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Tag: Rio Ferdinand

Are expectations too high for football's youngsters?

Are expectations too high for football’s youngsters?

September 21, 2017 by Jonathan Roberts

Jonathan Roberts believes that comparisons between young emerging football players and stars of the past is creating unnecessary pressure and expectations.

How big a loss is Nemanja Vidić?

How big a loss is Nemanja Vidić?

February 9, 2014 by Jake Hinton

Jake Hinton on the news that Manchester United are set to lose one of their defensive stalwarts.

One final shot at redemption for Terry

One final shot at redemption for Terry

May 2, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses John Terry as the former England skipper looks to prolong his international career.

Kicking racism out of football

Kicking racism out of football

April 3, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Pavan Mano wonders if FIFA will at long last take a firm stance against racism as it threatens to rear its ugly head once more.

Player Comparison: Rio Ferdinand vs John Terry

Player Comparison: Rio Ferdinand vs John Terry

February 18, 2013 by Liam Corbett

Liam Corbett runs the rule over two of England’s best defenders of the past decade.

Far from sole sentimentality: The return of Joe Cole

Far from sole sentimentality: The return of Joe Cole

January 8, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly casts an eye over Joe Cole’s move back to Upton Park.

5 Champions League questions to be answered

5 Champions League questions to be answered

October 23, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Back Page Football’s Ger McCarthy looks ahead to another week of Champions League action and has five questions to be answered as the race to qualify for the knockout stage intensifies

John Terry - Victim?

John Terry – Victim?

September 24, 2012 by Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson discusses the Chelsea skipper in light of his decision to retire from international football.

Roy v Rio: Nobody's a Winner

Roy v Rio: Nobody’s a Winner

June 12, 2012 by Ashley Wilkinson

Ashley Wilkinson offers his thoughts on the omission of Rio Ferdinand from England’s Euro 2012 squad.

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

May 17, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the wider impact a Champions League win would have on the Chelsea and its history.

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