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Rio Ferdinand Saga. (RIO ASKS FOR TRANSFER)
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Yep also just heard!!!!!!!
Ridsale can says what he wants now !!! <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" /> <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
<img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />YES!! <img src="graemlins/keano.gif" border="0" alt="[Keano]" />
yeh baby yeh!!!!!!! <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />
Leeds captain Rio Ferdinand has handed in a written transfer request.
Ferdinand's agent said that the England defender has asked to leave Elland Road in a decision which is likely to prompt a bid from Manchester United.
Chairman Peter Ridsdale warned Ferdinand earlier that he would reject a transfer request from the former West Ham centre-back.
He said: "The only thing I can confirm is that if Rio Ferdinand hands in a transfer request it will be turned down.
"We've had no offers for Rio Ferdinand so it amazes me he has a choice to make. He is going nowhere. Where does he think he is going - into thin air?"
Ferdinand said earlier this week that he was going to take 48 hours to decide his future and visited relatives in Peckham yesterday while he pondered whether to stay with cash-strapped Leeds.
The 23-year-old has also discussed his future with new Leeds boss Terry Venables.
Leeds are expected to make a healthy profit on the £18 million they paid the Hammers for him in November 1999 with Ridsdale demanding a British record fee for his captain.
Ferdinand's agent said that the England defender has asked to leave Elland Road in a decision which is likely to prompt a bid from Manchester United.
Chairman Peter Ridsdale warned Ferdinand earlier that he would reject a transfer request from the former West Ham centre-back.
He said: "The only thing I can confirm is that if Rio Ferdinand hands in a transfer request it will be turned down.
"We've had no offers for Rio Ferdinand so it amazes me he has a choice to make. He is going nowhere. Where does he think he is going - into thin air?"
Ferdinand said earlier this week that he was going to take 48 hours to decide his future and visited relatives in Peckham yesterday while he pondered whether to stay with cash-strapped Leeds.
The 23-year-old has also discussed his future with new Leeds boss Terry Venables.
Leeds are expected to make a healthy profit on the £18 million they paid the Hammers for him in November 1999 with Ridsdale demanding a British record fee for his captain.
Ridsdale: "I can confirm that Rio Ferdinand has asked for a transfer. This request has been rejected."
Order of events:
Leeds make statement to stock-exchange.
Stock exchange make statement
Leeds press conference (well comment from Grimsdale in the South of France) later in the day to clarify their situation.
United statement tomorrow morning stating that we begin negotiations <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
Leeds make statement to stock-exchange.
Stock exchange make statement
Leeds press conference (well comment from Grimsdale in the South of France) later in the day to clarify their situation.
United statement tomorrow morning stating that we begin negotiations <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
which site amir???
Well, his transfer request already <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/football/eng_prem/newsid_2128000/2128763.stm" target="_blank">rejected!</a>
But we WILL get the man!!
But we WILL get the man!!
Ridsdale is making a huge mistake, as always. Rio and his agent aren't going to say: "Alright, you said no. So Ferdinand's staying".
The idiot just can't get his club off the headlines line he should. Rio will go, so why not settle this fast, pocket the money and start thinking about signing someone?
Even the Leeds fans already said that if Rio wants to go he should.
The idiot just can't get his club off the headlines line he should. Rio will go, so why not settle this fast, pocket the money and start thinking about signing someone?
Even the Leeds fans already said that if Rio wants to go he should.
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TBH i think he's always been willing to part with Rio..especially for 30mil+..which will help wipe off leeds' debt... however, i think he wanted Rio to put in a transfer request, so it'll seem as if Rio wanted to go and not Leeds wanting to sell...
just to save face i suppose.
just to save face i suppose.
Dont worry people the breakthrough has happened, once Rio made the request he is as good as gone,
Forget ridsale as the PLC will consider it as the player wants to leave and a massive offer is on the table..(soon hopefully)
Terry Venables will respect the decision.. <img src="graemlins/yawn.gif" border="0" alt="[Yawn]" />
Forget ridsale as the PLC will consider it as the player wants to leave and a massive offer is on the table..(soon hopefully)
Terry Venables will respect the decision.. <img src="graemlins/yawn.gif" border="0" alt="[Yawn]" />
good news indeed....but this is going to drag and drag and drag.....I suppose it'll be worth it in the end if we get him.
I don't understand why we haven't made a bid yet - surely we should have to make it difficult for Ridsdale, to force him to at least put it to the plc board and shareholders first.
anyone read abt the bits about us having points docked and Rio banned if he ever joins us?
Is there any truth in this??? <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />
Is there any truth in this??? <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />
Originally posted by giggzy:
<strong>TBH i think he's always been willing to part with Rio..especially for 30mil+..which will help wipe off leeds' debt... however, i think he wanted Rio to put in a transfer request, so it'll seem as if Rio wanted to go and not Leeds wanting to sell...
just to save face i suppose.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Dont you think though he is going overboard with his hard stance ??
Though his statements seem to be nearing a deal too.."Secondly, no bid worthy of consideration has been received from any football club for Rio.
If he is not selling him, why does the bid need to be worthy of consideration ???
The Bowyer delay may (a big may) speed things up especially if falls through
Originally posted by classyred:
<strong>Ridsale can says what he wants now !!! <img src="graemlins/devil.gif" border="0" alt="[Devil]" />
u fecking donkey
THIS IS ANNOYING AS feck
Originally posted by Rage:
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u fecking donkey
THIS IS ANNOYING AS feck
Exactly my damn point!!!!
Whats the use of Ridsale saying all this stuff about Rio is staying as he has stated he wants to go will the club and the fans want an unhappy player...
25-28m would do
Don't worry Leeds fans...
Risdale has said on several occasions that Rio's going no where...so surely this must be the case?
Risdale has said on several occasions that Rio's going no where...so surely this must be the case?
I think the fact that Rio put in a transfer request will mean Utd offer a lower price, I dcan't see why this would raise his price further.
If Leeds had negotiated prior to a transfer request then they could have asked for more, I think Ridsdale has proved what a fool he is..........
If Leeds had negotiated prior to a transfer request then they could have asked for more, I think Ridsdale has proved what a fool he is..........
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