"I was almost forced to be a person I wasn’t" | Chris Richards opens up to Rio Ferdinand

Crystal Palace has joined WeAre8, a ground-breaking app that is bringing the good back to social media, something which both players will appreciate given the level of scrutiny on the game today.
As a young central defender, Richards looked up to six-time Premier League winner Rio Ferdinand during his youth, but as the two met they also shared their concerns about the hatred spread on social media.
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[@PraxCL]

As a fellow Alabamian, I’m glad we have someone like Chris representing the state ❤🦅

[@harrybull6929]

HE CALLED IT FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🎉 (This is the man Americans should aspire to😄) keep it up Chris!👍👍

[@paulgillan6585]

This is a great interview. Thanks Rio & Chris best of luck- Antrim eagles 🦅

[@joedebord1955]

this is a really great interview. I'm an American Palace fan -- since the late '90's -- so it's encouraging to hear Chris talk about the differences in his experiences between here and Europe. It reminds me of when Miles Davis toured Europe and got his first taste of respect, not only for his art, but also for his basic human dignity.

[@truthhurts8924]

Good video, Rio comes across very well! Chris has had a great impact since joining! He is a great addition... COYP!

[@Z_Victory_Z]

Rio comes across as another obsessed race baiter...

[@gaurav1035]

Great start Chris!! I wish all your dreams come true.

[@tripperdelaluna1]

All of the young American players tend to have the same demeanor in these interviews. A lot of smiling, laughing, and "yeahs".

[@clubhub1]

What a good guy! G'Luck Mate!

[@TheTristanmarcus]

Great signing for us #cpfc

[@PALACEKAV]

Sweet.....

[@Eaglecpfc]

Coat's a bit tight Rio

[@Eli-213]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@EliBrigante]

I really wish when UK people did an American accent, they stopped using an Alabama accent. Use NY or the classic LA “Valley Girl” accent lmao the only people who claim Alabama, are some**** people from Alabama lol. Great interview keep going Chris

[@santana2.0]

Be quiet

[@dboneseven]

@@santana2.0 brudda upload