OTD - 5 January

12 Apr 2018
2006: Nemanja Vidic joins Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson bolstered his defence as Manchester United completed the signing of Nemanja Vidic from Spartak Moscow.

The Serbia international formed an effective centre-back partnership with Rio Ferdinand, helping the club to win five Premier League titles, as well as the 2007/08 UEFA Champions League.

Vidic made 211 Premier League appearances in his seven-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford, keeping 95 clean sheets and scoring 15 goals, before leaving in 2014.

2007: Luis Boa Morte moves to West Ham United

Alan Curbishley made Luis Boa Morte his first signing as West Ham United manager, recruiting the Portugal international from London rivals Fulham.

Boa Morte, who had previously been a title-winner with Arsenal and also played for Southampton, left West Ham in August 2011 after making a total of 296 Premier League appearances for all clubs.

He scored 29 goals and set up another 35 during that time.

Unfortunately, this video is no longer available. Please try another video.

 

Latest Videos

More Videos

Unfortunately, this video is no longer available. Please try another video.

07 Mar 2025

All you need to know for FPL Gameweek 28 in 100 seconds

Need some quick Fantasy tips before Saturday's GW28 deadline? Kelly Somers has top picks, captaincy advice, best XI and more

Your entry has been submitted successfully.

You have already submitted an entry. Please check your email for further information.

Your entry has been submitted successfully.

Create a Premier League account

Continue

You are logged in as

Fill in your details to submit your entry