Football fans on social media have called for Rio Ferdinand to be sacked following his wild celebrations in Manchester United's enthralling 5-4 victory over Lyon on Thursday night.
The Red Devils appeared to be on their way out of the Europa League when they found themselves 4-2 down with just six minutes of extra-time left on the clock.
However, a late blitz from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire turned the match around - with United advancing to the last four of the competition.
Ferdinand, working for TNT Sports on co-commentary with Robbie Savage, couldn't hide his emotions.
Football news: Fans on social media have called for Rio Ferdinand to be sacked following his wild celebrations in Manchester United's enthralling 5-4 victory over Lyon on Thursday night.
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The former United star screamed wildly, failing to hide his love for his old side.
But with commentators meant to be neutral, some supporters on X have called for Ferdinand to be axed following his antics.
"TNT Sports should sack Rio Ferdinand ASAP. The guy is so blatantly biased towards Man United, absolute disgrace," said one user.
A second fumed: "Rio Ferdinand is an embarrassment on commentary. Sack him right off."
Another wrote: "Sack Rio Ferdinand, looked like I was watching on MUTV rather than TNT Sports."
A fourth user opined: "Rio Ferdinand is actually the worst person in the world on commentary."
And a fifth hit out by saying: "Sack Ferdinand please. He talks a load of garbage."
Reports have suggested Ferdinand could leave TNT at the end of the season to focus on his podcast and YouTube channel.
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Whether that happens, however, remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, United boss Ruben Amorim admitted after the match that he was delighted with his side's triumph - despite the fallen giants making hard work of Lyon.
They were in cruise control at 2-0 after goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.
Yet their collapse allowed Lyon back into the match and, had it not been for Fernandes, Mainoo and Maguire, their European dream would be over.
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When asked if last night was his best win in football, Amorim responded: "It is hard to say.
"In here and the sound of the last two goals were amazing, that is something we can keep for future, it was a good feeling but, in the end of the game, [if] you go to semi-finals, you need to win it.
"If you go to the semi-finals and you don't win it, it is the same feeling.
"We need to focus on next stage and try to win competition."
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When asked if he thought United's Europa Leaguen campaign was over, the 39-year-old added: "You think it is hard, but you try to make some changes or try to push the players or yourself to give the energy to the players.
"In the stadium, in this club, you always have a feeling that anything can happen. Today was another day like that."
