When was the last big name that we signed that really impressed on arrival? Veron.........hasn't set the world on fire. Rio.............still settling in imho.
I agree that 'big names' are not necessarily the answer in english footie. The best players in the EPL were relatively unkown on arrival and went on to become great players. > -----Original Message----- > From: Ryeground [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 08 July 2003 09:35 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Mufc] Re: Getting increasingly annoyed. > > >And when was the last time we signed someone who > >hadn't been linked with us in the papers? > > >Patience is great IF we actually sign someone, but we > >were patient last summer while we looked for a > full->back, and ended up with no-one. > > >It's starting to look like the same will happen this > >summer. > > >Ed > > Only time will tell whether United will be priced out > of a major signing this summer, but as others have > said, mercenaries are no use, as are 'big name' > signings unless they really want to play for us and > not just pick up a salary. > > Unfortunately in this imperfect world virtually anyone > United get an interest in is 'leaked' to the media, > but an example of a major signing who wasn't, was > the guy who scored a rather insignificant goal in > some meaningless match in Barcelona a few years ago... > > As for your comment about last summer, the season > was not exactly an abject failure was it even though > not all transfer targets were nailed down? (-; > > Paul > > > > __________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Plus - For a better Internet experience > http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/yplus/yoffer.html > > > Subscription info WWW http://red11.org/list > > Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] = subscribe to the list. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] = unsubscribe from the list. > Post message [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > ********************************************************************** This communication is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain priviliged and/or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disclose, distribute, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the sender that you have received this e-mail message in error, and delete the copy you have received. ********************************************************************** ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Save up to 80% on top-quality inkjet cartridges and get your order fast! FREE shipping on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. Shop at Myinks.com! http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/v2G7ND/KfUGAA/ySSFAA/GtUolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Subscription info WWW http://red11.org/list Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] = subscribe to the list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] = unsubscribe from the list. Post message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
