You are correct in saying he was too good for Sunderland, but not many we have signed have fit into that category, thats why I replied to your Marangoni was rubbish thread, he was anything but imo, read the comments by the hacks of the day on his first game I think it was away at Fulham. I used to go to the reserves to watch him play he was superb but he did not fit in with the "superstars" of the day.
Mensah, now there is an enigma...he should have been. then there was that ****ard, Muntari at the same time.
How about most successful player you've sold. Jordan Henderson could be the man, he's won a league cup. How many players can you think of that you've sold who've gone on to win a major honour in this country or a top league in Europe? Food for thought, I can't think of any significant ones in the past 15-20 years, that's pretty damning on your scouting network and academy.
NOPE.... brain is still working THOMAS HAUSER Hauser made his debut for Sunderland[3] coming on as a substitute for Marco Gabbiadini in a 2–0 League win at Roker Parkagainst Hull City on 25 February 1989 in front of a crowd of 14,719, following a £200,000 transfer from BSC Old Boys. He went on to make four further substitute appearances until making his full debut against Chelsea F.C. in a 2–1 loss on 21 March 1989. Hauser's first goal came at Boundary Park in a 2–2 draw with Oldham Athletic, he scored one week later in a 2–1 victory against Shrewsbury Town at Roker Park. In Sunderland's 1989–90 promotion season Hauser scored six goals including both goals in a crucial 2–1 win against Brighton and Hove Albion on 24 February 1990 at Roker Park. In scoring the equaliser in a 2–2 draw at Roker Park against Port Vale F.C. on 30 December 1989 and only six minutes after coming off the bench against Hull City at Boothferry Park on New Years Day 1990, Hauser can lay claim to having scored Sunderland#s last goal of the 80's and first goal of the 90's. Later that season Hauser went on to feature for Sunderland in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium coming on as a substitute for Eric Gates in front of a crowd of 72,873 on 28 May 1990. When Hauser replaced Gates he became the first non-British born player to represent Sunderland at Wembley. The 1990–91 season was Hauser's only in the top flight of English football, he made 10 appearances finding the net only once against Southampton F.C. at The Dell in a 3–1 defeat. After Sunderland's relegation back to Division 2 Hauser started the season promisingly. Although not included in the squad for the opening league game, he did start the next five, the last of those five being a 1–1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at Roker Park which would prove to be Hauser's last league start for Sunderland. His final start, and indeed goal for Sunderland came in the League Cup in a 2–1 defeat at home to Huddersfield Town in front of only 8,161. Hauser's final appearance for Sunderland came on Boxing Day 1991 replacing Paul Hardyman in a 1–0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park. Thomas remains a cult hero amongst the Sunderland fans who saw him battling with opposition defences at Roker Park, and is known as "The German Sub" after coming from the bench for 39 of his 65 appearances. Club career statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals 1988–89 Sunderland Division Two 13 2 0 0 0 0 13 2 1989–90 Sunderland Division Two 19 6 2* 0 6 0 26 6 1990–91 Sunderland Division One 10 1 0 0 2 1 12 1 1991–92 Sunderland Division Two 12 0 0 0 1 1 13 1 1989–92 Sunderland Total 54 9 2 0 9 2 65 11
Thomas Helmer ..... Yep that's the one... Ha ha I'll be seeing the neurosurgeon tomorrow marra... HELMER... Upon leaving Bayern in 1999, Helmer opted to move to the Premier League. He was offered a contract by Liverpool, but chose instead to join newly promoted Sunderland on a free transfer.[2] Sunderland manager Peter Reid hardly used him, however, making just two league appearances against Leeds Utd. and Arsenal[3] and he returned to Germany on loan with Hertha BSC. Although he had appeared in the UEFA Champions League for Hertha, upon his return to Sunderland, Reid judged that “his legs had gone”, and the club bought-out his contract,[4] with the player retiring immediately afterwards.
Ally McCoist comes to mind, not sure about the honours but we sure could do with someone like him atm,
Two very good shouts imo, Mensah was treat really shabbily by the BFGB, subbing and snubbing the lad in his last game for the club, he deserved better, and would have been a great ambassador for the club if we had needed one.
Funnily enough, the last one I can remember who won anything apart from Henderson was Chris Turner. He won the League Cup with Sheffield Wednesday in 1991. Asamoah Gyan won a title with Al Ain of course, but that was in Dubai and hardly a top European competition. I must say, Juan's got me stuck a bit here, and I'm struggling. There have probably been a few South Americans who have gone back to e.g. Estudiantes or Newell''s and won trophies but I haven't kept up with that much.
As mad as it is, on honors, how about David Bellion? Manchester United FA Community Shield (1): 2003 Bordeaux Ligue 1 (1): 2008–09 Trophée des Champions (2): 2008, 2009 Coupe de la Ligue (1): 2009
