Transfer madness

Premier League Reunited

Following the sensational return of the two Premier League legends Paul Scholes and Thierry Henry this week, I have compiled a team of players who could even if they shouldn't make a Premier League comeback.

Mark Bosnich
The bloated ex Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea stopper slipped from public grace after a cocaine problem. He tried an unsuccessful comeback in 2007. Still only 39 he was a decent keeper and shot stopper and could quite literally "fill a bench".

Gary Neville
An uncanny running style similar to Forrest Gump, Neville was a player who gave 110% in every match. Dedicated, professional and a natural leader, his qualities won't see him play each week but you would have him in your side if there's a scrap.

Olof Mellberg
The man famous for scoring the first goal at the Emirates Stadium. Useful in both penalty boxes and brave as they come, Mellberg is still playing in Greece and would be a useful addition to a relegation cause. He is only 34 years old.

Sami Hyypia
Another of those natural leaders on the pitch despite a resemblence to the BFG. At 38 his best years are behind him but what he lacks in pace he makes up for in committment.

Ian Harte
A worthwhile signing for his deadball skills alone. At 34 Harte is in the twlight of his career but is still playing at a competitive level with Reading in the Championship. One of the Leeds United golden generation it baffles me why his career has gone so downhill since his Elland Road days.

David Beckham
What can be said about old Goldenballs that hasn't been said before. Booted out of Manchester United more for his entourage than anything else, Becks career is the stuff of legend. Based on hard work and difficult decisions he has got out of football everything he deserves. For moments like England vs Greece at Old Trafford in 2001 alone, and as a free agent I am surprised he hasn't been tipped for a Premier League return. At 36 he surely has a few years left in him.

Patrick Vieira
With Sol Campbell, Jens Lehmann and now Thierry Henry all making returns to Arsenal, it seems strange that the 35 year old former World Cup winner hasn't been coaxed out of retirement. His natural energy and drive would be welcome to most clubs.

Nicky Butt
A player who was raved about in his youth days found his chances limited at Old Trafford. A tough tackling energetic midfielder who had an eye for a goal. At 36 years old him and Vieira would make one formidable midfield partnership.

Harry Kewell
Quite where it went wrong for Kewell is anyones guess. A product of the Leeds United system he was as dangerous left winger as anyone in the world on his day. Moving to Liverpool didn't really work out and from there he drifted off the radar. At 33 years old he still has years in him and had he conditioned himself like Ryan Giggs then maybe a return to the Premier League would be more reality than fantasy.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
The dutch striker boasted one of the hardest shots during his time in England and was one of the strikers you feared coming up against. At 39 his legs may have left him but with the power he possessed in both feet, he could still do a job and would probably still get 10-15 goals a season.

Ruud van Nistelrooy
The ex Manchester United forward took to the Premier League like the proverbial duck to water. The 18 yard box was his territory and you would of put your house on him scoring than not. At 35 and actively playing in Spain, van Nistelrooy is another who has only goals in him.


The chances of any of these players returning to the Premier League are slim I know. Which former players would you like to see. Please comment in the box below.