It was often said that there was only one way you were going if you left Manchester United and that was down.
There have been a few exceptions to the rule over the year and we want you to help us fill our latest XI at 11 with your nominations.
Gerard Pique was unable to hold down a place with Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic so dominant and Jonny Evans coming through the ranks.
So the classy Catalan was allowed to return to Barcelona and unquestionably performed better than both Ferdinand and Vidic in the Champions League final.
But who else can feel there was most definitely life after Old Trafford following an exit from the Manchester giants?
Please let us know using the feedback form below.
1. Gerard Pique - nominated by Setanta
There was the suspicion that the centre back may have been rated the best young defender in Europe as Spain's Under-20 captain but he would not have been suited to The Premier League. One shaky display at Bolton added weight to this argument but the speed with which Pique has become one of Barca's key performers suggests it is nonsense. He was excellent in Rome and is clearly destined for a career at the very highest level.
2. Diego Forlan - Nominated by Alan H
'Couldn't hit a barn door from 5 yards' was one of the more polite assessments of Forlan during his stay at Old Trafford. He was packed off to Villarreal and revived his career with 54 goals during a three-year spell. Atletico Madrid were hugely impressed and he has taken his game to a new level in the Spanish capital - his 32 goals this term earning him the European Golden Boot.
3. Phil Neville - Nominated by Ella
A glut of trophies came Neville's way during his 11 years at Old Trafford. However, he could never command a regular start and took the brave decision to move on to Everton in 2005. Silverware has not come his way, but he has matured as a player and is now the club's captain.
4. Giuseppe Rossi - Nominated by Rahul
Always rated highly by Sir Alex Ferguson, Rossi could never force his way into the side and moved on in search of regular football. As predicted by Ferguson, Rossi has bloomed since moving to Villarreal and is now one of Europe's brightest prospects.
5. Tim Howard - Nominated by Ormy 86
Sir Alex raised eyebrows when he plucked Howard from Major League Soccer in 2003. The American did little wrong in United colours but could never nail down a regular start and moved on to Everton. He is now the established number one at Goodison Park and if Everton continue to progress, honours will surely come his way.
6. David Bellion - Nominated by Darren
Bellion was a surprise signing for United in 2003 and his two-year stay yielded just four goals. He was farmed out on loan to West Ham and Nice before settling in Bordeaux. The forward has struggled to nail down a regular start but silvereware came his way as les Girondins ended Lyon's grip on the French league.
7. Peter Beardsley - Nominated by Jason Campion.
Credit to Jason for digging down to pick out that gem. The Geordie had a season with United in the early 80s, but played just one game. United's domination of the game may have started earlier had they not let him slip through the net, as Beardsley went on to have a glittering career playing for the likes of Newcastle, Liverpool and Everton.
8. Johnny Giles - Nominated by Declan
Was plucked from Irish football to make a name for himself playing alongside the likes of Bobby Charlton and he helped the club win the FA Cup in 1963. He asked for a transfer and headed across the Penines to Leeds. At Elland Road Giles' career took off, winning two league titles and an FA Cup.
9. Jonathan Greening - Nominated by Andy D
Yes before you start we know Jonno did get a Champions League medal in 1999, but come on... He failed to establish himself at Old Trafford following his move from York and ended up heading to Middlesbrough. He was named player of the year in 2003 and earned an England call-up, although he did not play. A switch to West Brom followed in 2004 and the midfielder is a key figure for The Baggies.
10. Paul McGrath - Nominated by ormy86
His time at United was dogged by a fraught relationship with Ferguson over his alcohol problems, and in 1989 he was sold to Aston Villa. There, he established himself as a club legend, winning two League Cups – one of which was against United. McGrath won the PFA Player of the Year in 1993 while at Villa too.
Released as a trainee in 1985 by then-United manager Ron Atkinson, Platt went on to win the Uefa Cup, FA Cup and Premier League in a career which saw him turn out for Aston Villa, Juventus, Sampdoria and Arsenal. Amassed 62 England caps as well, reaching the semi finals of the 1990 World Cup.
source : setanta.com
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