Rio Takes One for the Team!

Poor Rio Ferdinand has been the "butt" of many jokes since the Manchester derby on Wednesday.  An unfortunate photo of Rio getting a "hand" from Trollvez has circulated through the press, even prompting Rio's mum to call him and ask "what the Hell is going on here?"
Rio recently did a radio interview with Christian on Absolute radio in England for a show called Who's Scoring Christian?
I am attaching a link, because if you call and vote for Rio's interview he will be able to present a 10,000 GBP check to UNICEF on behalf of Manchester United during their November 28th United for UNICEF dinner at Old Trafford.
In true Rio style he has been tweeting about his misfortune with his usual wit.  It shows a lot about a person who is able to make fun of himself to earn money for a charity.
If you are on twitter, check out Rio's page (you won't be disappointed) at rioferdy5.

Here is the link to the absolute radio page.  Click on Rio's interview then vote for him!

This is the photo people are talking about. It brings new meaning to the term "centre-back"

Here is another angle of dirty Trollvez with his hands on our Rio!

Get your OWN centre-back!

Captain Rio Speaks

Rio Ferdinand has welcomed the news that Wayne Rooney has signed a new five-year contract with United.

The England captain praised Rooney’s dramatic change of heart as well as the way the club dealt with the situation, bringing an end to a week of intense transfer speculation.
“Everybody at the club is delighted that Wayne has signed, it has been an awkward couple of days for all concerned but the club have done a fantastic job in putting it to bed as quickly as they have," Ferdinand told MUTV.
“I think deep down, Wazza knows he is a Man United player and this is where he is best. We have seen great players leave this club and always talk about regretting it and how they want to be back here. Wayne has probably put all of that into his thoughts and come out with the true way of thinking - that this is the best place for him.  He obviously asked some questions and he has got the right answers, which is good for everyone concerned including us as players, the fans and the club.”
Ferdinand also applauded the efforts of Sir Alex Ferguson for his role in persuading the want-away striker to remain at Old Trafford and has reiterated the squad's complete backing of the boss.
“At the end of the day the manager has been here for over 20 years, he has been the most successful manager there has ever been and ever will be.” said Rio.
“We trust him in regards to the players he brings in and also the players who he looks to groom from the youth team, we trust his judgement. He has never ever seen us wrong in the past so there is no reason to doubt him in any way shape or form.

“This is where we need to come together as a team and make sure we use this as a catalyst to kick on this season."
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Rio makes a lot of sense here.  And with his words we can see a glimmer of what went on behind the scenes.  I think the players were blindsided by this as well and didn't understand his motives.  Maybe he has his head in order now and will once again be a part of the team.

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