Rio passes medical

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Got some right pleb fans

[Johnny Tightlips]

I do. His (in)action in that drug test stood out so clearly that I never forgot it, even if he did. And as his memory failed him so cruelly, what else could be failing in his body now? Not worth the risk.

Let's not be naive here.

Let's remember a few players in very recent history who have had convenient 9, 18 month "injury lay offs", yet come back and play almost immediately that time is up with no visible problems with the reported injured area. I think we've had a couple of convenient 9 month + "injuries" in the past 20 years.

[Johnny Tightlips]

People who are slating this signing do not have a clue about football

Wouldn't put it quite that harshly but this would be a massive, massive signing for us. Really huge.

[bakes8]

People who are slating this signing do not have a clue about football

This.

Rio is such a druggie A-hole that the BBC couldn't put him in tv enough over the summer.

#rolemodel
#legend

[Rangersw12]

For me it's nothing to do with his previous misdemeanour's etc

Its more to do with the fact he is 35 going on 36 , we already have 2 over 35 CB as it is so I don't see the point of this signing , he is injury prone and clearly on the decline as a footballer.

We should be looking at young CB to partner Onoura not a 35 year old who has seen it all

[bakes8]

For me it's nothing to do with his previous misdemeanour's etc

Its more to do with the fact he is 35 going on 36 , we already have 2 over 35 CB as it is so I don't see the point of this signing , he is injury prone and clearly on the decline as a footballer.

We should be looking at young CB to partner Onoura not a 35 year old who has seen it all

Rio is wayyyyyyyyyyyy better than the two 35year old centre backs we have already.

[Del]

For me it's nothing to do with his previous misdemeanour's etc

Its more to do with the fact he is 35 going on 36 , we already have 2 over 35 CB as it is so I don't see the point of this signing , he is injury prone and clearly on the decline as a footballer.

We should be looking at young CB to partner Onoura not a 35 year old who has seen it all

Blimey the repeated banging of this drum is getting beyond boring now. He is not "injury prone" he had a back issues 5 years ago which caused some issues soon after, but he's averaged 30 games a season for the last 4 years!

AS for already having 2 35+ CB's, yes, but the signing of Rio is far more logical than giving Hill another years contract when we all know he's not good enough for the prem. That was just pointless and based on sentiment.

And as for the "player on decline" comment, well no sh1t Sherlock, all footballers are on the decline once they hit 30 and beyond..... it's not just an issue with Rio Ferdinand as you seem to suggest, it's something that is relevant to everyone.

[DeepcutHoop]

Let's not be naive here.

Let's remember a few players in very recent history who have had convenient 9, 18 month "injury lay offs", yet come back and play almost immediately that time is up with no visible problems with the reported injured area. I think we've had a couple of convenient 9 month + "injuries" in the past 20 years.

I've heard this mentioned elsewhere online too, no idea how true it is though....

[Norths]

Even a Rio in decline will still be one of our better defenders.

[Del]

He is a dishonest man off the field and past his best on the field, so forgive me for not cheering his imminent signing.

Your comment of "And as his memory failed him so cruelly, what else could be failing in his body now" is ridiculous.

[Norths]

I've heard this mentioned elsewhere online too, no idea how true it is though....

All speculation but a young English midfielder at one of the top clubs supposedly missed a lot of football because of a drugs ban that was covered up as an injury.

[Rangersw12]

Blimey the repeated banging of this drum is getting beyond boring now. He is not "injury prone" he had a back issues 5 years ago which caused some issues soon after, but he's averaged 30 games a season for the last 4 years!

AS for already having 2 35+ CB's, yes, but the signing of Rio is far more logical than giving Hill another years contract when we all know he's not good enough for the prem. That was just pointless and based on sentiment.

And as for the "player on decline" comment, well no sh1t Sherlock, all footballers are on the decline once they hit 30 and beyond..... it's not just an issue with Rio Ferdinand as you seem to suggest, it's something that is relevant to everyone.

So hears an idea doctor Watson maybe we shouldn't sign players over 30 then.....

[Robsondinho]

All speculation but a young English midfielder at one of the top clubs supposedly missed a lot of football because of a drugs ban that was covered up as an injury.

Mr Wilshire

[West Acton]

Ultimate professional eh? I take it you've forgotten about his ban for failing to take a drugs test? How many professionals do that?

Richard you appear to have a huge vendetta against Rio you cannot or refuse to see any of the benefits of his presence around the squad interested to know why you are so entrenched in your position as although you have argued against his signing you have in my view failed to offer a up a conclusive case against it

Whats your real problem with him????

[West Acton]

I doubt many on here have dodged drug tests, and I don't know how many have been convicted of drink-driving. I haven't.

I have a mate who does the tests on behalf of the FA you will be amazed the stunts pulled to avoid the tests at ALL clubs

Should be careful from scratching the surface as you have no idea what lies beneath