and hard, but ultimately, the lack of silverware and continued semi-final exits proved decisive.

An official statement from the club is expected soon. 🔴

More to follow.

📰 [The Athletic]

Likes: 1.2M 🔥Comments: 860K 💬Retweets: 980K 🔄

🔴 @UnitedWeSuffer – "THANK GOD. Finally, we got rid of him! I’ve been saying this for ages—this guy isn’t good enough. Why the fuck was he even appointed in the first place? Just because he’s an ex-United player? He was MID as a player, MID as a manager. FINALLY, we move on. Let’s get serious now."

🔵 @SnowbunniesAreMyHeart – "Why are you all happy? Do you people even know the definition of building? Ole was working on a lasting project at this club, and we sack him after just two seasons? Now tell me, who are we even bringing in?"

⚽ @FootballOracle – "Pochettino, Allegri, Valverde, Spalletti—all top coaches currently out of a job. And if we look beyond them, there’s Tuchel, Hansi Flick, and Zidane, all having issues with their clubs. This is a golden opportunity to get a world-class manager. My personal pick? Zidane. I would’ve said Wayne Rooney, but let’s be honest, we can’t afford more nepotism. This time, we need experience. There’s no point arguing over whether sacking Ole was the right move—it’s done. What we need to debate is who takes over next."

😂 @BanFatGirls – "Damn, Ole really got sacked? That’s insane, mahn. Didn’t really rate him, but at the same time, I wasn’t expecting them to actually pull the trigger. He was way out of his depth though, let’s be honest."

👀 @SonTom – "Who is this Ornstein guy? Until Fabrizio Romano posts it, I’m not believing shit."

💀 @EthanJonesIsThebest – "Bro, you do know Ornstein is literally faster than Fabrizio when it comes to Premier League news, right? Give it like five minutes, Fab will confirm it."

😤 @FabicoArmano – "How is Ornstein faster than Fabrizio? Fab is the best in the game, bro. If he doesn’t post it, it’s fake news."

😏 @PLInsider – "Dude, Ornstein is always ahead on Premier League stuff. Fab is just more popular. If you need proof, go check Fabrizio’s page... oh wait, he just posted it."

💬 @UtdTreyLikes: 250K ❤️ | Comments: 80K 💬 | Retweets: 100K 🔄🎥 [Attached Video: Trey in a dark room, hood over his head, playing sad violin music in the background while fake crying. Midway through, he wipes his tears with a Manchester United jersey before screaming, "WHY ALWAYS US?!"]"It’s official. Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been sacked by Manchester United. The post-Ferguson era continues to be a cycle of failure and mismanagement. Who’s next? Zidane? Poch? Ten Hag? Buckle up, lads."

🗣 @TheEuropeanLadLikes: 150K 👍 | Comments: 40K 💬 | Retweets: 75K 🔄"Ole’s sacking was inevitable. This is what happens when you prioritize nostalgia over strategy. United have been moving in circles for years now. It’s time for a real rebuild. No more shortcuts."

😂 @TrollFootballLikes: 500K 😂 | Comments: 120K 💬 | Retweets: 200K 🔄"Manchester United fans: ’Trust the process’Also Manchester United: Fires every manager before the process is even complete."

🔥 @FootballDailyLikes: 110K 🔥 | Comments: 30K 💬 | Retweets: 50K 🔄"BREAKING: Manchester United part ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjær after a trophyless season and three consecutive semifinal exits. More to follow."

🤔 @CFC_JantyLikes: 180K 💙 | Comments: 60K 💬 | Retweets: 85K 🔄"Man United fans laughed at Chelsea when we sacked Maurizio Sarri mid-season. Now look at them. History always repeats itself."And the funny thing is Sarri even won throphies we acked because we pursed the best and now we have lampard it could never be us. Lets all laugh at united 😂 😂 😂.

🏆 @MadridXtraLikes: 130K ⭐ | Comments: 45K 💬 | Retweets: 70K 🔄"Zinedine Zidane is now available. Just saying."

Then, as expected, Fabrizio Romano had the final word.

🚨 @FabrizioRomanoLikes: 1.2M 🔥 | Comments: 860K 💬 | Retweets: 980K 🔄"As per @David_Ornstein, Manchester United have decided to part ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjær after weeks of internal discussions. The decision has been made—official statement soon. #MUFC"

And just like that, it was official. The Ole era was over. The world now waited to see what came next.

But it wasn’t just the online space that carried the news. For the old heads—the ones who weren’t refreshing Twitter every second, the ones who still relied on television for their football updates—the news came from another source. Across England, Spain, France, and beyond, major sports broadcasters jumped on the breaking story.

Sky Sports (England 🇬🇧)

The Sky Sports studio had an eerie silence before the cameras started rolling. The usual pre-show banter was absent. Even though the analysts were seated at their usual distance—Covid regulations still in place—there was an unspoken understanding that this wasn’t just another news segment. The banner at the bottom of the screen flashed in bold red:

"BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United have parted ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjær."

The camera panned to the panel. Gary Neville sat on the left, arms folded, his face showing the weight of the moment. Jamie Carragher sat opposite him, a smug grin already forming. And in the center, Roy Keane—stone-faced, staring straight into the camera as if United’s board could see him.

Neville let out a deep sigh, rubbing his forehead. "I don’t know what to say, to be honest."

Carragher leaned forward he who just finished his CBS segment was here he couldn’t pass this up, grinning. "Oh, come on, Gary. You saw this coming. Everyone did! How many more times were you going to defend him?"

"I defended him because he’s my mate, Jamie," Neville snapped, his voice carrying frustration. "But it’s not just about Ole. This club is rotten from top to bottom. Managers come and go, but the problems stay the same. Sacking him doesn’t magically fix everything."

Keane finally spoke, his voice calm but sharp. "I said it from the start—he wasn’t good enough." His gaze didn’t waver. "You can’t manage Manchester United on good vibes. This is a results business, and Ole’s results weren’t good enough. Good guy, but good guys don’t win you trophies."

Carragher chuckled. "And now you lot are back to square one. No manager, no trophies, no direction. Meanwhile, over at Liverpool, we’ve got Klopp. Over at City, they’ve got Pep. And you? You’re about to start another ’rebuild’ with no plan."

Neville shook his head. "Who even comes in now? Who do you bring in that changes this?"

Carragher smirked. "That’s not my problem, mate. But I tell you what—this is great entertainment."

Keane, still unmoving, simply said, "This club needs help."

The camera cut back to the breaking news banner.

AFTV (Arsenal Fan TV 🇬🇧)

Meanwhile, over on AFTV, the energy was completely different. Arsenal fans were buzzing. The usual panel of Robbie, Troopz, and Lee Judges sat in their socially distanced setup, grinning from ear to ear.

Robbie was the first to speak. "Maaaan, listen, I know we’re supposed to talk about Arsenal, but I had to start with this. Ole is gone! Manchester United have sacked their manager!"

Troopz threw his head back, laughing. "Bludclart! You see, yeah? This is why I told these United fans—TRUST. THE. PROCESS. Look at us now, blud! Arteta is still here, we’re building something, and these man are out here resetting their whole club again. AGAIN!"

Lee Judges shook his head, chuckling. "Every time they talk about ’process’ and ’rebuilding,’ they sack another manager. Meanwhile, over here, we actually stuck with our process. And now? We’re looking better than them!"

Robbie nodded. "We get bantered all the time, but at least we have a plan. We backed Arteta, we let him build something. And soon, we’re gonna start winning everything we just carried the Fa cup beating those twerps Chelshit Now next seaosn The premier league then after the champions league."

Troopz leaned in, smirking. "And the best part? United fans were laughing at us a few years ago! Now look at them! Back in the mud, no trophies, no manager, no plan. I LOVE IT!"

The entire panel erupted into laughter.

While the whole world was talking about this, two people who had just gotten the news were reacting the most to it.

Author’s Note

I woke up today to something that truly shocked me—MizuKen, who I am so, so thankful for, sent me five golden tickets! I’m not joking, you all can go check it. FIVE. Like, are you kidding me? That’s insane! That’s more than the book has gotten entirely before.

OMG, I feel so, so blessed. Thank you so, so much! You just made my day—scratch that—my entire week brighter. Hope you always keep liking the book. Thank you again! 🙌🔥

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