Ahead of their friendly against France, England captain Rio Ferdinand has spoken about the difference in mentalty at his club, Manchester United, and his country. “That mentality comes from the confidence of winning,” he said. “Winning things would help. But we [at England] have to get into the situation to win things. And the truth [...]
Following City’s poor home showing in the derby on Wednesday, Rio Ferdinand has confirmed what we all knew, that Sir Alex Ferguson wouldn’t allow a team of his to play like that home. The press rightly pointed out City’s inferior mentality, despite their false claims of a power shift, with the blues playing like a [...]
Nemanja Vidic has sung the praises of Chris Smalling following another impressive display from the youngster last night. His confidence on the ball shone through against Bursaspor, earning himself a pat on the back from the captain. “Chris did very well but you are not just talking about one night, he has done well over [...]
Gerard Pique, who has gone on to help his club win the European Cup and country win the World Cup since leaving United, has spoken of the great help Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand were in his career. “I learnt a lot, above all from Rio and Vidic who play in my position,” said Pique. [...]
With 20 minutes played, Gareth Bale ran the ball out of play but the linesman somehow missed it. They were awarded a corner as a result, which United cleared. With the Spurs players going mad that the 2nd goal against them stood six minutes from time, Rio Ferdinand said to William Gallas: “If you had [...]
With Rio Ferdinand serving as the director of 10 different organisations (Rio Ferdinand Live The Dream Trading Ltd, RGF Enterprises, White Chalk — Youths In The Basement Ltd, Rio Films LLP, Scion Films Sale and Leaseback Sixth LLP, Rio Ferdinand Live The Dream Foundation, White Chalk Publishing, White Chalk Records, Next Generation TV and Film [...]
Q: How’s the team’s reaction to Rooney’s presence? A: We are all happy he has signed and now we can focus on winning trophies. Q: What’s your favourite game to warm up to before training and matches? A: Me and Scholesy play two touch in the dressing room before most games. Q: Who do you [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson has been full of praise for Chris Smalling since he has come in to our first team, particularly at Scunthorpe, which has put Rio Ferdinand’s nose out of joint a tad. With Nemanja Vidic being preferred for the United captaincy, despite Rio retaining the England captaincy, Rio has felt a bit pushed [...]
Some papers were claiming this morning that Rio Ferdinand spent pretty much the entire plane journey to Spain on his feet, for fear of aggravating his back injury. However, Sir Alex Ferguson is happy with his fitness and looks ready to play him tonight against Valencia. “Rio is much fitter now,” said Ferguson. “He has [...]
What am I talking about? The captaincy of course. It was looking as though Nemanja Vidic was going to wear the armband for this season after being given it for every game so far this season, even when Ryan Giggs, who has been our vice-captain for some years, started. The real test came on Saturday [...]
Rio Ferdinand last played a game of football back in May, turning out for England in a friendly ahead of the World Cup. After picking up an injury in training before the competition started, Rio was forced to sit out and watch Steven Gerrard captain England through yet another embarrassing tournament. This weekend, we might [...]
Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage have been having a very public row on Twitter, which culminated with this from Rio: “I think you’re taking your bitterness with getting released by Man Utd out on me. Are you ok?? Still hurting?!” Earlier on, Savage mocked Rio for getting done by Craig Bellamy in the derby at [...]
In January 2006, Manchester United had their backs up against the wall. The press told us our club was in decline and after winning nothing the season before, not even seriously competing for the title the season before, we were in desperate need for a trophy. We’d enjoyed a relatively easy run in the League [...]
Q: Are you planning to spend the rest of your career at United? A: Of course. I still get a buzz when I go into Carrington to train everyday and I don’t want that to end. Q: What is the most annoying pre-match ritual you have seen of a player? A: Paul Robinson spitting copious [...]
It was on this day eight years ago that Rio Ferdinand joined Manchester United from Leeds. “I’m delighted to be joining Manchester United,” said Rio, then just 23-years-old. “I’m hoping to improve as a player and this is definitely a step in the right direction. I never thought in a million years I would be [...]
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