article_snippet.sent: That's why it's such a shame that what is likely to be Rio Ferdinand's farewell year in the English game has fizzled out.
article_snippet.sent: The 36-year-old defender started regularly in the first part of the season but has been unable to hold down The 36-year-old defender spot in the side .
article_snippet.sent: Rio Ferdinand's has enjoyed a fantastic career, winning six Premier League titles, but a fairytale finish is unlikely .
article_snippet.sent: Instead, Rio Ferdinand's's season has been one spent on the margins - either suspended, benched or out of the squad altogether.
article_snippet.sent: Rio Ferdinand's has played just five times since the start of October - not much of a swansong.
article_snippet.sent: But after initial promise, Rio Ferdinand's has largely spent the season on the bench .
article_snippet.sent: But Rio Ferdinand's's farewell season in English football has not lived up to Ferdinand's farewell season in English football expectations .
article_snippet.sent: Rio Ferdinand's may yet be called upon again in the run-in, with QPR sitting two points shy of safety, but Ferdinand's farewell season in English football so far will have fallen short of Rio Ferdinand's hopes and expectations.
article_snippet.sent: That fairytale finale, with Rio Ferdinand's leading an heroic resistance to keep Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League, seems unlikely.
article_snippet.sent: There are rumours that clubs in the money-soaked Qatar Stars League are preparing to tempt Rio Ferdinand's with one final payday but that remains to be seen.
article_snippet.sent: For now, Rio's farewell has sadly fallen a bit flat.
highlights_snippet.sent: Rio Ferdinand has found it difficult to regain Rio Ferdinand place in farewell year .