United Rant

Rio blow a disaster for United’s hopes

Let there be no doubt, a cold chill of fear will seep through Sir Alex Ferguson’s veins today. England captain Rio Ferdinand’s omission from the Scot’s matchday squad yesterday after the defender felt a twinge in his fragile back at Carrington Tuesday morning represents a huge blow for club and player alike. “He felt a [...]

Ferdinand’s big test as Vidic lets United down

New England captain Rio Ferdinand heads into tonight’s Champions League clash with AC Milan keen to re-assert his authority on the biggest stage. The defender, sidelined for three months with a back injury and banned in for four matches domestic football, may start against the Italians tonight. With Nemanja Vidic ruling himself out the match [...]

Poll: Rio right for England job?

The king is dead; long live the king. Rio Ferdinand is the new England captain following manager Fabio Capello’s decision to sack John Terry this afternoon. Terry, caught cheating on his wife for the umpteenth time, found his position ‘untenable’ – to abuse the much overused cliché. Fabio appointed Ferdinand with immediate effect and Steven [...]

No chance of Ferdinand appeal succeeding

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will face a Football Association hearing on Thursday in the knowledge that he will serve at least a three match ban. The player, who has appeared just once for United since 25 October, risks an extended suspension if the FA disciplinary committee decides his appeal his ‘frivolous’. Ferdinand’s decision, made [...]

FA charges Ferdinand with violent conduct

The Football Association has charged Rio Ferdinand with violent conduct after the defender’s clash with Hull City’s Craig Fagan at the weekend. Ferdinand, appearing in his first Manchester United match since 25 October, will serve a three match ban, with the FA acting as prosecutor, judge and jury in disciplinary cases. Ferdinand, 30, has appeared [...]

Fergie: Rio plays against Hull tomorrow

Rio Ferdinand, who has featured just eight times for Manchester United this season, will play against Hull in the Premier League Saturday Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed. The England defender, sidelined with chronic back complaint since the autumn, will return to Premier League action as United chase leaders Arsenal. “Rio has been training very well [...]

Evans fit but O’Shea out for two months

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is back in training and could figure for the club within 10 days but John O’Shea is out for another two months, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Evans, who has suffered with an ankle injury all season, has been training with the first team this week. Irishman O’Shea picked [...]

Brown: Rio so bad, he’s off to Bolton

Rio raps, makes fool of himself

Rio Ferdinand is a busy boy these days – just not on the football pitch. The defender, who spends more time in the treatment room than playing for Manchester United, enjoys dressing in hot pants, ‘merking’ teamates and editing magazines. Now Peckham-born Ferdinand fancies himself a rapper. Don’t give up the day job Rio.

Fergie defends Rio ahead of Moscow tie

Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected criticism of Rio Ferdinand and suggested that the defender is playing through injuries for Manchester United. Ferdinand, who has made a series of costly errors in recent weeks, will miss United’s Champions League tie against CSKA Moscow tonight with a recurring calf injury. “There’s no discernible depreciation in Rio’s qualities, [...]