Rio Ferdinand Presents

Rio Ferdinand Presents
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Welcome to Rio Ferdinand Presents, the destination for any football fan who wants the biggest names, the best analysis and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups. From a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football, Rio invites you to sit back in your home or on your commute to enjoy his three distinctive shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Diogo Dalot: I won't hide and I will not play the victim | Why Amorim was so important

    5 HR AGO

    Diogo Dalot: I won't hide and I will not play the victim | Why Amorim was so important

    In this episode of Rio Meets, Rio sits down with one of Manchester United’s most resilient figures - Diogo Dalot. From being questioned, scapegoated and loaned out… to wearing the captain’s armband at Old Trafford - Dalot opens up like never before. Enjoy this episode where Manchester United’s second longest serving player takes you behind the scenes of some of the most tumultuous times at the club. He offers a surprising review of Ruben Amorim’s tenure at the club and reveals why he thinks it’s one of “the most important periods” at Manchester United after detailing why all of Michael Carrick’s coaching staff are having such a positive impact. When Rio asks him about the impact of negative comments and reaction, Dalot discusses how his toughest season turned out to be one of the favourite moments of his career and why Kobbie Mainoo’s experience out of the side will hugely benefit the young midfielder. As a team mate of Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and formerly of Manchester United, Dalot reveals how a 5 minute conversation with the United legend persuaded him to stay at the club and why Bruno Fernandes is “factually” one of the best players in the Premier League.  He also reveals what leadership looks like amongst the dressing room after the demands of Ruben Amorim changed the dynamic and discipline within the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  2. Harry Kane could play in ANY era | Tuchel has ruled himself out of Utd job.

    4 DAYS AGO

    Harry Kane could play in ANY era | Tuchel has ruled himself out of Utd job.

    Rio is joined by Ste and Joel to look back at a weekend which saw Trent Alexander-Arnold be compared to David Beckham, Harry Kane beat Cristiano Ronaldo to a momentus milestone and the dust settled on Thomas Tuchel’s contract extension as England manager. With the title race taking a break for the FA Cup, Ste doesn’t take a break in analysing Arsena’s title credentials catching up with Joel for the first time since Arteta’s side dropped points at Brentford. Rio points out the key role of players within the dressing room who maintain perspective and are able to remain calm in this type of high-pressure situation. Joel poses the question about whether German football fans are more appreciative of England striker Harry Kane than supporters of the national team and Rio heaps praise on the forward who beat Ronaldo by ten matches to score 500 career goals. Ste and Joel produce various different stats when analysing the performance of Trent while Rio details why his passing ability is a skill that can often be under rated and appreciated considering all of the factors that are required to excel at that part of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. IF Carrick keeps winning - he is the LEAST RISKY appointment!

    9 FEB

    IF Carrick keeps winning - he is the LEAST RISKY appointment!

    With Joel taking in the Super Bowl, Ashley Williams joins Ste Howson and Rio to provide an outsider’s view of the improvement under Michael Carrick. With 745 Premier League appearances as ball-playing defenders between them, Ash and Rio analyse why Lisandro Martinez is becoming one of the most important players in possession in the way Michael Carrick wants his team to play. Rio addresses Kobbie Mainoo directly after questioning the reasons behind the lack of appearances under previous manager Ruben Amorim and points to team mates Matheus Cunha and Diogo Dalot as other examples of players who are thriving under new management. Rio admits he is struggling to understand why Roy Keane still has such a downer on Michael Carrick as manager of the club and details the importance of Manchester City’s late, dramatic win over Liverpool at Anfield for both Arsenal and Pep Guardiola’s side when it comes to the title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. SECOND place! Can Carrick’s Manchester United finish that high?

    2 FEB

    SECOND place! Can Carrick’s Manchester United finish that high?

    Following the third positive weekend in a row for Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to analyse what’s different about the players and the performance. There’s discussion about the difference between Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton following another impressive performance by the United academy graduate along with the reasons behind the improvement shown by Sesko and why there’s so much love from all his team mates. Bruno Fernandes has been one of the most consistent players in the Premier League over the last 6 seasons so Ste compares the level of credit the Portuguese midfielder gets compared to another player who performed well individually in a poorer team - Steven Gerrard. Rio also reveals why he feels Liam Rosenior is getting unfairly treated for the things he says to the media and why Arteta doesn’t really mean that he wants his players to play with more freedom and why Kai Havertz’s return from injury is a huge positive for Viktor Gyokeres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  5. Judging Michael Carrick by Solskjaer’s Standards Is the Wrong Debate

    26 JAN

    Judging Michael Carrick by Solskjaer’s Standards Is the Wrong Debate

    Rio comes in HOT after another statement victory for Manchester United, following up a win over Manchester City with victory at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal. With a huge improvement in form and positivity around the club since sacking Ruben Amorim, the conversation quickly turns to why Michael Carrick should not be judged through the same lens as Ole Gunnar Solskjær. From Arsenal supporters' growing tension to Arteta’s obsession with control, the lack of freedom for Bukayo Saka and whether this really is a “now or never” moment — this episode pulls no punches on the Gunner's race for the title. Rio compares Arteta’s Arsenal to Klopp’s Liverpool and Mourinho’s Chelsea, arguing this isn’t about tactics — it’s about personality, leadership, and dressing-room energy. He then focuses on why Saka, in particular, needs reminding of the basics — discussing the need for freedom over fear. There’s also a comparison to what Ruben Amorim did with the same players which contrasts with how Michael Carrick is getting them to perform - Ste and Rio come up with and investigate those differences - paying particular attention to Patrick Dorgu, Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  6. If Carrick gets Champions League - any other manager is a BIG RISK! | Why Kobbie Mainoo THRIVED

    19 JAN

    If Carrick gets Champions League - any other manager is a BIG RISK! | Why Kobbie Mainoo THRIVED

    After Michael Carrick brought the “feel-good” factor back to Old Trafford with a victory over rivals Manchester City - Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to analyse what made such a positive difference. There’s a discussion about whether the comments made by Paul Scholes about Lisandro Martinez were “too personal” and why Roy Keane was so negative about Jonny Evans appointment. Tactically - Ste and Rio analyse why the players were so successful at preventing Pep Guardiola’s side from creating many chances and how Carrick was able to extract the best of Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. After many fans online started comparing the stats of Matheus Cunha and Bukayo Saka - the trio debate whether Saka needs to improve his output this season, why Oliver Glasner has fallen out with the Crystal Palace board and why Sadio Mane saved African football following the unprecedented scenes at the end of the AFCON final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  7. Asamoah Gyan: I was 8th highest paid player in world! Why AFCON should be moved

    15 JAN

    Asamoah Gyan: I was 8th highest paid player in world! Why AFCON should be moved

    Asamoah Gyan sits down for a special episode of Rio Presents exploring how he became one of the highest paid players in the world and the pitfalls that come with money and fame in such quantities. Both Gyan and Rio are strident in their belief that AFCON should be treated in the same way as other major continental tournaments (Euros and Copa America) rather than being played during the European domestic football season. Gyan reveals how confidence helped build him into the most recognised face in Ghana along with the struggles he faces when dealing with that level of fame. He also reveals the pressure a letter from Nelson Mandela added to his Ghanaian team during the first World Cup to be held in Africa and discusses why players from the continent aren’t respected in the same way as their European or South American counterparts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  8. Reaction to Michael Carrick Interim Manager! Players need confidence and freedom like Shea Lacey

    12 JAN

    Reaction to Michael Carrick Interim Manager! Players need confidence and freedom like Shea Lacey

    Ste Howson and Joel Beya join Rio in the aftermath of a torrid Manchester United performance against Brighton and an amazing El Clasico in Saudi Arabia.  There’s analysis of what Rio’s former team mate, Michael Carrick needs to bring to the role after he’s expected to be named interim manager until the end of the season and Rio analyses what Shea Lacey has shown in his limited first team appearances that separates him from his team mates. There’s a call for senior people like Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada to speak about the decisions they've taken and become more visible for the fans and Rio lays out an argument for appointing Roberto De Zerbi in the summer. With all the signs pointing to a change in formation away from Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 - Rio and Ste look at two players they think will thrive in a 4-2-3-1 system along with how best to use Bruno Fernandes. Rio shares his experience of being on the training ground with Liam Rosenior, the importance of the new Chelsea manager getting better performances from Cole Palmer and Ste shares the footballing journey of Macclesfield’s Isaac Buckley-Ricketts who played for him at Stretford Paddock after winning tournaments with England Under 19s before climbing back up the football Pyramid and scoring in the biggest FA Cup shock in history as his side beat the holders Crystal Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
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Welcome to Rio Ferdinand Presents, the destination for any football fan who wants the biggest names, the best analysis and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups. From a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football, Rio invites you to sit back in your home or on your commute to enjoy his three distinctive shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Rio Ferdinand Presents
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    260
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rio Ferdinand Presents
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