'I was supposed to sign for Man Utd but had to do military service – then I joined Tottenham'
Teemu Tainio had to turn down a lucrative contract with Manchester United to complete mandatory military service in Finland - ...
I scored four goals for Man United – Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me but I had to do army service
Teemu Tainio was on the brink of joining Manchester United after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson, but the midfielder was forced ...