The Reading is on the wall as Ferdinand announces he will retire
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-01-12 09:00

Former England striker Les Ferdinand is to retire from football at the end of the season he revealed.

Former England striker Les Ferdinand, seen here in 2003, is to retire from football at the end of the season he revealed.[AFP]

The 38-year-old has a six month contract with English Championship promotion-chasers Reading, who he joined after leaving Bolton last week, and told the BBC that he would honour his promise this time round.

"I will call it a day at the end of the season. I said that last season, but I mean it this time," said Ferdinand, who enjoyed successful stints at QPR, Spurs and Newcastle.

"Reading are well-placed for promotion and I'd like to help them get there. It would be a nice way to end my career," added Ferdinand, who scored 210 goals in his 18 year career including five for England.

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