TheMightyQuinn said:
He reminds me of a guy who used to play in Trafford. He was called 'cocky', berated for a lack of end product and generally reviled...then he became one of the best players to ever play the game.
Do you think Mourinho saw that in him?
Either he did, and yet saw sufficient other baggage to put him off. Or he didn't see it at all.
Either way, one of the greatest managers in the game didn't want him. I hope Mancini can show that Mourinho got it wrong, but for me the jury is well and truly out.