On Friday and Saturday, we’re bringing you both parts of an unprecedented first for our bespoke long-read series: an epic double-header focusing on arguably the greatest defensive duo to ever wear the shirt, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
With over 11 Premier League medals and over 750 appearances between them – not to mention the 2008 Champions League success and the world title that followed – Rio and Vida were the rock-solid foundation on which Sir Alex Ferguson built his last and some might say ‘best’ United team.
And now, they’re telling their side of the story.