Paul Scholes Slams Mark Bosnich as Manchester United’s Worst Signing: “So Unprofessional It Was Ridiculous”
Paul Scholes recently named former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich as the club’s worst-ever signing, highlighting the Australian’s lack of professionalism during his time at Old Trafford. Scholes, reflecting on his playing days, described Bosnich as a highly unprofessional player who struggled with basic tasks like shooting practice and even kicking the ball properly during games.
This critique came up during a discussion on The Overlap, where Scholes shared his disbelief at how unfit Bosnich appeared during training sessions, and even recalled an incident where Bosnich struggled to kick the ball beyond the halfway line during a match against Everton.
Bosnich, who was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999 as a replacement for the legendary Peter Schmeichel, had previously been a successful goalkeeper at Aston Villa.
However, his second stint at United was marred by poor performances and off-field issues, including an incident where he had to rush to his wedding after being released on bail following an altercation with a photographer.
His time at United was cut short after the club signed Fabien Barthez, relegating Bosnich to the bench.
Following his time at United, Bosnich moved to Chelsea, where his career took a further downturn after he tested positive for cocaine, leading to a ban from football. Despite his troubled career, Bosnich now works as a pundit, providing insights on the Premier League, often discussing matters related to Manchester United.
Sir Alex Ferguson also criticized Bosnich in his 2013 autobiography, calling him “a terrible professional,” but Bosnich defended himself by pointing out that he was the only player Ferguson signed twice, suggesting that there was some recognition of his talent despite the issues that later arose.
Paul Scholes Slams Mark Bosnich as Manchester United’s Worst Signing: “So Unprofessional It Was Ridiculous”
