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Former QPR star, Leon Jeanne turns 27 today (Born November 17, 1980).
Jeanne is currently playing for MacWhirter Welsh League team, Maesteg Park
Gerry Francis gave Jeanne his chance in February 1999 against Watford. And that season he made 10 appearances. Jeanne joined Cardiff in July 2001.Jeanne League Stats Also Played for Barry Town, Newport County, Port Talbot Town, Merthyr Tydfil - Non League Teams
After a great start, had various troubles at QPR, such as
BBC, September 27, 2007 - "Jeanne Absent from Wales Training"
July 11 2006- Martyrs offer Jeanne 'last chance' to rescue faltering career
Jul 11 2006 Terry Phillips, South Wales Echo
The talented Jeanne, 24, will take his first step towards that aim when he plays for Merthyr Tydfil against his former club Cardiff City at Penydarren Park tonight (7.30pm).
Jeanne wasted opportunities at Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City through drink and drugs, while he has played for several Welsh clubs including Barry Town.
But Martyrs' manager Paul Sugrue is backing Jeanne to make the most of this latest chance.
'It's Leon's last chance, no doubt about that,' says Sugrue.
'He has great skill and, at 24, plenty of time, but he has to apply himself and make the most of his ability.
'I've had a long chat with Leon and he knows he must get his act together.
'He has worked hard in training, but he must get fitter.
'If he does that and finds form over a significant period of time then Merthyr Tydfil can be as big a shop window as you can get for him.
'It's all down to Leon - we will help him, but he must do it.'
Jeanne will play at least some part against City tonight as one of around 20 players who are likely to appear for the Martyrs. Report
In October 2003, Jeanne was acquitted in a court case BBC - "Footballer cleared of drug dealing"