davieG Posted 18 July 2014 Share Posted 18 July 2014 Leicester City’s pre-season campaign finally gets underway on Tuesday 22 July (7.30pm KO) when they travel to the New Manor Ground for a clash with local side Ilkeston FC. After returning to training on 7 July, the Foxes flew our to Bad Radkersburg in Austria for a gruelling warm weather training camp that Nigel Pearson and his staff hope will help the players hit the ground running in pre-season. It looks to be a fully fit squad for City’s first outing of pre-season, and City fans attending the game cold even get a first glimpse of new signings Marc Albirhgotn, Ben Hamer and Matthew Upson, who joined on free transfers earlier this month. Opposition Ilkeston FC were established just four years ago in 2010 from the ashes of Ilkeston Town, who ceased to exist in September of that same year due to financial difficulties. The reformed club, Ilkeston FC, were quickly admitted to the Northern Premier League First Division South in 2011, before securing an impressive promotion to the Northern Premier Division via the play-offs, where they currently play their football. Ilkeston will be keen to get themselves in tip-top shape in time for the new season to ensure they improve on their league position from last season, when they finished in 17th position. Last term was the Robins’ second in the Evo-Stick League Northern Premier Division after coming 12th in their debut season of 2012/13, however their season did bring some silverware are they lifted the Derbyshire Senior Cup for a second year running - beating Glossop North End 2-0 in the final. The Robins play their games at the New Manor Ground in Derbyshire, where they have since the ground opened in 1992. The Stadium has a capacity of 3,029, with several hundred Foxes fans expected to be in attendance on the day. Key Man: Centre back Joe Maguire was in fine form last term as he helped his team avoid relegation and scooped the player of the year award for the second time in as many seasons, making him a key figure in the Robins’ defensive armoury. Tickets: Tickets are available for general admission and are available by clicking here. Directions: Sat Nav: New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF. By Car: From M1 take A610 exit to Ripley/Nottingham at Junction 26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A610 then take the A6096/B6010 exit toward Ilkeston/Eastwood. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Gin Close Way/A6096, turn right onto Newton’s Lane and continue onto Ashworth Road. New Manor Ground will be on the left. By Train: The New Manor Ground is located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from Langley Mill Railway Station. Read more at http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/180714-match-preview-ilkeston-vs.-city-1768416.aspx#456zMtqepUZoWz5C.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 18 July 2014 Share Posted 18 July 2014 Will there be tickets on the gate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 18 July 2014 Share Posted 18 July 2014 Must win game. Just kidding. I'm excited to see who he plays. Reckon he'll go 4-2-3-1 with Vardy up top. I guess Mahrez isn't back off his break yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommythefox06 Posted 18 July 2014 Share Posted 18 July 2014 Pretty sure Hamer will start the game, be strange to see another keeper between the sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshy5 Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Does anyone know if its a 1st team game or not? Im thinking of going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxnerd72 Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Yes. It's at New Manor Ground. Does anyone know if its a 1st team game or not? Im thinking of going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 I'm guessing you'll see a mixed 11 in both halfs playing 45 mins each, usually the way in the opening friendlies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin JD Popley Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Also imagine IF he has signed by then, Leo Ulloa, might get a bit of a game should he genuinely not be injured. Even if its just say 10 minutes? Campbell might be in the same position should he pass his medical too. Looks like everything is falling into place at the right time though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Doubt it will be the full 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Can you pay on the gate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Can you pay on the gate? don't see why not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLD norfox Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Can you pay on the gate? Yes... unless you climb over the fences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 It will be a mirror image of last pre-season against Leamington. 2 different 11's in each half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleatout Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Any chance of a stream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinhio Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Any chance of a stream? only if the rain persists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCtotheprem Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 Is there still tickets for sale, as on lcfc direct it doesn't have Ilkeston in the ticket section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayfox Posted 19 July 2014 Share Posted 19 July 2014 My mate bumped into the players at graz airport. A lot of the 1st team were buzzing for this just to get a game under their belts before flying of to thailand. So even if it's a half or an hour reckon you will see most the 1st team at some point. Nudge wanted the full 90 from what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommythefox06 Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 Think the plan is for most of the first team to get some action, one or two have minor injuries apparently, Kasper probably won't be involved so we should get to see Ben Hamer in action ..... or maybe even Conrad!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCtotheprem Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 Anyone know if there is any tickets left? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGamble92 Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 Last year I went because it was advertised as our first team and the best player on the pitch was George Taft. And it ended 0-0 It will be a Leicester academy side again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 Last year I went because it was advertised as our first team and the best player on the pitch was George Taft. And it ended 0-0 It will be a Leicester academy side again It won't be. The academy are playing tomorrow night. It will be a different 11 each half of first team players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 I'm bored so here it goes. First half: Hamer De laet Morgan Moore Konchesky Albrighton James King Knockaert Nugent Wood Second half. Kasper Sesay Wasyl Upson Schlupp Barmby Drinkwater Hammond Watson GTF Vardy Probably missed someone, assume Mahrez is not back yet. If upson is injured then pearsons lad will get a game or that new kid from United. Included the youngsters who went to Austria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 Big games for Sesay and Watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxoffderby Posted 20 July 2014 Share Posted 20 July 2014 It won't be. The academy are playing tomorrow night. It will be a different 11 each half of first team players. Thats right spoke to a friend who is in the academy and he said only a few of them are involved for Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 21 July 2014 Share Posted 21 July 2014 Do we know which players are playing today and which tomorrow yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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