article_snippet: Ramsey Ramsey has defended ageing star Rio Ferdinand after the centre back came in for some stick from Ramsey own fans during Saturday's defeat to Tottenham.
article_snippet: Ramsey, however, stuck up for the defender, praising Rio Ferdinand's effort and refusing to blame Ramsey for the goals Rangers conceded.
article_snippet: Rio Ferdinand struggles to deal with Harry Kane during a difficult game for the former England captain .
article_snippet: The 36-year-old has not been at Rio Ferdinand best since joining QPR, and some fans turned on Rio Ferdinand on Saturday . '
article_snippet: I think Rio's applied Rio Ferdinand well,' Ramsey said. '
article_snippet: I'm very pleased with the way Rio Ferdinand played. '
article_snippet: For Rio to be the age Rio Ferdinand is and applying Rio Ferdinand the way Rio Ferdinand is in training and in games, we need to encourage Rio Ferdinand. '
article_snippet: Rangers boss Chris Ramsey defended Rio Ferdinand, claiming that Rangers boss Chris Ramsey centre half had 'applied Rangers boss Chris Ramsey well' Rio Ferdinand plays the ball away from Christian Eriksen during a game where some fans called for Rangers boss Chris Ramsey to retire .
highlights_snippet: But Ramsey insists Ramsey is pleased with the defender's application .