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Shittu sends Millwall to Wembley semi-final
Mar 13, 2013 17:45 EDT
A first-half header from Nigerian centre-back Danny Shittu gave Millwall a 1-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday that set up an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Wigan Athletic.
Gomes completes Rovers move
Jul 03, 2012 15:49 EDT
Portugal striker Nuno Gomes has signed for Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer, the English club confirmed on Tuesday.
Magpies soaring towards Europe
Apr 21, 2012 02:59 EDT
Manager Alan Pardew insists the pressure is off Newcastle in their unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Dempsey treble fires five-star Fulham
Jan 21, 2012 12:50 EST
Clint Dempsey bagged a hat-trick as Fulham dented Newcastle's push for a top four finish with a 5-2 victory at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
Hughes ready to make a splash in transfer market
Jan 16, 2012 00:42 EST
QPR manager Mark Hughes admits he is planning a series of signings during the January transfer window as he tries to lift his struggling side out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Arsenal shocked at Swansea, debut loss for Hughes
Jan 15, 2012 13:06 EST
Arsenal lost ground in the race to secure a top-four finish as the Gunners slumped to a surprise 3-2 defeat against Swansea City, while Mark Hughes' debut as QPR boss ended in a 1-0 loss at Newcastle United on Sunday.
New QPR boss Hughes makes losing start
Jan 15, 2012 10:48 EST
Mark Hughes's debut as QPR manager ended in disappointment as Leon Best gave Newcastle a 1-0 victory at St James' Park on Sunday.
Cabaye off the mark as Newcastle down Latics
Oct 22, 2011 12:50 EDT
Newcastle maintained their dream start to the season as Frenchman Yohan Cabaye's first goal for the club handed them a 1-0 victory over Wigan at St James Park.
Ameobi preserves Newcastle's unbeaten run
Oct 16, 2011 13:17 EDT
Shola Ameobi came off the bench to rescue Newcastle's unbeaten record as the Magpies twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Tottenham at St James' Park on Sunday.
Crouch strikes to frustrate United
Sep 24, 2011 17:16 EDT
Manchester United dropped their first Premier League points of the season on Saturday after Peter Crouch's first goal for Stoke secured a 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium.
Ba treble as Newcastle down Blackburn
Sep 24, 2011 12:59 EDT
Senegal international Demba Ba opened his goalscoring account for Newcastle with a hat-trick as the Magpies extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 win over Blackburn.
Ivory Coast's Kone stuns Real superstars
Sep 19, 2011 07:13 EDT
Africans blazed a goal trail around Europe at the weekend with Ivorian Arouna Kone snatching the Levante goal that sent the superstars of Real Madrid tumbling to defeat.
McLeish demands Villa develop ruthless streak
Sep 17, 2011 20:52 EDT
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has demanded his players become more ruthless after seeing them held to a fourth draw in five Premier League matches.
Best spoils Agbonlahor party as Magpies hold Villa
Sep 17, 2011 14:55 EDT
Leon Best denied Gabriel Agbonlahor the perfect end to his 200th Aston Villa start as Newcastle earned a 1-1 draw at Villa Park on Saturday to preserve both teams' unbeaten records.
Arsenal own-goal misery as Blackburn triumph
Sep 17, 2011 12:21 EDT
Arsenal's miserable start to the Premier League season suffered another setback on Saturday as two second-half own goals handed Blackburn an upset 4-3 victory at Ewood Park.
Substitute Eto'o makes dream debut in Russia
Aug 29, 2011 07:05 EDT
Record four-time African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto'o came off the bench to salvage a point for new club Anzhi Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League at the weekend.
United hit Arsenal for eight, City demolish Spurs
Aug 28, 2011 13:50 EDT
Manchester United swept to a magnificent 8-2 victory over 10-man Arsenal as the champions produced the perfect response after Manchester City had underlined their title credentials with a 5-1 rout of Tottenham earlier on Sunday.
Fulham have no answer to lethal Best
Aug 28, 2011 10:55 EDT
Newcastle striker Leon Best bagged a clinical double to fire his side to a 2-1 victory over Fulham at St James' Park on Sunday.
Loss of Coleman new blow for Ireland
Mar 24, 2011 14:18 EDT
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been hit by a fresh injury blow with the news Thursday that Seamus Coleman has been forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.
Arsenal frustrated in Sunderland stalemate
Mar 05, 2011 14:40 EST
Arsenal blew the chance to reduce Manchester United's lead at the top of the Premier League to just one point after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland on Saturday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Leon Best | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leon Julian Best | |
| Date of birth | 19 September 1986 | |
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Coventry City | |
| Number | 9 | |
| Youth career | ||
| 2002–2004 | Notts County | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2004–2007 2004–2005 2005 2006 2006 2006–2007 2007– | Southampton → Queens Park Rangers (loan) → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) → Bournemouth (loan) → Yeovil Town (loan) Coventry City | 17 (4) 5 (0) 2 (1) 11 (3) 15 (4) 15 (10) 82 (19) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2006 2009– | Republic of Ireland U21 Republic of Ireland | 2 (0) 4 (0) |
|
1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
