Ferdinand says thanks for support

QPR defender Anton Ferdinand has praised the support he has received over the allegations of racial abuse by Chelsea captain John Terry.

The Blues defender has been accused of racially insulting Ferdinand in last Sunday’s win over Chelsea at Loftus Road, with an official complaint being lodged to police.

Terry has reportedly attempted to reach out to both Anton and brother Rio with no reply.

The 26-year-old former Sunderland player, who is set to speak to the FA on Friday, has not spoken publicly about the incident, but has acknowledged the support of the footballing community.

“I don’t want to talk about that,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

“I’d like to thank players like Jason Roberts for the support they have given me. Not just professionals at other clubs but my team-mates at QPR.”

“They’ve been fantastic for me. Having team-mates around you like I have is nice to feel, and nice to see.”

QPR face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday at White Hart Lane, and Ferdinand insists that he is totally focused on the task ahead and will not let the furore affect his football.

“The last few days have been crazy,” he added.

“But I’m looking forward to Sunday’s game against Spurs and fully focused on football.”

“Anyone who knows me will know that whatever’s going on, football’s always going to by my number one priority.

“Has it been the craziest week of my life? There’s been other situations, but it’s certainly up there. But these types of situations are what make you.”