Redknapp leaps to Ferdinand defence

“I haven’t met many classier footballers in my time than Rio Ferdinand, he’s a top-class person.”

Harry Redknapp has launched a staunch defence of Rio Ferdinand, labelling the QPR defender a “top-class person” despite his three-match Football Association ban.

The Rangers boss hailed Ferdinand’s character, in spite of the former England defender being banned and fined £25,000 for comments made on social network Twitter.