Rio Ferdinand insists he wants to see Newcastle United 'do well' despite previously attracting criticism from the Magpies fanbase for his controversial comments about the club.
The former Leeds United and Manchester United defender has not proven to be the most popular pundit with the Toon Army since his comments on BT Sport in January 2019. Ferdinand claimed Newcastle supporters should 'thank' Ashley for spending his own money to secure promotion to the Premier League two years' prior, while also claiming the fans were 'lucky' to have the Fraser Group magnate at the helm.
Ofcom received six complaints over the broadcast which saw the former centre-back label Newcastle a 'yo-yo club' while also quoting inaccurate financial figures. However, the regulator declined to pursue the complaints.
