Rio Ferdinand admits spending time on QPR's bench has been a 'comedown', but is still more than happy to be at the club. The former England captain penned a one-year deal with Rangers in the summer, reuniting with former boss Harry Redknapp after leaving Manchester United. Having established himself as one of the Premier League's best ever defenders while at Old Trafford, few would have predicted the 36-year-old failing to make the grade at Loftus Road. Rio Ferdinand has spent the majority of his time at QPR on the substitutes' bench The 36-year-old will be hoping to worm his way back into Harry Redknapp's first team plans
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Rio Ferdinand has played just seven Premier League games this season
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The centre back joined QPR on free transfer after leaving Man United
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Ferdinand's last appearance came in October against West Ham
'When you have enjoyed all the success of being at a club as big as @placeholder for more than a decade, there is no hiding the fact that my current circumstances are a bit of a comedown.