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- An astute reader of the game and cool and confident in possession, across a long career at the top of English football he staked a claim as the finest central defender of the Premier League era. Inducted into the infamous Academy of Football at West Ham, Ferdinand had not always been destined to be one of the great defenders England have produced.
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Oct 7, 2021 · Ferdinand was a Rolls-Royce that parked in the middle of the demolition derby of English football, and emerged without a scratch. Rio Ferdinand was a defender, for sure. But first and foremost, he was a footballer.
May 31, 2015 · The former Hammers boss frequently described him a “Rolls Royce” of a defender. Rio Ferdinand was lauded as a potential superstar as a youngster at West Ham. Indeed, Ferdinand was such a...
May 13, 2014 · Rio Ferdinand was the Rolls Royce of defenders and exit from Manchester United signals changing of the guard. Manchester United defender's departure has added poignance coinciding with the...
Jul 16, 2022 · Inducted into the infamous Academy of Football at West Ham, Ferdinand had not always been destined to be one of the great defenders England have produced. Undoubtedly talented, a move to the backline was initially met with reluctance from a young Ferdinand, who had aspirations of making it in the game in a more advanced role.
- Harry Diamond
May 13, 2014 · The symmetry of the aptly-named Rio Ferdinand at a Brazil World Cup was undone by age. ... Rio Ferdinand was the Rolls Royce of defenders. Rio Ferdinand is departing Old Trafford.
- PAUL HAYWARD
Jun 2, 2015 · Rio Ferdinand: The Rolls Royce of Defenders. Kane Greenaway. @ka_no. Share. 9 years ago. •. 386 reads. •. 6 min read. Rio Ferdinand recently called time on his remarkable playing career, following nearly 20 years as a professional. The former England captain and Manchester United defender ended his career after a season at Queens Park Rangers.
Oct 15, 2004 · STEVE Bruce has hailed Rio Ferdinand as a "Rolls Royce" defender. Ferdinand's comeback story has been given the seal of approval from Manchester United defensive legend Bruce. The Birmingham...
