Leon Best
Born: September 19, 1986 (age 38)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Nottingham, England
Nationality: 
Irish
IrishPosition: Striker
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2002-2004 | Notts County |
| Senior | 2004-2007 | Southampton |
| → 2004-2005 | Queens Park Rangers (loan) | |
| → 2005 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| → 2006 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| → 2006 | Bournemouth (loan) | |
| → 2006-2007 | Yeovil Town (loan) | |
| 2007-2010 | Coventry City | |
| 2010-2012 | Newcastle United | |
| 2012-2015 | Blackburn Rovers | |
| → 2014 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| → 2014-2015 | Derby County (loan) | |
| → 2015 | Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | |
| 2016-2017 | Ipswich Town | |
Sports Mole has 180 articles about Leon Best. Articles 1 to 40:
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 6, 12:00
Ipswich Town re-sign Jonny Williams
Ipswich Town re-sign Welsh midfielder Jonny Williams on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace.
Aug 31, 17:38
Ipswich Town announce double signing
Ipswich Town announce the loan capture of Leicester City forward Tom Lawrence, as well as a one-year deal for Leon Best.
Aug 31, 08:04
Mick McCarthy confirms "potential" deal for Leon Best
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy admits that a "potential deal" is on the cards for Leon Best.
Aug 25, 14:10
Ipswich Town 'considering double loan swoop'
Ipswich Town are reportedly considering a double loan move for youngsters Adam Armstrong and Martin Samuelsen.
Aug 24, 07:13
Team News: Bristol City unchanged for a third game running
Bristol City name an unchanged lineup for their trip to Rotherham United.
Nov 28, 14:25
Leeds United defender Gaetano Berardi has suspension reduced
Leeds United confirm that their appeal against the length of Gaetano Berardi's suspension has been successful and reduced from three matches to two.
Nov 24, 16:45
Neil Redfearn: 'Leon Best has great ability'
Rotherham United boss Neil Redfearn claims that the Millers could have one of the most effective strikers in the Championship in new signing Leon Best.
Nov 24, 11:01
Half-Time Report: Rotherham United holding Leeds United at Elland Road
Rotherham United are holding Leeds United to a 0-0 draw in the Championship.
Nov 21, 15:53
Live Commentary: Leeds United 0-1 Rotherham United - as it happened
See how Neil Redfearn's Rotherham United won for the first time under him against former club Leeds United, now managed by ex-Millers boss Steve Evans.
Nov 21, 14:37
Team News: Leeds United defender Liam Cooper passed fit to face Rotherham United
Leeds United defender Liam Cooper is passed fit to face Rotherham United in the Championship.
Nov 21, 14:06
Leon Best joins Rotherham United until end of season
Rotherham United, the Championship's bottom side, bring in out-of-contract striker Leon Best on a contract until the end of the season.
Nov 17, 11:39
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Huddersfield Town
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Saturday lunchtime match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Huddersfield Town in the Championship.
Oct 1, 15:46
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews the meeting between Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium in the Championship.
Aug 13, 17:58
Leon Best, Blackburn Rovers agree mutual departure
Leon Best leaves Blackburn Rovers a year before his contract was due to expire after the two parties reached a mutual agreement to terminate his deal.
Jul 8, 16:19
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton eager to boost attacking options
Brighton boss Chris Hughton admits that he needs to boost his attacking options at the end of the season.
Apr 27, 15:30
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Brighton, Huddersfield Town
There are no goals at half time between Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town in their Championship match.
Apr 14, 20:35
Team News: Huddersfield's Ishmael Miller in for James Vaughan, Brighton & Hove Albion unchanged
Brighton & Hove Albion name an unchanged side, while Huddersfield Town bring in Ishmael Miller for the injured James Vaughan for their Championship match.
Apr 14, 19:18
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Huddersfield Town
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Championship meeting between Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town.
Apr 13, 16:40
Late goals give Bournemouth win over Brighton & Hove Albion
Two goals in the final 20 minutes give Bournemouth a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Championship.
Apr 10, 21:37
Live Commentary: Brighton & Hove Albion 0-2 Bournemouth - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth at the Amex.
Apr 10, 19:15
Team News: Three changes for Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion make three changes to their starting lineup for their Championship match against Bournemouth.
Apr 10, 19:10
Rotherham United win sends Blackpool down
Rotherham United beat Brighton 1-0 to confirm Blackpool's relegation to League One.
Apr 6, 16:55
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the two sides ahead of Saturday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mar 19, 16:58
Millwall hold Brighton & Hove Albion to draw
Millwall miss the opportunity to claim a vital win in their battle to avoid relegation as Brighton & Hove Albion secure a goalless draw at The Den.
Mar 17, 21:43
Half-Time Report: Millwall on level terms against Brighton & Hove Albion
Millwall and Brighton & Hove Albion both enjoy spells on top in a goalless first half at The Den.
Mar 17, 20:34
Team News: Leon Best named in Brighton & Hove Albion side against Millwall
Leon Best returns to the Brighton & Hove Albion attack for the meeting with Millwall at The Den.
Mar 17, 19:16
Team News: Two changes for Leeds United at Brighton & Hove Albion
Neil Redfearn makes two changes to his Leeds United side as they chase four straight away wins for the first time since 2001 at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Feb 24, 19:43
Team News: David Marshall returns for Cardiff City
Cardiff City welcome the return of first-choice goalkeeper David Marshall as they prepare for the visit of Brighton & Hove Albion in the Championship.
Feb 10, 19:12
On this day: Newcastle United stun Arsenal with four-goal comeback
On this day in 2011, Newcastle United fought back from 4-0 behind to earn a 4-4 draw against Arsenal at St James' Park.
Feb 5, 10:07
Team News: On-loan Manchester United midfielder Joe Rothwell on bench for Blackpool
Manchester United midfielder Joe Rothwell is on the bench for Blackpool in Saturday's Championship clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Bloomfield Road.
Jan 31, 14:18
Leon Best makes Brighton & Hove Albion loan switch
Blackburn Rovers striker Leon Best joins Brighton on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 20, 15:13
Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Derby County
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first Championship match of 2015 as second-placed Ipswich host third-placed Derby at Portman Road.
Jan 8, 17:37
Mid-season report: Derby County
Sports Mole takes a look at how promotion hopefuls Derby County have fared in the opening half of the 2014-15 season.
Jan 7, 10:30
Derby County cancel Leon Best loan
Derby County cut short Blackburn Rovers forward Leon Best's long spell with the club.
Jan 6, 18:02
Steve McClaren hints at Leon Best exit
Steve McClaren admits that Leon Best's time at Derby County may be coming to a premature end.
Jan 6, 14:46
Chris Martin penalty breaks Southport hearts
An injury-time penalty from Chris Martin earns Derby County a 1-0 win over Conference Premier side Southport in the FA Cup third round.
Jan 3, 17:04
Half-Time Report: Southport holding Derby County
Derby County dominate the opening 45 minutes against Southport but fail to break the deadlock in their FA Cup third-round clash.
Jan 3, 15:57
Team News: Derby County make nine changes for Southport tie
Derby County boss Steve McClaren makes nine changes to his side for the FA Cup match with Conference Premier outfit Southport.
Jan 3, 14:31
Preview: Derby County vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final between Derby County and Chelsea.
Dec 15, 12:25
