David Arthur Gnohere arrived on trial during the summer of 2007, but injury prevented him from playing in most of the pre-season friendlies. Nevertheless, Jim Smith offered him a month-by-month contract to provide defensive cover. He was born in Yamassoukro, Cote d`Ivoire - probably the first Ivorian to play for United. Sadly, his exotic origins failed to confer on him the necessary talent to prosper.