That's an interesting standard to employ. I like it -- it separates it out into two different categories, the obvious and the arguable.
As a gooner, I think Vidic is the only OBVIOUS utd player I'd put into our team. Rio is of course tempting, but I wouldn't trust him to stay fit even for this season; back issues are notorious. VDS, of course, could come in, but it would just be for a year (retirement stuff), so if I'm thinking of trying to win the title this year, definitely, but if I'm building a team -- you know, making transfer deals and the like, I wouldn't take him.
I'd put Evra into the "arguable" category -- partially because of his poor form right now, and partially because of his age, and I think Gibbs will develop well. (I want him to replace Clichy yesterday). Strangely enough, Rooney is arguable too (as I assume RVP is for you). Not so much because of recent poor form -- he's obviously world-class -- just because we have a good system for attack right now, and the right players to implement it. Rooney -- I just don't know how integrating him in would affect things. I think both Arshavin and Nasri have, I dunno, call them mental issues that get in the way of their undoubted talent. Might as well keep the wanker I know. Scholes and Giggs -- obviously class, but obviously on their way towards retirement. And I think that's the end of the "arguable" category.
Anyone else you think I should be considering? And don't even suggest replacing Eboue. He's always number 1 on my personal team sheet.