No lengthy OP. Per the header, four come to mind immediately for me:
- Jonny Evans: had a crisis of confidence that was a fraction of what we’ve seen in others and was rounded on before being booted out of the club despite being the kind of quality, cheap, utilitarian option that could’ve contributed in multiple positions as well as being a solid backup option if/when not a starter. We’ve not had many defenders outright better than him in his post-United career, further highlighting what a stupid sale this was.
- Daley Blind: quality, intelligent footballer with technical ability and an eclectic flexibility across numerous systems. On relatively low wages, a good personality around the club, and comfortable interchanging between starter and bench/sub. Another really dumb sale.
- Wilifred Zaha: needed coaching and nurturing. If he wasn’t knobbing Moyes’ daughter, we pulled the trigger on a solid performer with potential prematurely and unwisely. The kind of player Fergie would have made something of.
- Chris Smalling: lambasted for his ball-playing skills whilst being a very capable defender. Even if not a starter, that’s the kind of player that states you have a strong squad if he’s subbing in for an injured starter. Was sold and not upgraded upon for a net gain of minus however million you want to calculate when all is said and done.
Four for me at the moment, which players fit the bill for you?
- Jonny Evans: had a crisis of confidence that was a fraction of what we’ve seen in others and was rounded on before being booted out of the club despite being the kind of quality, cheap, utilitarian option that could’ve contributed in multiple positions as well as being a solid backup option if/when not a starter. We’ve not had many defenders outright better than him in his post-United career, further highlighting what a stupid sale this was.
- Daley Blind: quality, intelligent footballer with technical ability and an eclectic flexibility across numerous systems. On relatively low wages, a good personality around the club, and comfortable interchanging between starter and bench/sub. Another really dumb sale.
- Wilifred Zaha: needed coaching and nurturing. If he wasn’t knobbing Moyes’ daughter, we pulled the trigger on a solid performer with potential prematurely and unwisely. The kind of player Fergie would have made something of.
- Chris Smalling: lambasted for his ball-playing skills whilst being a very capable defender. Even if not a starter, that’s the kind of player that states you have a strong squad if he’s subbing in for an injured starter. Was sold and not upgraded upon for a net gain of minus however million you want to calculate when all is said and done.
Four for me at the moment, which players fit the bill for you?
