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Leicester Memories Peter Taylor The Burlesque Nightclub Humberstone Road Leicester . Mid 60`s - It was owned and run by a guy called George and his friend Chris. The Gass ,and Wynder K Frog became like the house bands and the Burlesque was one of the few places that the Shotgun Express played with Rod Stewart and Beryl Marsden as their singers . © Robin Hollick .

Leicester Memories Peter Taylor · The Who Play Granby Halls, Leicester, 1967 British guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend as The Who perform live at Granby Halls in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, 13th March 1967. Townshend's bandmate, British bass guitarist John Entwistle is visible in the background. ( I was there at this one ) (Photo by Chris Morphet/Getty Images)

Leicester Memories Peter Taylor Britannia Street, Leicester People standing in the doorways of their homes, as the Hovis delivery cart passes down Britannia Street in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, circa 1935. Small children play on the pavement beside a cart parked at the side of the road. (Photo by Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Beach Boys And Beatles 101 : The Bands The Music The History · Follow The Conversation Between Decca Records A&R Man Dick Rowe, And Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein A Few Weeks After The Beatles Auditioned For Decca Records On January 1, 1962 : Dick Rowe : "We want to thank you for having your boys audition for us Mr. Epstein. To start with, we consider you and your Record shop in Liverpool a valued customer to our label, especially with the records you sell. As far as The Beatles are concerned though, not to mince words we don't like your boys sound. Guitar groups, are on their way out. They have no future in show business. For one, it's a proven fact that artists should not write their own music, a songwriter should, and the artist should record the song. We have also just spent twelve days in America. Not one song on charts is from a guitar group. Plus we have decided a local group instead who play guitars when we need them called "Brian Poole and the Tremeloes" will be under contract. They live close by here in London, not over 200 miles away like your boys. So there is no reason to have a second guitar band under contract." Brian Epstein : "I brought along a copy of Mersey Beat Magazine. It shows how popular The Beatles have become in Liverpool. All due respect, you must be out of your mind ! The Beatles are going to explode. You mark my words, one day they will be bigger than Elvis Presley." Dick Rowe : I believe we are the experts here Mr. Epstein. You have a nice record business in Liverpool. Don't invest anymore money in this losing battle. Stick to running your record shop. Brian Epstein : You'll live to regret this decision. Thank you for allowing my group to audition for your label. Have a good day." Impressed with Brian Epstein, especially his enthusiasm about his group, also most likely finding a way to get Brian off his back, Dick Rowe did give Brian the option of having former Shadows drummer Tony Meehan produce the Beatles at Decca if the Beatles manager agreed to cover the expenses of about £100, worth about $1500-$2000 in 2023 . On February 7, 1962 Brian Epstein met Meehan who came across as a young, cocky producer. Meehan expressed condescending comments about the Beatles’ audition with the meeting not going very well and Epstein not impressed with Meehan. Brian Epstein rejected the Decca offer, because of Meehan, and the fact that he felt it was an insult to have to pay that sum of money to record. If Decca had no faith in The Beatles, Brian wanted nothing to do with them. So yes, Decca Records did reject The Beatles. But Brian Epstein also rejected Decca.

So the other 14 must have agreed to that just like they did with the international revenues which LCFC voted for.

Retro Rewind · Follow **Frank Worthington** was a talented English footballer known for his flair, creativity, and skill on the ball. In **1977**, he was playing for **Leicester City** in the **English Football League**. Worthington joined Leicester City in **1972** and became one of the standout players of that era. In **1977**, he was a key figure in the team, impressing with his technical ability, vision, and goal-scoring prowess. Known for his distinctive style and flamboyant personality, he was a fan favorite at Leicester. Worthington’s time at Leicester was marked by his contribution to the team's attack, and his performances earned him recognition in English football. He played for several clubs throughout his career, but his time at **Leicester City** in the mid-1970s was one of the most notable periods in his career. His flair and goalscoring ability remained a highlight of his legacy.

O f course EUFA haven't helped by kowtowing to those clubs ensuring that they continue to benefit from the riches of the Champions League. The 'Other 14' clubs haven't helped themselves by agreeing to ensure those 6 maintain their advantage in the PL. Why aren't all PL revenues split evenly between all the clubs? They all need each other to be a PL?

Oh for sure as the gap between the top rich and the bottom rich has grown massively. Not helped of course by the media's obsession with those riches clubs allowing them to grow faster than anyone else.

If you're going to allow these billionaires to pump unlimited amounts of money into their clubs the gap at the top will get even bigger. As you appear to say this would need to be coupled with a draft, wage cap or transfer cap etc.

It's nearly always been a rich man's plaything since 1880s when the first player was bought. They may not have been billionaires but they where very rich by the standards of the day

Leicester City Football Club Our 2024 wrap Part two, showing some of our favourite images from across a memorable year.

History of Leicestershire in Images Mervin Wallace 1903 Hollycroft, Hinckley The town crier Mr. Thomas Cassell used to call from the top of Hollycroft hill, and when the wind was in the right direction he could be clearly heard in Higham and Stoke Golding. The area then was open fields and the Battling Brook stream. Thomas Cassell stopped calling about 1903, when this photograph was taken. He was the great grandfather of Gregory Drozdz. History of Leicestershire in Images Mervin Wallace · Hollycroft, Hinckley. A lovely period photograph, to the left of this photograph the huge trees that dominated Hinckley’s Hollycroft Park until very recent times, a number of which have been lost in storms over the years. Right foreground is the entrance to Factory Road. Hollycroft was known colloquially as 'Canning's Walk' after George Canning, Prime Minister, who lived in the town from 1807 to 1811, and would walk this way out of the town towards Stoke Golding and Wykin.

Leicester Memories Peter Taylor St Nicholas Church in Leicester is one of the oldest active churches in the UK. The current church was initially built on the site of a Roman baths and gymnasium during Saxon rule in the 9th Century. Leicester was overrun by the Danish hordes in the latter half of the 9th century and was annexed as one of the Five Boroughs of the Danelaw along with other major cities in the East Midlands. As part of the Danelaw, it became one of the major Saxon/Danish cities in England. The wall in the left side of the photo behind the trees is known as the Jewry Wall which was the west wall of the Roman Baths. It is one of the few visible remains of Roman Leicester (Ratae Corieltauvorum). © MyLeicester .

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English Football in the 1930's/40's/50's · Join Med Footix On this day in 1940 Luton Town drew 2-2 at Watford in the morning and then beat the same opposition 4-1 at home in the afternoon. And LCFC lost to Northampton 5-2 in the morning and beat them 7-2 in the afternoon.

He wont look so good when Ayew is back instead of Buonanotte 🫤

Facts That will Blow Your Mind · Follow South Korea has introduced innovative plastic rolling barriers on certain roads, which significantly improve road safety. Unlike traditional steel barriers, these are specifically designed to absorb the energy of an impact and distribute it evenly. This not only reduces the force of the collision, but also minimizes the risk of serious injury. In the event of an accident, the rotating elements of the barrier help guide the vehicle along the road instead of stopping it abruptly. This reduces the risk of vehicles tipping over or getting into the oncoming lane. This advanced technology shows how modern engineering can save lives and sustainably increase safety on the roads. Another example of how South Korea is a pioneer in the field of road safety with innovations.

Probably the guys sitting at a pc analysing date.

I’m inclined to agree but maybe as a favour to North Korea after all they are fighting for the Russians. Just a thought

If anyone can save our season he can.

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Retro Rewind · Follow Rodney Alan Fern (13 December 1948 – 16 January 2018) was an English professional footballer known for his role as a striker. Born in Leicester, Fern began his career at 'Leicester City' but made his mark in the lower leagues of English football, playing for a number of clubs. He was a key figure at 'Darlington', where he enjoyed a productive spell, and later played for 'Lincoln City' and 'Scunthorpe United', where his goal-scoring abilities were widely recognized. Fern's time in the Football League was marked by his hardworking style of play, and he became known for his aerial ability and physical presence in the box. After leaving the Football League, Fern continued his career in non-league football, where he remained a prolific goal scorer. Throughout his career, he earned a reputation as a reliable forward, capable of scoring vital goals for his teams. His contributions on the pitch, particularly at 'Scunthorpe United', helped him maintain a lasting legacy in the clubs where he played. Fern passed away on 16 January 2018, leaving behind a career that spanned the English football pyramid, from the top divisions to non-league football, and was remembered for his dedication to the game. https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/history/players/?pid=581

Oliver way overated

Worth the entry fee on his own love to see a player do things I could never dream of doing I shall call him Elk