Les Ferdinand: The Demise of English Strikers & Sacking Managers | Stick to Football EP 24
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Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode we are delighted to be joined by Premier League legend Les Ferdinand.
Joined by former England team-mates Gary Neville and Ian Wright alongside Jill Scott and Roy Keane, ‘Sir Les’ kicks off the show talking about the competition for a starting spot in England’s stacked frontline in the 1990’s.
Despite being called up to Euro 96 and the World Cup in 1998, Les didn’t play a single minute and reveals which one incident meant he never made an appearance at a major tournament.
A legend for QPR, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in his playing days with 149 Premier League goals, Les talks about his time as Spurs coach where he worked with record England goal scorer Harry Kane.
The former QPR man also talks about his role as Sporting Director at the R’s and why he left the club after eight years in June 2023.
Lastly Gary doesn’t let Les away without discussing the 1995/96 season that seen Manchester United pip Newcastle United to the Premier League title.
If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms.
Chaptering
00:00 Promo
00:45 Behind the Scenes
05:50 Introduction
06:14 1990’s England strikers
19:24 England caps quiz
28:39 Harry Kane
41:32 Role of a sporting director
56:52 Why Les left QPR
01:20:39 Post match scenes
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Football needs more Les Ferdinands, common sense, humility, intelligent and eloquent. Fantastic podcast.
@lincolnwilson8124
29 күн бұрын
The world needs more people with some common sense let alone football 😂.
@marccoote9106
27 күн бұрын
Sir Les one of the best
@oye8211
26 күн бұрын
I agree...such a great interview
@yearo77
26 күн бұрын
Fantastic interview.
@realretaliation7683
14 күн бұрын
@@lincolnwilson8124that’s the thing sense isn’t common 😂
Ian Wright and Roy Keane need their own food n travel show. It will be a goldmine 😂
@philiplaycock8944
Ай бұрын
Agreed!👍
@dkexpat2755
Ай бұрын
Any show with Roy and writghty or Micha would be gold. So much synergy.
@medees46
Ай бұрын
*pogba, lingard and souness
@fishstar2974
Ай бұрын
This would slap
@Markburton86
Ай бұрын
Like an ‘idiot abroad’ type! Would be immense.
ian wright barely said anything in this episode, listening and hanging on every one of Les' stories.. shows how much respect he has for Les being a director of football... this is why its important.
@IxDOYLERxI
Ай бұрын
I’m half hour in he talking a lot so far
@user-ij3np7li2w
Ай бұрын
He hasn’t shut up 😂😂😂 I’m glad as the chemistry on this podcast is brilliant.
@user-rm6ps5pf7w
Ай бұрын
What you on about 😂
@d8ley
Ай бұрын
A genius is only a expert in field, but is always willing to learn, and best way to learn is shut up and listen
@k00095163
Ай бұрын
He's quiet because his son was one of the leeches at QPR
This is one of, if not, the best episode so far. Sir Les is everything you hope he'd be - insightful, intelligent, fair - what a gentleman, what an interview.
Did not expect this one to become one of my most favorite Stick-to-Football episode. Excellent and honest.
@TheBosmanViewing
Ай бұрын
Great episode 🙌
@kaneblack5686
Ай бұрын
so true
@irGuilty
Ай бұрын
Same here possibly the most insightful episode yet, wow
@victoroneill7193
Ай бұрын
The best one by far.
@thecanberean
Ай бұрын
Yes it was more than a pleasant surprise I have to say.
Another great chat in a really friendly and fun environment. Les Ferdinand is a true gentleman.
@markapostolou75
Ай бұрын
That's why it works so well. No ego, just tons of respect and genuine interest in what each person has to say.
@Simeon-the-Magnificent
Ай бұрын
And Jill@@markapostolou75
@mjstones1984
Ай бұрын
Sir Les
@brodogoks2526
Ай бұрын
Sir les
@thomasfriis8106
Ай бұрын
Les is a diamind geezer. Old school. Luv him
Absolutely superb 1 hour and 20 mins. Not too much interrupting, just allowing Les to speak at his own pace, a few laughs and some insightful discussion. Great show everyone 👍
@TheBosmanViewing
Ай бұрын
Completely agree 👍
@nasser.h9473
Ай бұрын
100% agree, something I wish they did with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, felt like he got interrupted quite often
@Taporeee
Ай бұрын
THIS
@milburn990
29 күн бұрын
Sir Les, Newcastle legend, great episode.
He was only with us at Newcastle for a couple of years and he's a legend up here.. 50 goals in 84 games.. was my favourite toon player growing up in the mid 90s, powerhouse in the air,, what an era for football
@ReanimatorsMutilations
Ай бұрын
Was savage at QPR too
@michaelcarter983
Ай бұрын
That's because any good player becomes a legend at Newcastle. They haven't been good since 1995
@frankdux5693
2 күн бұрын
@@michaelcarter983not the case. Some good players can be here for years and not be regarded as a legend. Some can be here for 5 minutes. It depends on loads of factors. What they did for the club, how much they took the club and city to their heart etc. just different stuff.
Love all the shots of Roy sneaking in a mini roll 😂
@danmancmufc
Ай бұрын
Very strange observations this youtube generation...
@ben_angel
Ай бұрын
Human eats.
@salahuddin8335
Ай бұрын
By chance do you know what the brand of these rolls are? Keano and Wrighty seem to love them.
@harryhayes7057
Ай бұрын
@@salahuddin8335they’re made by Cadbury called mini rolls
@durkiosmurki0755
Ай бұрын
I love reading the comments for ones like this.
Les: I passed my helicopter 🚁 licence while at spurs. Keane: is that so you could get out the ground quicker 😆
@PjMasks-qu6bb
Ай бұрын
Keane never dissappoints
@traceywilliams9879
Ай бұрын
Keane always has those one burners. 😂
@charliemartn
Ай бұрын
Came for this comment ahahaha
@michaelcarter983
Ай бұрын
Thanks we heard it the first time
@decotronq9054
29 күн бұрын
😂😂 Gold
One of the best episodes of theirs in my opinion. Ferdinand is such an engaging individual, so easy to listen to
I never usually comment on these, but I'm moved to this time... The discussions with Les Ferdinand gave me such an insight into football that I haven't experienced before, and I'm 63. Great episode, this one. Kudos! COYS
Jamie missing two weeks in a row. He's taking the Liverpool loss HARD😂
@GhostJJJ
Ай бұрын
Biggest moment in Man Utd’s recent history. Enjoy it
@MH-vp7lf
Ай бұрын
@@GhostJJJMan utd in absolute free fall and still finished above Klopps super team (greatest in PL history apparently 😂) 3 times in past 5 years.
@kwnana6057
Ай бұрын
@@MH-vp7lftwice, only last year and 20/21
@tonymorph3672
Ай бұрын
@@GhostJJJstill crying I see. You lot haven’t stopped banging on about a meaningless result in the league a year later 😂
@YTykh
Ай бұрын
Do you think it's possible that since he's missed another week that he might actually have some other commitment and it's not really about the manc utd thing?
You can tell Roy and Wrighty have a true friendship from their banter. 21:55 Gary: "Wrighty got 9 goals for England" .... Roy to Wrighty: "5 of them against San Marino" 🤣
@athuldas4959
Ай бұрын
And another time he brought up tony adams saying wright was always late, knowing it would peeve him
@TheBosmanViewing
Ай бұрын
I laughed at that one 😅
@martinbeeko3481
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
Les you are a QPR legend, always will be. My idol growing up. Thanks for coming back and doing your best for the club again
@Barrettszippo
23 күн бұрын
Completely agree! COYRS!
Sir Les of Ferdinand, what an amazing player. The goal he scored against Man Utd at Loftus road in 94 - an exocet missile!
Sir Les. Unbelievable striker.
@gerarddeery184
Ай бұрын
Was he though?
@mrb018538
Ай бұрын
@@gerarddeery184 In his prime (QPR/Newcastle) he scored 140 goals in 268 appearances. Top class.
@BongDiggidee
Ай бұрын
Used to miss a lot of sitters tho
@sidhanthmuralidhar8963
Ай бұрын
@@BongDiggideeno longevity too
@andrewdinatale8207
Ай бұрын
@gerarddeery184 Highlight of your day
Roy: I can’t remember what I put on my instagram last week - my memory is shocking. Gary: Do you remember our defensive corner routine from one game in 1995?
@Christopher_J
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@user-ds8yi2hf3h
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@collydub1987
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@damonreeves2629
Ай бұрын
😂
@RJ-666
Ай бұрын
He can remember the important things 😂
This has to be one of the most fascinating episodes yet and Les is a top bloke. Great insight.
Roy & Ian resembling best friends poking each other and goofing off, in the back of the classroom lol
What a gentleman Les is. forgot what a genuine character he is. Great show all. That insight about how difficult it is to discipline players today shows how whats wrong with a lot not all of modern footballers. Too much power
@francishughes3422
Ай бұрын
Who’s Lee
@NAVEENKUMAR-pu8yd
Ай бұрын
@@francishughes3422 thank you the typo highlighting cheers
Huge respect for Les . Proper bloke , well spoken and great footballer.. good luck in the future
@timothysunbi1656
Ай бұрын
proper london geeza
One of the most insightful interviews I’ve watched offering some light on the realities of running a football club and dealing with the many and diverse challenges that entails. Superb and big thanks to Les.
I never knew much about Les Ferdinand unfortunately but after watching this, what an amazing person. Comes across so well and tons of experience. Could listen to his stories all day. Excellent episode
Ferdinand does look like denzel i cant unsee it now 😂😂😂
@cyberrecluse7024
Ай бұрын
Omg so true.. I felt the same.
@lucabu9838
Ай бұрын
It’s when he’s smiling that’s it’s especially close.
My childhood was watching les Ferdinanad scoring unbelievable goals. What a top bloke aswel
@TheBosmanViewing
Ай бұрын
Great player
Guys get Andy Cole on! Would be super interesting to hear him.
@Witheredzakidaddyegghead
Ай бұрын
Great shout
@BetsBestBits
21 күн бұрын
Get him on with Teddy Sheringham, great double act 🤔
The insight into QPR behind the scenes was really interesting. Top man Les.
This is, without question, the best sports discussion show. Anywhere.
@yearo77
Ай бұрын
Without a shadow of a doubt.
I still get can't over the lengths Roy went to to make Ole feel better after his sacking. That's proper leadership.
@eXpressYourselfClips
Ай бұрын
And at the time people were wondering why Gary and Roy weren't calling for Ole to be sacked. Leadership and Loyalty
@mikeryan4055
Ай бұрын
Not really leadership, That's just a decent guy, and a good friend
@TheLastAngryMan01
Ай бұрын
Great lad.
@anthonydixon1282
Ай бұрын
proper friendship not proper leadership
@river2352
Ай бұрын
Cringe
Les Ferdinand comes across as articulate and sensible especially when talking about his role as a DoF for QPR. Some great insight and another great episode
Brilliant show, brilliant guest. I can't believe Les isn't currently working in football, he's smart, intelligent, he's insightful, knows the game on the pitch, in the boardroom & has bags of charisma. And only the MLS have been in contact with him? It's unbelievable that he's not working.
Sir Les of bloody Ferdinand! An absolute ledge!
@mcfly10146
Ай бұрын
Ferdinandshire 😂
Les Ferdinand must be the coolest footballer ever!
I played against Cole at schoolboy level for Forest and Notts schoolboys . His finishing was unreal at 15 ,16 … could finish with both feet with ease and remember our manager coming in and saying young lad up front had just signed for Arsenal !!😮😮😮
@nmarcus7233
Ай бұрын
He was a proper striker. At Newcastle he was going crazy.
@mowvu5380
Ай бұрын
@@nmarcus7233and don't forget razor broke his leg in two places and he was back playing 2 months later. it didn't affect him at all lol
@anthonymcken6050
17 күн бұрын
Yeah he was special. Underrated dribbling skills as well for an English number 9 back then as well.
Ian doesnt speak alot, but when he does the world needs to listen. This guy has pearls of wisdom
Wishlist for Guest: Cantona, Jose, Vieira, Ince, Phil Neville, Shearer
@horuslupercal2385
Ай бұрын
+ Denis Irwin. Keano wouldn't be able to control himself.
@jrn2121
Ай бұрын
Phil? Um, no.
@lukepatterson5367
Ай бұрын
Phil Neville please no
@vacuumboots69
Ай бұрын
Phil Neville?? Becks maybe
@nathanrobertson819
Ай бұрын
@@vacuumboots69Beck’s has been on already
Need to get Eric Cantona and Patrick Vieira on
@eXpressYourselfClips
Ай бұрын
Eric the king would break the internet
@TVsez
Ай бұрын
Absolutely
@Joker66623
Ай бұрын
He wouldn't do it. Confirmed he won't talk about football and only his new music career
@anthonychorlton6257
Ай бұрын
@@Joker66623that sounds like something he’d say
@SpumoniD
Ай бұрын
When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea
Probably the best interview about what goes on behind the scenes at a football club - gold.
This is the best overlap that I've ever watched where everyone was involved and Les was open as well. Tumb up to this segment/ episode.
Was gunna go to sleep... but I guess it can wait an hour and 30 minutes. Just finished the episode and very glad I stayed up to watch it. Les Ferdinand is just pure class. He is so well spoken and thoughtful. Really enjoyed this episode.
8:49 .... Brilliant to hear Les mention Christian Vieri, i thought he was VERY underrated in the game
@Sidneyyoungblood75
Ай бұрын
If my diminishing memory is correct. Vieri was the world record transfer at some time. Lazio???
@Mattiemaurice90
Ай бұрын
Thought the same 🤣
@TheBosmanViewing
Ай бұрын
Bobo was a brilliant striker 🇮🇹 he was phenomenal at Atletico Madrid
@RobK32
4 күн бұрын
He was class
Prime Les was a powerhouse. I haven’t seen him in twenty years. He is a very good communicator.
That was weird. Before Wrighty even mentioned Denzel, I thought he was a ringer for him when Les smiles. Glad I’m not the only one. Another great lad!
@thedoc225ify
Ай бұрын
Ferdinand and Grooverider must be twins
Fascinating insight. One of the best sit down interviews in a long time. Always liked Les and he's right he always gave his everything wherever he was. Fantastic again
Sir Les, never been so devastated as when we sold him to spurs! Met him as a kid and couldn’t have been a nicer man! Legend!
Best episode yet- Sir Les comes across so well. People like him deserve the big positions in the game.
Les just has that bit of charisma. Hell of a centre forward as well.
Shoutout to the switcher for adding those cheeky shots of Roy getting his little chocolate roll 😂
I remember the papers going Les Birdinand when he got his copter license
@clrs6576
Ай бұрын
😂
Loved this episode. Les Ferdinand's so straightforward. It is refreshing.
C’mon let’s get Des Walker on - imagine the banter with Roy & Wrighty 👌🏻 And invite Nigel Clough on at some point, such an underrated player and the stories on Roy and Sir Brian Clough would be incredible 🙌🏻
@rob1969in
Ай бұрын
Brilliant shout would love to see Nigel on and Stuart Pearce too
@buffalosowljah373
Ай бұрын
oh id be worried about that one ..he probably wont stop talking once he started as ive heard LMAO..but it would be a good one with nigel clough as well 👍👍
@AJP321
16 күн бұрын
Yes! Nigel please!
Les Ferdinand. Legend!
Incredible insight into his recruiting process at QPR and not looking at the names and just the CV's and if it meets the job spec to eradicate any form of prejudice. I think a lot of businesses could take a leaf out of his book. Absolute top bloke Les, thanks for another belting episode boys x
That was class! One of my favourites I think. Could listen to Les for another hour. Thanks for that 🙌
man les is a class act... almost like a young denzel washington!
@solarmaru49
Ай бұрын
Actually I see it too
@geehumphreys7376
Ай бұрын
“Has anyone ever told you you look just like Denzel Washington?”
@heskeytime6333
Ай бұрын
👍🏽
@SimplyPZ
Ай бұрын
@@geehumphreys7376if you know you know
@mrc.p8423
Ай бұрын
He could play wrighty in a movie😂
Les Ferdinand.! What a guest, what a striker, and seems like a true gentleman 👌
That was an amazing episode. Possibly the best 'Stick To Football' so far! Les Ferdinand... What a legend!
Great show and a brilliant insight, being a sporting director, it opened up my eyes. Les is a true gent and one of the best guests thats been on the show 🙂
I think that’s the best one yet…. Very insightful…absolute gent and a great striker..criminally overlooked for England Along with Kevin Phillips …
Beautiful Interview, much appreciated. Thank You Fellas
Best episode so far. Les is an absolute class act and I love how he vibes with everybody.
One of the nicest fellas I've met, met him as a 10-13 year old on several occasions. Great player to I rated him alot tbf.
Love hearing Les talk, what a player and absolutely gutted he never moved to Manchester United.
One of my favourite episodes yet! This show is so consistently brilliant ❤
What an absolutely class act Les Ferdinand is. Great player too!
Surprisingly, this has been one of my favourites. Loved it. Les is a proper gent.
That denzel line came out of nowhere 😂😂
@Heisenhag
Ай бұрын
Mr McColl 😂
@paulomoteso
Ай бұрын
It was brilliant😂
@jackoi9057
Ай бұрын
Or from a Wrighty reference two weeks ago.
@georgefoggin8934
27 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s a reference to wrighty’s answer the other week.
As many have said, this is possibly my favourite episode so far! Absolute class, honesty, humour, respect, and just general good vibes mixed with insight. Such a joy to watch that was!
This is one of the best ones you’ve done yet. Some insightful stuff from Les
Great chat. Met Sir Les when he came from Hayes. Top man, true gentleman. Well Done hosts for letting the guest speak. Great podcast.
Les was a top-class player, he's just underrated as he was in an era with Wright, Sheringham, Sutton, Collymore, Cole and Alan Shearer - pretty tasty choices we had back then
@aljenx829
Ай бұрын
Dont forget Fowler 👌
@grahamhill9499
Ай бұрын
Sutton 😂
@richardbare9911
Ай бұрын
Add Fowler forger sutton
@aidanmagill6769
Ай бұрын
Sutton and Collymore just glad to be mentioned.
@101stevieray
Ай бұрын
Don’t forget Dion Dublin
One of the better episodes this. Really interesting to hear Les talking about all this stuff..
BEST episode so far. Insightful and lovely banter.
Roy's phone looks like my son's phone 😂 I loved it when Les was at Newcastle. He was so good for us and his headers were insane.
@shanginadildo
Ай бұрын
Looks like my phone too, phones must like quite similar or sumfin
@Arse-Crack
Ай бұрын
@@shanginadildo😂😂
@russyJ20
Ай бұрын
9 years old with a smashed screen. About sums mine up. Works fine though
Amazing, Amazing show. He’s a great speaker, was hooked the whole time🔥🔥🔥👌🏾
Best episode so far. Could listen to Les talk about football all day, so insightful. Great stuff!
Absolute legend. Best episode so far. Very insightful.
I love the banter at the start of the show., Stick to Football is my absolute favorite football show on KZread.
Brilliant episode. One of my favourite ones so far!
You can tell the way Les looks at Gary, Ian and Roy as he talks, and the way they listen to him, there is a mutual respect there
One of the best Overlaps ever made, nothing but pure insight throughout. Sent me off on a rabbit hole to find out about his time at Besiktas. And it was no wonder it was nearly an hour before Gary got a question in - it could’ve been a 3hr show.
Another brilliant episode. Could listen to Les all day with those insights into what goes on behind the scenes.
I hope Les knows all the joy he gave us Newcastle fans. The guy is adored.
This was by far the best episode of stick to football. Fantastic insight from big Les! Loved it.
Brilliant interview and what a gent of a person. What a player Les was but I have a new found respect for him, he was excellent on the show and funny 👍
Living legend! My nephew was at QPR for a but met les what a gentleman!!
I used to have Les Ferdinand on Championship Manager 98
@user-ls1mx3nb1p
Ай бұрын
Ah same, great memories
@kupus6622
Ай бұрын
I signed him for juve...scored 45 in a season
@user-pm5tu6qn4i
Ай бұрын
O yesss
@andrewdinatale8207
Ай бұрын
@FootballDrawn I used to place a water bottle on the bedroom floor to kick when I was angry
@FootballDrawn
Ай бұрын
@@andrewdinatale8207 hahahahaaaa 😁😁
What an absolute legend Les Ferdiband is. He comes across as such an intelligent, insightful guy. I could listen to him all day long. Fascinating stuff.
Lesley. What a bloke, top player!
Legends, played amazing, talk great, what an ambassador for English football.. Sir Les Ferdinand
Best interview with a guest so far. Was fantastic listening to Les about the insight of running a football club. Could have listened for another hour easily.
What a top man - Les Ferdinand.
I have to say that was the most captivating interview you guys have put up there. You had my undivided attention for over an hour. Les; what a man; a real gent.
fantastic show guys! so glad you've got some PL royalty on the show. its made me hungry for more. we need Stuart pierce !!!
@RobinHood-us7sg
Ай бұрын
Or Des Walker or Nigel Clough 🙌🏻
The Harley Les talks about was built at Just Harleys in Newcastle, I was in with my dad looking at it as a kid, knew as soon as he started telling the story he’d mention Keenan’s bike, it was beautiful as well, great times at the club
Fabulous insight with Les. Cracking show! Next please!
Les was in the year above me at school. He was the goalkeeper for the school team! Always a nice guy.
One of my favourite episodes yet…. Sir Les for premier League Hall of Fame.👏🏻
Les is so straight forward and honest, its really great to see. The results he achieved in keeping QPR in business not just in the championship is remarkable.