Rio Ferdinand Presents

Rio Ferdinand Presents

Join Rio Ferdinand & the FIVE team debating & discussing all the biggest talking points from the world of football

  • 54 minutes 42 seconds
    "Amorim Might Lose The Dressing Room" | Man United Reality Check | Sol Better Than Rio?

    Rio and Joel are joined by Arsenal legend and Invincible, Sol Campbell! They react to Ruben Amorim's latest comments in the press, and if this kind of talk could 'lose the dressing room' this season. And is Onana the reliable keeper that Man United need?


    They also discuss how current defenders compare to the greats of their era, as well as breaking down what's going wrong with Arsenal and their recent slump in form.


    The trio debate how to defend Erling Haaland, and that Sol could have somehow ended up at Manchester United! They of course discuss the much talked about Google Pixel advert that Sol featured in which made waves online, and which legendary centre backs does Sol think he's better than?


    All of this, plus much more on this episode of Rio Presents. Be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you haven't already


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    20 January 2025, 4:25 pm
  • 40 minutes 27 seconds
    De Ligt and Maguire redemption | "Fans now seeing players representing THEIR values”

    Rio Ferdinand is joined by Joel Beya to discuss why Manchester United were able to overcome Arsenal after playing for over an hour with ten men. The pair look at the improvement in Bruno Fernandes’ performances and compare his output to Martin Odegaard who is under pressure following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.


    Rio discusses the redemption of the defensive pair Harry Maguire and Mathijs De Ligt after criticising them in recent weeks and analysed the specifics of what Amorim could be proud of from that performance.


    There’s a brief analysis of Anton Ferdinand’s performance on ‘Dancing on Ice’ before turning to Arsenal’s lack of firepower, why Joel is so frustrated with the club’s decision making and who could fill the gap in the Gunners' forward line.


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    13 January 2025, 4:38 pm
  • 57 minutes 21 seconds
    Kingsley Coman Exclusive: “Kane Better Than I Thought” | Why Pogba Failed at Man United

    Rio travels to Munich to sit down with Kingsley Coman to see if he knows what links him with Martin Odegaard, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah.


    It’s not what you might think and once they discuss that in detail, Kingsley reveals the difference between playing with Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, why Pep Guardiola was his “favourite” manager and the reasons why Thomas Tuchel will be great in his first international job in charge of England.


    Coman also reveals his sadness and reasons why Paul Pogba didn’t thrive at Manchester United, why Cole Palmer reminds him of Ronaldinho and what happened on Vincent Kompany’s first day at Bayern.


    There’s some advice for attacking players who are asked to play wing-back (cc: Amad Diallo) and see if you can work out who Coman picked as his most fashionable team mate.


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    9 January 2025, 6:00 am
  • 59 minutes 48 seconds
    What Happens When Real Madrid Pursue You? | “Man United Players Can’t Trick Amorim Anymore"

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    Rio and Joel are joined by Anton for this episode and the two Ferdinand centre-backs are perfectly placed to analyse the performances of Virgil Van Dijk, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt following a pulsating draw between Manchester United and Liverpool.


    The trio also discuss the potential transfer movement and performance of Trent Alexander Arnold where Rio reveals what it's like to be pursued by Spanish giants Real Madrid.


    Ruben Amorim’s post-match comments regarding his frustrations at not being shown performances like the 2-2 draw more regularly are discussed and there’s also time spent consoling Joel after Arsenal were unable to make up any ground in the title race after dropping points at Brighton.




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    6 January 2025, 4:14 pm
  • 14 minutes 45 seconds
    "It's A Disgrace" Rio Reacts Man United | Where Does Amorim Go From Here? | What Needs Changing?

    Rio gives his reaction to Man United's 2-0 defeat at home to Newcastle United. What does Amorim have to change to get a tune out of these players, and was he right to haul of Joshua Zirkzee after just half an hour?


    Rio breaks down tactically that the players look lost, and their lack of time on the training pitch is the reason for that.


    Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton saw Ruben Amorim's side slip to their fourth successive defeat, leaving them 14th in the league. Ruben Amorim has lost five of his first ten matches as Manchester United manager, becoming the first United boss to do so since 1932.


    What should INEOS do? Would you stick with Amorim? And is there genuinely concern over a relegation fight going into the new year...?


    All of this plus much more on this episode of Rio Reacts, so be sure to like and subscribe. Comment below what you would change about this Manchester United side.


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    31 December 2024, 10:57 am
  • 31 minutes 26 seconds
    Team Of The Season (So Far) | Salah Or Saka? Does Haaland Deserve A Spot? | Onana As GK?

    After hosting his podcast Christmas party with Owen Hargreaves, Jody Morris and Joel Beya Rio selects the team of the season so far with the help of his guests.


    There’s a heated debate about the formation, Jody Morris declares his love for Jurrien Timber and it takes an age for any consensus to be reached on whether Bukayo Saka or Mohamed Salah should play on the right wing.


    Owen gives a special mention to Brian Mbuemo and the panel analyse the importance and performances of midfielders Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo.


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    28 December 2024, 6:00 am
  • 59 minutes 16 seconds
    Rio's Christmas Party Stories | Deschamps Stormed Out Of TGI Fridays | Lampard The Best Drinker?

    Rio hosts his podcast Christmas party with Owen Hargreaves, Jody Morris and Joel Beya to tell everyone what really happens at the equivalent parties when you’re at a Premier League football club.


    You’ll hear why one Chelsea doo lasted only 8 minutes, what happens when a manager tries to stop them happening and how to cope when two rival club parties converge on the same West London pub.


    Owen bring a special bottle of 2008 vintage wine and reminisces about the Champions League victory over Chelsea including what was going through his head during the penalty shootout.


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    23 December 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 54 seconds
    Amorim Won’t Be Fooled By Stats Or Goals | Rashford’s Pressure Is A Privilege

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    Rio sits down with Joel to discuss the victory for Manchester United over rivals Manchester City and the omission of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the match day squad for non-footballing related matters.


    The pair debate how long a club like Manchester United should wait to ‘unlock’ potential from players and Rio analyses Amad Diallo’s form since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim.


    Kyle Walker’s altercation with Rasmus Hojlund is also scrutinised and Rio also outlines the reasons why Chelsea can win this season’s Premier League.




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    16 December 2024, 4:41 pm
  • 50 minutes 57 seconds
    MUFC Players Should Now Fear ‘Brutal’ Decisions | Is Pep ‘Eroding’ Player’s Games?

    Jody Morris joins Rio and Joel in the week that Manchester United announced the departure of Dan Ashworth - the trio discuss the hierarchy’s decision making as well as reviewing Ruben Amorim’s impact following two consecutive defeats.


    Jody reveals how he and Frank Lampard approached changing the style of the Chelsea time after they arrived and the importance of leaders and communicators in that initial period.


    They also analyse Cole Palmer’s game, the reasons teams are struggling to contain him and debate whether he could perform at this high level consistently if he was still at Manchester City, along with whether Pep is responsible for ‘eroding’ players’ games.


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    9 December 2024, 2:52 pm
  • 55 minutes 46 seconds
    Arsenal Vs Man Utd Review: “I Worry About Forward Players Fitting In"

    Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya in the aftermath of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United. Rio reveals how he would setup a team to successfully defend Arsenal’s set pieces and details the concerns about the attacking talent that new manager Ruben Amorim has at his disposal.


    There’s a lot of praise for William Saliba and Leny Yoro and analysis of Chelsea’s credentials in the title race along with Enzo Maresca’s comments about Noni Madueke’s training standards.


    Rio has also spoken to Marc Guehi in the week the Palace defender was warned twice by the FA for wearing the rainbow armband and writing messages about Jesus on it.


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    5 December 2024, 1:42 pm
  • 52 minutes 33 seconds
    Jorginho Visits Rio | How Saka Can Win Ballon d’Or | “I Admire Rodri"

    Jorginho comes to the pod studio to meet Rio for the first time since the pair had some beef on social media. They discuss those negative comments Rio made in 2019 about the Italian’s game and why they ‘touched’ Jorginho more than any other criticism he took at the time.


    The Arsenal midfielder reveals why manager Mikel Arteta is “better than he expected”, what part of Bukayo Saka’s game can be improved to ensure he’s considered amongst the world’s elite and talks about his strong connection with midfield partner Declan Rice.


    Despite being an important player for Premier League rivals Manchester City, Jorginho reveals why he admires Rodri so much and the reasons he’s so effective in a number 6 position.


    Jorginho also has praise for Thomas Tuchel and details why the current England manager was able to make such a positive immediate impact at Chelsea, discusses the Champions League and European Championship victories in 2021and his love of Musicals as well as his experience of living in a monastery.


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    2 December 2024, 6:00 am
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