by Hoop Blah »
12 Aug 2014 10:01
bobby1413 I don't agree with judging a player only on their recent performances or a slump in form.
Like anyone, they are effected by lots of things, problems with their managers, clash of personalities, personal issues, etc...
There's no reason why he isn't capable of finding great form and settling right in.
That's a fair point. Lots of bargains can be had by buying a player who's out of sorts at one club but just needs a fresh environment to get back to previous form. Hopefully that's the case with Ferdinand but, the thing that worries me, is that his slump has been over 2 years and seemingly at 3 different clubs.
I think there was a soundbite on the radio this morning that suggested he didn't settle or enjoy playing in Turkey and so was pleased to be back in England. Maybe that's the kick up the arse he needs to kick start his career. I still think he may have been effected by all the John Terry controversy and fell out of love with football over here for a while, hence him leaving QPR for Turkey in the first place.