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Gone and often forgotten. Knowledge Hub · Follow Michael Collins, known as the forgotten astronaut of the Apollo 11 mission, has sadly passed away. While Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history by walking on the moon, Collins remained in the command module, orbiting above the lunar surface. His role, while less famous, was crucial. He was responsible for ensuring everything went smoothly while his fellow astronauts explored the moon below. Collins played a vital part in bringing Armstrong and Aldrin back to Earth safely. During their time on the moon, he kept communication open with them and managed the spacecraft. He often reflected on his unique experience, being so close to the moon but never touching its surface himself. His contributions to the mission were essential, and many people have come to see him as a hero in his own right, even if he wasn’t in the spotlight. Although he may not have stepped on the moon, Collins’ legacy is significant in the history of space exploration. His dedication and bravery helped push humanity towards achieving great things in space. As we remember his life, we honor his important role in one of the greatest adventures in human history.

What a shyster bloke and club. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0l4g96pl77o Premier League contacts Chelsea over Boehly ticket website Todd Boehly Chelsea Todd Boehly's Chelsea won the Conference League last month, the first trophy since the £2.5bn takeover of the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022. Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter The Premier League has written to Chelsea to seek clarification over the club's position with ticket re-sellers - amid controversy over Todd Boehly's involvement in Vivid Seats. Boehly is both a director and investor in Vivid, described as an "unauthorised ticket seller" by the league, and also owns a 13% stake in Chelsea. The website lists Chelsea matches on its platform, with some tickets last season at Stamford Bridge going for as much as £20,000. It is not allowed to operate in the United Kingdom, although is permissible overseas. Chelsea Supporters' Trust asked the Premier League to "act and investigate" the situation which it believes is both a "breach of trust and "a clear conflict of interest" in an open letter issued in March. Premier League CEO Richard Masters has explained it is discussing the matter with Chelsea in a situation described as "ongoing" at a Football Supporters' Association event last week. The Supporters' Trust has also submitted evidence against the American company to the government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Boehly, Chelsea and Vivid have been contacted for further comment. Vivid CEO Stanley Chia is quoted by Sportico , externalas saying "economic and political volatility" has impacted the ticketing market as the company's share price fell by 61% this year. Chelsea have recently pledged to take action on ticket touting, although without naming Vivid or other ticket re-sellers, which the CST letter said it was "encouraged" by. There have been concerns about a "flat" atmosphere at Stamford Bridge, highlighted by previous manager Mauricio Pochettino and echoed by current head coach Enzo Maresca at times last season, amid trials of a singing section in the Conference League. Chelsea are currently participating in the Club World Cup in the United States and next face ES Tunis in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

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It shouldn't in itself affect the running of the football club as it's supposed to self supporting, KP can't just chuck money at the football even if it wanted to. What it probably does is put the end to any idea of the stadium and surrounding developments which would have been funded off the back of KP.

are these still around, probably an app now.

Made In Leicester Rob Hubble Humberstone Gate 1958.

How up to date is that as the next favourite looks to be Russell Martin?

Dyche now favourite according to the Sun & Nixon https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35511150/leicester-sack-ruud-van-nistelrooy-wait-replacement/ REMOVAL VAN Leicester to SACK Ruud van Nistelrooy but will wait weeks to swing axe with Prem cult hero lined up as replacement Former Prem boss lined up as favourite to replace Dutchman Alan Nixon LEICESTER CITY will FINALLY sack Ruud van Nistelrooy at the start of next month. The Dutchman’s time will be up when the Foxes enter their next football ‘accounting’ period. Van Nistelrooy’s fate has been assured for weeks and Leicester have looked at replacements. But because of the cost of sacking him it has been delayed. Leicester dismissed Steve Cooper after just 12 Premier League games in charge back in November with the Foxes 16th in the table - and clear of the relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy, 48, came in but endured a nightmare campaign which included a run of 17 defeats from 19 matches. Leicester also managed to go nine home top-flight matches in a row without scoring a single goal - and losing all nine. Van Nistelrooy remained in post until the end of the season and insisted there had been no discussions about his future right up to the final game - despite relegation being confirmed on April 20. More than two months later, and now just seven weeks until the start of the 2025-26 Championship campaign, there has been zero communication from the club on the managerial situation, leaving fans furious. But SunSport understands the King Power side have decided to axe Van Nistelrooy. However, they are waiting until after June 30 so that there are not two managerial sackings and pay-offs in the same financial year. Leicester are still anxiously waiting on the points penalty they will pick up for past financial offences. But they hope to find a boss willing to take on that handicap. Sean Dyche is strong favourite, as we revealed, as all parties wait to find out how many points will be docked. There will also be a restricted budget but that should not put off Dyche, 53, either.

Made In Leicester Rob Hubble · 56m · Belgrave Gate/ Clock Tower 1978.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/what-means-leicester-citys-next-10283712 What it means for Leicester City's next manager after King Power appoint new boss King Power have appointed a new manager this week at Leicester City's sister club OH Leuven, potentially indicating the type of boss that could arrive at the King Power Stadium ByJordan Blackwell 15:42, 21 JUN 2025Updated15:45, 21 JUN 2025 King Power appointed a new manager this week – it just wasn’t at Leicester City. While Ruud van Nistelrooy remains City’s boss for now, there are considerable doubts that he will be leading the club into the new Championship season. Fans are desperate for news so they can look ahead to the new campaign with optimism but as things stand the managerial situation at the King Power Stadium is at a standstill and progress may not be made until July 1, when a new financial year begins. However, at City’s sister club OH Leuven, a new manager is in place. Chris Coleman was sacked last week and this week David Hubert was named his successor. Like at City, the wait for an announcement over the managerial job went on for some time at Leuven. Reports from Belgium said “uncertainty reigned supreme” at the start of June, with the club having lined up Hubert, but with the managerial change on hold while they waited for approval from owner Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha. A couple of weeks on, Hubert is now in place. But does his appointment reveal anything about how City may approach the search for a potential successor to van Nistelrooy? At 37 years of age, Hubert is young for a manager. He’s only been a coach for a few years, first in the youth ranks at Anderlecht and then as their first-team boss, having been handed the reins permanently last October following a successful caretaker spell. He was dismissed in March despite a win rate of more than 50 per cent. That time with Anderlecht, and as a Belgian Pro League title-winner during his playing days with Genk, Hubert knows the division inside out. But he also knows Leuven well too, having represented the team for four years between 2017 and 2021. Leuven chief executive Frederic Van den Steen said: “David Hubert is a young, modern coach with a lot of potential. “During our conversations he showed himself to be hungry and ambitious. Moreover, he knows the Belgian competition and the house, which is a huge advantage. “In the four seasons at OH Leuven he has left something beautiful as a player and showed a lot of desire to also make his mark as a coach.” It means Hubert already knew King Power too. He was at the club during the takeover and was not put off working with them again. However, he does feel Leuven have stuttered in recent years. Hubert said: “Since I played here, there was a stagnation in the results and in the way of playing. During the takeover, I saw how they (King Power) wanted to build things up, by thoughtfully setting up a structure and foundations. “I now want to install a culture of people who look up. The next step is to get better every year. Because the potential is definitely there.” Hubert has set out three clear ambitions in his role as Leuven manager, those that would likely go down well were they to be outlined by a new City manager too. He wants a defined style of play for fans to get behind, he wants results that steadily improve, and he wants to develop the club’s younger players. Hubert said: “The first (objective) is that I want to create a recognisable way of playing, with which people who come to the stadium can identify. They come here to experience emotions, that is what I want to be able to bring. “At the same time, we cannot be blind, it is about performance. As we improve the process, the results must provide continuity and stability. Thirdly, developing potential, especially younger players, is very important.” A new style of play seems especially important for those in charge of Leuven. Coleman had come in last November with the aim of keeping the club in the top division, and he managed that, but not with a way of playing that enamored those in the stands or those on the board. Van den Steen said Leuven were perceived to be the “grey mouse” of the division, a bland club that didn’t stand out in any way. “We made a strict evaluation after last season, about Chris and ourselves,” Van den Steen said. “He achieved his first objective, staying away from the relegation play-offs. With beautiful football? No. It was a bit too boring. “We were often called the grey mouse of the division. That bothered me immensely. We are going to work on that now.” A young, forward-thinking ambitious manager who wants a clear style of play, is keen on developing up-and-comers, and who also knows the league well – it seems like an ideal appointment for Leuven. But is it possible for City to find someone who ticks all of those boxes for the Championship? Would they want someone who could anyway? Because there are reports from Belgium that King Power initially wanted to appoint a foreign coach to the hotseat at Leuven, and were convinced by the chief executive and sporting director Gyorgy Csepregi to bring in somebody more well-versed in Belgian football. “There were a number of 'red flags' towards the end of the season, and we decided to go for a Belgian coach,” Csepregi said, reflecting on Coleman’s departure and Hubert’s appointment. “Someone who knows the competition. Young and Belgian, that is the culture we want to create.” What Hubert’s appointment perhaps shows, then, is that King Power are willing to listen and change their minds if a strong argument is made for a particular type of candidate. If van Nistelrooy moves on and City replace him with a manager that ticks the same boxes that Hubert does for Leuven, it will likely go down well with the fanbase.

The problem with cuts is the people in charge deciding where to make those cuts have no idea where to make them. I've been involved on both sides in industry and a casualty of cuts at County Hall and seen some classic cock ups. When I was made redundant from one of my industrial jobs the just pretty much forced everyone over 50 to take early retirement along with their redundancy one of the guys the forced out was the H&S officer who they thought they could replace with some junior. A month later they had to bring him back as they had no one authorised to sign off a lot of the work we did. They are too far from the rock face to know where any waste might be.

Sorry to hear that I'm not one to offer help but I wish you all the best in beating this. Bump

They all wanted the front row seats so they could get up and join in with the films pretending to ride horses and shooting the baddies.

A bit like this then

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£200m worth of signings leave for free Again not us but Everton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjd2lzkjvl1o

When Leicester was awash with industry

Let's hope it results in Leicestershire moving up from the bottom of the worst funded councils.