Leon Best

Name:	Leon Best
Born:	Nottingham, England
D.O.B:	September 19th 1986
Club:	Newcastle United
Position:	Striker
Shirt No:	9
Previous Clubs:	Coventry

Toon new boy reveals Forest snub

Feb 05 2010 10:12:14:000AM

Leon Best has revealed he turned down a move to hometown club Nottingham Forest in order to sign for Newcastle on deadline day.

Best move of the day for Magpies

Feb 01 2010 03:02:49:000PM

Leon Best has completed his switch from Coventry to Newcastle for an undisclosed fee after the striker signed a deal until the summer of 2013.

Coleman: No bids for Best as yet

Jan 21 2010 12:33:00:000PM

Coventry boss Chris Coleman insists the Sky Blues not received a single bid for striker Leon Best amid reported interest from Middlesbrough.

Ranson poised for Best offers

Dec 02 2009 03:53:00:000PM

Coventry chairman Ray Ranson admits he is expecting to receive bids for Republic of Ireland striker Leon Best in the January transfer window.

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