Les Ferdinand, the former Tottenham striker, recently shared his thoughts on his decision to join the club in 1997. At that time, Tottenham paid around £6 million to acquire the talented striker from Newcastle United. Unfortunately, despite high expectations, Ferdinand struggled to make an impact at Tottenham, scoring only 39 goals in 149 games across all competitions before eventually leaving.
Having enjoyed successful seasons at Newcastle United, Ferdinand believed that his move to Tottenham was the worst decision of his career. According to him, the club lacked professionalism and a footballing culture, with players becoming too comfortable. He had expected a more professional environment, similar to what he experienced at Newcastle. Despite being warned by other players, Ferdinand went through with the move and has regretted it ever since.
Reflecting on his time at Tottenham, Ferdinand shared his disappointment with the club’s approach, noting that the medical room was excessively comfortable with TVs and six beds, which he believes may have been a contributing factor to the high injury rate. He also mentioned that even the chairman, Alan Sugar, acknowledged that the club was not what it should have been.
Ultimately, Tottenham allowed Ferdinand to leave for West Ham United, but he was never able to fully recapture his peak form. He firmly believes that a different club with more professionalism and a better footballing environment could have allowed him to achieve greater success during his career.
