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Redknapp defends Ferdinand
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has offered his backing to Rio Ferdinand, despite recent criticism of the defender.
The former Manchester United defender joined the Hoops in the summer on a free transfer, but has come under fire for a string of poor displays.
"Rio's fine – I have got no problems with Rio," <em>The Mirror</em> quotes Redknapp as saying. "When he takes his time, people want him to kick it. . . .