SOC: United assess Ferdinand as eight-month ban sinks in

AAP Sports News (Australia), December, 2003

AAP Sports News (Australia) 12-21-2003 SOC: United assess Ferdinand as eight-month ban sinks in By Bill Barclay LONDON, Dec 20 Reuters - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson must decide whether Rio Ferdinand is in the right frame of mind to play against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after the defender was banned for eight months over a missed drugs test. The severity of the ban, described as "savage" by United, has left a question mark over Ferdinand's readiness for top level soccer even though he can play until January 12 when the suspension comes into force. The England centre back, who was also fined STG50,000 ($A120,000), will miss Euro 2004 and the rest of United's season if the club's planned appeal fails to shorten the suspension. As United...

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