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Les Ferdinand

Personal information
Full nameLeslie Ferdinand
Date of birth8 December 1966(age 44)
Place of birthLondon, England
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing positionStriker (retired)
Club information
Current clubTottenham Hotspur (Striker Coach)

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Leslie "Les" Ferdinand MBE (born 8 December 1966 in Paddington, London) is a former English footballer. His playing career included spells at Queens Park Rangers, Besiktas J.K., Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bolton Wanderers F.C., during which period he earned a number of appearances for England. He became the first player to score for 6 different Premier League clubs and is famed for his legendary hang-time when jumping in the air to head the ball.

He is the cousin of current Premier League players Rio and Anton Ferdinand and his son Aaron currently plays for Harrow Borough in the Isthmian League. He also has a daughter, Lauren. Popularly nicknamed Sir Les, he was made an MBE in the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

On 5 November 2008 Ferdinand joined fellow ex-Spur Tim Sherwood on the coaching staff of Tottenham Hotspur, utilising his experience to work with the strikers.

Ferdinand is the fifth highest scorer of all time in the Premier League with 149 goals.

Les Ferdinand Video

You can get 'Be That Way' from iTunes - tinyurl.com Check out the debut video from the Establishment with cameos from footballers Teddy Sheringham, Stuart Pearce, Les Ferdinand, Des Walker and actor Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow from Coronation St). You can get 'Be That Way' from iTunes - tinyurl.com You can get 'Be That Way' from HMV - www.hmvdigital.com You can get 'Be That Way' from 7Digital - www.7digital.com You can get 'Be That Way' from Amazon - tinyurl.com You can get 'Be That Way' from Cubit - tinyurl.com
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Les Ferdinand auditioning for the James Bond role
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I uploaded this vid from "the premiership years" series on Sky, because I love the music behind it and I can't find the name of the track! Please, if you know it, post a comment or leave me a personal message. I would be really grateful. Cheers!
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John Edward Thompson( Jackie ) Milburn then Malcolm Ian Macdonald ( Supermac ) then Faustino Hernán Asprilla Hinestroza then Mirandinha then Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer over 500 views thanks to all!!!
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Leslie "Les" Ferdinand MBE (born 8 December 1966[1] in Paddington, London) is a former English footballer. He is best known for his time at Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and QPR , during which period his powerful and elegant centre forward play and ability in the air resulted in a number of appearances for England. He is the cousin of current Premiership players Rio and Anton Ferdinand and is popularly nicknamed Sir Les. He was made an MBE in the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours List.[2] Ferdinand's son Aaron currently plays for Harrow Borough in the Isthmian League. He takes part in charity events and played and scored in a Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford. He became the first player to score for 6 different Premier League clubs.
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Inspired by the news that David Beckham has been strutting his stuff at Spurs Lodge, Martin Allen arrives clutching a pair of brand new boots to ask his former manager at West Ham for a trial. Mad Dog chats to Peter Crouch first, then seeks advice from Spurs' coaches Tim Sherwood, Les Ferdinand and his cousin Clive Allen before approaching 'H' with his proposal! Martin Allen and DJ Campbell have just launched their new venture, Pro FC, to give young players the opportunity to train with pro managers and get a football trial with a pro club - the top two players from the February Pro FC Camp will get to trial at Spurs. Pro FC: Mad Dog's madcap video episode 1...
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Episode seven of The Race Includes the following Celebrities Eddie Irvines Team - Gary Numan / Nick Moran / Brian Johnson from ACDC / Les Ferdinand / Nigel Benn David Coulthards Team - Ingrid Tarrent / Mellisa Joan Heart / Ms. Dynamite / Tamara Ecclestone / Jenny Frost (Attomic Kitten) With Presenters Denise Van Outen and Ian Lee Team Gary
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Sir Les come back to haunt Spurs and scores his first for the Hammers (2002/03)
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An Amazing Three QPR Hatricks In Succession
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Gough, Ferdinand & Wade take on the former Stig in the new Volkswagen Caddy van - Sport.co.uk Tweet this news
Sport.co.uk--Sporting legends -Les Ferdinand-, Darren Gough and James Wade were joined by the former Stig, Ben Collins, for a day of expert driving tuition and competitive time trials to see who the quickest sportsman in a van is. The competition was heat - Date : Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:51:30 GMT+00:00
As Blue Peter battles axe we look back at memorable moments - Scottish Daily Record Tweet this news
Scottish Daily Record--A rumour circulated in the early Nineties that a teen gang, including footballers Dennis Wise and -Les Ferdinand-, were responsible. Both men denied involvement, although Ferdinand later appeared to confess to "helping a fe - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:52:33 GMT+00:00
CTO video puts case against APD - Travel Weekly UK Tweet this news
Travel Weekly UK--Abta, footballer -Les Ferdinand-, and politicians and businessmen with interests in the Caribbean all feature in a new video shot to highlight the case against APD. The video, shot by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, comes after chanc - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:29:21 GMT+00:00
Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur: why Jose Mourinho admires the job Harry ... - Telegraph.co.uk Tweet this news
Telegraph.co.uk--During this period they are monitored closely by the Spurs coaching staff, especially -Les Ferdinand- who has taken a special interest in working with players during this 'bridging' stage. Redknapp believes the role coaching pla - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:01:25 GMT+00:00
Spurs scouts have reasons to be cheerful after Real's win against Atletico - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--Tim Sherwood and -Les Ferdinand- were at the Vicente Calderon to watch Mourinho keep up his 100 percent Madrid-derby record with his fourth win over Real's local rivals Atletico this season. After two cup victories and a home league win, - Date : Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:04:19 GMT+00:00
Ferdinand backs Defoe - The Press Association Tweet this news
The Press Association--Tottenham coach -Les Ferdinand- believes it is only a matter of time before Jermain Defoe finally scores his first Barclays Premier League goal of the season. Defoe scored 28 times for Spurs last year, but has struggled so far this - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:45:00 GMT+00:00
Harry fumes at stinky Vaart - News of the World Tweet this news
News of the World--I sent Tim Sherwood and -Les Ferdinand- to watch it." AVRAM GRANT claims West Ham have found the fighting spirit to stay in the Premier League. The Hammers won a hard-earned point and could even have nicked it if Carlton Cole, - Date : Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:50:08 GMT+00:00
SOCCERDEMICS - Rose & Kadi Give Their Soccerdemic Views - Footbo (blog) Tweet this news
Footbo (blog)--Ian Wright - who was 21 before he signed for Crystal Palace - -Les Ferdinand-, and, more recently, DJ Campbell of Birmingham and Leicester, proved that late developers can make it in the big leagues. At Aspire, boys as young as 12 are selec - Date : Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:22:01 GMT+00:00
Ferdinand: Wickham Better Off in Championship - TWTD.co.uk Tweet this news
TWTD.co.uk--Tottenham's striker coach -Les Ferdinand- says Blues frontman Connor Wickham is better off playing in the Championship and learning his trade at this stage of his career. Spurs are understood to be the frontrunners for Wickham's sign - Date : Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:12:31 GMT+00:00
Tottenham coach Ferdinand recommends Wickham stay with Ipswich - Tribalfootball.com Tweet this news
Tribalfootball.com--Tottenham coach -Les Ferdinand- has told Connor Wickham to stay where he is at Ipswich Town. Spurs are among clubs interested in the teenage striker. Ferdinand told the East Anglian Times: “If Connor Wickham goes somewhere else, is h - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:17:10 GMT+00:00

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Paul Dickov
Leicester City
Player of the Season

2004
Succeeded by
Danny Tiatto
Preceded by
Paul Dickov
Leicester City Top Goalscorer
2003-04
Succeeded by
David Connolly

Youth career
YearsClub
Southall
1985 � 1986Hayes

Senior career
YearsClubAppsGoals
1986 � 1987Hayes3319
1987 � 1995Queens Park Rangers16380
1988Brentford (loan)30
1988 � 1989→ Beşiktaş (loan)2414
1995 � 1997Newcastle United6841
1997 � 2003Tottenham Hotspur11833
2002 � 2003West Ham United142
2003 � 2004Leicester City2912
2004 � 2005Bolton Wanderers121
2005Reading121
2005 � 2006Watford00

National Team
YearsTeamAppsGoals
1998England B11
1993 � 1998England175

Later career :
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
1986-87 Queens Park Rangers First Division 2 0
1987-88 17 0
1987-88 Brentford Third Division 3 0
Turkey League T�rkiye Kupasi League Cup Europe Total
1988-89 Beşiktaş Süper Lig 24 14
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
1989-90 Queens Park Rangers First Division 9 2
1990-91 18 8
1991-92 23 10
1992-93 Premier League 37 20 2 2 24
1993-94 36 16 0 2 18
1994-95 37 24 1 1 26
1995-96 Newcastle United Premier League 37 25 2 1 5 3 44 29
1996-97 31 16 3 1 1 0 4 4 40 21
1997-98 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 21 5 2 0 1 0 24 5
1998-99 24 5 7 0 4 0 35 5
1999-00 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2
2000-01 28 10 4 0 3 0 35 10
2001-02 25 9 3 1 5 5 33 15
2002-03 11 2 0 0 2 0 13 2
2002-03 West Ham United Premier League 14 2 0 0 0 0 14 2
2003-04 Leicester City Premier League 29 12 2 1 0 0 31 13
2004-05 Bolton Wanderers Premier League 12 1 2 0 2 1 16 2
2004-05 Reading Championship 12 1 0 0 0 0 12 1
2005-06 Watford Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total England 419 170
Turkey 24 14
Career Total 443 184

England squad UEFA Euro 1996 semi-finalists

Seaman, G. Neville, Pearce, Ince, Adams (c), Southgate, Platt, Gascoigne, Shearer, Sheringham, Anderton, Howey, Flowers, Barmby, Redknapp, Campbell, McManaman, Ferdinand, P. Neville, Stone, Fowler, Walker
Coach : Venables

England squad 1998 FIFA World Cup

Seaman, Campbell, Le Saux, Ince, Adams, Southgate, Beckham, Batty, Shearer (c), Sheringham, McManaman, Neville, Martyn, Anderton, Merson, Scholes, Lee, Keown, L. Ferdinand, Owen, R. Ferdinand, Flowers
Coach : Hoddle

PFA Players' Player of the Year

1974: Hunter * 1975: Todd * 1976: Jennings * 1977: Gray * 1978: Shilton * 1979: Brady * 1980: McDermott * 1981: Wark * 1982: Keegan * 1983: Dalglish * 1984: Rush * 1985: Reid * 1986: Lineker * 1987: Allen * 1988: Barnes * 1989: Hughes * 1990: Platt * 1991: Hughes * 1992: Pallister * 1993: McGrath * 1994: Cantona * 1995: Shearer * 1996: Ferdinand * 1997: Shearer * 1998: Bergkamp * 1999: Ginola * 2000: Keane * 2001: Sheringham * 2002: Van Nistelrooy * 2003: Henry * 2004: Henry * 2005: Terry * 2006: Gerrard * 2007: C. Ronaldo * 2008: C. Ronaldo * 2009: Giggs * 2010: Rooney



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