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A lot of ZZZs in that.

Buonanotte lined up with Winks for most of them but Winks took them until Buonanotte skied one over the bar in the 2nd half.

I thought it was appropriately informal, it wasn't a funeral, we as fans are not related to him. It's phrase you might use for the passing of a long term buddy/mate

Massively supported by Fatawu certainly in the first half it was Fatawu who was the first line of defence against Son and did a very good job on him.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-not-normal-jamie-vardy-9494896 What 'not normal' Jamie Vardy told Steve Cooper to change Leicester City manager's plan The Leicester City manager gives his thoughts on the 1-1 draw with Tottenham and Jamie Vardy's return from injury with the striker heading in the second-half equaliser ByJordan Blackwell 00:01, 20 AUG 2024Updated00:05, 20 AUG 2024 Steve Cooper will do what it takes to ensure Jamie Vardy remains Leicester City’s “main man” this season as the number nine again defied the odds. Vardy had been ruled out of Monday’s fixture with Spurs but returned from a month-long injury in the nick of time to score City’s equaliser and earn them a point. Had City opened their campaign over the weekend, he would not have been fit to play, manager Cooper said. But Vardy, now 37, shook off the rust to head in Abdul Fatawu’s cross and quickly get up and running for the season. Cooper is keen to help him enjoy more moments like that over the next nine months. “If the game was yesterday or Saturday, he wouldn’t have played,” Cooper said. “There were no mind games or lies. There were no lies in the press conference. I have done that before but I wasn’t this time. “It wasn’t sitting right with him. He’s the main man here and we want that to continue. It wasn’t sitting right with him that we didn’t have a fit senior striker because Patson Daka is out for three months. He was feeling okay in his rehab, so he came to see me and declared himself fit. Go play, boy, no problem. “For sure, he’s not normal in terms of what he can still produce at his age and the athlete he still is. He’s still hitting high speeds on tests in pre-season. He’s right up there in the top category. He’s hungry and motivated. “We’re going to work strongly with him to make sure he has the right programme, respecting his body and what he feels is right for him. If we do that, we’ll be able to get more moments like tonight out of him. He’s the main man here and I want that to continue.” Vardy scored as part of a superb second-half fightback, with City dominated in the first half but turning the game around. After they scored, they looked the team most likely to net a winner. Cooper felt his team were well-placed to push for a second goal, but a serious head injury to Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur saw the game paused for more than five minutes and disrupted their momentum. Cooper said: “The first half wasn’t what we intended it to be and what the plan was. We didn’t get our out-of-possession game right and the plan wasn’t delivered. Because of that, we couldn’t get our in-possession game going. We were too deep and gave up too much territory and against a team like Spurs, they’ll create chances. “We showed some images at half-time about how we could get the press better and be more aggressive and play with more intent. We did that brilliantly. The in-possession game improved as well. I thought we were good for the equaliser and if anything I thought we’d get a second. “I don’t wish an injury like Bentancur’s on anybody but in terms of the momentum in the game, it killed it for us. We had to try to get going again. “I’ll look at the first half as much as the second half because that’s my job. I won’t walk out of here thinking that was a good second half, we’ll be alright. I’ll be asking why the first half wasn’t as it should have been. “There must have been nerves and anxiety. To get that out of the way, to do what we did second half, a really good atmosphere, the supporters didn’t show any frustration and responded to the team’s improved performance, and it became a really difficult place for any opponent to play in. I think Spurs would have felt that. “It’s not a win, it’s a point, but we’re up and running. It’s more than just a half-decent result, it helps with the confidence and belief as well.”

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Leicester Memories Graham Hulme · 14 h · Old postcard view of London Road with Victoria Park on the left, early 1900s. The junction on the left would seem to be at the turn for Victoria Park Road and a traffic island is now situated at this spot on London Road, with Mayfield Road off to the right. Just seen on the extreme left hand edge of the picture is the old Victoria Park Pavilion. The old Pavilion was constructed in 1866 and was used as the grandstand for the Leicester Races which were held here from 1806 to 1883. It replaced an earlier grandstand which had been nicknamed "the dog hole". The Pavilion was designed by the Borough Surveyor Edward L. Stephens who was also the architect of the former Towers Hospital (1869). The grandstand could accommodate 800 people and cost £2,500 to build. It was in the Italianate style and was of white brick with stone and red brick for the dressings. As well as the races, the Pavilion was used for other functions and had a café. There were also changing rooms for the different sports events, particularly cricket matches, which were held on the park. The old Pavilion continued to be used for various sports and social occasions after the races moved to Oadby in 1883. On November 20th 1940 the Pavilion was severely damaged by a parachute mine which had been dropped by a German Heinkel bomber aiming for a nearby radio transmitter station at University College. The mine caused over £11, 000 worth of damage and the Pavilion was subsequently demolished. The blast made a crater 30 feet across which was afterwards used for water storage for the Fire Station tenders. In 1942 a temporary wooden pavilion was built to house changing rooms for football and cricket players and to store their equipment. It also had a café which was a popular venue. This temporary structure was eventually replaced by the present pavilion in 1958. (Information from 'The History of Victoria Park, Leicester' by Helen Boynton, published in 2000).

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He could play an 8 or 10 and he'd still be better than those Cooper's tried there in pre-season, can do the pressing, is creative, intelligent to play 1/2s.

In 30/40 years time the old uns will be reminiscing on when they used to have clappers and honesty flags

Women's League Cup Group Stage Draw Details LCFC Women Published 1 hr 49 mins ago 1 MinuteReading time The draw for the 2024/25 Women’s League Cup group stage will be held at 3:30pm BST on Monday 19 August. - LCFC Women to discover Women’s League Cup opponents - Draw will take place on talkSPORT 2’s Social Show on Monday 19 August Taking place on talkSPORT 2’s Social Show, the draw will be split into two sections, with LCFC Women competing in the Southern Section. Ball numbers and structure will be as follows: Northern Section 1. Everton 2. Sunderland 3. Blackburn Rovers 4. Sheffield United 5. Liverpool 6. Newcastle United 7. Manchester United 8. Durham The Northern Section will be split into two groups consisting of four teams. The first four numbers drawn will be placed in Group A, while the remaining four numbers will be placed in Group B. Southern Section 1. Brighton & Hove Albion 2. West Ham United 3. Birmingham City 4. Crystal Palace 5. Southampton 6. Portsmouth 7. Aston Villa 8. Charlton Athletic 9. London City Lionesses 10. LCFC Women 11. Bristol City 12. Tottenham Hotspur The Southern Section will be split into three groups consisting of four teams. The first four numbers will be placed in Group C, the next four numbers in Group D and the final four numbers in Group E. Group Stage Fixture Dates October 2/3, 2024 October 16/17, 2024 November 13/14, 2024 (only required if either Arsenal or Manchester City enter the group stage) November 23/24, 2024 December 11/12, 2024 Knockout Stages Quarter-Finals: January 22/23, 2025 Semi-Finals: February 5/6, 2025 Final: March 15/16, 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Teams Chelsea will enter the competition at the Quarter Final Stage. If either Arsenal or Manchester City exit the UWCL in either Rounds 1 or 2, then they will enter the League Cup at the Group Stage (playing their first match on October 16/17). A draw would take place to determine which group (A or B) Manchester City and (C,D or E) Arsenal would join. Ticket and venue details will be confirmed in due course.

Curious case is surely why hasn't he been getting decent game time in the pre-season.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/08/19/leicester-city-premier-league-ready-steve-cooper-summer/ Steve Cooper begins Leicester’s Premier League return within a summer of chaos Cooper is relishing the challenge but Leicester start campaign without a fit recognised striker and after transfer market struggles John Percy 19 August 2024 • 8:02am Related Topics Leicester City FC, Premier League 2 Leicester City manager Steve Cooper on the training pitch before the start of the season Steve Cooper is back in Premier League management for the first time since leaving Nottingham Forest Credit: Getty Images/Leicester City FC Steve Cooper has stressed the need for Leicester City to be “Premier-League ready” and on the eve of their first match against Tottenham, last season’s Championship winners appear far from it. Leicester are currently undercooked for their top-flight return and facing a crucial two weeks as they scramble to find quality signings before the deadline. The situation is complicated: Leicester were charged with an alleged breach of the profitability and sustainability rules [PSR] by the Premier League in March and are under pressure to be very careful with their finances. Though there are funds for new players, Leicester are having to box clever in spreading the budget around and it is proving difficult to complete deals. Frustration will have increased late last week when the other two clubs promoted from the Championship - Ipswich and Southampton - made a number of signings. Away from the transfer window, there is also growing tension among the fanbase over a myriad of issues including the club’s financial situation, a perceived lack of communication and accountability, season ticket prices and future strategy. Against this chaotic backdrop, Cooper is preparing for the new season with Leicester written off by many pundits as relegation certainties. He was appointed in June as Enzo Maresca’s replacement and his past association with rivals Nottingham Forest means he needs to make a good start. Cooper’s plans for the visit of Tottenham have been disrupted by injuries, with no senior strikers expected to be fit after injuries to Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka. Vardy has an outside chance of inclusion in Monday’s squad but it is not guaranteed. Conor Coady, the experienced defender, is definitely out. Patson Daka limps off injured during Leicester's friendly against Lens Leicester suffered the blow of losing striker Patson Daka to injury Credit: Getty Images/Leicester City Leicester have signed five players since winning promotion but they desperately need more. Behind the scenes, the club hierarchy is remaining calm and will ask to be properly judged on Aug 31 when the window has closed. Yet there is no question the summer has been difficult so far, with a number of targets going elsewhere. Matías Soulé, the former Juventus No 10, was identified as a priority target by Cooper and the recruitment team. Cooper spoke extensively with Soule about moving to England and, after a second improved bid of around £22 million, there was optimism that a deal could be struck. However, the influence of Soule’s agent and his close links with Roma swung the deal in that direction to leave Leicester frustrated. It can be revealed that Leicester submitted a £13 million bid for Gabriel Sara, the Norwich City midfielder. That offer was turned down and Sara has since moved to Galatasaray for a higher fee. A move to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Adam Hlozek collapsed last week, while Leicester’s bid to sign another top target, Panathinaikos forward Fotis Ioannidis, will require a fee approaching £30 million. An ambitious move to lure Wilfried Zaha back to the Premier League has also proved problematic, with the structure of the loan deal and potential tax implications. It is understood Zaha would have to pay in excess of £8 million from his own pocket for the move to proceed. Leicester have offered £4 million for Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew and remain interested in Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson, though the player’s wages are significant and more than £120,000-a-week. Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp is set to complete a move after Monday’s game, but Leicester need attacking players. Oliver Skipp playing for Tottenham in pre-season Leicester have landed one of their midfield transfer targets by signing Oliver Skipp Credit: Getty Images/Masashi Hara It now seems inevitable that the final fortnight of the window will be hectic: this is despite Leicester’s Championship season finishing on May 4, with Maresca’s defection to Chelsea just under a month later (77 days before Monday’s date with Tottenham). To be heading into the season so short in key areas is alarming, and underlines the paucity of Leicester’s transfer budget. With the club facing a potential points deduction for breaching PSR, fingers are being pointed and particularly at director of football Jon Rudkin. A long-serving key member of staff since the 1990s, Rudkin has overseen the Premier League title win, FA Cup triumph of 2021, and the relegation last year. And what of Cooper? A coach first and foremost, who comes alive on the training pitches, he is relishing the challenge. He was dismissed by Forest in December and spent the six months out of work wisely. Over that time he visited a number of clubs abroad, including in Germany and Spain, to broaden his education. He undertook a personal audit with analysts to scrutinise many facets of his management, including recruitment, fitness levels of his teams and player performance. “I certainly wasn’t wanting the break or ready for one. It was only halfway through the season [the Forest sacking], but it was one that I had no choice with,” he said. “It gave me the chance to do some different things in terms of improving professionally and I guess through all of that process I’ve added to my confidence and self-belief. “All of my experiences put you in the situation you’re in today and then it’s all about using them wisely, recognising that the bad or unfair moments can end up being the best moments for getting better. “For me, it’s about hoping the best is yet to come. That’s my personal motivation. My goals and ambitions haven’t changed and if anything I’m even more confident about achieving them now and I’m really excited by and committed to this challenge.”

Top 15 jokes of the 2024 Fringe 1. I was going to sail around the globe in the world’s smallest ship but I bottled it. - Mark Simmons 2. I've been taking salsa lessons for months, but I just don't feel like I'm progressing. It's just one step forward... two steps back. - Alec Snook 3. Ate horse at a restaurant once - wasn’t great. Starter was all right but the mane was dreadful. - Alex Kitson 4. I sailed through my driving test. That’s why I failed it. - Arthur Smith 5. I love the Olympics. My friend and I invented a new type of relay baton: well, he came up with the idea, I ran with it.- Mark Simmons 6. My dad used to say to me “Pints, gallons, litres” – which, I think, speaks volumes - Olaf Falafel 7. British etiquette is confusing. Why is it highbrow to look at boobs in an art gallery but lowbrow when I get them out in Spoons? - Chelsea Birkby 8. I wanted to know which came first the chicken or the egg so I bought a chicken and then I bought an egg and I think I've cracked it. - Masai Graham 9. My partner told me that she’d never seen the film Gaslight. I told her that she definitely had - Zoë Coombs Marr 10. The conspiracy theory about the moon being made of cheese was started by the hallouminati. - Olaf Falafel 11. I’m an extremely emotionally needy non-binary person: my pronouns are ‘there there’. - Sarah Keyworth 12. I've got a girlfriend who never stops whining. I wish I'd never bought her that vineyard - Roger Swift 13. Gay people are very bad at maths. We don't naturally multiply. - Lou Wall 14. Keir Starmer looks like an AI-generated image of a substitute teacher - Sophie Duker 15. Growing up rich is a hereditary condition. It affects 1% of people - Olga Koch Originally from Canterbury, Simmons was named the winner of Comics Comic Award in 2022. Simmons has appeared on UK panel show Mock the Week and produces the Jokes with Mark Simmons podcast. Previous winners of the coveted Joke of the Fringe Award include Lorna Rose-Treen, Masai Graham, Ken Cheng, Olaf Falafel, Tim Vine, Rob Auton, Stewart Francis, Zoe Lyons and Nick Helm. The funniest Fringe jokes from previous years A panel of comedy critics attend hundreds of shows, listening out for the best jokes before drawing up a shortlist of 10 favourites. The jokes were then voted on anonymously by 2,000 members of the public who were asked to select their top three. The Edinburgh Fringe is the world's biggest performance art festival and takes place over three weeks every August.

Raj offered some advice but a 2nd opinion is always valued I've sent you a PM of my chat with Raj, I hope he doesn't mind.

That's ok before but can you imagine £35k all trying to leave at once and most going in the same direction back through town to the South and South East.

Yeah but Beaumont Leys would have been awful for the fans. Bede Island was the best idea shame the folks on Western Road put that down even though they would have had the Great Central Way between and hardly any nearer than Filbert St.

The only way to get fans in early is to make some areas unreserved which if all ticket would need areas fencing off. Maybe the safe standing area could be unreserved, yeah not likely in a hundred years.

So does the singing section.

I can't see anyone else paying £20m. Isn't he a defensive midfielder?

£20mill twice as much as Winks

I've sent you a pm.

Is there anyone on here familiar with the language and interpretation of this type of insurance who could advise me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

It was like that at Filbert St when I first started going although I don't remember any hate towards any opposition.