He never quite pressed on like he should have done. Playing 2nd fiddle to Cole at club and country level really hurt his career. And he didn't learn his lesson by going to Man City.
Which is why people saying, 'we should have brought players for a relegation battle in the summer' is stupid. We're much better off buying quality than 'prem experience' who have been knocking around the lower clubs for the last few years.
Not saying I agree with it. What I am saying, however, is that if Wolves got fined for it, then why shouldn't Man Utd. Its because they're a huge club and Fergie does what he wants.
Ha I was thinking this.
"They have some wonderful fans here at this huge football club"
"I've inherited a superb group of hard working professionals all pulling in the same direction"
I hope we sing his name once or twice before the game, thank him, then get on with supporting the team. Maybe start singing his name as well once we're 4-0 up....
But Cortese was never expecting us to be fighting for relegation which is why he funded the transfer. Not a ridiculous thing to want to sign the best players possible for us to push on. And he'll be better next season because of it.