WIRE — Rio Ferdinand lacked little when it came to being the complete centre-back. Both elegant and athletic, he was capable of bettering forwards with speed, strength, or sharpness of mind. 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 The post Defensive Rocks: Rio 'Rolls-Royce' Ferdinand first appeared on The Football Faithful.
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