10 Players Who Probably Regret Leaving Leeds United

10. Alan Smith

It is believed that Alan Smith left Leeds United for Manchester United - a team he always said he would never represent - to ensure that his beloved club would not go into administration but given the issues that have continued to materialise, the forward must regret leaving Elland Road.

In theory, a transfer to Manchester United would only enhance his career but despite a respectable first season, a broken leg in his second campaign would start a succession of frustrating years for the England international and he would never recapture the form that had tempted Sir Alex Ferguson to spend £7m for his services.

After three years at Old Trafford, he would spend five relatively unsuccessful years at Newcastle United where he failed to score a single goal in 94 appearances although he did play many of his games in a defensive-midfield position.

Life in professional football has since taken him to MK Dons and Notts County, where he has been a regular during the 2015-16, but there will always be that element of regret when Smith looks back at his career.

His switch to Man United made him an enemy in the eyes of the supporters but while it helped keep the club afloat, it started the road to a career of unfulfilled potential.