Rio Ferdinand is at it again – This is proof he’s officially lost the plot..even Man Utd fans agree

After getting it awfully wrong over the weekend in his inexcusable defence of Sports Direct chum Mike Ashley, Rio Ferdinand is now suggesting he only did it for a reaction from Newcastle fans…

His comments were bad enough, but if he’s now claiming it was all for ‘bites’ (the first sign that you’ve lost any credibility), then is this really what BT Sport are paying ‘pundits’ to do? Sit there and give ill-informed opinions to wind up passionate fanbases – all for a big reaction?

Ferdinand, clearly backed into a corner after his ill informed rant at BT presenter Jake Humphrey, has now tweeted this:

You’ve definitely not been doing all this for bites Rio

— Didn't Happen of the Year Awards (@_DHOTYA) January 14, 2019

Come on Rio, You’ve been corrected on multiple occasions. You’re supposed to be an expert on the game. To retain credibility it’s time to hold your hands up, not act like your an online troll. You’re paid good money to be better than that. Be better.

— True Geordie (@TrueGeordieTG) January 14, 2019

True Geordie isn’t always popular with Newcastle fans but he hits the nail on the head here. Ferdinand peddled blatant lies and is paying the price.

Even Man Utd fans are questioning just what on earth he is up to here:

Rio, you are a legend here but you really should hold your hands up and apologise for what you said about Newcastle. Even I can see, as a great club, they are being held back by their greedy owner. They deserve better & as a respected voice with a platform, you should know better

— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) January 14, 2019

I’m a Man U fan and u were a legend in my eyes unitil u disrespected not just Newcastle football club but all their supporters and the city because u have financial gains ur relationship with Ashley. U can laugh this off but u hurt ur legacy today with a lot of people yesterday

— Brian Quinlan (@quinleezy_16) January 15, 2019

In a way Rio has done Newcastle fans a favour this week, as he has inadvertently shed light on the hideous Ashley PR campaign in the national media, with many non NUFC fans and pundits alike now realising the plight we are in.

With Cardiff close to a new record signing, Newcastle are now the only team in the top flight to not sign a player for a fee of £15m or higher since Ashley bought the club.

No matter what Ashley, Keys, Ferdinand or Bishop say – the truth is coming out and this latest attempt by their PR camp has backfired spectacularly.

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