The job as a sporting director might have begun for former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand as he reportedly identified Norwich defender Ben Godfrey as the player his former team should sign in the coming summer transfer window. Rio Ferdinand has been approached by Man United to take over the sporting director role which will have him supervise transfer activities with the coming summer transfer window as his likely first assignment. British Media reports that Ben Godfrey is now a top target for the Red Devils as they hope to land more additions to the team ahead of the coming season. Deal On!!! Lacazette appears on wish list of this Spanish giants It was a challenging season for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but he has been backed by the club to have a new … [Read more...]
Deal On!!! United meet Rio Ferdinand Again
English Premier League outfit Man United are reported to have met former player Rio Ferdinand again for further talks as they hope to bring him in for a specific role at the club. The Red Devils are in search of a sporting director who will handle the affairs if transfer activities after the development that occurred in the last summer window between the former manager Jose Mourinho and the excursive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. However, there were worries that an agreement was reached with Rio Ferdinand but no well spelled out terms for his duties at the club and that needed to be sorted out. Deal On: Arsene Wenger in shock return to the EPL It is therefore understood that the management has now told Rio Ferdinand that he will surprise the transfer … [Read more...]
Deal done!! United to conclude on return of former player
It has been reported that English Premier League outfit Man United are already concluding in their plans to bring back legendary defender Rio Ferdinand to the club ahead of the summer transfer window. Ferdinand who left United after playing more than 300 times for the Old Trafford club over the course of 12 seasons has been tipped to return to the club to fill the vacant position of a sitting director. The Red Devils have been in search of a sporting director as they have created the office in their bid to restructure the club so as to meet up with the requirements in the transfer window. The need for restructuring and a sporting director became necessary after corner manager Jose Mourinho had an outburst with the club's executive vice-chairman over his … [Read more...]
Rio Ferdinand predicts United, Barcelona game
Man United will have their last opportunity to remain in the Champions League this season and also to forge ahead to the Semi-finals when they clash with Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona later on Tuesday night. The first leg of the quarter-finals which was played at the Old Trafford ended in a 1-0 score, in favour of the Spanish side and they are set to play the second leg at their home with a major advantage of an away goal. However, Man United legend Rio Ferdinand has predicted that his former team will emerge victorious at the end of the day as he expressed confidence that the Barcelona team can be stopped. Klopp Stunned By World-Class Salah Goal Meanwhile, the Red Devils have got a record of upset this season, having done that against Juventus and … [Read more...]
Rio Ferdinand doesn’t hate Arsenal like Giggs
Just days ago, Man United legend Ryan Giggs revealed how he hated a number of Arsenal players, including Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit and others when he was in active football because of the rivalry between both teams. The same cannot be said of Rio Ferdinand especially now that he is making a big case for Arsenal players to be part of the England national team under manager Gareth Southgate. The England national team has been cheering up and bolstering with young players and that seems to be the secret for Gareth Southgate who has been doing good with the national team. No wonder the English team did well at the 2018 World Cup as they were eliminated in the semi-finals to Croatia and they are already in June’s Nations League finals after topping their … [Read more...]
How Liverpool Can End Trophy Drought Revealed
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Liverpool on how to end their long trophy drought. Ex-England international Ferdinand told BT Sport that Liverpool would find it hard to win trophies unless they play with freedom. According to him, the Reds’ recent struggles to find the back of the net could be traced to the fact that they are playing with the handbrakes on. Rio Ferdinand believes that Liverpool players are not playing with freedom like they always do because of the pressure of winning the Premier League title. Ex-Liverpool Midfielder On Target In Juventus Win Liverpool have drawn two of their last six games in the league and that has seen them lose their lead at the top of the Premier League to champions Manchester City. The … [Read more...]
Why Rio Ferdinand weeps for United
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has cried out to his club to do the needful in keeping goalkeeper David de Gea who seems to be on his way out of the club. De Gea’s contract with the Red Devils ends at the end of the season with no talks on the table as he has made up his mind to leave the club but he might be delayed for another year with United having an option to keep him for another year according to the terms in his agreement with the club. Rio Ferdinand wants Mourinho out of United The Spanish goalkeeper is one of the best the Premier League can boast of at the moment having won United’s best player of the year for three consecutive seasons in addition to helping the club win the Premier League, the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League in his … [Read more...]
Rio Ferdinand wants Mourinho out of United
One can deduce from the words of Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand that he wants manager Jose Mourinho sacked without any consideration. United suffered another embarrassing 3 - 1 defeat in the hands of West Ham on Saturday to add to the previous two defeats and a draw last week. The Jose Mourinho side now have a very slim chance to contend for the Premier League title as they sit 10th on the log and 9 points behind current league leaders. In his reaction, the former Red Devil defender described the defeat as criminal, maintaining that it is unacceptable for a club like United. He stated that the DNA of a footballer which includes working hard with good efforts was not seen in the United team on Saturday. He lamented that not even two to three … [Read more...]
Ferdinand exposes Mourinho’s weakness, why he struggles with Pogba
There are indications that the reason why French midfielder, Paul Pogba has failed to perform at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho is that the Portuguese manager has no idea of how to make use of the player. One will wonder that Pogba was an interesting player at Juventus before his coming to the Old Trafford and has yet to replicate same at United and his outing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, in addition to scoring at the final confirms the special player that he is. So, the fact that he has been living in his shadows in United despite the big financial investment on him makes Rio Ferdinand expose Mourinho’s inability to use the player rightly. Ferdinand says the former Juventus’ position has not been rightly used by the former Chelsea boss. The … [Read more...]
Mourinho has never been written off like this by pundit, position he must fix revealed
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has never been written off in his entire career due to his glaring achievements in Portugal, Italy, Spain and England. Obviously, things have not been going the way they ought to for United and Mourinho and no wonder, former Red Devils defender, Rio Ferdinand has the guts to write off his former side. With the Mourinho boys expected to have their first Champions League game of the season against Young Boys in Bern on Wednesday, Ferdinand is of the opinion that United are only in the competition as pretenders and not contenders. He was bold enough to state that United should forget about the Champions League this season as they will not go anywhere close to the trophy. Giving reasons for his stance, he stated that … [Read more...]
Why Watford win was easy for Jose Mourinho
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho can now have some good sleep with the pressure already easing up on him following the 2-1 win against Watford on Saturday. With a slow start at the beginning of the season, Mourinho faced lots of criticisms over how he managed the players and his bust-up with the management at Old Trafford. However, United legend Rio Ferdinand believes the former Chelsea manager was only able to win the game easily because he fielded the right combination in the midfield. The past matches have seen the Portuguese manager make use of different players and formations and has yet to be consistent with them. Ferdinand says the right selection has now been made with the inclusion of Marouane Fellaini, which according to him, should be … [Read more...]
Lukaku Urged To Emulate Didier Drogba At Old Trafford
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku to strive to emulate Chelsea hero Didier Drogba by scoring big goals in big games at Old Trafford. The former Everton star has made a fine start to his career at Manchester, following his £70million move from Goodison Park during the summer transfer window. He has been able to score six goals in his first six matches for the red devils, and is slowly finding his way into the hearts of many Man United fans. And club legend Rio Ferdinand, who spent over a decade playing at Old Trafford, thinks Lukaku will become a hero at Man United if he can shine at important moments. Speaking recently to BT Sport, Ferdinand admonished the Belgium international to be looking up to Drogba as a … [Read more...]
Man United Hero Fires Serious Warning To Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho
Former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand has sent messages across to the duo of Alexis Sanchez and Philippe Coutinho, asking both talented players to show character following their failed moves away from their respective clubs this summer. Chilean international Alexis Sanchez was very much linked with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City during the summer and seemed to be on his way to the Etihad Stadium on deadline day for a deal worth £70million. However, it is understood that the Citizens were not interested in fulfilling Arsenal's demands of including Raheem Sterling in the deal for the former Barcelona man. Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho, on the other hand, was being linked with a big-money move to La Liga heavyweights Barcelona all summer, with the … [Read more...]
Man United Legend Reveals What Made Chelsea Successful This Season
Just four matches left to go in the English premier league as this season approaches it end, and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is one of the most excited person on earth right now. The former Juventus manager has successfully led his side to the top of the premier league table and are favorites to win the title this season. He has been so impressive at the club, and is on his way to winning the premier league title in his first season at the Stamford Bridge club and England. If Chelsea can win their next two premier league games in the premier league - against Middlesbrough on Monday and West Brom later this week, then the west London club will be crowned champions before the league officially come to an end. Leaving behind their unfortunate campaign of last … [Read more...]
Man United Legend Predicts These Two Teams Will Miss Out On Top Four, Advises Chelsea Star
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand is of the opinion that the duo teams of Arsenal and Liverpool are the ones who will miss out on the top four this season. The gunners slipped to the fifth position following their 3-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday evening. The Anfield club now move into the third position following the win. However on the other hand, sixth placed Manchester United passed up the chance to gain more ground as they drew 1-1 with Bournemouth at Old Trafford. However, the former United captain is of the opinion that Jose Mourinho’s side have enough to grab a Champions League ticket for next season. Ferdinand told BT Sport: ‘I think it will be Arsenal and Liverpool who miss out,‘The problem is, all the teams we’ve mentioned … [Read more...]
Legend: Talented Player Could Follow Pogba’s Footstep And Return To Manchester United, Mourinho Will Be Delighted.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand thinks Michael Keane could follow after Paul Pogba and return to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. He left United two years ago to join Burnley, where he’s become a big star after being sent on loan by the duo of Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes. Pogba after leaving United to join Juventus, has enjoyed a remarkable return which has seen him become the current world’s most expensive player. Ferdinand speaking about the situation stated that it would be a good time for him to make his Man United return. "I think the moment he found out he was going to leave United – every kid’s dream in that area is to play for United – so to leave the club was [a] huge wrench for him,” “But it allowed him to go … [Read more...]
This Thing Would Never Happen Under Alex Ferguson – Legend Revealed!
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised the duo of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard for practicing their goal celebration at the club on social media while performances have dipped. On Tuesday, a video was released on Pogba’s Instagram account that shows the pair dancing with youngster Timothy Fosu-Mensah behind the camera at United's training ground. Of course, this is not actually the first time they have shown off their moves on social media as they have performed lots of well-choreographed celebrations on and off the pitch this season. Ferdinand however was of the opinion that such rehearsal would have never happened under Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United. Ferdinand stated that he’ve dug out Arsenal players for things like this … [Read more...]
Rio Ferdinand: This Chelsea Star Is Super-intelligent
Former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand said jokingly that Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is like a rash after he likened the Chelsea midfielder to France legend Claude Makelele. Kante is an integral player in Chelsea's team this season and was one of the blues standout players during their 1-1 draw with rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on Tuesday night as coach Conte’s side edged a step closer to the top-flight crown. Samba star David Luiz broke the deadlock for the visitors before the Reds midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum levelled-up with a close-range header in the second half at Anfield. The Stamford Bridge club signed Kante in a deal worth £34m from Premier League champions Leicester City in the summer transfer window, after the defensive … [Read more...]
Ex-Manchester United Defender Issues Arsenal Warning To Chelsea In Title Race
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is of the opinion that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are the only teams capable of overhauling title leaders Chelsea in the Premier League title race. Ahead of Chelsea's clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night, Conte's men are still eight points clear of second-placed Arsenal. The Blues will also host Arsene Wenger’s men in their next home game at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Tottenham Hotspur on the other hand are still nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea after the Spurs were 2-0 winners against the pacesetters earlier this month. Last season, Tottenham finished in third place in the table as they challenged Leicester City for the title throughout the 2015-16 campaign. Now speaking … [Read more...]
Ferdinand Compares Ozil-Sanchez Partnership To That Of Gerrard And Torres
Former Manchester United, Leeds United, West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers man Rio Ferdinand, who is now a football pundit, has drawn comparison between the Alexis Sanchez-Mesut Ozil partnership at Arsenal to what was obtainable during the Rafael Benitez era at Liverpool when their former skipper Steven Gerrard formed a lethal partnership with Spanish striker Fernando Torres. Ferdinand made this known on BT Sport as reported by The Mirror. He said: "Their partnership is getting better and stronger." They seem to love playing off each other and they create goals for each other – there’s no selfishness between them. "How important is that, partnerships? You [points to Gerrard] played with Torres. When we used to play against you at Liverpool, you and … [Read more...]