“I’ve sat back and watched the 2017 election unfold… shambles!”
Rio Ferdinand, like most of the UK, spent Thursday night and early Friday morning watching the general election results come in. The Conservative Party suffered a damaging night, losing 12 seats and falling short of a majority.
Considering the party entered the election aiming to achieve a clear majority, it has been something of a disaster.
It's been a bad night for Theresa May… #GE2017 #hungparliament pic.twitter.com/hsRidWR6D4
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) June 9, 2017
Theresa May will remain as Prime Minister, for now, but her power has been eroded, and few expect her to remain in office for long.
Who’ll eventually replace her is another matter, but Ferdinand gave his two cents.
The former Manchester United defender nominated Piers Morgan for number 10.
I've sat back and watched the #2017Election unfold… shambles! I'm putting forward @piersmorgan for PM…Real Talk! #Vote4Piers
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 9, 2017
However, Rio’s former QPR teammate Joey Barton wasn’t having it. Barton evidently isn’t a fan of the former editor of the Daily Mirror, and disgruntled Arsenal fan.
Barton quoted Ferdinand’s tweet, and wrote:
“As last night has shown, we’ve enough politicians with a false sense of entitlement. Last we need is another.”
Meow.
As last night has shown, we've enough politicians with a false sense of entitlement. Last we need is another…. @piersmorgan #timnicebutdim https://t.co/Ju57Ywcz52
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) June 9, 2017
Morgan replied by tweeting:
“Want a bet, Pitbull?”
Want a bet, Pitbull? https://t.co/lhT3jgyvhb
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 9, 2017
Barton hasn’t replied.
Rio’s original tweet didn’t go down well with his followers.
Don't be daft.
— James Maw (@JamesTMaw) June 9, 2017
nah rio mate don't do this
— Gene Oliver (@genepoli) June 9, 2017
think you've been hacked, mate
— Sam Diss (@SamDiss) June 9, 2017
But he returned with another politically themed tweet, saying he was just trying to start a debate.
Love starting debate! Can any one man make such drastic changes for good to society anyway??
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 9, 2017
