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I’m one if the few who don’t think fondly of McGrath. Played his way into a contract, then “broke down” very shortly afterwards.
I suspect he had our pants down.
Nothing was hidden from us by McGrath so it’s our fault for the contract given that we still agreed he could stay in Manchester and just travel over for the games
He was just a loanee wasn’t he? I’m sure if we had signed him he would have been made to be in training every day. McGrath was different as he physically was not able to train during the week due to his knees. Plus McGrath was truly world class and I’m was just happy to see such a player in a Blades shirtThis is essentially the deal we gave Paddy McCarthy, and he is pretty much universally regarded as a cunt. I mean he was shite too of course....
He managed to cope with all the ailments / alcohol when on a short term contract. As soon as he got a deal, they “got the better of him”.A world class defender in his day, obviously his best days behind him but I thought he was class for the short time we had him. I doubt very much he had our pants down when he couldn’t train with us during the week because of his knees, he’d turn up in Sheffield on the morning of a game or if we were very lucky the day before a game and do some light training, often blind drunk. Nothing was hidden from us by McGrath so it’s our fault for the contract given that we still agreed he could stay in Manchester and just travel over for the games even after the loan was up and contract given so him being an alcoholic at that time we only had ourselves to blame as it was only going to end up one way although his knees were well and truly gone at that stage. I don’t blame him for it tbh, like I said I think he was class for us but he was a troubled soul and after following him on Twitter and insta he seems to be doing really well and is teetotal and we get the odd post from him wishing us well so the big fella will do for me.
Agreed. And your thread isn’t called ”cunts who we turned a blind eye to because they were so talented”This is essentially the deal we gave Paddy McCarthy, and he is pretty much universally regarded as a cunt. I mean he was shite too of course....
He managed to cope with all the ailments / alcohol when on a short term contract. As soon as he got a deal, they “got the better of him”.
I never bought it, but we’ll never know.
I honestly can’t remember the details now. I formed the opinion back then (when I knew) and that’s stuck with me, that’s all.How far into the season was he given a contract and how long was it for?
I honestly can’t remember the details now. I formed the opinion back then (when I knew) and that’s stuck with me, that’s all.
Gary MadineThat's a separate thread idea. Players you thought were cunts, but on second thought were oreyt
Blimey mate you have come up with some great players in a thread about not so great players.
Which one…Jake Wright
Thread title “not great players” hence my post saying some great players were named, understand now? Really wasn’t that hard to follow tbh.The criteria stated is "wouldn't get into an all time best XI". None of those players would get into a sensible all time United team. The best players on that list (Speed, McGrath, Cowans and McCall) were all well past their best when they signed for us. McGrath had to retire because he was completely shot, in fact.
Thread title “not great players” hence my post saying some great players were named, understand now? Really wasn’t that hard to follow tbh.
I never said I or anyone else would be putting them in an all time best 11 so not sure how you came up with that from my post. I also never said they were not past their best, in fact the only player I have mentioned by name on this thread is McGrath and I have said he was past his best, I also said he was completely done with the knees.
Yes, of our ex goalkeepers John Hope probably fits the criteriaI think tbat bit in the title " not great players" invalidates all 3.
Nicky Marker
Martin Cranie
Jake Wright
Ian Bennett
I actually thought Murphy was a very very good centre half.Shaun Murphy.
I can follow it fine but seems your really struggling.That was the criteria set out in the opening post though, wasn't it?
"As an antidote to the most hated player thread, Let's see what players are the least hated.
Also let's steer away from anyone who would be a contender for the Best United XI too, so your Billy Sharps and your Brian Deane's are ineligible."
Really isn't that hard to follow, to be honest.
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