I could never get bored talking about him, he was my favourite player. I loved watching him because he did everything you'd want to see in a footballer. He could dictate the pace of a game; he could take it by the scruff of the neck and control it; he could score decisive goals; he could make the killer pass; he could switch the play, open teams up, slow the game down, quicken it up; whatever was needed. He would take the ball anywhere on the pitch He was such a selfless footballer, too Scholesy was the man, all right.
Rio FerdinandBest player? For me, it's Paul Scholes. He'll do ridiculous things in training like say, โYou see that tree over there?โ - it'll be 40 yards away - โI'm going to hit itโ. And he'll do it. Everyone at the club considers him the best.
Rio FerdinandI've heard people say it looks as if I don't care and I've certainly read that, but the way I play is natural. I don't think I can change it. I know I'm working as hard as the next man, even if it doesn't always look that way.
Rio Ferdinand