Nicky's a peach.Thank You, Rio!
Friday, 12th November 2004
Silence golden for hit squad
Stuart Mathieson
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Test
The St James' Park test will pitch the Reds in against a former Old Trafford stalwart in the shape of Nicky Butt - if he is declared fit after being concussed against Chelsea in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.
The midfielder's move to the North East this summer for £2.5m ended a trophy-rich decade of senior service for United.
And while Ferdinand was only his club colleague for two seasons, he feels that he owes a debt of gratitude to the Mancunian.
"When I came to Old Trafford, Nicky helped me more than anyone to integrate into the club," Rio added.
"He was that kind of guy. He really helped me settle in. Even when my move from Leeds was being talked about while we were out in Japan with England in the 2002 World Cup, Nicky was telling me all about the club.
"You don't need much persuading to join United, of course, but Nicky was there explaining everything about the place to me. Along with David Beckham, I think Nicky gave me the best insight into life at Manchester United.
"To have that knowledge and preparation before coming to such a huge club is always helpful. I was grateful to him for that.
"That is the kind of guy Nicky is. He got on with everybody.
"It will be weird for him on Sunday playing against us for the first time having been a mainstay of the team for so long but it won't be difficult for him.
"As much as he is a United fan, the nature of the profession is that when you move to a new club, you want them to win."
Nick is a great competitor and with the extra motivation from playing his old club, then we'll have to watch out for him."
you can read the entire article at: http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/sport/football/manchesterunited/s/136/136757_silence_golden_for_hit_squad.html
Silence golden for hit squad
Stuart Mathieson
...
Test
The St James' Park test will pitch the Reds in against a former Old Trafford stalwart in the shape of Nicky Butt - if he is declared fit after being concussed against Chelsea in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.
The midfielder's move to the North East this summer for £2.5m ended a trophy-rich decade of senior service for United.
And while Ferdinand was only his club colleague for two seasons, he feels that he owes a debt of gratitude to the Mancunian.
"When I came to Old Trafford, Nicky helped me more than anyone to integrate into the club," Rio added.
"He was that kind of guy. He really helped me settle in. Even when my move from Leeds was being talked about while we were out in Japan with England in the 2002 World Cup, Nicky was telling me all about the club.
"You don't need much persuading to join United, of course, but Nicky was there explaining everything about the place to me. Along with David Beckham, I think Nicky gave me the best insight into life at Manchester United.
"To have that knowledge and preparation before coming to such a huge club is always helpful. I was grateful to him for that.
"That is the kind of guy Nicky is. He got on with everybody.
"It will be weird for him on Sunday playing against us for the first time having been a mainstay of the team for so long but it won't be difficult for him.
"As much as he is a United fan, the nature of the profession is that when you move to a new club, you want them to win."
Nick is a great competitor and with the extra motivation from playing his old club, then we'll have to watch out for him."
you can read the entire article at: http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/sport/football/manchesterunited/s/136/136757_silence_golden_for_hit_squad.html
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