Rio Ferdinand inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
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Well deserved. Surprised he hadn’t already been inducted.
Tough call. I think he was playing in an era when the prem gave more credit to CB’s whose defending stood out more. Eg Vidic, or Terry. But definitely one of the best european style CB’s
Bravo. Deserved.
It's easy when you played for a very dominant club under the greatest manager partnering with another best CB and the best goalkeeper. 
Lololol at Prunier. Bravo.
Rio wasn’t better than Jaap though. That guy was Rio and Vida in one.
Why isn't Giggs in this?
Really? Seems obvious why he wouldn't be in there at this moment.
Better late than never
I can't think of a more deserving candidate. Surprised he's judged by what's happening in his personal life. It's the equivalent of not having Tiger Woods in golf hall of fame.
Well deserved, such a great footballing defender that always seem to stay on his feet. I actually though he was already in this, so its long overdue.
It’s easy when you’re that darn good a defender.It's easy when you played for a very dominant club under the greatest manager partnering with another best CB and the best goalkeeper.
From a footballing perspective for sure. They are probably waiting on the outcome of his current legal issue and understandably so.
Well deserved. One of my favorite United players ever.
Ooh, I think I prefer Rio over Jaap. It'll be a tie for me though regarding Rio and Vidic.
Completely agree
If it was just about 'personal morality' and accusations of cheating or general bad behaviour outside of football, then, I agree, nonsense to keep him out. But they're not going to induct someone whilst that person has active criminal charges hanging over them....
Yeah I’d take the latter twos careers at United over again as a guarantee. Jaap was the better single season though in my opinion. He was the perfect centre half.
Would put both Vidic and Stam over him, but he's English and was always going to get in before them.
I think Cech should be thankful they didn't nominate David James or Joe Hart.
I think Cech should be thankful they didn't nominate David James or Joe Hart.
Don't see anyone reaching serial winner VVD's level. The best player in the best PL team ever.
Well deserved, probably our best ever CB. Talent wise up there with Baresi, Nesta and Maldini but maybe without their longevity and consistency.
I’ve often thought that people underrated Rio’s brilliance when I’ve read that they think Vidic was better than him. His positioning was so good that he didn’t need to make a lot of the tackles that Vidic did. Best defender of the PL era in his prime. Effortlessly immaculate.
Ahh Prunier, thank feck Cantona didn’t decide to become a manager
Life didn't get much better in these moments.
Well deserved, can't split him and Vidic. Stam would be in there too if he was here for longer.
All incredible centre halves.
All incredible centre halves.
Enjoyed watching those two goals after so long. Thank you.
Probably the most talented English defender since Bobby Moore and his trophy cabinet speaks for itself. Fully deserved.
Loved Jaap!
“Jaap Stam is a big Dutch man”
“Jaap Stam is bigger than your ground”
I hate the term Rolls Royce of a defender used in football because I think only Rio deserves that title. It fits him perfectly. He had it all didn’t he.
Assumed he was already in it
Rio the best of the British and globally I'd say Nesta was the only rival.
Rio was silky and never needed to rely on pace too much due to great positional sense and reading of the game. Would not surprise me if had some Italian blood in him. Rolls Royce player.
Adams, Mcgrath, Carvelho were my other favourites, all ballers. I think King could of been great without the injuries. Sol, Terry, Vidic solid players but relied on brute strength, courage and athleticism to keep amongst it.
Rio was silky and never needed to rely on pace too much due to great positional sense and reading of the game. Would not surprise me if had some Italian blood in him. Rolls Royce player.
Adams, Mcgrath, Carvelho were my other favourites, all ballers. I think King could of been great without the injuries. Sol, Terry, Vidic solid players but relied on brute strength, courage and athleticism to keep amongst it.