Rio passes medical

[dsqpr]

If he`s fit this will be a fantastic signing. No longer world class but still one of the best defenders in the Premier League, even now, if fit (did I mention that already?!). Will not need to play 38 matches to have a big impact for us.

[maidstone_hoop]

Haha we have some right k***s as fans. Harping on about his drug ban lol - loads of clubs would jump to have rio join them. He's a ultimate pro who made a mistake. Who hasnt? Apart from that he's been a special footballer, the best cb englands had and that includes jt from my time watching footie anyway.
Massive signing and think a lot of people will eat their words when they see him play. If you cant tell the difference between hill ( and god I love him), and dunne then you dont have scooby doo. This is a massive upgrade for us with the potential to sign other youngsters whp will jump at the chance to be around a player of rio's ilk.

[Del]

So hears an idea doctor Watson maybe we shouldn't sign players over 30 then.....

To come out with such a comment I'm guessing you're not very intelligent and can't see the big picture here, so i'll explain for you. Just because a player is in decline, doesn't mean they arent better then the players you already have....... Do you want me to get a blackboard and piece of chalk?


Rio in his prime was arguably the best in the world. Now he is in the latter stages of his career and obviously not as good as he used to be, but he is still better than any defender at our club, including the ones under 30.

[Rangersw12]

Haha we have some right k***s as fans. Harping on about his drug ban lol - loads of clubs would jump to have rio join them. He's a ultimate pro who made a mistake. Who hasnt? Apart from that he's been a special footballer, the best cb englands had and that includes jt from my time watching footie anyway.
Massive signing and think a lot of people will eat their words when they see him play. If you cant tell the difference between hill ( and god I love him), and dunne then you dont have scooby doo. This is a massive upgrade for us with the potential to sign other youngsters whp will jump at the chance to be around a player of rio's ilk.

Have you actually seen him play in the last 3 years ? I think you are getting excited because he is a big name and won trophy's at United and you're remembering when he was good

[West London is Rss]

Its actually embarrassing that people think Rio Ferdinand ISNT good enough for QPR.. Did they forget we were in the championship a few months ago?
This guy was still 1st choice at United up til recently!

And to the people banging on about players being 'injury prone'.. there is only one answer for you people... Richard Dunne, 41 appearances for us last season.
A guy who previously hadn't played at all in the 2 last seasons.

[West Acton]

Have you actually seen him play in the last 3 years ? I think you are getting excited because he is a big name and won trophy's at United and remembering when he was good.

Equally think your being overly negative and getting carried away because hes over 30 its swings and round abouts

[AH08]

To come out with such a comment I'm guessing you're not very intelligent and can't see the big picture here, so i'll explain for you. Just because a player is in decline, doesn't mean they arent better then the players you already have....... Do you want me to get a blackboard and piece of chalk?


Rio in his prime was arguably the best in the world. Now he is in the latter stages of his career and obviously not as good as he used to be, but he is still better than any defender at our club, including the ones under 30.

It took way too long for someone to point this out, people think that "Decline" means "Rock bottom"

[West Acton]

And to the people banging on about players being 'injury prone'.. there is only one answer for you people... Richard Dunne, 41 appearances for us last season. A guy who previously hadn't played at all in the 2 last seasons.

Nail on the head when you mention Dunne and Nelson as a counter argument they conveniently choose to ignore these posts and avoid talking about them and continue with their vendetta

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

For me it's nothing to do with his previous misdemeanour's etc

Its more to do with the fact he is 35 going on 36 , we already have 2 over 35 CB as it is

Hang on. Are you actually comparing Clint Hill & Richard Dunne to Rio Ferdinand ?

And they wonder why they call this fantasy island!!

[West London is Rss]

Have you actually seen him play in the last 3 years ? I think you are getting excited because he is a big name and won trophy's at United and you're remembering when he was good

Exhibit A of a fan that knows nothing about football.. Harsh but true after reading this

[Del]

Have you actually seen him play in the last 3 years ? I think you are getting excited because he is a big name and won trophy's at United and you're remembering when he was good

Its nothing to do with him being a "big name" or the fact he "won trophys at Utd", it's becasue he's a massinve improvement over the players we have in that position. It amazes me that some people wont accept this and keep rehashing the same comments.

[Rangersw12]

Hang on. Are you actually comparing Clint Hill & Richard Dunne to Rio Ferdinand ?

And they wonder why they call this fantasy island!!

I'm saying we already have two old CB so what's the point of another we will only have to replace them in a years time

Why don't we sign 2 young CB who could be in the team for years

[West London is Rss]

Nail on the head when you mention Dunne and Nelson as a counter argument they conveniently choose to ignore these posts and avoid talking about them and continue with their vendetta

[maidstone_hoop]

Have you actually seen him play in the last 3 years ? I think you are getting excited because he is a big name and won trophy's at United and you're remembering when he was good

Na mate not once, must be thinking of anton.....Come on fella get a grip, most of us over the last 3 years have seen him enough on tv as utd are on at least once a week and yes he definitely isnt the player he was 6 years ago but if he was he wouldnt be coming QPR. But f me he's still a hell of a player and better than most cb in the prem. So what he's lost pace you saying he's lost all his footballing mentallity and knowledge. You saying because he's 35 he doesnt understand positioning anymore or can pass a decent ball and lost all his compusre.
Your having a laugh mate.

[Bluehoop]

His drugs ban was for failing to produce a sample rather than because he tested positive. I am not going to set out the entire process professional sports men and women go through in terms of being available for this type of testing but rest assured he will have given dozens and dozens of post match samples and I don't recall there being any issues arising from them.
The random process he failed to meet requires them to be available to give samples at the most random of times and the way I recall it he missed the appointment - big deal. I personally have missed hospital, opticians, doctors and dentist appointments over the years for one reason or another but it doesn't make me a bad person.
Funny thing is, the ones wrongly pinning his guilt as a drug addict on this are pretty much the same ones who suggest he is way over the hill and shouldn't be signed.
It's easy to see things in a particular way if it fits your stance but, personally, I see the act of saying he is a drug cheat because of the circumstances of this matter as a rather banal one and somewhat insulting in our system of innocent until proven guilty.
Accepted, he was guilty - but of missing a test, not of being under the influence. Oh, and as that is his "crime", it does nothing to enhance the argument of those using it to batter him