Peter Kenyon and Ste Howson are with Rio this week to discuss how clubs operate when a manager is ‘under pressure’. After Ste probes Peter about why Ronaldinho wasn’t able to make the move to Old Trafford, he also finds out how the club began searching for Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement after he announced his retirement in 2002, a decision he eventually reversed. Peter gives his verdict on the way Manchester United handled the meeting of club hierarchy a week ago, Rio discusses the impact those meetings have on the manager and his players and the trio look into whether fixture congestion could feasibly lead to players across the continent bringing strike action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by his former team mate Phil Jones alongside Joel Beya on this episode where the trio delve into reasons for the club’s decline over the past decade, hearing from the man who straddled Sir Alex Ferguson’s final years and the decade after he left.They discuss the aura of managers like Jose Mourinho, the importance of players like Jonny Evans and how few current players could deal with the pressure of that United dressing room, save for a couple of significant exceptions.Rio suggests Erik Ten Hag should look to develop and improve his communication in the media and the two former centre-halves analyse the current structure and tactics of the side.Plus Phil reveals what happened in his first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and how Mourinho tore into him after returning to the club from international duty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Rio Reacts! In today’s video, I’m diving into Manchester United’s rollercoaster match against Porto that had our WhatsApp groups buzzing! 🚀⚽In this episode, we’ll cover:Marcus Rashford’s early brilliance: Was he in his element during the first 20 minutes?Defensive woes: United’s poor defending allowed Porto back into the game. We’ll discuss the alarming trend of conceding quick goals in Europe and the crucial need for better game management.Centre-back performance: Did Martinez react quickly enough to Porto's goal? And what went wrong with De Ligt for the second? We analyze the positioning and communication lapses that continue to plague United.Harry Maguire’s header: A crucial goal for the team with just 10 men. Should he be starting ahead of De Ligt?Tactical analysis: Are Erik ten Hag’s tactics aligning with the personnel on the field? What’s the overall style and control of the team?Substitutions: Why was Rashford subbed off at half-time? And were the changes to the center-backs the right call?Bruno's creative impact: Just how valuable is his return for United? He consistently delivers those killer balls into the box!Weekend preview: How will United set up against a tough Villa side coming off a big win against Bayern? What strategies will ETH need to employ to lift his players?Join me as I break down the highs and lows of this match and what it means for United moving forward. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more unfiltered reactions and analysis from yours truly! 🔔❤️#RioReacts #ManUtd #Porto #EPL #FootballAnalysis #Rashford #BrunoFernandes #HarryMaguire #ErikTenHag #WeekendPreviewSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio and Joel are joined by England coach Joleon Lescott to discuss the lack of identity with Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United squad. The trio explore the structural issues with the team, identify what needs to be improved and compare the manager’s reign to the early stages of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal career.Joleon reveals the player he’s most excited to see perform on the senior international stage for England and discusses the under rated ability of Curtis Jones who played alongside Cole Palmer for the Under 21s. The Chelsea forward’s performance prompts a debate about who is the best English attacking talent where the merits of Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Palmer are compared and analysed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The band are back together! Join them as they break down the key moments from the 3-0 defeat, including Bruno Fernandes' controversial red card. What went wrong for United? How long does ETH have left? Can they bounce back after this setback? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio gets his old mate Mark Noble on the pod this week to discuss what it’s like playing against Manchester City at the Etihad with your backs against the wall, the way Erik Ten Hag is selecting his players after ‘rotating’ Marcus Rashford and the impact that Pep Guardiola is having on British football from lower league academies to the way clubs like West Ham are working with their young players. Noble challenges Rio to a game of padel tennis and also reveals why his confidence took a big hit when he started playing in a new position for manager Gianfranco Zola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the North London derby, Rio and Joel sit down with former Arsenal midfielder Jermaine Pennant to discuss how confidence affects players. From the Arsenal defensive pair to Marcus Rashford, Rio and Jermaine reveal how they dealt with periods of low confidence and also how self confidence affected their game at different stages of their careers.The trio also look at the impact of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover on Mikel Arteta and compare the Arsenal set-pieces to the tactics employed by Jermaine’s former manager Tony Pulis.Rio analyses the performances of Erling Haaland, Matthijs de Ligt and young winger Tyler Diblin after his impressive performance against Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio Ferdinand sits down with the biggest name in football for an EXCLUSIVE interview, his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo! As they dive in and discuss Manchester United currently and where they need to improve, how Ruud van Nistelrooy can be a big influence at the club, Ronaldo’s constant evolution as a player, joining Real Madrid, Bellingham and Mbappe at Real Madrid, want to reach 1,000 career goals, always being competitive and Cristiano Jr’s future in football, the tears at EURO 2024, what he’ll miss when he eventually retires & much more! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you never miss a minute of football coverage, exclusive interviews, and fiery debates this season!  0:00; - Intro1:06; - Rio arrives and meets Cristiano Ronaldo1:46; - Ronaldo‘s Man Utd return and how the club needs to improve4:38; - Is the future bright for Man Utd?5:35; - How can Ruud van Nistelrooy help Man Utd in a coaching role?7:13; - What changed in Ronaldo that made him the killer goalscorer we all know?15:23; - Ronaldo at Real Madrid & their current squad17:43; - The pressure of joining Real Madrid & Mbappe’s signing20:03; - Proving the doubters that Cristiano can still keep going22:35; - Wanting to reach 1,000 career goals23:43; - Always being competitive & Cristiano Jr’s future in football27:33; - Cristiano explains his tears and passion at EURO 202434:21; - What will Cristiano miss in football when he retires?36:35; - OutroSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristianoCristiano Ronaldo Twitter/X: https://x.com/cristianoCristiano Ronaldo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CristianoUR Cristiano YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cristiano#rioferdinandpresents #rioferdinand #rioreacts #cristianoronaldo #cr7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Carsley’s first match in charge of the senior England team, Rio Ferdinand is joined by Joel Beya and Jody Morris to discuss what impressed them about his start along with the transition from Under 21’s football both as a player and a coach.You’ll hear Jody analyse Trent Alexander Arnold’s midfield play, Rio reveals the best tactical advice Sir Alex Ferguson gave him and the pair reminisce about their experiences with England Under 21s which usually ended up in a bar, in trouble or both.Following those stories, Jody and Rio look at comments from Unai Emery about the value of experiencing international football for his young midfielder Morgan Rogers before revealing some big news about an interview Rio is releasing this week with Cristiano Ronaldo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rio and Ste as we dive into the latest predictions and discussions around Manchester United's prospects this season! 🤔🏆 Rio Ferdinand has tipped Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and United to finish in the top 4 — but how confident are we in backing United for a top-four finish?We’ll break down where we rank United's squad compared to the rest of the Premier League — is it a top 4 squad? How do we compare to Chelsea's lineup? 🔍⚽Plus, we'll share our hopes for the team this season and discuss whether Erik ten Hag is the right man to lead United back to glory! 🔴🔥 Are you backing ETH? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Hargreaves makes his first appearance of the season to analyse the Manchester United midfield and where they’re going wrong.After that 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, they discuss what Casemiro requires in order to succeed at the club and identifies numerous problems with the team’s style of play.Rio and Owen tell us how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with players in a poor run of form, the conversations those players had on the pitch and in training and then look at different ways teams can defend against Erling Harland.Plus Rio reveals more about the Cristiano Ronaldo interview which will drop later this week on Rio Ferdinand Presents.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/fiveukRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, we explore Jadon Sancho's sensational move to Chelsea. What does this transfer mean for the Blues, and how will Sancho fit into their dynamic squad? We break down the details of the deal, his potential impact on the team, and what Chelsea fans can expect from their new star signing! 💙⚽️Next, we analyse Raheem Sterling's unexpected loan to Arsenal. What led to this surprising decision, and how will the Gunners utilise his talents? Is this a game-changer for Arsenal's season? We'll give you the inside scoop on how Sterling could change the game at the Emirates. 🔴⚡️Don't miss out on all the latest transfer news, expert analysis, and fan reactions! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on the world of football! 📢⚽️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's podcast, we dive into the latest transfer news as Manchester United secure the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte. What does his arrival mean for the squad, and how will Erik ten Hag integrate him into the team's plans? We break down Ugarte's style of play and what he brings to the table for United.Plus, the buzz around a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling is heating up! We explore the possibility of this exchange, discussing the impact it could have on both Manchester United and Chelsea.⚽️ Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more breaking football news, transfer updates, and analysis!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!#ManUtd #Ugarte #SanchoSterlingSwap #RioFerdinand #TransferNews #MUFC #PremierLeague #FootballNews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio and Joel are back from their holidays and have invited former Chelsea and Manchester United CEO Peter Kenyon to the studio to find out what really happens in the final week of the transfer window.The trio discuss how Chelsea have approached their transfer business recently, Rio discusses what Raheem Sterling’s next move could be and Peter remembers what Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho were both like during player negotiations.Plus they discuss the start to the INEOS regime at Manchester United as well as their recent transfer dealings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Rio Presents, Rio Ferdinand is joined by newly appointed England first team coach Joleon Lescott and former Chelsea assistant manager Jody Morris to delve into the biggest talking points in the game.The trio analyse the way Chelsea are treating players they wish to sell including how they’re communicating with Raheem Sterling and the fact players are being told they’re surplus to requirements via email.Jody Morris analyses the best CDMs in the Premier League including Rodri and Kobbie Mainoo and after seeing Dan Burn’s tunnel altercation, they reminisce about their favourite scraps from their careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Haaland retain the golden boot? Will Arsenal be Champions? The Premier League is back, and we’re here to get you ready for the 2024/25 season! In this in-depth preview, we dive into everything you need to know before the action kicks off. 🏆 Champions - Can Manchester City defend their title, or will a new contender rise to the top?🥈🥉🏅 Top 4 Predictions - Who will secure those crucial Champions League spots? 📈 Biggest Improvement - Which team will make the biggest leap forward this season? ⚽ Top Scorer - Who will claim the Golden Boot?💰 Biggest Signing - With the transfer window heating up, we spotlight the most impactful signings and how they’ll shape the season.👀 One to Watch - Keep an eye on this rising star who’s set to make headlines this year.🚫 Relegated Teams - Which clubs are at risk of dropping to the Championship? Our relegation predictions are in!❌ First Sacking - The pressure is on! Who’s the manager most likely to face the axe first?🧤 Golden Glove - Which goalkeeper will stand tall and keep the most clean sheets this season?🛡️ Best Defensive Pairing - We reveal the strongest center-back duo who will be the backbone of their team’s success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Rio Reacts featuring David Ornstein. Are Chelsea disrespecting their academy graduates, including Conor Gallagher as his move to Atletico Madrid looks to be in jeopardy. Rio and David discuss potential Man United transfers still to come, including Manuel Ugarte. Rio lifts the lid on his call with Lenny Yoro and what exactly was said between the pair! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you never miss a minute of football coverage, exclusive interviews, and fiery debates this season! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fiveukRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/RioFerdinandPresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5David Ornstein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidornsteinDavid Ornstein Twitter/X: https://x.com/david_ornsteinDavid Ornstein TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@david_ornsteinDavid Ornstein Threads: https://www.threads.net/@davidornstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio Ferdinand Presents:Rio’s transition from a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football welcomes a new chapter with the launch of Rio Ferdinand Presents. With three new shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts, this is the destination for any football fan who wants the best analysis, biggest names and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups.Rio Presents:Rio and his friends meet every Monday to discuss all the biggest stories in football.  You will hear analysis of the weekend’s action which delivers the most insightful stories from a range of players who’ve played at the highest level. Disagreement and strong opinions will be actively encouraged, and there will be opportunities to join in with Rio’s conversations with a range of current players who will provide their own view from dressing rooms throughout the league.   Rio Meets:Rio’s contact book is unrivalled and now he wants to share the conversations he has with the world’s biggest players with everyone who watches and listens. You will hear extensive insight, raw honesty and incredible anecdotes from dressing rooms around the globe. Rio Reacts:This is where you get to hear unfiltered, raw reactions to stories that get your WhatsApp groups buzzing from the man himself. From managerial sackings, transfer rumours and momentus performances on the pitch, nothing will be off limits when Rio carves out time in his schedule to react to the biggest breaking stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City beat Manchester United to win the Community Shield! Can ten Hag get the best out of the team this season? Can Man Utd’s latest signings make a big impact?! Rio Ferdinand Presents Rio Reacts as Rio sits down to talk about Manchester City beating Manchester United on penalties to win the Community Shield! Discussing the danger that Man Utd posed to City, Bruno’s disallowed goal, Garnacho’s goal and attacking threat, how a Community Shield win would’ve been a big confidence boos for United. Did Man Utd players handle pressure moments? How the new signings can be a big influence once they’re fit, De Ligt & Mazraoui signings, can ten Hag get the best out of the Man Utd squad this season? & more! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you never miss a minute of football coverage, exclusive interviews, and fiery debates this season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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