QPR’s Ferdinand out of the running for FA job

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Les Ferdinand has turned down the chance to be interviewed for the technical director position with the Football Association.

QPR’s director of football was reported to be on four-person shortlist drawn up to be Dan Ashworth’s successor for when he leaves the job in the spring.

Speaking at a fans forum on Thursday night, Ferdinand – who won 17 England caps as a striker – said while he had been approached, he was staying at Loftus Road.

“I spoke to them but it wasn’t time for me to leave this football club, I am happy to stay,” he said.

“To be honest, they (FA) contacted the club and asked to speak to me…it’s the national team.

“I did speak to the FA and I made my views clear to them. I was flattered they wanted to speak to me because sometimes you read reports and they make you feel like you’re not doing a good job. But they’ve recognised what we’ve done at this football club.”

Chief executive Lee Hoos added he viewed the approach as a compliment.

“The way we view it, we are flattered and honoured that they looked at this club,” he said.

“This is the national team, the fact that the FA is looking at people who work here shows we have people doing the right thing.”