Not for the ones you want on your side in the first place, at least!

A strength and value, so that I wanted you on my side.

The sort of person you wanted on your side in a fight.

"Why do you think that I don't want reason on my side?"

If he was dangerous, I wanted him on my side.

Seems they were impressed and wanted me on their side.

It was not going to be easy, and he wanted every possible advantage on his side.

Although Tom is not easy to like, you'd probably want him on your side in a tough situation.

I could think of no one better that you'd want on your side.

I wanted one of the best in the business on our side.