Raging Rio Ferdinand posts on X while commentating live on TNT Sports to slam Man Utd’s disallowed goal vs Rangers
RIO FERDINAND was told by fans to ‘focus on the game’ after he posted on social media about Manchester United’s disallowed goal against Rangers.
Matthijs de Ligt had a powerful header ruled out by VAR in the first half of the Battle of Britain at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
The Dutchman’s goal was chalked off as team-mate Leny Yoro was judged to have fouled Robin Propper in the build-up.
United fans galore took to social media to lament the VAR decision.
As did former Red Devils defender Ferdinand, who was on commentary duty for TNT Sports.
A frustrated Ferdinand took to X to write: “Never a foul.”
Ferdinand’s mid-match tweet didn’t go unnoticed by scores of his 11.6million followers.
One responded: “Focus on the game, mate.”
Another said: “”Commentate on the game, mate.”
And another said: “Phone away while at work, please.”
One remarked: “Get back to work, Rio.”
Another chimed in: “Rio mate stop tweeting. You’re on commentary duty.”
Man Utd ratings: Bruno Fernandes captain fantastic in last-gasp win but Harry Maguire asleep in dreadful cameo
MANCHESTER UNITED all but sealed automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Europa League thanks to a last-gasp win over Rangers.
The Red Devils welcomed the Scottish giants to Old Trafford in the penultimate group match of their European campaign on Thursday night.
And they took a giant step towards a top-eight finish thanks to a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
A calamitous own second-half goal from Gers stopper Jack Butland broke the deadlock.
Cyriel Dessers thought he’d rescued a point for the visitors in the 88th minute before Bruno Fernandes broke the hearts of the travelling Teddy Bears four minutes later.
SunSport’s Ken Lawrence was in attendance for the Battle of Britain and is on hand to rate and slate the performances of Ruben Amorim‘s side.
Altay Bayindir – 7
The Turk is a better keeper than No 1 Andre Onana, especially dealing with corners.
Took a sore one colliding with Toby Collyer showing exactly that.
Leny Yoro – 5
The £52m central defender was deployed on the right side of Rubin Amorim’s three-man rearguard.
Youngster was shaky at times but looked better when he had the ball.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Terrible early touch stranded Toby Collyer – Nicolas Raskin’s even worse touch let him off the hook.
Hooked at the break – no surprise there, although Amorim said afterwards that he “felt something”.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Once known as The Butcher of Amsterdam but he’s long lost that scary presence.
Another one who doesn’t look happy in the new system.
Amad Diallo – 7
Looks a bit different these days since his tough time on loan at Rangers three years ago.
Not on wonder-boy form this time but still a threat.
Toby Collyer – 6
Made his first appearance on a European stage and the boy done good.
The 21 year old is a very decent emerging midfielder.
Christian Eriksen – 6
Turns 33 next month and his legs aren’t really up to playing in centre midfield.
He’s always been a creator anyway but he dug in.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Started out on his wrong foot as a left wing back.
Switched midway through the second half and looked far more comfortable.
Bruno Fernandes – 9
You wonder if he drives himself as mad as he must do his manager at times. But scored a fantastic winner.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Ruben. He’s NOT a centre-forward.
Whatever £36m bought, it wasn’t a natural striker and it’s unfair to be playing him up there on his own.
Alejandro Garnacho – 8
Busy and focused – didn’t look like any talk of being sold to Chelsea was bothering him.
On this sparkling evidence United would be mad to let him go anywhere.
SUBS
Maguire (for De Ligt 46) 3 Totally asleep for Rangers’ equaliser.
Malacia (for Yoro 56) 5 : Looking happier now injury worries over
Ugarte (for Collyer 73) 5 : Put in a solid short spell.
Mainoo (Eriksen 73) 5 : Added strength and mobility.
Hojlund (for Zirkzee 82) 5 : Ran about a bit – he’s good at that.
United eventually broke the deadlock in the second half, with a little helping hand from Gers stopper Jack Butland.
The former Red Devils stopper calamitously punched a Christian Eriksen corner into the back of the net in the 52nd minute.
Cyriel Dessers thought he’d rescued a point for the Gers with an 88th-minute goal that stunned the Old Trafford faithful.
But United skipper Bruno Fernandes struck in the 92nd minute to seal a last-gasp 2-1 victory and send the visitors back up the road with nothing to show for their efforts.