Jaap Stam left Manchester in a hurry in 2001 after publishing his autobiography. The former defender criticized manager Alex Ferguson and some of his team-mates in his book and was subsequently sold to Italian outfit Lazio.
'The Bald Slayer' then played for three seasons with Lazio before moving on to AC Milan, where he spent two seasons. He returned to The Netherlands in order to end his career with Amsterdam giants Ajax in 2007.
He made more than 80 appearances for Manchester United and was regarded as one of the world's best defenders before his book caused some friction between himself and fiery Scot Sir Alex. The latter, however, recently announced that letting go of Stam was one of the rare mistakes he's made during his long career.
Now, seven years after his move to Italy, Stam has returned to his beloved Manchester. The 36-year-old has reportedly accepted a scouting job and has already visited Brazil to have a look at hot prospect Douglas Costa, who's currently playing for Gremio.
Come S League to scout abit leh!
Looks like Fergie forgive him and give him a good job...
Scouting job. I thought he's coming back as a defender. lol
Damn,he was one of the best defenders around then.
Love his fearlessness in tackling.
Originally posted by the Bear:
i think he looks like the bald version of alex mahon from prison break.
Originally posted by Patrik:Damn,he was one of the best defenders around then.
Love his fearlessness in tackling.
ya lor.. i think he still can play lor.. why scout only.. knn...
Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):
ya lor.. i think he still can play lor.. why scout only.. knn...
we already have vidic and ferdinand in the centre le ar...
Originally posted by KaurexO_o:
we already have vidic and ferdinand in the centre le ar...
imagine have stam with vidic??? 2 tank leh...
he is good man..is a pity SAF let him go..good that he came back to serve Man U
if he can unearth a few defenders in his mould it would be fanastic.