At their peak who was the better Center Back? I would have included Campbell in the debate who in my opinion had a combination of the qualities of both players.
In my opinion Rio was the more gifted and at the top of his game was unpassable! The only defender Henry struggled against! Henry and co easily found ways past Terry but not Rio at his peak.
Terry's reading of the game and aerial abilities are almost unparalleled but his lack of pace means he would not be able to play in a team that uses a high line as effectively as the deep defensive line mourinho employs.
Who was the better defender?
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Rio Ferdinand or John Terry
comment by Kav H (U19426)
posted on 17/11/14
Yeah Sven got us playing some decent stuff but even then that team should have done far better than 3 QF's they got to despite that Portugal penalty hoodoo. I had a look at that 06 team that started and the whole team were pretty much big names and big players Robinson aside - Neville, Ferdinand, Terry, Cole, Gerrard, Lampard, Hargreaves, J. Cole, Becks, Rooney. Realistically none of the current England team would get into that side barring perhaps Sturridge at his best and maybe Walcott but even then not certainties.
As Darren said that side above had it all apart from goals really and Gerrard/Lampard interfering with each other but otherwise its a great side.
posted on 17/11/14
He always struggled with long balls and crosses, he was too scared to tackle at times, always injured, wasn't a very tough defender was pretty weak, only things he really had going for him was his pace and playing from the back.
Vidic was the steel + warrior who kept everything together, soon as Ferdinand was without him the defense and him struggled
comment by KnottyAshTaxDodger. (U8934)
posted on 17/11/14
The best centre back partnerships are the same as Vidic and Ferdinand. One brilliant stopper and the other a good reader of the game who can play out from the back.
comment by Darren The String Fletcher (U10026)
posted on 17/11/14
Kav H yeah pretty much.
Say what you like about that England team. They were a damn sight better than this current one. Even if they didn't fulfil their potential.
Crouching, that is just complete ballacks that I don't think there's any point discussing football with you if you believe that.
comment by -bloodred- (U1222)
posted on 17/11/14
Vidic was the steel + warrior who kept everything together, soon as Ferdinand was without him the defense and him struggled
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Complete myth, only ever told by people who don't have a clue.
comment by Darren The String Fletcher (U10026)
posted on 17/11/14
bloodred
comment by Isle of Manc - Year of the Januzaj (U18323)
posted on 17/11/14
I think that was our best chance to win the world cup in a very long time because the competition outside of the Brazil side was pretty average
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I agree. The 2004 Euros we had a brilliant chance as well.
Lost to Portugal on penalties after the ref disallowed that last minute Campbell header for no reason whatsoever. That was after Rooney went off injured as well
comment by Darren The String Fletcher (U10026)
posted on 17/11/14
We'd have probably lost to the Dutch in the semis, to be fair.
That Dutch side was better than the Turkey and Germany teams at the 2002 world cup.
comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted on 17/11/14
Terry > Ferdinand
comment by Yes way Jose (U5768)
posted on 18/11/14
Rio for me, although Terry is a quality player.
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