Sir Alex Ferguson Finally Names His Biggest Transfer Regret at Manchester United
- Alex Ferguson explained that he regretted not to have signed Paul Gascoigne for Man United
- The Englishman instead joined Tottenham when Manchester United wanted him in 1988
- Paul Gascoigne played 92 games for Tottenham scoring 19 goals before he left
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Sir Alex Ferguson who made significant history as coach of Manchester United has stated that his biggest signing regret at Old Trafford was Paul Gascoigne who was one of the greatest attackers of his generation.
During his time as the gaffer of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson discovered and nurtured many players who became world stars in the round leather game.
The likes of David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo made their names in football at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
In 1988, Paul Gascoigne was in great form for Newcastle United which caught the attention of then Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson.
According to the report on Mirror, Sir Alex Ferguson tried all his best to sign the Englishman then, but he went on to join rivals Tottenham.
Alex Ferguson is of the opinion that Paul Gascoigne made huge mistake by joining Spurs claiming that Old Trafford would have been the perfect place for him then.
‘'I think he was the best English player since Bobby Charlton. I think he was a fantastic player.
"Unfortunately, we didn’t get him and I think, looking back now, he made a big mistake. He recognized it himself years later. But we had Geordies in the camp. We had Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson, Steve Bruce, even Gary Pallister from Middlesbrough.
"We had people there who would have taken care of him, particularly Bryan Robson who is fantastic with players.''
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Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Eric Cantona who was known for his no nonsense attitude in England during his active playing time has been named in the Premier League Hall of Fame in an incredible achievement.
The former France international made his ways into the list following votes by fans who considered him worthy enough to be in the Premier League Hall of Fame according to the body in charge.
In April, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer were given the honour following their impressive contributions in boosting the English topflight football.
Interestingly, Eric Cantona only spent five years at Manchester United, but the big Frenchman was incredible, winning four League titles with the Red Devils.
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