The manager of Queens Park Rangers, Harry Redknapp, has said that Rio Ferdinand is one of the fastest centre-backs in the world even at the age of 34.
A few days ago, the manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson had said that Ferdinand is now not as quick as he used to be 5 years ago.
Rio Ferdinand has said that he is desperately waiting for the Premier League match against the arch rivals Liverpool which is going to be played on 13th of January at Old Trafford.
This is going to be the second match between these two teams in this season. They had taken on each other in September as well. In that match, United had defeated Liverpool by 2-1.
The centre-back of Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand, might think of leaving Manchester United after the completion of his contract. Ferdinand’s contract is going to expire at the end of the ongoing season and there have been a few reports that the English defender might sign for a Chinese super League cup.
Rio Ferdinand has said that he wants to continue playing for Manchester United till the end of his career. Ferdinand’s contract with United is going to expire at the end of the ongoing season and the English defender desperately wants his contract to be extended. As per Ferdinand, he is so much attached to Manchester United that he just can’t imagine himself playing for any other club. He wants his career to get finished at United.
The 22-year-old Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera has said that he is extremely excited to join a club like Manchester United. The Premier league club recently registered an interest in the player, but they are not the only club interested in securing his signature after it was revealed that Liverpool are also looking to sign him.
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised the tactics used by England manager Roy Hodgson after the Euro 2012. The 33-year-old defender was left out of the squad for the Euro 2012 by England manager Roy Hodgson, who cited only the form as the reason for his omission.
Former Portsmouth and England goalkeeper David James has said that Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and Chelsea defender John Terry should be putting aside their differences when it comes to playing for the national team.
Rio Ferdinand is a star player for Manchester United and has gone a long way to ensure that he has put in his heart mind and soul in each of the matches so that Manchester ends up in a victorious position always.
In a recent interview he casually made a statement saying that one of the major driving forces for his excellent performance was the drop to school for his children.