September 3rd 2024.
Paul Scholes recently shared his thoughts on Manchester United's worst-ever signings, and one name that came to mind was Mark Bosnich. The Australian goalkeeper was brought in as a free transfer from Aston Villa in 1999 to replace the legendary Peter Schmeichel. However, his time at Old Trafford was short-lived as he left for Chelsea just 19 months later, following the arrival of Fabien Barthez.
Scholes, who won 11 Premier League titles during his career at United, didn't hold back in his criticism of Bosnich. He described him as "so unprofessional" and even went as far as saying he "couldn't kick a football." This was a shocking revelation for many, as Bosnich was considered a talented goalkeeper during his time at Villa.
When Scholes was asked about Juan Sebastian Veron possibly being United's worst-ever signing, he had a different perspective. While he acknowledged Veron's talent, he believed that the challenge of replacing Schmeichel was a difficult one. He also named other goalkeepers like Massimo Taibi and Bosnich as contenders for the title of worst signing.
Speaking about Bosnich, Scholes recalled his first game of the season against Everton and how none of his teammates noticed his inability to kick the ball. It wasn't until later on that they realized he couldn't even reach the halfway line with his kicks. Scholes humorously described his size 14 feet as "big flippers" and expressed disappointment in his performance.
Bosnich's lack of professionalism was a concern not just for Scholes, but also for manager Sir Alex Ferguson. In his autobiography, Ferguson admitted that he regretted signing Bosnich and that he was aware of the goalkeeper's off-field conduct. He even tried to change course and sign Edwin van der Sar instead, but it was too late as the deal with Bosnich had already been made.
Despite the criticism from Scholes and Ferguson, Bosnich has denied these allegations and called them "lies." Regardless, it is clear that his time at United was not a successful one and he is often remembered as one of the club's worst-ever signings.
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