From Newcastle United to Manchester United, 2009
Even though, it had been five years since Owen wore the Liverpool shirt, his transfer from Newcastle to the rivals from Manchester made the fans from Merseyside furios.
In his first match at Anfield Road for Manchester United, he was met by a wall of noise from the home supporters.
From Everton to Manchester United, 2004
Rooney's move to Manchester United will never be forgiven by the Everton fans. Mostly because the, back then, young star had declared "Once a blue, always a blue".
Even though, the rivalry between the two clubs is small, Rooney has been met with the cold shoulder from his, earlier, beloved fans.
From West Ham to Tottenham Hotspur, 2004
West Ham fans saw Jermain Defoe as a Judas after he handed in a transfer request. The Hammers had just been relegated from the Premier League, and Defoe's request was not received well.
The situation did not become better when Defoe signed with Tottenham Hotspur, and ever since the striker has been met with arrogance from the West Ham supporters.
From Arsenal to Manchester United, 2012
The tale of Robin van Persie is much alike the Defoe. van Persie's move to Manchester has left the Arsenal fans furios, but it is not so much the transfer that has upset the fans. It is the way it happened.
Many Gooners feel that Arsenal created Robin van Persie, so his request to leave the club has hit hard in the fans hearts. One thing is for sure: The Dutch will get a "warm" welcome at Emirates!
From Leeds United to Manchester United, 2004
Alan Smith left Leeds United when the club needed him the most. This has and will never be forgotten by the Peacock fans. Smith has earlier declared that he would never move to the rivals from Manchester. However, after Leeds dismal relegation, this proved to be false.
Allan Smith quickly changed from at beloved Leeds player, to a hated Manchester United footballer.
From Everton to Liverpool, 2000
Transfers between Everton and Liverpool is rare, and always hard for the player. Nick Barmby was the first player to move from Goodison Park to Anfield Road, since Dave Hickson in 1959. His move from the Toffee's who was struggling in the lower part of the table has never been forgiven.
When ever Barmby has played on Goodison Park, he has been met by a wall of boos.
From Arsenal to Manchester City, 2009
When Adebayor left Arsenal for Manchester, the striker blamed the supporters for being the reason. This, as well, as the fact that he ran the from one end of the pitch to the other, to celebrate in front of the Gunners fans has left him as one of the most hated ex-Arsenal players.
It doesn't make it better that he later was on loan in Tottenham. After the terrible attack on the Tongolese national team, Arsenal fans sang "it should have been you".
From Manchester United to Manchester City, 2009
A move between the two Manchester clubs never goes unnoticed. When Tevez joined City, he went from hero to villian for the United fans. Tevez felt that Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his promises and joined the blue part of town.
The hate grew when Manchester City posted a "Welcome to Manchester" poster in the city.
From Arsenal to Chelsea FC, 2006
After months of negotiating, Ashley Cole made a controversial move to the rivals from Chelsea FC. Cole had demanded a enormous wage, which Wenger was not ready to deliver, and the defender was seen as greedy by the Arsenal fans.
At the first meeting between the clubs, after the signing, Cole was met by booing and fans waving fake cash.
From Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal, 2001
Sol Campbell is the man behind the most controversial transfer in the history of the Premier League. Campbell had promised the Spurs' fans that he would never make the switch. However, in 2001 Campbell signed with Arsenal on a free transfer, leaving Tottenham with nothing.
The hate against Campbell has resulted in Spurs fans being arrested for their racists chants.
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