Rio grateful for time to make mistakes at Irons

Former Hammer Rio Ferdinand says he is grateful that he was given time by West Ham staff and fans to make mistakes while at the club as a young player.

Speaking on his twitter account while watching Everton lose to Swansea this afternoon Rio said: “The Everton fans have got their young players in a nervous state here!! Looks like they wont allow them time to make mistakes & learn….”

“Makes me even more grateful that I was brought up at West Ham, where the fans & staff allowed for me to make mistakes while learning the game”

When challenged that he didn’t have the same pressure as John Stones in the media Rio added:

“Mate… you sure… I was hyped… The next Bobby Moore… Madrid & Barca interest etc…”

John Stones has been reported to be at the centre of a £50m transfer scramble this summer, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Machester City and Chelsea all keen to sign him.