“He weren’t wrong, how true are those words ringing now?” Ralf Rangnick famously stated – in his last press conference as Man United interim boss after taking over from Ole Gunner Solskjaer – that the club needed “open-heart surgery”. Before Erik ten Hag took over, he said: “You don’t even need glasses to see and […]

1 year ago

“He wants a harmonious environment. A proper culture of respect.” Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were controversially left out of Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United squad for last Sunday’s 2-1 over Man City. Rumours have flown around as to why these two key attackers were made absent, with some speculating that they had been out at […]

1 year ago

Rio’s chosen back four has sparked a lot of debate. Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed his Premier League team of the season to FootballJOE, and there is a shock inclusion. Ferdinand appeared on six PFA Premier League Team of the Years during his career and, just days before the season […]

1 year ago

‘Never, ever’ Rio Ferdinand has silenced claims that Manchester City are currently a bigger club than Manchester United. The tide of power has changed in the English northwest as City’s dominance over the last 15 years has coincided with United’s drop off in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. Pep Guardiola’s side could win their fourth […]

2 years ago

“That didn’t happen.” Rio Ferdinand and David Moyes did not exactly see eye-to-eye during the Scots’ short tenure as manager of Manchester United. On the latest Stick To Football, though, the former United and England defender went out of his way to try settle some myths and a couple of “white lies” about Moyes’ time […]

2 years ago

‘Saka’s top, don’t get me wrong’ Rio Ferdinand wants to see more from Bukayo Saka before he can be defined as world class. Saka recently became the youngest player in more than 40 years to reach 50 and also reached 100 goal contributions after his two goals in the 6-0 win against West Ham at the weekend. […]

2 years ago