Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Gavin Ferdinandis an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He played 81 times for the England national football team between 1997 and 2011, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is regarded by many to be one of England's greatest ever players and he is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth7 November 1978
edge english-athlete rather took wayne
It is a cliche, but if you took that edge away from Wayne he wouldn't be the same player. I'd rather have the Wayne Rooney we have now than any other.
alan happen silly
Alan will tell you he is not silly enough to think that it's going to happen overnight,
consistent credit deserve season
They've (Chelsea) been very consistent this season and deserve credit for that.
player plays questioned took
His temperament is always there to be questioned because he plays on the edge. He wouldn't be the same player if you took it away. I know that's a clich?, but it's true.
efforts finishing mind
In my mind, and in a lot of the lads' minds, we are still concentrating all our efforts on finishing second.
player plays questioned took
His temperament is always there to be questioned because he plays on the edge, ... He wouldn't be the same player if you took it away. I know that's a clich?, but it's true.
anywhere english-athlete house imperative order remain win
We've got to get our house in order first before we look anywhere else. It's imperative we win every game, we've got to remain consistent.
high-standards standards seasons
I set myself high standards on the pitch and know I have not always lived up to them this season
thunderbolts
It hit me like a thunderbolt!
senior matter england
It doesn't matter whether you're a senior or not, if something needs saying to a colleague it will be said.
ferguson done clubs
I feel the longer he stays at United the better it is for the club. He's done so much for United you can't imagine him not being here. (on Sir Alex Ferguson)
england littles slippery
He has always been a slippery little git! (on Joe Cole)
suits wayne
I'm sure the mantelpiece of captaincy will suit Wayne
chance normally players quality
We know we have got quality players up front, normally when they get a chance they put it away,