Rio Ferdinand has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of a legendary WhatsApp group, revealing a hilarious power struggle amongst Manchester United's most iconic former players.
The former England defender, speaking on his FIVE podcast, disclosed that one particular member of the famed 'Class of 92' keeps finding himself unceremoniously kicked out of the exclusive chat, only to send desperate messages pleading to be added back in.
The Digital Dressing Room Drama
While Ferdinand played coy and refused to name the serial offender on air, he described the situation with palpable amusement. The group, a digital reunion of United's golden generation, is apparently a hotbed of banter and mischief.
"There's one of them who keeps getting taken out the group," Ferdinand revealed to his co-hosts and listeners. "And he'll text everyone, 'lads, add me back in, add me back in.'"
The Usual Suspects
The elite chat is believed to include United royalty such as Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, and David Beckham. Ferdinand's anecdote immediately sent fans into a frenzy of speculation, with many pointing the finger at the notoriously dry-witted Paul Scholes as the most likely culprit for causing the kind of stir that would warrant expulsion.
The constant removal and subsequent begging for re-admission suggests a relentless cycle of digital pranks within the tight-knit group, highlighting the enduring and playful relationships forged during their trophy-laden careers at Old Trafford.
This glimpse into the off-pitch dynamics of some of football's biggest names offers a rare and humanising look at the camaraderie that continues long after the final whistle has blown on their playing days.
