I actually quite like this. The comment section on facebook for the club's announcement is a pit of negativity and Rufer-bashing but I genuinely think it's good. He's been here for an absolute age, he's Kiwi, a product of the academy and is a genuine fan of the club. He's old enough that he would be a respected leader in the dressing room, and young enough that he would still be able to relate to the horde of young kids coming through from the academy. There are many things that Rufer isn't, but he'll always be the most committed guy on the park. Who knows, it might make him a better player too
I actually quite like this. The comment section on facebook for the club's announcement is a pit of negativity and Rufer-bashing but I genuinely think it's good. He's been here for an absolute age, he's Kiwi, a product of the academy and is a genuine fan of the club. He's young old enough that he would be a respected leader in the dressing room, and young enough that he would still be able to relate to the horde of young kids coming through from the academy. There are many things that Rufer isn't, but he'll always be the most committed guy on the park. Who knows, it might make him a better player too