Chris Sutton - Forward
When Kenny Dalglish requested chairman Jack Walker sign another forward to complement Alan Shearer, many thought the duo had lost their minds when the club paid £5.5million for Chris Sutton of Norwich City.
The 20-year-old had scored 35 goals in 104 appearances for Norwich before Blackburn signed him in July 1994. However, his contribution and partnership he would strike up with Alan Shearer ultimately proved invaluable. Scoring 15 goals in his debut season was a significant factor in the club's title victory.
Sutton became the catalyst for Blackburn after Shearer departed in 1996 but left Ewood Park after relegation in 1999 to join Chelsea. Stints at Celtic and Aston Villa also occurred before a role in management with Lincoln City lasted less than a year.
Sutton is now a regular panellist on BT Sport for the football score centre channel seen on match days in both English football and Champions League nights and is known for his outlandish views.