How the not so mighty have fallen! I admit to defending Anton when he was a West Ham player but I couldn't believe what Blunderland paid for him, and it remains hugely ironic that Curbishley walked because the Board pocketed absurd amounts of dosh from the sale of Pug and McCartney. Nani was clueless when it came to recruitment, but when it came to disposal, his record wasn't at all bad!
Anton's career went backwards fast at Sunderland, not helped by being played at right back, left back and in midfield, but that didn't stop QPR shelling out for him - but then QPR bought anything that could move didn't they? Or not move in the case of Green at corners!
Anton's first game under 'Arry's gaze saw him come on at Old Trafford with QPR on course for a shock result. As soon as his boots touched the turf, the Mancs scored before adding another two in the remaining minutes. I said then that Ferdinand would never play again for the Hula Hoops and I was almost right, with Redknapp quickly dispatching his turkey to Turkey. And now his inflated contract has been terminated with extreme prejudice.
And talking extreme prejudice, Anton will for ever be remembered for throwing his toys out of the pram when John Terry said something not very nice to him. Spying an opportunity to displace Terry from the England captaincy so big brother could wear the armband again, Ferdinand made a black pudding out of a little bad blood, and destroyed team England in the process. But why would the Ferdinands worry about that ahead of a major international championship?
So where now for Anton? An extended stay in Turkey perhaps? I'm sure Terry will be on the phone offering his condolences, calling it a "F***ing black day for English football" and pointing out that 'Arry might have made a mistake because football isn't a "F***ing black and white game" and expressing the hope that Redknapp will get a "F***ing black eye" for sacking Anton.
Any abiding memories of Anton in Claret and Blue, apart from that fantastic goal at Fulham?
Best article av read in years, anton never looked like a footballer, he looks more like a lawyer.. R.I.P mr anton, nd now let our big bro ferdinand worry less.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you feel the need to constantly belittle black people at the first opportunity?
ReplyDeleteI've been a QPR fan for more years than I care to remember and I reckon Anton Ferdinand was probably the worst centre half to have ever put on the hooped shirt. A panic buy as the transfer window was about to close. He used to make up for his many mistakes with his pace, but sadly, for him anyway, he has lost a yard or two in the last couple of seasons. An extremely average player who has made an absolute fortune in wages over the years, yes my friend, the game had gone crazy!
ReplyDeleteSuperhoops.
Wist Am would never have won the World Cup with people like Anton in the side.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't play the Wist Am way.
Jog ON Bellend
ReplyDeleteWhat was the point of this post, exactly? And that third from last paragraph was laughable! I don't believe you really believe that.
ReplyDeleteHe was NEVER played at either left-back or midfield whilst at Sunderland.In fact he was one of the most popular players we had at the club in the three years he spent with us.
ReplyDeleteHe was played at left back and right back and in midfield. Check your facts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shocking article. Why refer to Sunderland as "Blunderland". Embarrassing from a West Ham fan. You'll be a post 92 sky boy no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI note comment moderation has been enabled. What a shame the author of this article did not follow suit.
ReplyDeleteNev your a prick.
ReplyDeleteAs I recall, FAT didn't even hear the comment by Terry. Always amused me that he objected to the adjective "black" rather than the noun "c**t". Also recall you didn't just defend him whilst at West Ham, you predicted a glorious international career. No doubt your memory will fail you at this point ;)
ReplyDelete'I said then that Ferdinand would never play again for the Hula Hoops and I was almost right'.
ReplyDeleteSummary: you were wrong.
Yes Dave, but Sunderland ruined him! ; )
ReplyDeleteHow are you mate? Still in England? Never mind Spain, show the other half Calabria in the foot of Italy. Properties still cheap and truly beautiful.
Still in England, Still looking in Menorca. Found loads of lovely places but cant convince her. Elder boy looks like leaving the nest so that might be the nudge needed. Calabria looks nice. For a holiday.
ReplyDeleteWhen the Ferdinand's stop playing football(some may say they haven't started yet) they can come and work in our chip shop, let's face it they have have carried the biggest chip on their shoulders for the last 10 years
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