Recalling what Graeme Souness called Casemiro after Man United transfer - funny

"You’re getting a ‘steady Eddie’," Graeme Souness said famously on talkSPORT after Casemiro was confirmed as a Manchester United player.

"He was playing with great players, he’s not a great player, he’s never been a great player.

"I see him being a ‘steady Eddie’ who will help United be more solid in the midfield. I don’t think he’s got any great range of passing, I don’t think he’s going to make other people play.

"The Real Madrid and that midfield in particular was full of footballing types."

The former Liverpool man continued: "He’s 30 years old, it’s £60million with add-ons, it’s too much money. It’s Man United all over again, Man United will pay a premium for players. But I don’t see him making [them] any better when he has the ball.

"I think he was lucky to be in that Real Madrid team, I never look forward to watching Casemiro play, [Karim] Benzema, yes, the other players, definitely. I never think I’m really excited to watch Casemiro.

"I think he’ll make them more solid when he’s on the ball because he senses danger and [he is] experienced. I don’t think he’s got a range of passing, I’ve not seen that, maybe he’ll prove me wrong but I’ve not seen him ping it all over the place."

Casemiro has proven not just Souness but all of his critics wrong. He's established himself as a rock in midfield and shields our defence - which is something we've lacked for years.

The Brazilian has played 29 times across competitions this season and he's easily one of the best m