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Rio On MUTV Being Asked Questions About Manchester United, Life, etc etc

Rio Ferdinand appeared on MUTV this week, chatting and answering questions from children and from viewers on the phone.

It was quite interesting really to hear his views but they limited it to 5 or 6 questions that's all, which was a bit annoying to say the least.

Here is what they showed but I'm sure there was more.

If you weren’t a footballer, what job would you be doing now? (Stephen, Sale)
I’d probably be working in the communities in Peckham, where I grew up. I’d be helping out in youth centres or football coaching for kids.

What do you say to your team-mates when they score? (Lee, Gateshead)
I can’t really say because there are normally swear words involved! Usually it’s along the lines of ‘well done’.

What’s it like to walk out at a packed Old Trafford before a big match? (Mark)
When you walk out and the crowd’s going crazy, it’s an amazing feeling - the best.

Did you ever imagine captaining United in a Champions League final?
(Steve, Manchester)
Never. I thought we’d have a chance of making the final but to lead the side out was like a dream. And to go on and win it and get our hands on the trophy was brilliant.

Which team-mates have you played against at international level?
(Paula, Runcorn)
I’ve played against Giggsy, Ronaldo and Nani. Ronny’s quite competitive and Portugal have been lucky to beat us on penalties twice. He’s always got that to throw at us when there are arguments about England and penalties. Next I’d like to play against Sheasy or Fletch.

Hurry Back Rooney Or It's The Bench For You !!

I think Wayne Rooney's injury is badly timed. Not for Manchester United but more for himself !

I'm one of his biggest fans but it has to be said if he is out for a few games he might struggle to get back in the team and the main reason for that is Carlos Tevez.

Tevez linked up with Dimitar Berbatov is a mouth-watering prospect for me. We all know what Tevez is like, he never stops running and he gives 100% every single game. If he loses the ball he is not one of these guys who will stand there with his arms in the air, he is up and after the culprit who took the ball from him. He is always there, snapping at the ankles of defenders and annoying them. If they try passing it to one another he will run between them ready to pounce on the slightest of errors. To play against him must be every defenders worst nightmare come true.

Once he does get the ball back, that's the hard work done for him. With Berbatov in the middle, marked by one or two players, it doesn't matter to him, all Tevez needs do is get the ball into him, he has such a perfect first touch and a lightning fast footballing brain, he can turn defenders inside out and get his shot off. Theoretically, these two, Tevez and Berbatov, are a match made in heaven. If they do hit it off and form a good partnership while Rooney is away, would Fergie break it up again to accomodate Rooney ? I'm not so sure he would !

Of course, there is another option which I am keen to see Fergie experiment with. Play all three of them, Rooney, Berbatov and Tevez, add to that Ronaldo as well and can you imagine the opposition defenders then ? They would see the team sheet and go home. The only bad part of this formation is the fact Ronaldo is so lazy. If he is tackled the hands go up and he stands still looking at the ref. If he got his act together and tracked back then yes, go for it but it would be a gamble right now.

To play a 4-3-3 I would want Hargreaves and Scholes there too actually. Without those two forget it. With Scholes injured for 10-13 weeks it looks like Rooney better get fit again and quick, or he might be left out in the cold !!

Blackburn Rovers 'v' Manchester United Match Preview

Venue: Ewood Park

Date: Saturday, 4 October

Kick-off: 1730 BST

Blackburn look to continue their good form against
champions Manchester United. United have won only
one of their last eight league visits to Blackburn.

Both teams are in good form with Blackburn lying
seventh and United having won their last three
games. But United have been dealt a huge blow
as Rooney, and Scholes who is out for 10 weeks will
not play. To add to that United are already without
Hargreaves and Carrick in the heart of midfield.

Blackburn Likely Line up (4-4-2)

Brown

Simpson - Samba - Nelson - Warnock

Emerton - Olsson - Kerimoglu - Villanueva

Santa Cruz - Derbyshire

'V'

Manchester United Likely Line-up (4-4-2)

Van Der Sar

Neville - Vidic - Ferdinand(c) - Evra

Ronaldo - Fletcher - Anderson - Park

Berbatov - Tevez


Talking Tactics: Blackburn will play be a threat up front
with Matt Derbyshire and Santa Cruz so they will play
high balls as they are both 6ft. Also centre back Samba
is very tall so he will be a threat in corners.

PREDICTION: 1-3: United have too much power in their
team and should beat Blackburn but Rovers will put up
a fight. Ronaldo will cause too many problems for Warnock.
Berbatov is now off the mark, that takes a lot of pressure off
him, so now we could see him open up and go on a great scoring run.