Rio Ferdinand Presents

Rio hosts his podcast Christmas party with Owen Hargreaves, Jody Morris and Joel Beya to tell everyone what really happens at the equivalent parties when you’re at a Premier League football club.You’ll hear why one Chelsea doo lasted only 8 minutes, what happens when a manager tries to stop them happening and how to cope when two rival club parties converge on the same West London pub. Owen bring a special bottle of 2008 vintage wine and reminisces about the Champions League victory over Chelsea including what was going through his head during the penalty shootout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember to enter our competition, head to https://www.rioferdinandpresents.com/giveaway and enter your details to win some amazing prizes from the biggest names in football.Rio sits down with Joel to discuss the victory for Manchester United over rivals Manchester City and the omission of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the match day squad for non-footballing related matters.The pair debate how long a club like Manchester United should wait to ‘unlock’ potential from players and Rio analyses Amad Diallo’s form since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim.Kyle Walker’s altercation with Rasmus Hojlund is also scrutinised and Rio also outlines the reasons why Chelsea can win this season’s Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Morris joins Rio and Joel in the week that Manchester United announced the departure of Dan Ashworth - the trio discuss the hierarchy’s decision making as well as reviewing Ruben Amorim’s impact following two consecutive defeats.Jody reveals how he and Frank Lampard approached changing the style of the Chelsea time after they arrived and the importance of leaders and communicators in that initial period.They also analyse Cole Palmer’s game, the reasons teams are struggling to contain him and debate whether he could perform at this high level consistently if he was still at Manchester City, along with whether Pep is responsible for ‘eroding’ players’ games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya in the aftermath of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United. Rio reveals how he would setup a team to successfully defend Arsenal’s set pieces and details the concerns about the attacking talent that new manager Ruben Amorim has at his disposal.There’s a lot of praise for William Saliba and Leny Yoro and analysis of Chelsea’s credentials in the title race along with Enzo Maresca’s comments about Noni Madueke’s training standards.Rio has also spoken to Marc Guehi in the week the Palace defender was warned twice by the FA for wearing the rainbow armband and writing messages about Jesus on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jorginho, a skilled midfielder for Arsenal, shares his journey from Brazil to Italy and his unique football experiences. He discusses the emotional impact of Rio Ferdinand's past criticisms and praises Mikel Arteta's coaching. Insights into Bukayo Saka's potential for greatness and Jorginho's admiration for Rodri's playing style highlight the conversation. He also reflects on Champions League victories, his love for musicals, and the bond with Declan Rice, revealing a rich portrait of life on and off the pitch.

Rio, Joel and Ste are reunited to look back at Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United to discuss whether the players like Marcus Rashford are equipped to deal with the Portuguese’s dramatic tactical shift and identify those players who could benefit most from it. They look at the concerning statistics related to United’s goalscoring which pre-dates even Erik Ten Hag and pick their favoured front three to fit into Amorim’s 3-4-3. Ste then switches attention to the title race focusing on a ‘concerning’ win for United's rivals Liverpool, the developing contract scenario between the club and Salah before discussing Arsenal’s realistic title hopes when they sit 9 points behind the leaders.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Lewandowski sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss his legendary career and share insights into the minds of two of football’s greatest managers: Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp.Hear Lewandowski’s honest take on Guardiola’s tactical brilliance and intense preparation, including how he interacted with the players at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski also opens up about Klopp’s unique ability to inspire and motivate players, recalling how one heartfelt conversation at Dortmund changed the trajectory of his career and links to Rio’s own experiences with his family.From competing against Lionel Messi to redefining the role of a modern striker, Lewandowski reflects on the lessons he’s learned from football’s elite and reveals how young players like Lamine Yamal are able to have a positive impact on his perspective and career. Lewandowski also opens up about the fact he’s still not won a Ballon d’Or, the reasons he believes that is still the case and reflects on the part of his career where he was competing with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. What’s your favorite memory of Lewandowski on the pitch? Share in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more unmissable football stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Keane, a former professional footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring and distinctive celebrations, joins the conversation. He dives into the alarming shortage of elite strikers today, contrasting them with legends like Henry and van Nistelrooy. Keane shares fascinating stories from his career, including financial troubles at Leeds and his unforgettable partnership with Berbatov. He also humorously recalls creating a 'Leeds Boy Band' and discusses the evolving role of strikers in modern football. A mix of nostalgia and laughter awaits!

Rio is reunited with his old team mate Edwin van der Sar who speaks for the first time since suffering a brain haemorrhage. This exclusive interview covers the different perspective that serious event has given him, the Champions League victory in 2008, and Edwin also gives his view on the current Manchester United number one, Andre Onana.The pair look at the impact Erik Ten Hag had at Ajax, why he wasn’t able to succeed at Old Trafford and the strategies and personalities required in order for a club’s senior leadership team to be successful.After becoming CEO at Ajax, Edwin details the pressures of that job and analyses the changes INEOS have made since coming into Manchester United. He also details what happened when he suffered a brain haemorrhage whilst on holiday following his resignation from the Amsterdam club.Rio reveals why he was so grateful for Edwin’s penalty save in the Moscow shootout in ‘08 and Edwin reveals the impact a young Cristiano Ronaldo had on the dressing room following his arrival aged 18. Edwin also tells Rio about the role Ruud van Nistelrooy played in Sir Alex Ferguson recruiting him from Fulham and why ‘gentle’ Zinedine Zidane was a joy to play with at Juventus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why MUFC should “100%” keep Ruud | Comparing Rodri and Odegaard to Paul ScholesAfter taking charge of 4 games, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss why Manchester United should look to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy in some capacity at the club following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.Owen analyses a whole host of Premier League midfielders and has huge praise for both Rodri and Martin Odegaard as well as analysing why Bruno Fernandes has been much more effective since the departure of Erik Ten Hag.Plus Joel Beya poses a question about Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal following more dropped points after Rio and Owen identify who the casualties could be in the United squad after Amorim implements his style and tactical approach.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.