It's amazing how quickly players can go from being flavour of the month to being unemployed.
I know he's struggled with injuries, but I remember sky pundits doing an analysis on Abou Diaby a few years ago and referring to him as "the new Vieira". Darren Bent cost £19m a couple of years ago and was an international striker. Ron Vlaar played in a World Cup semi final less than a year ago as Holland kept a clean sheet against Messi, Aguero, Higuain etc for 120 minutes. Brede Hangeland was apparently wanted by Arsenal a few years ago. Micah Richards won an FA Cup and was the natural replacement for Gary Neville at RB for England.
How long has Twatbeard got left on his contract?