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Vidic Keeping Fingers Crossed for Rio

Vidic Keeping Fingers Crossed for Rio

Nemanja Vidic is crossing his fingers central defensive partner Rio Ferdinand will be fit for Monday's top-of-the-table showdown with Arsenal. 9 Dec 2010
Fergie Expects Rio to Face Gunners

Fergie Expects Rio to Face Gunners

Sir Alex Ferguson is optimistic Rio Ferdinand will be fit for Manchester United's top-of-the-table clash with Arsenal on Monday. 8 Dec 2010
Ferdinand 'Gutted' By  World Cup Bid Failure

Ferdinand 'Gutted' By World Cup Bid Failure

England captain Rio Ferdinand has led the reaction to the failed World Cup 2018 bid, describing himself as "gutted". 3 Dec 2010
Ferdinand Accepts Wembley Boos

Ferdinand Accepts Wembley Boos

Rio Ferdinand admitted England's fans were right to boo the side off after tonight's 2-1 friendly defeat against France. 19 Nov 2010
Drinking Culture Holds Players Back - Rio

Drinking Culture Holds Players Back - Rio

England skipper Rio Ferdinand admits there is no room in modern football for players "going out on the lash" if they want to do themselves justice at the top level of the game. 17 Nov 2010
Ferdinand Missing As United Depart

Ferdinand Missing As United Depart

Rio Ferdinand was the major absentee from the 20-man Manchester United party which headed off to Turkey this morning for the Champions League encounter with Bursaspor. 1 Nov 2010
Ferguson Hails Defensive Duo

Ferguson Hails Defensive Duo

Sir Alex Ferguson believes his first-choice central defensive partnership of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand can steer Manchester United back on track after their superb performance in the 2-1 Barclays Premier League win at Stoke. 25 Oct 2010
Rio Glad to See Rooney's Future Resolved

Rio Glad to See Rooney's Future Resolved

Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand has commended the club for resolving their differences with Wayne Rooney and told the striker not to worry about Sir Alex Ferguson's transfer policy. 23 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Focuses More on Setbacks

Ferdinand Focuses More on Setbacks

Rio Ferdinand thinks more about defeats than he has ever done about his triumphs with Manchester United. 18 Oct 2010
Rio: We Still Take Lions Pride

Rio: We Still Take Lions Pride

Rio Ferdinand insists England players take immense pride in playing for their country even though their Euro 2012 qualification hopes are already hanging in the balance. 14 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Fumes At Penalty Decisions

Ferdinand Fumes At Penalty Decisions

Rio Ferdinand hit out at German referee Manuel Grafe's performance after England spluttered to an embarrassing goalless draw in today's European Championship qualifier against Montenegro. 13 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Hopes to Adopt Moore's Style

Ferdinand Hopes to Adopt Moore's Style

Rio Ferdinand intends to follow Bobby Moore's template in the art of being an England captain - and rejects outright the theory he is getting distracted by an excess of off-field projects. 12 Oct 2010
Terry Blow Puts Rio In the Frame

Terry Blow Puts Rio In the Frame

Rio Ferdinand can prepare to be England's defensive rock again after John Terry's injury added to Fabio Capello's woes. 11 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Back In England Training

Ferdinand Back In England Training

RIO Ferdinand today began his bid to re-ignite his England career - and to regain the captaincy - ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley. 9 Oct 2010
Ferdinand: the Boss Is In Charge

Ferdinand: the Boss Is In Charge

Rio Ferdinand is happy to let Sir Alex Ferguson take control of his comeback from injury. 1 Oct 2010
Ferdinand to Partner Vidic In Spain

Ferdinand to Partner Vidic In Spain

Rio Ferdinand is set to partner Nemanja Vidic in central defence for the first time this season as Manchester United look to get their Champions League campaign back on track. 29 Sep 2010
Ferdinand Delighted With Game Time

Ferdinand Delighted With Game Time

RIO Ferdinand was delighted to play just his second game of the season and help Manchester United to a 5-2 win over Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup tonight. 23 Sep 2010
Vidic Looks Forward To Ferdinand's Return

Vidic Looks Forward To Ferdinand's Return

Nemanja Vidic expects to pick up exactly where he left off when Rio Ferdinand returns to action next month. 28 Aug 2010
Ferdinand Warns Capello's Critics

Ferdinand Warns Capello's Critics

Rio Ferdinand has warned Fabio Capello's critics they have gone "too far and too quick" in their questioning of the England coach. 27 Aug 2010
Ferdinand Comes to Capello's Defence

Ferdinand Comes to Capello's Defence

Rio Ferdinand today came to the aid of under-fire England head coach Fabio Capello and insisted the Italian does not deserve the stick he is getting. 26 Aug 2010
Ferdinand 'Seriously Excited' By Bid

Ferdinand 'Seriously Excited' By Bid

RIO Ferdinand has thrown his weight and that of the England team behind the bid to host the World Cup in 2018. 22 Aug 2010