Come Saturday, Rio Ferdinand will captain England for the first time - against France. And, there will be one person on his head - Roy Keane. The Man Utd defender has stated to media that he wants to emulate Keane as his 'Role Model'.
Not knowing to many, the term "role model" is actually quite a scientific term - coined by Sociologist Robert Merton as describing "individuals comparing themselves with "reference groups" full of people who occupy the social role to which the individual aspires". Of course Ferdinand wasn't thinking about that in a social level. Neither is he referring to Keane's "bullish" nature and numerous fouls/cards he collected throughout his career. To Keano's credit, the Sunderland manager did led his former clubs Nottingham Forest and Manchester United to much glory, and in a more micro sense, had a commanding presence on the pitch each time he played.
We do not want to make this into a Roy Keane tribute or anything-for that you can go on Amazon and find out numerous books by him or about him. (Note: we don't get paid by Amazon for this). Perhaps when Sunderland qualify for Europe we might consider doing a tribute. Nonetheless, you may pick up one or two lessons from Keane's early years and when he was developing his career - especially if you are young, poor and working several odd jobs to make ends meet (need I say more?).
As for Rio Ferdinand, we recommend at least a phone call to Roy and get a tip or two before Terry, Gerrard, Lampard & Co. (captain candidates) go to theirs.
Not knowing to many, the term "role model" is actually quite a scientific term - coined by Sociologist Robert Merton as describing "individuals comparing themselves with "reference groups" full of people who occupy the social role to which the individual aspires". Of course Ferdinand wasn't thinking about that in a social level. Neither is he referring to Keane's "bullish" nature and numerous fouls/cards he collected throughout his career. To Keano's credit, the Sunderland manager did led his former clubs Nottingham Forest and Manchester United to much glory, and in a more micro sense, had a commanding presence on the pitch each time he played.
We do not want to make this into a Roy Keane tribute or anything-for that you can go on Amazon and find out numerous books by him or about him. (Note: we don't get paid by Amazon for this). Perhaps when Sunderland qualify for Europe we might consider doing a tribute. Nonetheless, you may pick up one or two lessons from Keane's early years and when he was developing his career - especially if you are young, poor and working several odd jobs to make ends meet (need I say more?).
As for Rio Ferdinand, we recommend at least a phone call to Roy and get a tip or two before Terry, Gerrard, Lampard & Co. (captain candidates) go to theirs.
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