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Story of Leicester An old shot of the Theatre Royal in which stood on Horsefair Street where Santander is today. It opened in 1837 and after 120 years, its final performance was on the first of June 1957. The last play presented at the Theatre was 'Trial and Error' by Kenneth Horne.

Story of Leicester Auto-Magic Car Park in its heyday, 1960s. Photo from Leicestershire Records Office. Did you know Lee Circle is one of the oldest multi-storey car parks in Europe? When it opened in 1961, providing space for 1050 cars, it was also among the first automated public car parks, using coin-operated barriers. Beneath the six parking levels, the supermarket chain Tesco opened their first store outside London. Tesco was integrated with the car park above so that staff could take customers’ purchases direct to their cars. For some years the new supermarket featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest store by floor area in Europe. Do you remember shopping at this Tesco or know anyone that used to work there? Learn more about Lee Circle’s history on our website: https://www.storyofleicester.info/.../auto-magic-car.../ I remember parking there and reporting my car stolen, which it wasn't I hadn't realised there were 2 levels winding round with different entrances but with the same numbering. Felt a right twat.

Story of Leicester Today we share a couple of photos of the Saffron Lane Sports Centre Cycling Track, when building work was near complete in 1967. The 3,100 seater velodrome was built for the 1970 World Cycling Championships, held in Leicester. The state-of-the-art cycling track had a synthetic 'En-Tout-Cas', the first of its type built in England. Do you remember ever using this track, or watching from the stands? #StoryofLeicester #Leicester Comment Terry Jones I seem to remember it more as a wooden cycle track and synthetic football pitch in the centre but its been a while ago.....

Story of Leicester Granby Street in the 1920s, including the Temperance Hall built by Thomas Cook on the left. In 1853 Thomas Cook built an impressive Temperance Hall and adjoining Temperance Hotel on Granby Street. The Temperance Hall was demolished in 1961, but the Hotel frontage (now 121 Granby Street) has survived, the upper two storeys retaining much of their original appearance. Also learn more about Cook's temperance legacy at https://storyofleicester.info/.../cook-s-temperance-hall.../

Story of Leicester A view of the Picture House cinema from Granby Street, circa 1970s. The Picture House opened in December 1910, running until June 1973. It was a splendid example of 1920s luxury cinema, even with the original secondary 'gas' lighting still in use. Most of the building is now gone but the back facade was retained and is visible from Every Street in Town Hall Square. Do you have memories of going to this cinema? Share them in the comments below.

Story of Leicester The columned frontage of Campbell Street Station. Photo from Leicestershire Record Office. The Midland Counties Railway Act (1836) led to the building in 1840 of Leicester’s first mainline railway station, Leicester Campbell Street, on land behind London Road. The Midland Railway line connected Leicester to Derby and Nottingham, and Rugby to the south, enabling Leicester to capitalise on its central location, and eventually providing direct access to London. Thomas Cook ran his first railway excursions from here in 1841, which was commemorated by a statue of him outside the station. Campbell Street Station was later replaced by London Road Station which opened in 1892. All that now remains of Campbell Street Station are two stone pillars marking the entrance to Campbell Yard on Station Street. Read more about the famous visitors to Campbell Street Station on our website: https://storyofleicester.info/.../campbell-street-and.../

Story of Leicester Who here used to enjoy some live music at the Il Rondo? Silver Street was at the heart of Leicester's Mods scene in the 1960s. The Mods were the first post-war generation to enjoy social and creative freedoms, with a passion for music, fashion and a rebellious lifestyle. For many of Leicester's Mod venues, the unwritten caveat was they had to have a decent juke box and plenty of space on the front to show off the scooters! Learn more about the local Mods scene from Leicester Museum's Exhibition Archive: https://www.leicestermuseums.org/.../mods-shaping-a.../

Story of Leicester Today we have this wonderful view, looking down Bishop Street towards Granby Street - you can just see one side of the Turkey Cafe in the centre left of the photo. Taken in the 1930s, this photo shows some fashionable young adults crossing the road with a surprising number of cars and vans surrounding them. There's a stunning looking open top car of the left and a coal van to the right - it looks like it was owned by a company called 'Whercock's Coal'. What an amazing snapshot in time! I think it's W. Hercocks and they still exist - https://williamhercock.co.uk/coal-smokless-fuels...

Popped up om my FB page The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS - 29th April 1925 Leicester City are hosting a charity match at Filbert Street where Airdrieonians are making a long journey down to play. Good luck to all taking part. #scottishfootball #airdrie #airdrieonians #LeicesterCity #leicester

Like minds https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/inside-king-power-stadium-how-10139829 By Jordan Blackwell Who has impressed recently Because of his superb footwork, it can be hard to look past Monga when picking out the best performers for the Under-21s. But the 15-year-old wasn’t on the pitch when City produced their comeback. If there was an instigator, it was Sammy Braybrooke. He scored a terrific free-kick and it was his long pass that helped set up Jake Evans’ equaliser. In a really good all-around midfield display, what was most impressive was the way he controls the ball and spins all in one motion, allowing him to keep attacks moving more quickly. Particularly with Harry Winks being overlooked, Braybrooke probably deserves a closer look over the next four first-team games. Who has a point to prove Because of his £20m price-tag, Oliver Skipp has had a point to prove since the start of the season. He’s not yet come close to justifying that fee. But he may now get the chance. Boubakary Soumare was substituted at half-time at Wolves after a first period in which van Nistelrooy had described the lack of intensity as “unacceptable”. It means there could be a change in midfield when City face Southampton on Saturday. Perhaps Skipp will get a chance from the start. As a player who is expected to be involved next term, it would be great if Skipp can begin to show over these next four games why City spent so much money on him.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/inside-king-power-stadium-how-10139829 Inside King Power Stadium: How Leicester City can win £5.6m as forgotten man provides reminder By Jordan Blackwell 07:00, 29 APR 2025 The first game after confirmation of their relegation was a chance for Leicester City to show they did still care about the club’s plight. If they do, it didn’t come across in their performance at Wolves, which will rank as one of the poorest of the season. Little was offered in the way of optimism for the new season. And so begins another week in which there is a sense of doom and gloom in the City fanbase, and with continued speculation over Ruud van Nistelrooy’s long-term future. Here’s a look at some of the stories around the King Power Stadium. Money on the line in final four games There are plenty of motivating factors for City players to keep performing in spite of their relegation. There’s personal pride, there’s the desire to impress ahead of next term, there’s the feeling of wanting to give paying fans something to cheer, there’s Jamie Vardy’s farewell and giving the captain the best possible send-off. It seemed none of those were at play on Saturday as City lacked intensity in their defeat to Wolves. There’s another motivating factor at play too, at least for the club if not the players. City’s finishing position inside the relegation zone is a big deal to the club because of the financial impact it will have. Last season, each position up the table was worth around £2.8m in merit payments. It will likely be a similar fee this year, meaning that City will be paid about £5.6m more for finishing 18th than they would do 20th. It may not sound like much, but that can go a long way in the Championship. It’s enough for one transfer fee, or it could cover the wages of two £50,000-a-week players for a season. So from that perspective, there’s a lot riding on the club’s home games against Southampton and Ipswich, which look like being significant in determining where City finish. If they beat Southampton this weekend, it will be guaranteed that they cannot end the campaign in 20th. In short, a win is worth nearly £3m to the club. Youngsters have lesson for older team-mates With their extra-time defeat to Southampton on Sunday, City Under-21s’ Premier League 2 campaign is over for the season. But for the individual players, that’s not the case. Given the focus of the final four games is on preparing for next season, and given many of the current first-team players will leave in the summer, there are plenty of reasons for van Nistelrooy to keep them close. Jeremy Monga and Jake Evans have made their debuts this month, but maybe there’s potential for more to feature over the coming four matches, especially now there’s a few injuries in the ranks. If van Nistelrooy really does want to “shape the future”, it would be worth his time to take a closer look at a few more youngsters in the first-team environment. And maybe they can teach their older colleagues a lesson about grit and fight too. It’s been all too common in the second half of this season to see City go behind and then plod through to full-time, seemingly giving up on a result. Well, at the weekend, the Under-21s were 3-0 down with 10 minutes to go, and they managed to quickly get three goals and force extra-time before tiredness took its toll. They could have lost hope, but they didn’t, and they nearly pulled off something remarkable. It embodied the ‘Foxes Never Quit’ motto better than any showing by the first team has over the past few months.

I was hoping for Gunfight at the Ok Corral with Vardy as Wyatt Earp or more likely Doc Holliday and Top and Co as the Clanton Brothers

When I started this thread I wasn't refering to ability but to being mentally exhausted from two relegations, yes they probably will go on and have decent careers but I believe they need a new environment, a new start in a well run club away from our financial and moral bankrupt of a club.

Close thread.

1-1 two own goals

https://anfieldindex.com/81273/report-hughes-set-to-secure-another-wonderkid-this-summer.html Report: Hughes Set to Secure Another Wonderkid This Summer Monga’s Meteoric Rise from Foxes to the Front Page Liverpool’s well-documented focus on elite youth recruitment shows no sign of slowing down, as the club now sets its sights on securing the services of Leicester City’s prodigious winger, Jeremy Monga. The 15-year-old forward has become the latest in a line of highly regarded youngsters to be linked with a move to Merseyside, as sporting director Richard Hughes continues to oversee a strategic shift toward long-term squad building. Transfer Battle Heats Up for Teen Sensation Monga has rapidly emerged as one of the standout talents in the Premier League academy system. His recent debut against Newcastle United—at just 15 years, eight months, and two days old—made him the second-youngest player in Premier League history, surpassed only by Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri. That landmark moment only heightened speculation over his next career move, with sources now confirming Liverpool’s intent to beat rivals Manchester City to his signature. According to Fichajes, Liverpool are “ready to agree a deal” with Leicester City, as Hughes looks to execute another high-ceiling signing in line with the club’s youth-first philosophy. Hughes Building a Youthful Legacy Jeremy Monga would be the latest jewel in a growing crown of teenage prospects signed by Liverpool in recent windows. The arrival of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea last summer signified Hughes’ vision for long-term squad evolution. Ngumoha’s debut in a 4-0 FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley was an emphatic start, and he has been hailed as one of the most promising young players in the country. Indeed, Anfield Watch noted that the then-16-year-old “caused shockwaves” upon his arrival. His performances have drawn parallels to previous youth signings such as Harvey Elliott, Kaide Gordon, Bobby Clark and Ben Doak—players who have gradually carved out first-team opportunities at Anfield. Liverpool also moved for Trey Nyoni, another standout from Leicester’s development pathway, underscoring the club’s ongoing belief in identifying and nurturing domestic youth. Transfer Competition and Future Potential Jeremy Monga’s versatility—capable of operating as a wide forward or a central playmaker—makes him an ideal fit for Liverpool’s evolving tactical structure under Arne Slot. His productivity at youth level has been impressive: one goal and four assists in just five appearances for Leicester’s Under-18s, along with two goals and two assists in eight matches for the Under-21s. Monga’s cameo appearance against Liverpool in their recent 1-0 defeat to the Reds further underlined his potential. Though brief, his presence in a high-stakes Premier League fixture at such a young age was a statement of intent from Leicester’s academy—and a preview of what could come at Anfield. With Leicester City now relegated and the player’s future reportedly uncertain, Liverpool are hoping history repeats itself. Hughes’ growing reputation for acquiring youth gems could tip the balance as the Reds look to bring Monga into the fold.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-injury-latest-eight-10137710 Leicester City injury latest as eight unavailable players sets up potential debut v Southampton The latest Leicester City injury news after three players were subtituted with concerns during Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Wolves, with problems stacking up on the wings ByJordan Blackwell 11:35, 28 APR 2025 The door has opened for Jake Evans and Jeremy Monga to feature more prominently over the final few weeks of the season with injuries to Leicester City wingers stacking up. City's teenage duo have both made their senior debuts this month, with Monga now brought on three times, and there’s a good chance both will be involved against Southampton this weekend. Over the past few days, Stephy Mavididi has been ruled out potentially for the remainder of the season, while Bobby De Cordova-Reid was substituted with a muscle injury during the defeat to Wolves, and that could keep him sidelined. Meanwhile, Facundo Buonanotte was taken off at half-time with a concussion, manager Ruud van Nistelrooy said. If the return-to-play protocol is followed, the Argentinian will miss the next two games against Southampton and Nottingham Forest, with his earliest possible return against Ipswich in the final home game. That leaves just Kasey McAteer and Jordan Ayew as fit senior wide options, meaning that both Monga and Evans could be on the bench against the Saints on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere, Ricardo Pereira also suffered a muscle injury against Wolves, and that’s a concern for his involvement over the remainder of the season. City have plenty of cover at full-back though. James Justin will likely come into the starting line-up, while Woyo Coulibaly would be called up to the bench. If Ricardo, De Cordova-Reid, and Buonanotte join Mavididi and long-term absentee Abdul Fatawu in being unavailable against Southampton, and with Harry Winks, Jannik Vestergaard and Odsonne Edouard seemingly out of contention while van Nistelrooy is in charge, there will be a spot on the bench free for another youngster. It could be a first opportunity for summer signing Michael Golding to make a Premier League squad. The attacking midfielder travelled with the first-team group to Wolves on Saturday. Equally, full-backs Jayden Joseph and Bade Aluko and central midfielders Henry Cartwright and Sammy Braybrooke have been in first-team training recently. For any of the quintet, an appearance against Southampton this weekend would be a Premier League debut, and for four of them it would be a City debut too. Braybrooke has previously played a Carabao Cup match. Early predicted City line-up: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Coady, Thomas; Ndidi, Skipp; McAteer, El Khannouss, Ayew; Vardy. Subs from: Stolarczyk, Coulibaly, Kristiansen, Joseph, Aluko, Okoli, Soumare, Cartwright, Braybrooke, Golding, Monga, Evans, Daka.

Got two massive wooden crated parcels mixed up to Australia and somewhere in England (can't remember where)

They must be totally devoid of any confidence - Must be sold or given away Daka Faes Justin Kristiansen Ndidi Soumare Vestergaard (only played once in 2022/23) Maybe keep 2022/23 appearances Pereira 6 McAteer 1 Thomas 17

The Rise and Fall of Leicester's Roman Forum Leicester's very own Roman Forum Built in less than 24 hours by renowned French artist Olivier Grossetête (and a team of volunteers) using cardboard and tape. Then, one day later, see it brought crashing down by another group of over-enthusiastic volunteers! All part of Leicester's excellent Old Town Festival (Roman Edition)

N Ice to see the ball kids being allowed to join in the celebrations

Spurs defence looks just like ours.

Congratulations Liverpool well deserved I guess Liverpool and Leicester both got what they deserved

No excuse now not to play some of these in the PL