Graeme Souness has quashed all statements claiming Southampton were 'tricked' over the mysterious signing of Senegal striker and 'cousin' to George Weah Ali Dia in 1996-97.
Described as 'Bambi on ice' by former Saints skipper Matt Le Tissier, Dia's story is famous throughout top-flight folklore and considered one of the most bizarre Premier League debuts ever.
Looking back 21 years, Souness has spoken about the bizarre week that saw No 2 in Sportsmail's worst 100 Premier League strikers list gain a top-flight appearance at St Mary's, claiming they were not 'tricked or conned' as he spoke on Sky Sports.