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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sir Alex Ferguson's hilarious Rio Ferdinand podcast cameo
The legendary former Scotland manager walked into the middle of a recording for Ferdinand's Rio Meets series, although he made it clear he didn't plan to take part. Ferdinand was deep in conversation with former United and West Ham team-mate Michael Carrick, as the two chatted in a quiet, seemingly deserted bar, reminiscing about Carrick's career. Rio Ferdinand (Image: PA) READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson pictured visiting popular Glasgow restaurant But around 48 minutes into the episode, the pair were unexpectedly interrupted by the Govan icon, who casually strolled over apparently unaware that a podcast was in progress. The 83-year-old asked: "What's this?" prompting a beaming Ferdinand to stop mid-sentence and greet him: 'Alright, boss?' Ferguson had both men laughing as he wagged his finger and declared: 'I'm not doing this podcast.' (Image: rioferdy5 Instagram) Trying to keep the mood light, Ferdinand responded: 'No, no, no — we're going to talk after. You go and get a coffee, boss.' Carrick added reassuringly: 'We're just finishing now. Don't worry — this is not for you.' Never one to miss a cheeky dig, Ferdinand joked: 'You've not dressed for the camera, boss, have you?' As Ferguson turned to leave, he fired back: 'I just wanted to listen to the nonsense you talk.' READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson spotted buying new Rangers kit (Image: PA) The footballing great took a seat at the next table, off-camera — but not for long. Roughly five minutes later, the show was interrupted once more — this time by the ringing of Ferguson's mobile phone, which he promptly answered, much to the amusement of the hosts. The camera feed briefly cut to Ferguson mid-call, with Ferdinand and Carrick once again in fits of laughter. READ MORE: Legendary Scot Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training ground Fans quickly flooded the comments with messages of love and support. One viewer wrote: 'I can't stop smiling. This is really lovely to see. We still miss him.' Another added: 'See the fear and respect still there — wow.' A third hailed it as a 'Classic Sir Alex moment', while someone else commented: 'This is so amazing to watch. "The amount of respect the ex-players still have for Sir Alex Ferguson is a testament to his impact — not just on their sporting journeys but on their personal lives too.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm not doing this' – Sir Alex Ferguson gatecrashes Rio Ferdinand's podcast… but refuses to make an appearance
SIR ALEX FERGUSON brilliantly gatecrashed an episode of Rio Ferdinand's podcast. But the legendary former 5 Sir Alex Ferguson brilliantly gatecrashed the podcast recording Credit: Rio Meets 5 Rio Ferdinand couldn't help but laugh at the amazing moment Credit: X @rioferdy5 5 Ferguson, 83, interrupted aconversation between Ferdinand and Michael Carrick Credit: Rio Meets As part of his The pair sat down in a seemingly deserted bar to reminisce over Carrick's career. Around 48 minutes into their chat, they were incredibly interrupted by Ferguson. Wearing a white shirt and smart grey trousers, Ferguson walked straight up to his former star men, seemingly not realising that they were recording. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The 83-year-old asked "What's this?" to which Ferdinand stopped what he had been saying and replied: "Alright boss?" Ferguson had Ferdinand in stitches as he wagged his finger and vowed: "I'm not doing this podcast." The former United and England defender said: "No, no, no - we're going to talk after. You go and get a coffee boss." Carrick chimed in: "We're just finishing now. Don't worry this is not for you." Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 Ferguson's phone went on to interrupt the recording too Credit: X @rioferdy5 Ferdinand then dared to joke: "You've not dressed for the camera boss have you?" As he walked away, Ferguson joked: "I just wanted to listen to the nonsense you talk." Yaya Toure talks to Rio Ferdinand about his desires to become a coach The iconic Scot went and sat on the next table off camera, but had one more interruption for the show. Around five minutes after his dramatic entrance, Ferguson's phone loudly went off as Ferdinand and Carrick were still chatting. The feed then panned over to Ferguson answering the call, with Ferdinand and Carrick again in stitches. Nostalgic Man Utd fans on social media loved seeing the interaction. One called it a "Classic Sir Alex moment". While a second wrote: "See the fear and respect till now wow." A third admitted: "I miss Sir Alex so much." And another added: "This is so amazing to watch. The amount of respect the ex-players still have for Sir Alex Ferguson is a testament to his impact on not only their sports journey but also their personal lives." 5 Ferguson, 83, worked with Ferdinand for several years at Man Utd Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I'm not doing this' – Sir Alex Ferguson gatecrashes Rio Ferdinand's podcast… but refuses to make an appearance
NO SIR 'I'm not doing this' – Sir Alex Ferguson gatecrashes Rio Ferdinand's podcast… but refuses to make an appearance SIR ALEX FERGUSON brilliantly gatecrashed an episode of Rio Ferdinand's podcast. But the legendary former Manchester United boss didn't want to get too involved. Advertisement 5 Sir Alex Ferguson brilliantly gatecrashed the podcast recording Credit: Rio Meets 5 Rio Ferdinand couldn't help but laugh at the amazing moment Credit: X @rioferdy5 5 Ferguson, 83, interrupted aconversation between Ferdinand and Michael Carrick Credit: Rio Meets As part of his Rio Meets series, Ferdinand sat down with former United and West Ham team-mate Michael Carrick. The pair sat down in a seemingly deserted bar to reminisce over Carrick's career. Around 48 minutes into their chat, they were incredibly interrupted by Ferguson. Wearing a white shirt and smart grey trousers, Ferguson walked straight up to his former star men, seemingly not realising that they were recording. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL NIC OF TIME Utd in Jackson transfer boost with Chelsea ace already snubbing two Euro giants The 83-year-old asked "What's this?" to which Ferdinand stopped what he had been saying and replied: "Alright boss?" Ferguson had Ferdinand in stitches as he wagged his finger and vowed: "I'm not doing this podcast." The former United and England defender said: "No, no, no - we're going to talk after. You go and get a coffee boss." Carrick chimed in: "We're just finishing now. Don't worry this is not for you." Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 Ferguson's phone went on to interrupt the recording too Credit: X @rioferdy5 Ferdinand then dared to joke: "You've not dressed for the camera boss have you?" As he walked away, Ferguson joked: "I just wanted to listen to the nonsense you talk." Advertisement Yaya Toure talks to Rio Ferdinand about his desires to become a coach The iconic Scot went and sat on the next table off camera, but had one more interruption for the show. Around five minutes after his dramatic entrance, Ferguson's phone loudly went off as Ferdinand and Carrick were still chatting. The feed then panned over to Ferguson answering the call, with Ferdinand and Carrick again in stitches. Nostalgic Man Utd fans on social media loved seeing the interaction. Advertisement One called it a "Classic Sir Alex moment". While a second wrote: "See the fear and respect till now wow." A third admitted: "I miss Sir Alex so much." And another added: "This is so amazing to watch. The amount of respect the ex-players still have for Sir Alex Ferguson is a testament to his impact on not only their sports journey but also their personal lives." Advertisement
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
House preps for SONA 2025 ‘90% to 95% done' even amid weather
The giant national flag at the House of Representatives is rehung in the session hall at the Batasan Complex on July 17, 2025, after being washed and ironed ahead of President Ferdinand The preparation for the conduct of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28 is almost complete, House of Representatives spokesperson Princess Abante said Monday. 'We are at 90% to 95% done with the preparations for the SONA, and it is still ongoing even amid the inclement weather. The SONA will push through, as we have prepared for, on July 28,' Abante said in a press conference. Asked if a possible weather-related postponement is on the table, she replied, 'We are yet to talk about any postponement of the physical gathering for the SONA.' Likewise, Abante said that the House is expecting to welcome around 1,500 guests this year, or similar to last year's number of attendees. 'Last year was one of the most attended SONAs, if not the most attended, with around 1,500 guests. We expect this year to have more or less the same as last year's figures,' Abante said. Further, Abante said that while the police and the security forces are already all systems go for the SONA next Monday, there is no specific threat that would warrant a heightened alert. In a separate announcement, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said the House has prepared three viewing rooms in Batasang Pambansa complex for more guests, apart from the plenary hall where the President will deliver his SONA: the Daniel Romualdez Hall for 290 guests; the Ramon Mitra Room for 70; and the Jose de Venecia Hall for 80. — BM, GMA Integrated News
Bangkok Post
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
Wrexham rise showcases English football pyramid in US, says Anton Ferdinand
PARIS - Wrexham's exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift "the bonnet" on lower-league English football and boosted its popularity in the United States, former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand told AFP. The 40-year-old, who is now an ambassador for the Hammers, said Wrexham's climb up the English Football League (EFL) pyramid had "opened people's eyes across the pond on such a great league". The Wales-based club have scarcely looked back since Reynolds and McElhenney's surprise purchase of them for around pound sterling2 million ($2.7 million) in 2021. Wrexham are just one promotion away from the Premier League after becoming the first club from the top five divisions of English football to secure three consecutive promotions. Ferdinand has been a keen follower of football in the US since West Ham played in the 2008 MLS All-Star game against a team featuring David Beckham. He cites CBS Sports' four-year contract to broadcast 250 EFL and League Cup matches a season until the end of the 2027-28 campaign as evidence of the impact Wrexham have had. "I think what Wrexham have definitely done is open people's eyes to outside the Premier League," he told AFP in an interview. "So for people, especially Americans who only see really the Premier League, Wrexham has allowed people to look underneath the bonnet, which is the Football League. "It is the reason why the Premier League is so great." But Ferdinand believes lifting trophies and reaching the pinnacle of the English game should not be the only barometer of success, and is a champion of grassroots football. Ferdinand, who played over 130 times for West Ham, said a recent visit to the US highlighted to him how broad a cross-section of American youth are interested in the sport. Ferdinand ran an assembly and football clinic in May for over 150 students at Washington Elementary school in Kearny, New Jersey. "The Premier League is massive for them over there, you know, and I can certainly see the way it's changed over the years," he said. "You know, it's not just one demographic of people that like soccer, it's becoming more diverse. "A lot more different generations that want to tap into it." - Similar backgrounds - Ferdinand, who played 17 times for England's Under-21s, also visited a local club called Ironbound, who provide opportunities for players of all backgrounds to participate and forge a career in football. One barrier to entry though is prohibitive costs, which in some cases can be as much as $5,000 just to register a child to play. That is before factoring in travel expenses for matches in other states. Ferdinand's family may be football royalty -- brother Rio and cousin Les both played for England and went to World Cups -- but that has been achieved by hard graft. He saw similarities between his background and the youngsters he met at Ironbound, based in Newark. "It wasn't a well-to-do area," he said. "It was similar to where we grew up, and there's a lot of challenges that come with growing up in places like Peckham (London). "We have a lot of decisions that need to be made and the wrong decision, if we're being quite frank, could end up being the wrong one for you in terms of life." West Ham are a historic club and their community-based ethos, Ferdinand says, is the reason why there are over 40 official fan clubs spread over the US. "I'm indebted to West Ham United because they allowed me to be Anton Ferdinand, not Rio's brother," he said. "If I never had that, I probably would never have made it." Ferdinand says he can also relate to the 'American dream'. "We talked about the American dream and I had my own West Ham dream, which was to play for the club I supported and loved as a kid. "I was able to fulfil it. "For them it's going to be a rollercoaster of a ride, but it's how you deal with adversity and stuff that comes your way, whether it's good or bad."
