#5 Massimo Taibi
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After Peter Schmeichel left Manchester United in 1999, Sir Alex Ferguson found it incredibly difficult to find a suitable replacement for such a legendary player. However, Sir Alex felt he had a great replacement lined up in the form of Italian goalkeeper Massimo Taibi, who he had managed to steal from Milan on a free transfer.
It all looked to be going well for the Italian after his performance at Old Trafford against Wimbledon, but that was the only highlight in what was a completely forgettable time in the North West of England.
Four appearances in the Premier League, 11 goals conceded. Two against Liverpool, one against Wimbledon, three against Southampton (including one of the worst goalkeeping mistakes ever) and five away at Chelsea meant that Taibi’s career in England was over before it had even really begun.
Taibi will always be remembered for his shockingly bad mistake against Southampton where he let a harmless Matt Le Tissier shot spill through his hands and through his legs, and then a horrible performance at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea where he conceded five goals, all of which were avoidable.
Fans of the Premier League during the late 90s and early 2000s will all remember Massimo Taibi, and they will remember the classic joke of “What time is it? Oh, it’s five past Taibi.”
