Going back a bit further, among the enormous number of signings made by The Doc, most of which turned out absolutely fine, a few fell by the wayside:
Jim McCalliog was brilliant, and a big reason we started playing decent football and winning games a few months before we were relegated. Signed from Wolves but sold to Southampton after only 12 months; apparently due to off field issues. He got his revenge by providing the assist for the winning goal in the ‘76 FA Cup final.
George Graham not only played for United but was made captain following Sir Bobby’s retirement. Was past it and fell out with The Doc after not very long. Our football, which had been dreadful, improved the moment he was out of the side.
Ron Davies was signed from Southampton, where he’d been an absolute legend (over a goal a game), when he was obviously past it. Made a handful of sub appearances but failed to score.
Alan Foggon was signed when we were back in the First Division, presumably as cover for Stuart Pearson who had a tendency to go off injured every time it started to rain. On BFS’ debut at Old Trafford, my neighbour exclaimed “Fecking hell - he’s almost as fat as Alan Foggon”…