Fergie salutes cool Rio

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson saluted Rio Ferdinand for his cool performance in his team’s win at Leeds today.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2003 - 15:44

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson saluted Rio Ferdinand for his cool performance in his team’s win at Leeds today.

Ferguson had no hesitation in playing Ferdinand, even though he is in trouble with the Football Association for failing to attend a routine drugs test.

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