15 Worst Ever Man Utd Premier League Signings

3. Massimo Taibi

In terms of the signings that Alex Ferguson got wrong, the legendary Scot had a nightmare when it came to filling the gloves of the iconic Peter Schmeichel. Following the Great Dane€™s Old Trafford departure after the 1999 treble, Fergie had brought Aussie €˜keeper Mark Bosnich back to the club. When injuries to Bozzie and understudy Raymond van der Gouw left United in desperate need of a goalkeeper, Ferguson stumped up £4.5 million to bring in Massimo Taibi from Venezzia in August 1999. Taibi€™s debut was a strong one. Despite flapping at a cross which led to a goal, the €˜keeper picked up the Man of the Match award as United defeated fierce rivals Liverpool 3-2. From here, it would all go downhill. Decked out in a splendid pair of jogging bottoms, Taibi would drop one of the most legendary footballing clangers of the last 20 years when allowing a Matt Le Tissier effort to slip under him in a 3-3 draw with Southampton. The Italian stopper, quickly dubbed the Blind Venetian by some, would only make four appearances during his United career, with his last game being a 5-0 drubbing from Chelsea. Taibi€™s Old Trafford stay would be brief €“ he€™d be shipped out on loan to Reggina in January 2000 before sealing a permanent £2.5 million transfer to the club at the end of the season €“ but his name alone is the stuff of infamy at the Theatre of Dreams. In case you€™ve not seen the Southampton gaffe, enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMpjRfOmTjM
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