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to FAB Hi, Will you be broadcasting free om YouTube the U21 matches this season like you used to do and if not why not? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Thank you for your email, I have contacted our Production team who have confirmed that unfortunately they won't be broadcasting the under 21's games on You Tube. Kind regards Louise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unfortunately Louise didn't ask why they wouldn't be broadcasting.

The key word there is Part - 12 would be part of 30.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/historic-gothic-building-leicester-undergo-10347475 A historic landmark Leicester building is to undergo major restoration work after nearly £250,000 in funding was secured from the National Lottery. The Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has been awarded the money to carry out restoration work and make it more accessible. The Grade II-listed building, at 8 Bowling Green Street in the city centre, will have its original, highly carved oak front door and stone features restored as part of the work. The Victorian Gothic Revival structure, built in 1865 as the Water Board Offices, mixes three different period designs in one building - Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. The £249,762 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will see a lift installed to improve accessibility and the main entrance renovated. The funding will also allow the organisation to reinstate key heritage features in keeping with the building's architectural history while enhancing security and usability. The building was originally constructed by architects Shenton & Baker and is nationally recognised for its architectural interest. Leicester City Council describes it as one of Leicester's earliest examples of the fashionable Victorian Gothic Revival style. Pawlet Brookes MBE, CEO and artistic director of Serendipity, said: "We are delighted to receive this support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. It's a major step forward in safeguarding our building and our archive, while honouring the heritage and identity of the communities we serve. This project is about more than restoration—it's about access, pride and visibility." The grant also supports the ongoing development of The Living Archive, a growing collection of oral histories, documents, images and digital content that preserves the presence and contributions of Black British communities across generations. The building serves as both the physical base for Serendipity's work and houses the nationally significant Living Archive. No date has been given for when the restoration work will begin.

Will these be on Youtube?

The PL with all it's £££££s will fight everything until people are exhausted and don't care or run out of money. It'll become the definition of Tokenism.

Silly me missed the most obvious reason, the days of Temperance are long gone.

Confirmed Pre-Season Fixtures Saturday 5 July, 2025 Seagrave LCFC 3 Peterborough United 1 Saturday 12 July, 2025 Seagrave LCFC 2 OH Leuven 1 Saturday 19 July, 2025 ZTE Arena Zalaegerszegi TE FC vs. LCFC 5:30pm BST/6:30pm CET kick-off* Friday 25 July, 2025 Sportzentrum Friedberg FC Karpaty Lviv vs. LCFC 10:30am BST/11:30am CET kick-off* Friday 25 July, 2025 Merkur Arena FC Koln vs. LCFC 4pm BST/5pm CET kick-off* Sunday 3 August, 2025 King Power Stadium LCFC vs. Fiorentina 3pm BST kick-off *All kick-off times for the Austria camp are subject to confirmation and all fixtures are subject to change.

First up with be a test against Ukraine Premier League side FC Karpaty Lviv at Sportzentrum Friedberg (10:30am BST/11:30am CET kick-off), close to our training centre in Austria. Later in the day, the other half of the squad will line up against German Bundesliga side FC Köln at the Merkur Arena in Graz (4pm BST/5pm CET kick-off). Ticket Information 19 July | Zalaegerszegi TE FC vs. LCFC Tickets can be purchased or in-person from the venue priced from 3,600 Hungarian Forint (around £8). 25 July | FC Karpaty Lviv vs. LCFC Tickets can be purchased from the venue on the day of the fixture priced at €15. 25 July | FC Köln vs. LCFC Ticketing information will be confirmed here soon. All six pre-season fixtures will be streamed live and free on Foxes Hub, giving our fans the opportunity to follow the team’s preparations wherever they are. These matches will follow two warm-up games at Seagrave – the last of which took place on Saturday 12 July. Those will precede our final pre-season fixture of the summer against Italian Serie A side Fiorentina at King Power Stadium on Sunday 3 August (3pm BST kick-off). Tickets for the Fiorentina fixture are on General Sale now, offering supporters a final chance to see the team in action before the Championship campaign begins. . Confirmed Pre-Season Fixtures Saturday 5 July, 2025 Seagrave LCFC 3 Peterborough United 1 Saturday 12 July, 2025 Seagrave LCFC 2 OH Leuven 1 Saturday 19 July, 2025 ZTE Arena Zalaegerszegi TE FC vs. LCFC 5:30pm BST/6:30pm CET kick-off* Friday 25 July, 2025 Sportzentrum Friedberg FC Karpaty Lviv vs. LCFC 10:30am BST/11:30am CET kick-off* Friday 25 July, 2025 Merkur Arena FC Koln vs. LCFC 4pm BST/5pm CET kick-off* Sunday 3 August, 2025 King Power Stadium LCFC vs. Fiorentina 3pm BST kick-off *All kick-off times for the Austria camp are subject to confirmation and all fixtures are subject to change.

For sure maybe they just settled in with the current Christian way of life here. I don't profess to know the reasons as I'm sure there are many. It's not all religious based either in my time in Leicester we had the Abbey Park Show, Lord Mayors Show, University Rag Parade none of which are overtly religious but all gone they been replaced by Riverside Festival, the Leicester Food Festival, and the Crowded Festival along with Caribbean Festival and religious festivals The Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra), VAisakhi, Diwali and others that I know of. The new Leicester ones seem to be much more based on food and music.

A lot of our culture is religious, Christianity based with Saint Days and other religious events and ceremony. They're not even recognised as such certainly many don't view Christmas with a religious eye and most don't even know that Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night is based on religious difference. As there are fewer people each year claiming to be religious Christians interest is lost . At the same time I'd say that the vast majority of immigrants are followers of other religions and is often the reason for them being here. As time goes on their festivals and ceremonies are replacing, not directly many of the dying Christian ones. Certainly life is very different culturally from my time in the late 50s where Church 3 times a day was the order of the day and the playing of the National Anthem when the TV shut down for the night and at the end of cinema showings when everyone almost without exception stood silently and observed it to the end are two examples.

Depends if it's as a Club Captain or on the pitch and able to motivate players help with coaching instructions. Ricardo - Captain Nelson - Vice Captain.

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We are delighted announce the appointment of Martí Cifuentes as new Leicester City Football Club First Team Manager, effective immediately. Martí Cifuentes named Leicester City First Team Manager The 43-year-old signs three-year-deal at King Power Stadium He has coached in Spain, the Netherlands and Scandinavia His most recent experience was as manager of Queens Park Rangers The 43-year-old joins us on a three-year contract, bringing a modern, progressive footballing philosophy to Filbert Way, along with rich experience across a number of European leagues. Martí will be joined by Assistant Manager, Xavi Calm, 43, who worked alongside him in his previous role at Queens Park Rangers in the Sky Bet Championship. Leicester City Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said:“We’re delighted to welcome Martí to Leicester City. His energy, ambition and clarity of ideas stood out throughout the recruitment process. We felt strongly that bringing him to the Club would help us to create the success we all want in the years ahead. Martí is an excellent fit for our Football Club - his personal and coaching qualities will be vital to building an identity our fans will be able to see reflected in their team on the pitch.” Leicester City Manager Martí Cifuentes said: “It’s a great honour to be appointed Leicester City Manager. This is a fantastic Club with a proud history and it’s a privilege to me to be asked to help write the next chapter. I’m looking forward to getting to know the players, as well as connecting with our supporters and the city in the weeks and months ahead. I can see the passion that exists here, and I’m excited to begin this journey together.” He arrives following an impressive spell at Queens Park Rangers, where he took over in October 2023, guiding the London side from the Championship relegation zone to an 18th-placed with five wins in the final eight games of his first season and improving on that again last term. Prior to moving to England, the Catalonia-born coach enjoyed success with Hammarby IF in Sweden, leading them to a Swedish Cup final and European qualification, and with Sandefjord in Norway, where he was credited for transforming the club's style and performance. His coaching journey also includes experience in Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark and in the UK, contributing to a diverse tactical and coaching background that helped add to his growing reputation within the game. Martí will begin work immediately as preparations for our season opener at home against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday 10 August (4:30pm BST kick-off) continue.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/inside-king-power-stadium-leicester-10345766 Inside King Power Stadium: Leicester City lose cup invite, pitch problem, Champions League move The latest news from around Leicester City, looking at the end to their nine-season run in a competition they valued highly, the patchy pitch for the Lionesses game, and more ByJordan Blackwell 10:08, 15 JUL 2025 The new season is now less than a month away and while Leicester City have been getting busy with early summer friendlies, they still don’t officially have a manager in place. As the days tick down towards that clash with Sheffield Wednesday, here’s a look at some stories from around the club. City miss out on tournament invite For the first time since under-21 sides were invited into the EFL Trophy, City won’t play a part in this season’s tournament. It’s not that they rejected the opportunity, but rather that they weren’t invited. For nine years in a row, City’s development squad have tested their talents against senior players at League One and League Two clubs, reaching the quarter-finals in their best run in 2019-20. While the decision to include top clubs’ under-21s has been controversial, it’s been seen at City as a great opportunity for young players’ progression. But having fallen into the Championship, City were not on the initial list to be invited this coming season. With clubs above them in the league standings taking up the opportunity to compete in the competition, it means City miss out. Club confident pitch will be ready in time Anybody who watched the Lionesses’ final Euros warm-up friendly at the King Power Stadium will have spotted the pitch looking worse for wear. There were patches of the turf in each half that were far from the luscious green they usually are, prompting surprise among City supporters. In the national media, the pitch was described as “appalling”. The pitch, as usual during the summer, underwent a renovation following the end of the last campaign, with work starting within a week of City’s final home game against Ipswich. It was a short window to get the pitch ready in time for the Lionesses match, on June 29, and it very clearly wasn’t up to scratch for an international fixture. But as far as City are concerned, it seems it will all be in order by the time they return to their home. The club are confident that the issues with the pitch were merely cosmetic, and that by the time City host Fiorentina in the final pre-season friendly on August 3, it will be sorted. Released quartet get moves – with one in Champions League It’s positive to see that the young professionals released by City this summer have been quickly snapped up by clubs around the country and given the opportunity to continue their careers in the game. In June, goalkeeper Brad Young joined Bristol Rovers and defender Ben Grist signed up with Boston United, but four more youngsters have found new clubs in the past fortnight. Right-back Joe Wormleighton impressed in a trial with Northampton Town and has earned a switch to the League One club. In the National League, Arjan Raikhy has joined Grist at Boston, while fellow midfielder Oli Ewing has moved to Scunthorpe. But perhaps the most exciting move is for centre-back Harvey Godsmark-Ford, who joined Welsh champions The New Saints. It means he has already been on the bench in a Champions League game. The New Saints are currently in the first qualifying round, drawing 0-0 with North Macedonian champions Shkendija at home in the first leg. Godsmark-Ford will hope to make his debut in the second leg on Tuesday evening. Moment missed With fewer than 500 people able to attend matches at Seagrave, it means the shouts on the pitch are not always drowned out by the crowd. That allows for insight as to who’s talking the most and what they’re saying. There will be no surprises that Conor Coady was the loudest, and most encouraging, but James Justin was also a big talker, especially with Jake Evans in front of him. Justin, now 27, is no longer one of the young players, and has the experience to guide a prospect like Evans, 11 years his junior, through a match. Much of the guidance was about where he needed to be, either when City had the ball and needed him to stay high and wide to be an option, or who he needed to mark. But not all of Justin’s instructions would be correct, and he acknowledged that. When Leuven had a throw-in on their flank, Justin called for Evans to drop in, so that the taker was covered should they play a quick one-two with the winger that Justin was marking. Evans, stood further forward to block off a throw to the Leuven full-back, turned his head back and forth, perplexed, clearly caught in two minds as to where he should be. Eventually, Justin corrected himself, shouting up to Evans: “You were right, ignore me!” Who has impressed recently? Jeremy Monga and Louis Page have been the headline-makers of the teenagers in City’s squad, but Bade Aluko has been very good too, especially out of his usual position. A versatile full-back, Aluko spent most of last season playing as a left-back. In pre-season, he’s been a right-sided centre-back. But he’s done a great job so far, to the point it could be a future position for him. He’s got the height, the pace, and the strength to perform well there, while he’s shown bravery on the ball in both dribbling out from the back and looking for passes through the lines. Who has a point to prove? This is pre-season, and so the real answer is everyone. That’s especially with a new manager about to arrive. It’s time for the players to show him what they can provide. But if there’s one player who could perhaps show a little more to better stake a claim for a starting spot, it’s Will Alves. Over the first two pre-season matches, he’s got onto the ball regularly and looked lively in his dribbling, advancing towards the box. But when he gets there, it feels like he too often turns away from the dangerous areas and allows the opposition’s defence to reset. He perhaps needs to be encouraged to take a few more risks, even if it means losing the ball from time to time. Next up City head to near Graz, in Austria, on Wednesday but the first of their three games while they’re away is just over the Hungary border, against Zalaegerszegi. They finished 10th in the Hungarian top flight last season, just outside the relegation zone, and are preparing for their seventh straight campaign in the first division. While City are yet to confirm the fixture, it looks like kick-off will be 5.30pm UK time. It could be Marti Cifuentes' first game.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-statement-issued-after-10326222 A Leicester City spokesman said: “We thank for the Foxes Trust for the insights they have shared with us and respect the views of all supporters involved. “All participants in our structured Fan Engagement Framework are encouraged to bring forward views from their respective networks for discussion among a wider representation of fans. This includes our Your 90 Minute sessions, FCC Working Groups and our Fan Advisory Board. “The process is designed to ensure that fans have a consistent means of structured dialogue with the club and that actions taken are proportionate and representative of the widest cross section of supporters possible. We remain committed to listening, learning and working together. “Information on our structured programme of fan engagement can be found here. Supporters can contact their Fan Advisory Board representatives directly at [email protected].”

Are the old logos/badges copyrighted?

Even the Land of the Free and survival of the fittest is structured to ensure a relatively competitive set up. The NFL's financial structure involves a combination of national and local revenue streams. National revenue, primarily from media deals and national sponsorships, is shared equally among all 32 teams. Local revenue, including ticket sales and local sponsorships, is retained by the individual teams. This dual system allows for competitive balance while enabling teams to invest in their local markets. Here's a more detailed breakdown: National Revenue: Media Deals: The NFL's most significant source of revenue comes from national television and media contracts. These deals are negotiated by the league and the revenue is distributed equally among all teams. National Sponsorships: The NFL also generates revenue from national sponsorships and licensing agreements, such as those with Nike for apparel. This revenue is also shared equally. Merchandise and Licensing: Revenue from the sale of NFL merchandise and licensing agreements is also shared nationally. Local Revenue: Ticket Sales: Each team keeps the revenue generated from ticket sales at their home games. Local Sponsorships: Teams retain revenue from local sponsorships with businesses in their area. Stadium Revenue: Revenue from concessions, parking, and other stadium-related activities also goes to the individual teams. Team Expenses: Player Salaries: A large portion of team revenue is allocated to player salaries, which are governed by the NFL's salary cap rules. Stadium Operations: Teams are responsible for the maintenance and operation of their stadiums, including upkeep, marketing, and administrative costs. Operating Expenses: Other expenses include travel, equipment, and player development programs. Key Points: Revenue Sharing: The equal distribution of national revenue helps ensure that all teams, regardless of market size or performance, have a base level of funding. Competitive Balance: The revenue sharing system helps level the playing field, allowing teams in smaller markets to compete with those in larger markets. Stadium Funding: Stadium construction and renovation costs are often subsidized by a combination of team investment, local government funding, and sometimes, league funding. Private Equity: The NFL recently allowed a limited number of private equity firms to acquire a stake in teams, introducing a new source of capital.

aye how can it ever be a competitive league Manchester City have extended their kit partnership with Puma for at least another 10 years, with the contract understood to be worth a minimum of £1bn, making it the largest deal in the Premier League. City initially signed a £65m-a-year deal with the German kit manufacturer in 2019 but the parties have agreed an extension until at least 2035, worth a record £100m a year to the club. That figure surpasses the £90m deal signed by rivals Manchester United with Adidas in 2023, while champions Liverpool will also be with the same manufacturer from this season after agreeing a reported, external £60m a season. City have enjoyed an unprecedented period of success since 2019, claiming four Premier League titles as well as the Treble two years ago, but finished last season without a major trophy. Commercially, the two parties have achieved club record sales globally, according to City. City Football Group (CFG) chief executive Ferran Soriano said: "We joined forces with Puma with the ambition to challenge ourselves and go beyond the expectations. We have achieved this and more over the last six seasons. "Puma have seamlessly integrated into our organisation, and we have enjoyed many historic moments together, engaging fans globally."

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Let's change to Puma they're paying a lot more than Adidas. Manchester City have extended their kit partnership with Puma for at least another 10 years, with the contract understood to be worth a minimum of £1bn, making it the largest deal in the Premier League. City initially signed a £65m-a-year deal with the German kit manufacturer in 2019 but the parties have agreed an extension until at least 2035, worth a record £100m a year to the club. That figure surpasses the £90m deal signed by rivals Manchester United with Adidas in 2023, while champions Liverpool will also be with the same manufacturer from this season after agreeing a reported, external £60m a season. City have enjoyed an unprecedented period of success since 2019, claiming four Premier League titles as well as the Treble two years ago, but finished last season without a major trophy. Commercially, the two parties have achieved club record sales globally, according to City. City Football Group (CFG) chief executive Ferran Soriano said: "We joined forces with Puma with the ambition to challenge ourselves and go beyond the expectations. We have achieved this and more over the last six seasons. "Puma have seamlessly integrated into our organisation, and we have enjoyed many historic moments together, engaging fans globally."

They'll likely say nothing it'll just happen.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/won-premier-league-leicester-city-10344949 EXCLUSIVE: Leicester City legend Wes Morgan delivers his verdict on the club's current situation and takes a look back on the Premier League title-winning season, almost 10 years on ByKieran King 18:30, 14 JUL 2025Updated19:19, 14 JUL 2025 Wes Morgan has warned Leicester City that winning promotion straight back to the Premier League again won't be simple, as he expressed his "disappointment" and "sadness" at the club's current demise. Leicester legend Morgan, 41, left the Foxes back in 2021 after helping them win the FA Cup. Since then, City have slumped from chasing a Champions League spot to a team that has now been relegated to the Championship twice in three years. Last season, the Foxes finished 18th in the Premier League after picking up just 25 points from their 38 fixtures. At one point, City went nine matches without scoring a home league goal - an English top flight record. There is no doubt the 2024/25 campaign was one to forget, but optimism is growing - following two pre-season victories - that Leicester can go straight back up. That is despite, of course, the fact City still haven't appointed a new manager and haven't signed any players this summer. The Foxes won promotion to the Premier League in 2023/24 - the last time they were in the Championship under Enzo Maresca - but Morgan doesn't expect City's second-tier campaign to be as "straightforward" this time around. Reflecting on Leicester's current predicament, Morgan told LeicestershireLive: "It's been up and down since I left. On the pitch, it's not gone as smooth as they would have liked. There has been some good times, getting to the semi-final in Europe under Brendan Rodgers. The season I left they got to the Community Shield and won it. "But there has been a lot of disappointment and sadness because when you've reached the heights of Leicester, winning the Premier League, finishing fifth a few times and to have a big massive drop off has been really surprising but disappointing at the same time. "As a supporter and as a friend and former member of the club, you always want them to do well. They dropped into the Championship and they did well to come back out into the Premier League. "But last season was really disappointing, they were nowhere near the levels they needed to be. Players didn't perform as well as they should and the consequences were that they were relegated. "It's going to be tough and I don’t think that it's going to be as straightforward as when Enzo took over in the Championship. At least, the club need to be giving itself the best chance to get out of the league, finishing in the play-offs or finishing in the automatic places." Morgan spent nine-and-a-half years at the King Power Stadium. He signed in a £1million deal from Nottingham Forest in January 2012 and made 323 appearances during his time at City. The Nottingham-born defender captained Leicester to the Championship title in 2013/14 before helping them complete one of football's greatest underdog stories two years later. Despite finishing 14th the season before, City shocked the globe in 2015/16 to WIN the Premier League title. Claudio Ranieri's side ended the campaign on 81 points from their 38 matches, losing just three times. In August, it will mark 10 years since the start of that infamous title-winning season - a 4-2 success against Sunderland on the opening weekend. Looking back on the size and scale of achievement, Morgan said: "I can't [believe it’s been 10 years]. It still feels like it's yesterday, to say it's 10 years this season is unbelievable. "It still feels prevalent, it still feels like it was yesterday. I think because it was Leicester and what we achieved, the news and the noise around it is never going to go away anytime soon. "10 years in, it's still going strong, people still love to talk about the story and still get asked the questions, 'how did it feel to win the Premier League, to lift the trophy and achieve what I achieved?' I love it." Morgan added: "People seem to forget the season before when we just avoided relegation, so against all odds we produced some unbelievable results and climbed out the relegation zone and survived that season. "So, the expectation for the 2015/16 season was simply: Let's not be in that detrimental position again and give ourselves a bit more breathing space I think. Going into that season, we were thinking 'let's pick up more results, let's not be fighting in a relegation battle right the way through the season. "We started off great, we had positive results, we were winning, got to near the top of the league and we stayed there for a long, long time and through to the end. "I think the feeling throughout was, 'we are doing great, let's just keep it going'. There was never that expectation. September, October, November and December we were flying high at the top of the league, there was never a 'are we going to win the league'. "I imagine, at some point, for everyone in the team, it would have occurred to them that this was a real thing and we could actually win the league when we played Manchester City away, we beat them 3-1. This was the great Man City and that was when the possibilities really struck with me and I thought 'we could do something special here'. We were near the top and well into the second part of the season, so that's where it struck for me." Morgan's Leicester career ended in 2021 after he announced his retirement from professional football. His final appearance came as a late substitute as the Foxes won the FA Cup against Chelsea at Wembley. Reflecting on his time at City as a whole, Morgan continued: "When I went to Leicester, I had the ambition to play at least ONE Premier League game, and I thought 'I could see what's going off at Leicester, they had new owners, had invested a lot and I thought this could be my chance. "It was a big move but it was a move that I thought was right. And I don't have to explain to you the rest of the story, so much success at Leicester, winning the Premier League, winning the FA Cup, playing in the Champions League, playing in the Europa League, it was one amazing thing after the other. My time at Leicester was only things dreams could be made of."