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發表於 2005-12-28 05:48 PM
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Rio hunting for December hat-trick
If goals really are like London buses for Rio Ferdinand, then number three should arrive any day now.
The defender waited for more than 3 years and 140 matches to open his Old Trafford account - in the 4-0 win over Wigan on 14 December. He then doubled his tally just 12 days later, against West Brom on Boxing Day.
It begs the question, when will Rio strike next... on Wednesday night at Birmingham or against the Wanderers - Bolton - on Saturday?
"It's all about the delivery," laughs Rio, as if to suggest his supply lines had been faulty.
"I've been fortunate to have had two good balls in and I've been able to score. It's good for me and the team. If you're going to win anything you've got to share the goals about. I think the team is reaping the rewards now that we're starting to get a few goals each."
Ferdinand is enjoying his best Christmas since joining United in the summer of 2002. As well as scoring twice in the last three league games, he's also been successful in his 'day job', helping the team to keep three clean sheets.
"If we can keep clean sheets we always know we've got the firepower to score at the other end," says Rio.
"In the last few games we've scored at some vital times, like just before half-time (against West Brom). When you do that, and it gives you a two- or three-goal cushion then it's going to breed confidence throughout the team."
Confidence will be high in the United squad when they arrive at St Andrews on Wednesday evening, especially after winning 3-1 there only eight days ago. But Rio refuses to be complacent, even if the Reds seemed relatively comfortable in their Carling Cup triumph.
"Birmingham is a hard place to go to," warns Rio. "The fans get right behind their team, and I'm sure they'll be wanting to rectify the result from last time.
"It'll be a tough game but hopefully we can get the three points. We've got to maintain our form... then we'll have a good chance if any slip-ups do happen (with Chelsea)." |
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發表於 2005-12-28 04:22 PM
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