Past playersPaul Ince

Ince had played his first game for West Ham United in his late-teens and after 93 appearances and 12 goals for the Hammers, he thought it would be time to move up a notch and joined Manchester United.

After trophy-laden years at Old Trafford he moved to Inter in 1995 in a £7 million move. He made quite a name for himself in his two years in Italy.

United had first option on him if he ever decided to come back to England but Alex Ferguson waived his rights to sign the self-called "Guv'nor" and Evans was happy to step in and secure his services.

Ince's two years at Anfield can probably be considered as neither success nor failure. He had the experience and determination to do well but that was not enough to see the Reds win any silverware.

Ince's relationship with new manager Gerard Houllier turned sour and he left for Middlesbrough in 1999.

He also played league football for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Swindon Town (where he was player-coach) and Macclesfield Town, the latter also being the club that gave him his first step on the managerial ladder.