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Les Ferdinand

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Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images
Born
December 8 1966
Height
5'11"
Full Name
Leslie Ferdinand
Place Of Birth
Acton, London, England

Les Ferdinand only spent two years at Newcastle United between 1995-1997, yet he had such a profound impact at St. James’ Park that he remains a legend to this day.

He scored 50 goals in 84 games and was a star in Kevin Keegan’s great Entertainers.

Les Ferdinand News

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images

Les Ferdinand tells Tottenham players what they need to hear after Newcastle United complaints

Jonathan Gorrie
Oct 30, 2025
Photo by Michelle Mercer/Newcastle United via Getty Images

Nick Woltemade matches Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand after scoring another goal for Newcastle United

Newcastle United secured a second victory in a matter of days by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s Magpies beat Union…

Olly Dawes
Oct 5, 2025
Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images

Les Ferdinand seriously questions Newcastle United star’s decision, ‘I don’t understand’

Newcastle United legend Les Ferdinand criticised Nick Pope’s game management following Sunday’s defeat to Arsenal.  Newcastle United lost 2-1 to Arsenal at St James’ Park,…

Jonathan Gorrie
Sep 28, 2025
Split image: Alan Shearer celebrates a goal for Newcastle United (L). Alexander Isak (R).

Ranking Newcastle United’s top 10 strikers ever, including Alan Shearer and Alexander Isak

Newcastle United’s top 10 strikers of all time, ranked. As the old cliche goes, they love a No.9 up in Newcastle and that’s because the…

Dan Murphy
Sep 19, 2025
Les Ferdinand doing punditry, Nick Woltemade in Newcastle United training.

Les Ferdinand says whether Nick Woltemade can fill Alexander Isak’s boots at Newcastle United

Nick Woltemade is hoping to make his Newcastle United debut against Wolves on Saturday, as he gets set for a tough start to his Toon…

James Rutherford
Sep 11, 2025
Inset, mystery person graphic. Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer working as a football pundit at St James' Park.

Alan Shearer says no one currently at Newcastle United comes close to his ex-teammate in one key area

Alan Shearer has been asked to build his perfect Premier League striker and paid a glowing reference to former Newcastle United teammate Les Ferdinand in…

Jonathan Gorrie
Sep 10, 2025
Les Ferdinand. Yoane Wissa is pictured in a Newcastle United shirt.

Les Ferdinand now issues quick-fire reality check to Yoane Wissa after £55m Newcastle United move

Former Newcastle United striker Les Ferdinand admits he was not best pleased by Yoane Wissa’s behaviour before his dramatic move to the club. Newcastle United…

Jonathan Gorrie
Sep 10, 2025
Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier League

The two former Newcastle United stars shortlisted for the Premier League’s Hall of Fame

Two former Newcastle United players have been nominated for a place in the Premier League’s prestigious Hall of Fame. It is that time of year…

Liam Brusby
Sep 8, 2025
Alan Shearer waves to Newcastle United fans after signing for the club in 1996. Inset: Les Ferdinand celebrates a goal with Shearer.

Les Ferdinand’s bold prediction on Alan Shearer at Newcastle United was bang on the money

The iconic Alan Shearer signed for Newcastle United 29 years ago in 1996 and both Les Ferdinand and Peter Beardsley were delighted with the news.…

Dan Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer during an England press conference in 2000.

Kevin Keegan’s chief concern after Alan Shearer signed for Newcastle United was completely unfounded

Newcastle United signed Alan Shearer for a record-breaking fee 29 years ago and it’s difficult to believe but Kevin Keegan had a concern upon doing…

Dan Murphy
Jul 29, 2025

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