Sir Les Says ... Kick Them Out!

Last updated : 19 June 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Today the ex-England player has called on UEFA to kick Serbia out of the European Under-21 Championship.


UEFA officials had to make an announcement to stop Serbia fans chanting at England defender Nedum Onuoha on Sunday and the Football Association have also filed a complaint over abuse England players suffered from their opponents in the tunnel after the final whistle.

But European football's governing body will not deal with the issue until July 12 at a meeting of their control and disciplinary body.

Ferdinand (cousin of England Under-21 defender Anton): "The best outcome would be if they got chucked out of the tournament now.

"Nothing really will change unless they hand out a punishment to fit the crime.

"Every now and again racism rears its ugly head and unless there's some real drastic action taken against it, it will continue to do so.

"Serbia topped their group in the competition and to chuck them out would have a major impact."

1995/97 L.Ferdinand 81/2 50
Big Les arrived with Warren Barton and David Ginola in the summer of 1995 and was part of the side that lit up the Premiership. Big, strong and a nightmare to mark, he carried on the reputation of superb Newcastle number 9s. But when Alan Shearer arrived that particular shirt was taken off him, much to the player's disgust. England international who came from QPR and joined Spurs.