Hodgson - I dont know why I'm here; smint?

[Leyton388]

The Squad is a ****ing joke. The likes of Rio should have ****ed it over over what happened but more so the fact that he is'nt going to go to the next WC so whats the ****ing point?

England are the Everton of internation football.

[Exiled_red]

I agree but the fewer players from Anfield playing for him the better

[Vermilion]

oops, it look as though Roy didn't ask first if Rio could come out to play.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he was "as surprised as anyone" about Rio Ferdinand's recall into the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers.

But he stressed the 34-year-old will only be released after consultation with the Manchester United club doctor.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21803149

[badpiggy]

I'm sure he'll give Ferguson a completely unbiased diagnosis.

[Reece]

Heh - Rio has pulled out.

[PTP]

- what a farce

[Shaggy]

Funny...it's clearly down to bitterness. Him and Ferguson are so bitter.

Ferguson might not let Hodgson rim him anymore. Roy will be devastated.

[RichC]

Stephen Caulker called up

[Buzzo]

I can't believe Roy called Rio up again without phoning him in advance to discuss.

His quote about not really liking to conduct business by phone is fine, so long as you can discuss it in person. If you can't then a phone call is proabably a decent alternative.

What a tit. He sets his own traps and then walks into them.

[Chazza]

Rio Ferdinand @rioferdy5
I'm Gutted I had to pull out of england squad, but it was the right decision for my intricate pre-planned programme.

Fergie has basically retired him then.

[Chazza]

Rio Ferdinand
13 minutes ago

I have withdrawn from the England Squad due to a pre-planned training and medical programme that I must follow.

It was important for me to be able to speak with Roy face to face and explain the situation, and one thing I made clear was that my passion and commitment to represent my country is as strong as ever.

It is disappointing that I won't be able to play a part in the upcoming games but I told Roy that I want to continue to be available for England and I look forward to working with him in the future.

[Bender]

what a ****in idiot

[Frenchie]

They're all ****in' eejits. I cannot even look at the jowly, saggy faced cretin without being sick in my mouth.

As for the Peckham lip he can do one along with the cunt he calls boss.

[Chazza]

Gary Lineker
@GaryLineker
See @rioferdy5 has pulled out of the England squad. Sorry for the delay in my response but seemed appropriate to milk it for a while.

[Kenneth]

I want to continue to be available for England

Right. Good luck with that.