Rio the Graceful bulldog

LABOB

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In the FourFourTwo issue this past Nov. 2001
there is an article having to do with Rio's style of play. From what I could tell from the article is that he's a badass with a good feel for the ball. This which not many defender posess. it's iether badass stopper that can tackle and clear...or an ok defender with a tendency to go forward with the ball and a better passer.

If any of you get a chance to read this issue...I highly suggest it for they have opinions of many great defenders of Englands past such as Jack Charlton, Bobby Moore, Mark Wright,and referrences to Cullis & Franklin.

Good stuff...to hear what the old legends think.


ie.J. Charlton had been quite cautious as to give Rio his stamp of approval due to his belief in the the old style of defenders...'they should defend, it scares me when a manager says he's got a good feel for the ball.'
 
Its probably due to him being a midfielder in his earlier days..

I never know how to take the 'Legends' when they comment on a new or current player. Unless they have been in Management I dont think its taken as seriousley.

I know Pele upset Scolari(sp) recently and Scolari didnt want Pele presenting the Trophy because of the slating he issued in the Qualifiers.

Its always been a touchy subject - comparisons and all that.

Was Best better than Giggs etc.
 
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