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Now it's Baby on Board Damn I was going to ram them up the rear but I'd better not now.

He’ll say he’s won whatever happens

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/ruud-van-nistelrooy-lcfc-leicester-city-newcastle-united-premier-league-preview “It’s clear the momentum that they are in after getting their first silverware in 70 years,” the 48-year-old admitted. “You can imagine it after the milestone the manager and his staff and the squad achieved and how proud they made the fans. “They are part of the history of Newcastle United. That is obviously something that is a tremendous boost in confidence and belief. Beating Brentford on top of that, competing to be in Europe in the Champions League spaces. You and this team are part of the history of this club and it's not something you'd want to brag about or be proud of.

Well I’ve stuck it out for 60+ years rarely missing a game in that time I’m not sure what your definition of loyalty is but it must be different to mine.

Rob Jones will referee Newcastle United's Premier League game at Leicester City on Monday night (kick-off 8pm BST).

His Lego days are over https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15K1Ak9y2N/ Sorry don't know how to post the actual vid even though I've tried many times.

Leicester City Football Club Monga Is it his birthday or something or are LCFC trying to seduce him to sign?

Made In Leicester Graham Hulme Old postcard view of Humberstone Gate, looking from near the corner of Haymarket. The card was posted from Leicester Midland Railway Station to Nancy in France in February 1908. On the left, at the Haymarket corner, is the premises of the tobacconist Salmon & Gluckstein who were here for many years. The second shop along with a sign above the awning belonged to Charles Usher, a watch maker and jeweller. The building later became the Yorkshire Penny Bank. The smaller building after Charles Usher’s shop was the old Tower Vaults which was rebuilt and enlarged on that site in 1929. The licensee about the time of this photo was James Cleaver who had also been the proprietor of the Victoria Hotel for many years (the Victoria Hotel building is now a Sainsbury’s Local next to the YMCA on Granby Street, the old hotel building, as a pub, had many name changes over the years, including being called the King’s Head and the Wyvern and was popularly known as the Dirty Duck in the 1970s). James Cleaver was born in Leicester in 1850 and was the son of a Bass Brewery agent named Samuel Cleaver. By the time of the 1881 census he was hotel keeper at the Victoria Hotel and the household included his wife, Clara Caroline Cleaver, and three young sons, Frederick, John and Frank. He was still residing as Hotel Keeper there at the time of the 1891 census and local directories of the 1880s, 1890s and early 1900s show him as licensed victualler at both the Victoria Hotel and the Tower Vaults. Earlier, Wright’s directory of 1878 shows James Cleaver as victualler just at the Tower Vaults (before that time the Vaults had been named the Barrel). By the time of Wright’s 1911 directory James Cleaver is shown just as Victualler for the Tower Vaults again. The 1911 census shows Mr Cleaver and his wife residing at 94 London Road. His occupation is entered as Licensed Victualler. The 1901 and 1911 censuses show a widow named Elizabeth Thornton at the Tower Vaults who was employed by Mr Cleaver as Manageress there. James Cleaver died, aged 64, in February 1915 and was laid to rest in Welford Road Cemetery. At little further along, where the rear tram is standing opposite, is the Stag and Pheasant Hotel. The old hotel had been a coaching inn during the late 1700s to early 1800s and a successful hotel during Victorian times. In 1905 the hotel underwent extensive rebuilding work and a new frontage was added in an historical Elizabethan style, as seen in this picture, replacing the plainer Georgian frontage. The Leicester Chronicle reported in October 1904 the discussion of the rebuilding plans by the Mayor and other magistrates at the Licensing Sessions held in the Town Hall. The Bench were prepared to approve the plans subject to a slight alteration and the architect, William Henry Simpson of Leicester, withdrew the plans to make the amendments. It has been stated in later articles about the Stag and Pheasant that the designer of the 1905 work was William Morton Cowdell, another Leicester architect, but I can’t confirm this in the contemporary newspaper reports. The licensee of the modernised hotel was Edward Baker who is entered as the victualler there in Wright’s 1906 directory. By 1911 the hotel manager was Albert Ludecke who is shown as residing there in the census that year. Mr Ludecke was born in Germany around 1864 but appears to have been resident in England since at least the 1880s, having married in Buckinghamshire at the age of 20 in April 1884. By the time of the 1891 census he was living in the Norwood area of south London and was working as a butler. The census shows him with his wife, Ellen, and two daughters and two sons, the youngest, Frederick, being only one month old. By 1901 Mr Ludecke had become manager of the North Stafford Hotel in Winton Square, Stoke-on-Trent, which stands opposite Stoke railway station. By this time two more daughters had been added to the family. Following his move about 1907 to the Stag and Pheasant at Leicester Mr Ludecke was in charge of a large number of staff there as shown in the 1911 census. He appears to have departed from the hotel during the early part of the First World War and Kelly’s Directory of 1916 shows the manager to be then Alfred James Tatton who died in December 1918. At the time of the 1921 census Harry George Westgate is shown as proprietor at the hotel and is shown residing there with his wife, Jane. The 1911 census shows that Mr Westgate had previously been a veterinary surgeon at Peterborough. In 1924 he purchased the George Hotel in Kettering and Frederick Haw took over as manager at the Stag and Pheasant in Leicester. The hotel was finally closed on Saturday 31st October 1959 and was demolished, together with neighbouring buildings and those in Haymarket, in the early 1960s to clear the site ready for the construction of the Littlewoods building which was opened in 1967 (now occupied by the TK Maxx store).

Even in the early days at the KP I had a spare ticket for months as my sone was unable to go and I couldn't give it away.

Part of the death of football, overindulged players.

ST holders not renewing like myself and my son will be very difficult to get back if there is ever change at the top. I for one will not pay for a membership and the outrageous matchday prices and ST will always be hard to get back. So I'm lost for good now.

Thomas for me, written off by so many on here yet came into a team devoid of everything and put in some decent performances and always looks like he's committed.

Yeah went to a few as they nearly always had 'first teamers' playing with no subs back then.

My Grandson and Granddaughter are both big Liverpool fans and have been from birth as their father is a scouser. The grandson is very considerate of my allegiance to LCFC and very sympathetic at this time. Living in Oxfordshire he occasionally gets to watch Oxford United. Despite the hatred for Liverpool by some on here I'm glad he's got that to live with

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-ask-blind-loyalty-10084458 Asked what there is to look forward to for fans next season as they consider buying season tickets, van Nistelrooy said: “I think the Leicester City fans, they're born as Leicester City fans and they have always supported the club through thick and thin. “That's what football is about, and I think that will always stay. It's our responsibility to bring back the club to a place where the fans can be proud of it again. “But I think the dedication to the club and how fans supported us through thick and thin, it will always continue.” That sums it up. City fans are essentially being asked to show blind loyalty and hope their good intentions are rewarded. It may be. It was last season in the Championship, when Enzo Maresca's side provided plenty of moments that will live long in the memory en route to the title. But at the moment, the club are struggling to offer any hope that there will be a repeat in the second tier next term. For those still on the fence ahead of Wednesday’s season-ticket deadline, let’s just hope that City show something, anything, on Monday night that reminds them of why matchdays at the King Power are worth forking out for. Seems like they think they can do what they like and fans will still pay up.

https://www.leicestercity.news/news/leicester-city-will-set-new-club-record-with-defeat-against-newcastle-it-hasnt-been-done-in-141-years/ , Ruud van Nistelrooy, following defeat at Manchester City became the first top-flight manager to lose seven consecutive games twice in the same season since Freddie Cox with Portsmouth in 1958-59. The next unwanted stat Leicester have never lost 11 home games in a league campaign in their 141-year history Home results Manager in charge Leicester 1-1 Tottenham Steve Cooper Leicester 1-2 Aston Villa Steve Cooper Leicester 1-1 Everton Steve Cooper Leicester 1-0 Bournemouth Steve Cooper Leicester 1-3 Nottingham Forest Steve Cooper Leicester 1-2 Chelsea Steve Cooper Leicester 3-1 West Ham Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 2-2 Brighton Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-3 Wolves Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-2 Manchester City Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-2 Crystal Palace Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-2 Fulham Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-2 Arsenal Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-4 Brentford Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester 0-3 Manchester United Ruud van Nistelrooy

According to Stowell it was all down to Cambiasso https://www.leicestercity.news/news/former-leicester-city-coach-reveals-genius-behind-2014-15-premier-league-survival-it-wasnt-jamie-vardy/ Former Leicester City coach reveals ‘genius’ behind 2014/15 Premier League survival – it wasn’t Jamie Vardy Sat 5 April 2025 07:00 Ben Clark The 2014/15 season witnessed one of the all-time great Premier League escapes. With just nine games to go, Leicester City found themselves marooned at the bottom of the table seven points from safety. It was a dire situation, epitomised by the fact Nigel Pearson’s side had only picked up four wins from their first 29 games. Not many gave them hope of turning their form around and staying in the division. Yet that is exactly what the Foxes did, with a member of that season’s coaching staff since coming out and revealing the saviour behind it all. Mike Stowell credits Esteban Cambiasso as the ‘genius’ behind survival Speaking on the When You’re Smiling BBC Radio Leicester podcast, former Leicester goalkeeping coach Mike Stowell has shed light on the importance Esteban Cambiasso played in reviving Leicester’s fortunes that season. Stowell said: “We all remember Cambiasso. I remember with 11 games to go him coming in with a plan and showing it to Nigel [Pearson] – ‘We’re going to win nine out of 11 and stay up.’ [Pearson] almost laughed him out of the room.” Stowell added: “But that positivity that Cambiasso came into the dressing room with [meant Pearson] went: ‘He actually believes that’. And the players went, ‘What?’ And we put it up in a meeting and Cambiasso says: ‘Yes, come on lads, if we win this week – we can win this game, we can beat these.’ “He came about that statement, and lo and behold, it happened. And we all look back at that and go: ‘Wow, genius.’” Cambiasso’s intervention clearly had the desired effect. Leicester would go on to win seven of their last nine games, climbing to 14th in the table in the process, six points above the relegation zone. It was somewhat fitting that the excellent run was also kick-started by the Argentine on the pitch, Cambiasso scoring the first goal in Leicester’s vital 2-1 win against West Ham that sparked the upturn in fortunes. A one-season wonder and fans’ favourite – Esteban Cambiasso’s stats with Leicester A Champions League winner with Inter Milan in 2009/10, Cambiasso signed for Leicester at the beginning of the 2014/15 campaign in a major coup for the newly promoted side. That campaign would be his only one at the King Power Stadium, the midfielder rejecting the offer of a new deal in the summer of 2015. Appearances Goals Assists 31 5 1 Esteban Cambiasso’s 2014/15 Premier League stats Yet he remains a fans’ favourite for his contributions on the pitch, Cambiasso’s tireless displays, five goals and one assist helping him forge a bond with the Leicester faithful. He was also a well-loved figure in the dressing room, with Kasper Schmeichel praising Cambiasso for his leadership qualities, among others. Ultimately, the Argentine’s departure paved the way for new Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri to sign N’Golo Kante from Caen. That transfer would have major ramifications for Leicester on the pitch, Kante being a vital cog in Ranieri’s system as Leicester won the Premier League against all odds the following season.

I posted this on my FB page

History of Leicestershire in Images Jan Smith Leicester,Mowmacre Hill in 1958. I always thought it was a very steep hill.

Made In Leicester Rob Hubble Curry's Haymarket 1960s.

Made In Leicester Rob Hubble July 6th 1953. Spot Union Flag flower bed.

I think they call them Shaggy Dog Stories. a long, rambling story or joke, typically one that is amusing only because it is absurdly inconsequential or pointless.

Another oldie Dave was a great worker—social, friendly, and always on top of his tasks. But there was one problem: he never attended any company events. Eventually, his boss had enough and called him into the office. “Dave,” his boss said, arms crossed, “why can’t you be a team player and show up to these events? It’s like you’re avoiding everyone.” Dave sighed. “Boss, it’s not that I don’t want to come, I just already know so many people. I barely have time for all the famous folks I know.” His boss scoffed. “Oh, come on, Dave. You? Knowing famous people? That’s ridiculous. Name one.” Dave shrugged. “Go ahead, name anyone. I bet I know them.” The boss smirked, ready to call his bluff. “Fine. Tom Cruise. You know Tom Cruise?” “Oh, Tommy? Yeah, we go way back. I can prove it.” Skeptical but intrigued, the boss agreed to fly out to Hollywood. When they arrived at Tom Cruise’s house and knocked on the door, Tom himself answered and beamed. “Dave! My guy! What’s up? Come in for a beer!” The boss’s jaw dropped. But he wasn’t fully convinced. “Okay, that was a lucky guess. Name someone else.” Dave grinned. “Go ahead.” “President Xavier.” “Old buddy of mine. Let’s head to D.C.” When they arrived at the White House, the President spotted Dave in the tour group, broke away from security, and gave him a big hug. “Dave! What a surprise! I was just about to head into a meeting, but let’s catch up over a drink first.” At this point, the boss was shaking. But he wasn’t done yet. “Alright, Dave. If you’re really as connected as you say, tell me this—do you know Pope Larry?” Dave chuckled. “Oh, for sure. Let’s go to the Vatican.” So off they flew to Rome. The crowd at St. Peter’s Square was massive, and Dave knew they’d never spot him from below. “Boss, I’ll be right back. I know the guards—I’ll go up and wave from the balcony with the Pope.” True to his word, half an hour later, Dave stepped onto the balcony with the Pope, waving at the crowd. But when he returned, he found his boss collapsed on the ground, paramedics tending to him. “Boss! What happened?” Dave asked, alarmed. His boss, still gasping for air, looked up and wheezed, “It was too much… when you came out on the balcony, the guy next to me said, ‘Who the heck is that up there with Dave?’”

Story of Leicester Did you know that the Leicester Infirmary (now Leicester Royal Infirmary) was established in 1771 after a successful campaign led by Dr William Watts. Fundraising meetings were held in the Three Cranes pub in Humberstone Gate. When the hospital opened, it had just 40 beds, a surgeon, matron, two nurses, a laundry maid, labourer, porter and cook. Nurses had to live in the hospital and have no children. Fully trained nurses were not employed in the hospital until the 1860s. In 1889 HRH Princess Louise, Queen Victoria’s daughter, opened a new Children’s Hospital wing. This photo shows one of the children's wards in the 1890s. From the Collection of University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust. Find out more on the website: https://www.storyofleicester.info/.../leicester-royal.../

New direct Leicester to Heathrow and Gatwick coach service launched Bosses say it will help people planning their summer holidays FlixBus has 200 vehicles on the UK's roads (Image: FlixBus) A new bus service connecting Leicester and Nottingham with London's two main airports has been launched. The FlixBus services will start later this month and cost less than £10. The services, which will run to and from Heathrow and Gatwick, will begin running later this month. FlixBus say services will run three times a day in each direction, with fares starting at £8.99. People will be able to buy tickets online or via the FlixBus app. Managing director of FlixBus UK, Andreas Schorling, said: “Following the successful launch of our London airport services to Birmingham, we’re now proudly bringing seamless, affordable transport links to the East Midlands. Whether it’s a holiday of a lifetime abroad or a weekend away in the UK, FlixBus is the ultimate companion to your travel plans!” The Leicester and Nottingham service is set to begin on Thursday, April 17, and people will be able to board at St Margaret's Bus Station in Leicester city centre and at Fosse Park. The FlixBus service is also expanding its service for the West Midlands, increasing to 10 journeys a day for its London airport service from Birmingham next week. FlixBus started in Germany in 2011 and came to the UK just under four years ago. It now has a network with 200 vehicles with 80 stops around England, Scotland and Wales. Mr Schorling added: "The addition of this airport route for Nottingham and Leicester strengthens our network and allows us to serve more passengers than ever in time for summer." More information can be found on the FlixBus website.