Anton Ferdinand to 'snub John Terry, Ashley Cole handshakes'

Ferdinand to 'snub Terry, Cole handshakes'

Queen Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand is planning to refuse handshakes with John Terry and Ashley Cole in Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, according to a report.

The defender allegedly felt betrayed by Cole when he when he agreed to speak as a defence witness for Terry after the former England captain was accused of racially abusing Ferdinand.

Ferdinand's brother Rio will also snub the Chelsea pair when Manchester United take on the Blues in October, the Daily Mail reports.

QPR manager Mark Hughes will hold a meeting with the player ahead of the match to assess his state of mind going into the London derby.

Terry was was acquitted at Westminster Magistrates' Court on July 13, but now faces an FA investigation over Ferdinand's claims of racial abuse.

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