The Premier League – the greatest league in the world, “the greatest show on earth”, if you go by one tagline. It attracts some of the best players in the world, and it makes them too. Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres (pre-Chelsea!), and Yaya Toure have all lit up the Premiership, whilst major imports such as Juan Sebastian Veron, Hernan Crespo, and Alberto Aquilani, erm, haven’t.
There have been some catastrophic signings over the years, that have seen superstars come over and leave with their tails between their legs. We take a look at some of the biggest flops ever to grace uncomfortably stumble around English football.
Juan Sebastian Veron
What a coup it was for Sir Alex Ferguson to land one of the greatest players in the world. A midfielder who could split defences with the deftest of touches. Could see a ball that everybody else couldn’t. La Brujita, they called him, and at the time of his signing, Fergie had this to say ” Every time we have bought this type of player, he has done wonders for us” Continue reading