Ferdinand happy with Sunderland move

Anton Ferdinand reckons joining Sunderland from West Ham this summer has made him a better player.

Ferdinand joined Sunderland in an £8million deal.

“At West Ham I was used to knowing I was in the team every week,” Ferdinand told BBC Newcastle. “I know that if I don’t perform here I won’t be playing.”

“The way I was always looked at when I was at West Ham was as the young boy who came through the ranks and as Rio’s brother.

“Now I’m someone who has been brought in to hopefully make the team better and I’m looked at in a different way.

“It’s a blessing to be looked at in that way and the fans have shown me great love and hopefully that will continue as long as I repay them with good performances.”

[Source: BBC]