Ferdinand: "It's disappointing I won't be able to play in upcoming games but I told Roy that I want to continue to be available for England"
Roy Hodgson: "I'm disappointed Rio will not be available, but due to the detailed medical programme he must follow it's not possible...
Roy Hodgson says, despite withdrawal, Ferdinand England career is not over. 'I look forward to hopefully selecting him for squads in future'
Fair enough I guess.. Thoughts?
Rio pulls out of England
posted on 18/3/13
I'll stop being a pr!ck now.
posted on 18/3/13
comment by 8bit... (U2653)
posted 46 minutes ago
If Roy disses Rio he will be out of a job by the next morning
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Yeah
Like last time
posted on 18/3/13
so he basically wants to be available for World cups and European cups but not help to qualify.
posted on 18/3/13
Jenkinson > Rafael
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Got to be one of the stupidest posts ever.
posted on 18/3/13
KotB
Read what Roy said
Maybe, just maybe, he does have a pre-determined regime that can't be altered.
I would bet my house that he's gutted
Jeez, when Rio was dropped so Terry could remain, everyone papped on about so he should be dropped.
Now he's picked, and can't play because of legit means, he's suddenly nailed
We all know he's the sort of guy the LOVES playing for England so I doubt he changed all of a sudden
Like I said, read what Roy has said
posted on 18/3/13
Well done Rio
posted on 18/3/13
comment by King of the Bridge (U1319)
posted 28 minutes ago
so he basically wants to be available for World cups and European cups but not help to qualify.
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No. But if this is the case, does he not merit a 'free' tournament? He played a big part in England qualifying for WC2010, only for a big thick wardrobe to fall on his leg meaning he didn't play in the finals. He then helped England qualify for Euro 2012, only for him to be omitted because the vile John Terry racially abused his brother.
posted on 18/3/13
Jamie Carragher did it, so a precedent has been set
posted on 18/3/13
comment by 8bit... (U2653)
posted 3 hours, 33 minutes ago
So predictable, Roy needs to end his international career if he can't be bothered to turn up. Sends a bad message if you're being given the runaround by a 34 year old has been. Yet again United players showing contempt for the national team.
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I just knew that the nob-of -the-day award would go to an ABU on this thread and you have proved me right.
posted on 18/3/13
Rio selected for England, Rival fans = 'But he clapped in the refs face and tripped up Torres'
Rio pulls out, rival fans = 'FFS what an ungrateful '