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A lot of negative comments re only 5 carriages as opposed to 7, where they're in use people complaining about be rammed full.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-shakespeare-andy-kings-mind-9457276 Craig Shakespeare will be on Andy King's mind as Leicester City icon begins new chapter An interview with Andy King on what made Craig Shakespeare so influential at Leicester City, why players loved him and why he's the man the former midfielder wants to emulate ByJordan Blackwell 09:00, 3 AUG 2024 As the best coach he’s ever worked with and as an all-around brilliant human being, Craig Shakespeare is the man Andy King wants to emulate as he begins the next stage of his career. Shakespeare’s passing, aged 60, has seen tributes come in from players around the country, those who had the privilege of spending their weekdays on the training pitch with the former Leicester City manager. For King, a City player for all of Shakespeare’s first eight years at the club, there was nobody better. The former midfielder has spoken of the man and the coach that everybody loved to be around and work with. “As a person, he was such a good guy, so funny, always involved in everything,” King told LeicestershireLive. “He had so much respect for everyone, whether they were playing, not playing. He was just an all-around brilliant human being, and not just with the players, but all the members of staff at the training ground and stadium. He really was a top, top man. “He wanted to see people enjoying themselves. That really came through in the sessions he put on. It was always game-related, but it was always fun, it was always high tempo. He demanded high standards and that’s why he had such a good career, but what got the players to buy in was his character. “His happy place was on the training pitch, being around a group of people and helping people. That’s why coaching suited him so well. He wanted to help people, see people enjoy themselves, and fulfil their potential.” When King posted his tribute to Shakespeare on social media, he said “none of the success over the years would’ve happened without him”. Expanding, King said Shakespeare helped sort out the “mess” City were in League One, and played an integral role in preparing the players every day as they rose up to the Premier League. After Nigel Pearson left, he then became the bridge between the players and Claudio Ranieri. If not for that role, City’s greatest triumph may not have happened. “With Claudio, what he (Shakespeare) was great at, and Claudio will probably say the same, was the link between the players and the manager. Claudio knew he could trust Shakey straight away, he could ask him what the lads were like, what works for them and what doesn’t work for them. “At the same time, if Claudio was saying something that wasn’t that clear, because of the language barrier or because it was a different style of football, Shakey could put it into terms that the players were used to. It all came together and made sense. “When he got the manager’s job, you could see how much the lads wanted to do well for him. That shows the regard in which he was held. Rightly so.” Shakespeare’s warm-heartedness extended beyond the training ground too. Players like James Maddison and Jack Grealish have revealed encouraging text messages Shakespeare sent to them in recent months. He spoke to King regularly too. “He messaged me the day I announced I was retiring. We exchanged a few messages last season when the news came out he had cancer so we chatted a little bit. “Then he sent me a really nice message the day I announced I was retiring, saying how good it was to work with each other and talking about the journey we’d been on. “It was nice looking at my phone and scrolling through the messages and it was nice to know what he thought of me as a person. It brings a smile to your face because he was so fun to be around.” Having now hung up his boots, and earned his coaching badges, King is taking the next step in his career. As he does, Shakespeare will be at the forefront of his mind. “For someone who is a young coach and wants to be a coach in the future, there are so many of his methods that I would take and try to replicate. You have to do things your own way but if there was someone I would try to replicate, it would for sure be him. “As a coach, the day-to-day sessions and dealing with people, he was the best I had in my career and somebody I owe an awful amount to because of the success we shared together.”

At first I thought this was about the exorbitant ticket prices the clubs are charging. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm5251vgp8ro Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams Thousands of young people in the UK were tricked into paying money for non-existent Premier League football tickets last season, according to an estimate by Lloyds Bank. It said that football ticketing fraud against its customers was up by around a third compared with the previous season, and warned fans to be on their guard. Banking industry group UK Finance said that tickets sell out quickly, and criminals can take advantage of people looking for offers. It urged social media firms to take more action to stop fraud, and asked customers to be vigilant. About 6,000 UK football fans fell victim to fraud last season, Lloyds Bank estimated. It analysed its own fraud figures, and made the estimate about fraud suffered by customers of all banks based on Lloyd's market share - it has about a fifth of UK current accounts. That means at least 1,200 Lloyd's customers were scammed last season. More than half of the people getting scammed were between 18 and 34 years old. Its customers lost £177 on average, but for some people it was more than £1,000. Criminals were most likely to target fans of the biggest teams, and supporters of Arsenal and Liverpool fell victim most often. About 56% of the scams started on Facebook Marketplace, and a further 26% began on X (formerly Twitter). Earlier this year Lloyds Bank estimated that Taylor Swift fans lost more than £1m to ticket scammers ahead of her UK tour. How did the scams work? Criminals create fake posts on social media or online marketplaces to advertise tickets that do not exist, often with pictures of real tickets to convince the buyer they're genuine. The victim is then tricked into making a payment, usually by bank transfer. Once the money has been transferred, the fraudster just disappears, and the victim gets nothing in return. The problem with bank transfers is they are not designed for online transactions, so it is more difficult to get your money back once it has gone. The banks can pay victims back, but the transactions don't have the same protections as buying something with a bank card, for example. What can fans do? Liz Ziegler, fraud prevention director at Lloyds Bank, said "missing out on the big match after falling victim to a ticket scam can be devastating". She advised fans to stick to official ticketing channels and to avoid deals that look too good to be true. UK Finance said fans should stop and think before parting with any money. It said it was fine to refuse requests, and fraudsters will probably try to rush you or panic you into making a decision. You get extra protection if you use a credit card to make a purchase between £100 and £30,000. Premier League advises fans to buy directly from clubs or authorised ticket partners. A spokesperson for the banking industry body said that last year customers lost nearly £86m to so-called "purchase scams", with nine out of ten scams starting online. "Tech and social media companies need to step up and tackle the criminality which is taking place on their platforms and contribute to cost of reimbursing victims," the spokesperson said.

A special episode of BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast shares tributes to former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare, who has died aged 60. Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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@The Bear The Football Community · This is sad to see... Unfortunately this will continue to happen as the Premier League greed takes over and pushes the working class out of stadiums. One positive is that Stevie has later confirmed he will be taking his son to watch Non-League Hednesford Town FC on the weekends

British Railways Midland Main Line · Join Richard Gennis Hitachi 810 for EMR East Midlands Railways new Hitachi 810 are now on test on the Midland Main line, 33 or these five car units have been ordered for the MML, These units are all Bi-mode operating with four diesel engines and the ability to pick up power from the overhead electric. Due in service in early 2025 Better than nothing, but when are we going to get proper investment in the Leicester/Leicestershire, and the East Midlands.

https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2024/08/02/exclusive-newcastle-sign-son-of-former-leicester-striker-after-impressive-trial/ EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle sign son of former Leicester striker and Charlton centre-back August 2, 2024 Olly Hawkins Newcastle United have added Theo Benjamin to their youth ranks following an impressive trial period, with Charlton talent Lesecond Yeutembip also sealing a move to the North East. Theo is the son of former Leicester, Brighton and Crystal Palace forward Trevor Benjamin and has signed a two-year deal on Tyneside, becoming the latest addition to our U15s alongside Yeutembip; who previously captained youth side Barking & Dagenham. Yeutembip is a 14-year-old centre-back who comes from Charlton’s highly-regarded Academy. The rangy defender has traveled with the U15s to Japan this week and featured in a defeat to a J-League youth side in Tokyo today. Benjamin and Yeutembip are two of several new faces to join our much-improved U15 set up over the last 12 months, with Newcastle recently recruiting 14-year-old midfielder CJ Afumuzor from Portsmouth, as we exclusively revealed back in June. Trevor Benjamin – the father of new recruit Theo – scored 15 goals in 81 appearances for the Foxes between 2000 and 2005 and has helped coach both of his sons Theo and Zac, with the latter previously landing a trial at Burnley after impressing Ammers Academy in Yorkshire.

Yeah that's why I said 'some of our fans'

He was with us at the lowest point in our history, he was here and instrumental at arguably the highest point in our history. The football world will know all about Pearson, Ranieri and even Rodgers with the FA Cup win but few will be aware of the massive contribution he made during that period of our club. It's a shame that he has almost gone unnoticed even by some of our own fans. We must make sure that whenever those successes are mentioned that Shakey is given equal prominence to that of Pearson and Ranieri. LCFC must not forget.

Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans Zoe Kleinman Technology editor, BBC News The new Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding promised by the Conservatives for tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, the BBC has learned. It includes £800m for the creation of an exascale supercomputer at Edinburgh University and a further £500m for AI Research Resource, which funds computing power for AI. Both funds were unveiled less than 12 months ago. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said the money was promised by the previous administration but was never allocated in its budget. The Conservatives said that under its leadership, the department had underspent. Those affected have been notified by Secretary of State Peter Kyle. "The government is taking difficult and necessary spending decisions across all departments in the face of billions of pounds of unfunded commitments," said DSIT in a statement. "This is essential to restore economic stability and deliver our national mission for growth." It added that it remained "absolutely committed" to building technology infrastructure in the UK. "As a point of fact, at the time the election was called, ministers had been advised by officials that the department was likely to underspend its budget for the current financial year," said shadow secretary Andrew Griffith. "Our commitment in government to science, research and innovation including UK leadership on AI was outstanding." The future of the Edinburgh exascale supercomputer is currently unclear. There are only a small number of the immensely powerful machines in the world, with an earlier version housed in Bristol. The new funding was announced in October last year and Edinburgh University had already spent £31m building housing for it. It was considered to be a priority project by the previous government. The machine would have been 50 times faster than any current computers in the UK, the university said at the time. “Exascale will help researchers model all aspects of the world, test scientific theories and improve products and services in areas such as artificial intelligence, drug discovery, climate change, astrophysics and advanced engineering,” it says on its website. A spokesperson for the university told the BBC that it "has led the way in supercomputing within the UK for decades". "[It] is ready to work with the government to support the next phase of this technology in the UK, in order to unlock its benefits for industry, public services and society," they added. Last week, DSIT announced that Matt Clifford, who was one of the organisers of the inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park in November 2023, had been asked to draw up an action plan for identifying new "AI opportunities". The tech sector is generally considered to be a valuable part of the UK economy and therefore important for growth. In a recent report, the tech network Tech Nation gave it a market value of $1.1 trillion (£863bn) in the first quarter of 2024.

Manchester City's Jack Grealish posted a message, external he received from Shakespeare when he was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad alongside a tribute: "One of the greatest people I’ve ever met not only in football but in life. Last month was texting me when I didn’t make the Euros squad while he was ill. It shows the type of man he was! An absolute heart of gold! Everyone really will miss you Shakey."

New housing targets for Leicestershire as Government orders county to build more homes Most areas of the county have seen their targets increase ByHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporter 04:00, 2 AUG 2024 In all, Leicester and Leicestershire are set to see targets rise by 500 new home annually (Image: Getty Images) The number of homes which must be built each year in Leicester and the county is set to increase in most areas. The fresh targets come as the Government plans to radically overhaul planning rules to “get Britain building”, and create 1.5 million additional new homes across the country over the next five years. The number of homes Britain will have to construct each year looks set to be increased from 305,223 under the previous Conservative Government to 371,541 under Labour. Labour's housing secretary and deputy prime minister Angela Rayner told Parliament on Tuesday (July 30) that the country had “a housing crisis” and new homes were “desperately” needed. In almost every area of Leicester and Leicestershire, quotas for the number of new homes are to be increased. This comes despite some areas currently failing to meet their existing targets. The housing secretary said the new targets would be mandatory “for the first time”. At the moment, they are “advisable”, she added. The Government is consulting on the proposed changes, which are expected to come into effect by the end of the year. The biggest change is expected to occur in Leicester. However, the new target is likely to be seen as good news for the city - which has previously said it does not have enough room within its borders to meet its current quota – as it will need to build 745 fewer homes a year than previously. The city’s requirement looks set to drop from 2,435 homes annually to 1,690. The city built an average of 1,014 homes a year between the 2020/21 financial year and 2022/23, however, so it will still need to ramp up construction to meet the threshold. Charnwood borough, in the county, is expected to see a reduction of 103 properties, taking its annual target from 1,115 to 1,012. But again, the area fell well short of requirements in recent years, with an average of 763 homes built each year. North West Leicestershire (NWL) is set to see the biggest increase in its quota, up 264 homes annually, from 357 to 621. The district is already building more than that a year, however, with an average of 789 new properties built each year between the 2020/21 financial year and 2022/23. Hinckley and Bosworth comes in close behind NWL, with its targets set to jump from 432 to 689 new homes each year, a rise of 257. The borough will need to increase housebuilding as, while it is meeting its current target, its annual average of 535 new properties falls short of the proposed new requirement. Blaby will likely see a quota hike of more than 200 new homes a year, with the Government calling on it to build an additional 230 properties annually. This takes its requirement from 329 to 559 annually. The district also has struggled to build enough new housing each year, with an average of 290. Harborough comes in just shy of the 200 mark, with a proposed increase of 196 new properties annually. The district currently builds substantially more than needed, however, with an average construction total of 981 homes – more than both its current target of 510 and new target of 706. Meanwhile, there is set to be a rise of 191 homes a year for Oadby and Wigston borough, taking it from 198 to 389. The area has a current average of 232 new homes each year. Melton borough is expected to see the smallest rise, with an increase of 178 homes yearly. This takes its new target to 370, up from 192. Its current average is not too far off the new quota, at 340. Speaking on Tuesday, Ms Rayner told MPs: “I’ve come to the House to make a statement about this Government’s plan to get Britain building. Delivering economic growth is our number one mission. It’s how we’ll raise living standards for everyone, everywhere. The only way we can fix our public services. “So today I am setting out a radical plan to not only get the homes we desperately need, but also drive the growth, create jobs and breathe life back into towns and cities. We are ambitious, and what I say won’t be without controversy, but this is urgent because this Labour Government is not afraid to take on the tough choices needed to deliver for our country.” In addition to the new targets, the deputy PM is proposing to allow building to take place on parts of the country’s green belts – undeveloped areas which serve as buffers between built-up towns, villages and cities. She said local councils would “have to review their green belt, if needed, to meet housing targets”. However, she said councils would be encouraged to “prioritise low-quality grey belt land”. Grey belt is a new term the Government is looking to introduce into the planning system. It is expected to refer to areas of the green belt that have already been developed or make a limited contribution to "green belt purposes". Those could be sites on the edges of communities or next to roads, and former petrol stations or car parks. Ms Rayner added: “And where land in the green belt is developed, new golden rules will require provision of 50 per cent affordable housing with a focus on social rent, as well as schools, GP surgeries and transport links that the community needs, and improvements to accessible green space.” However, the housing secretary insisted the Government’s new targets were not intended to “ride roughshod” over the wishes of local communities. She said: “Decisions about what to build should reflect local views… well, that should be about how to deliver new homes, not whether to.”

All Things Music · Follow 5 d · "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry is a quintessential summer anthem that burst onto the music scene in 1970, capturing the carefree spirit of the season with its infectious rhythm and laid-back vibe. The song opens with a distinctive jug-blowing sound, immediately setting a playful, easygoing tone. This unique intro, combined with the track's skiffle-influenced style, helped it stand out in an era dominated by psychedelic rock and emerging heavy metal. Mungo Jerry's lead singer Ray Dorset delivers the vocals with a cheerful, almost spoken-word style that perfectly complements the song's breezy lyrics. The words paint a picture of summer freedom, touching on themes of good times, romance, and living in the moment. Musically, "In the Summertime" is deceptively simple yet incredibly catchy. The stripped-down instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitar, bass, and percussion (notably including hand claps and a washboard), creates a raw, organic sound that feels like an impromptu jam session on a sunny afternoon. The track's shuffling rhythm and bouncy feel make it nearly impossible not to move to, contributing greatly to its enduring popularity. It's a song that seems to embody the essence of summer itself - warm, relaxed, and full of joy. "In the Summertime" was an massive international hit, topping charts in numerous countries and selling over 30 million copies worldwide. Its success was somewhat unexpected for a debut single from a relatively unknown band, but its universal appeal transcended musical trends. While the song's lyrics have faced some criticism in later years for perceived dated attitudes, particularly regarding gender roles, it remains a beloved classic. Its influence can be heard in various genres, from pop to country, and it continues to be a staple of summer playlists and feel-good movie soundtracks. Decades after its release, "In the Summertime" still has the power to evoke memories of sun-soaked days and carefree moments, solidifying its place as one of the most recognizable and enduring summer songs in popular music history. Lyrics In the summertime, when the weather is high You can stretch right up and touch the sky When the weather's fine You got women, you got women on your mind Have a drink, have a drive Go out and see what you can find If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel Speed along the lane, do a ton or a ton and twenty-five When the sun goes down You can make it, make it good in a lay-by We're not grey people, we're not dirty, we're not mean We love everybody, but we do as we please When the weather's fine, we go fishing or go swimming in the sea We're always happy, life's for living Yeah, that's our philosophy Sing along with us Dee-dee-dee, dee-dee Da-da-da, da-da Yeah, we're hap-happy Da da-da Dee-da-da, dee-da-da, da-da-da Yeah, da-da, da-da-da Da-da-da, do-da-da (alright, alright, alright) Alright When the winter's here, yeah it's party time Bring your bottle, wear your bright clothes It'll soon be summertime And we'll sing again, we'll go driving Or maybe we'll settle down If she's rich, if she's nice, bring your friends And we'll all go into town In the summertime, when the weather is high You can stretch right up and touch the sky When the weather's fine You got women, you got women on your mind Have a drink, have a drive, go out and see what you can find If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel Speed along the lane, do a ton or a ton and 25 When the sun goes down, you can make it Make it good in a lay-by We're not grey people, we're not dirty, we're not mean We love everybody, but we do as we please When the weather's fine, we go fishing or go swimming in the sea We're always happy, life's for living Yeah, that's our philosophy Sing along with us Dee-dee-dee, dee-dee Da-da-da, da-da Yeah, we're hap-happy Da da-da Dee-da-da, dee-da-da, da-da-da Yeah da-da, da-da-da Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Ray Dorset In The Summertime lyrics © Broadley Music (international), Associated Music International Ltd

Writing on social media, Schmeichel said: “Devastated beyond words. An absolutely fantastic coach, one of the best I have ever seen, but more importantly, an incredible human being. He taught me so much, and I am just thankful to have worked with and known him.” Jamie Vardy, the club’s star striker, also paid tribute, writing: “I don’t have the words right now. Just gutted. RIP Shakey.” Andy King, a City player throughout Shakespeare’s initial eight-year spell at the club, said: “Devastated to hear the passing of Shakey. Not only was he one of the best coaches I had the pleasure of working with, he was an amazing human. “He was there at Leicester through it all and I can safely say none of the success over the years he was there would’ve happened without him. You won’t hear a bad word said about him by anyone. RIP Shakes and thanks for everything you did for me.” The tributes continue to pour in. Title-winning midfielder Danny Drinkwater said: "Absolutely gutted at the news. A needle in a haystack of the sport, one of the most genuine humans I have ever had the pleasure to work for and with! Gutted. RIP Shakes." The 2016 right-back Danny Simpson said: "Gutted. Words can’t describe what this man did for me and my career at Leicester and beyond. I'm so thankful to have had him in my life. He was an unbelievable coach but an even better human being. RIP Shakey."

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Former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson, who worked with Shakespeare at five different clubs, said: "It's difficult to put into words how I, and indeed everyone who came across or worked with Craig, will feel on hearing such devastating news. "He is without hesitation one of the most wonderfully talented, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced and outrageously funny people I've had the privilege of calling my friend. Safe journey to the next destination my wonderful friend. "You are loved and admired by us all, and every time we think of you, a smile, smirk, chuckle or memorable occasion will come to us. We truly are the lucky ones for having known Shakey."

Never be Forgotten - RIP Shakey.

https://www.lcfc.com/news/4072914/augsburg-how--where-to-watch-live?lang=en Leicester City's pre-season friendly against FC Augsburg on Saturday will be shown live on Foxes Hub - with Game Passes available now. - Saturday's friendly against FC Augsburg will be shown on Foxes Hub - Game Pass holders can watch the game from 2pm - The stream will only be available in the UK, Ireland and Thailand - Click HERE to get your Game Pass ahead of kick-off! The Foxes are in Germany this week to step up their preparations for the new 2024/25 Premier League campaign - and are next in pre-season action at Illerstadion, Kempten to take on Bundesliga opposition. Presenter Lewis Mason will be alongside ex-City captain Matt Elliott, while commentator Charlie McGinnes will be with Gerry Taggart to talk the Blue Army through all the action. Broadcasting starts at 2pm ahead of a 2:30pm kick-off. Game Passes are available now, priced at £10, giving supporters access to watch Steve Cooper's men once more. Please note that Saturday's Augsburg stream will only be available in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Thailand. Information on further pre-season streams and 2024/25 match coverage will be made available soon. Click HERE to get your Game Pass now! Terms and conditions. All times BST.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/real-life/incredibly-proud-former-leicester-city-9449077 'Incredibly proud' former Leicester City star to auction off FA Cup final kit Foxes star Paul Matthews' collection includes memorabilia from the 1960s and 1970s News ByTom MackSenior Reporter 10:32, 1 AUG 2024 Paul Matthews played for the Foxes in the 1960s and 1970s A former Leicester City midfielder will be putting his collection of football memorabilia up for sale next week. Paul Matthews, who played for the Foxes in the 1960s and 1970s, has an array of footballs strips, medals and even a special Umbro shirt and tracksuit from the 1969 FA Cup final against Manchester City, which is expected to fetch between £600 and £800. Paul's collection will go under the hammer at Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough on Tuesday, August 6. He said: "As a born and bred Leicester fan all I ever wanted was to play for my club and I was incredibly proud to do so. But the time now feels right to pass these items on to a new owner who will appreciate their place in Foxes history. “It’s a story I’m still very much enjoying being a part of as I first saw Leicester play at Filbert Street aged 14 over 60 years ago and I still go to as many home games as I can.” Paul, 77, made 61 appearances for Leicester City between 1964 and 1972, was part of the squad on the day of the FA Cup final at Wembley in 1969, which Leicester lost. This disappointment was compounded by the fact that reaching the FA Cup Final in 1969 was the bright spot in a season that saw them relegated to Division Two. Ultimately Paul's role was as a spectator, as he made way for his teammate David Gibson, who was unexpectedly match fit following an injury. As a result, his shirt and tracksuit do not have a squad number. Paul’s career at Leicester City began aged 16 when his father, who worked with the then club captain Colin Appleton’s brother, asked if Leicester would be willing to look at his promising son. Following a trial game in the Filbert Street car park, his career was launched. The items go on sale on August 6 Paul scored his first goal in April 1966 against Blackburn Rovers and he was part of the Foxes side that moved on from the disappointments of the 1969 season to win the Second Division title in 1970/71. He transferred to Mansfield Town after the 1972 season, in a common move for Leicester City players of the era. Two nine-carat gold Football League plaques dating from Mansfield Town’s glory years when they won the only league titles in their history, will also be offered as one lot with a pre-auction estimate of £3,000 - £5,000. One plaque commemorates the Stags’ Division Four win in the 1974/75 season; the other marks their victory in Division Three in 1976/77. Paul, who made 124 appearances over five years at the club, was one of only nine players to have been involved in both winning campaigns. When he returned to live and work in his home city of Leicester following his football career, Paul settled back in with a little help from the Leicester Mercury. The paper ran a story about his return and subsequent job search which resulted in him getting a job at acoustic engineering firm Bradgate Containers in Shepshed, where he went on to work for 32 years. Gildings director Will Gilding said: “We’re excited to offer this football memorabilia at auction. Just days before the kick-off of the football season, it’s great that fans of not one but two historic East Midlands-based clubs will have the opportunity to get their hands on some vintage football kits and league winners’ medals from the personal collection of Paul Matthews, a lifelong Leicester fan whose talent opened up the golden opportunity to play for his club.” Alongside Paul Matthews' collection, items from a much larger private collection of sporting and entertainment memorabilia are also up for grabs in the auction, including a signed World Cup 1966 Winner’s shirt and a signed Pelé shirt, both estimated at £200 - £300.

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Reports - from Italian outlet Retesport - surfaced earlier today with the player’s agent explaining the reasoning behind the move to the Italian capital after spending last season on loan from Juventus to Frosinone, he said: “When the call from Roma arrived, he told me to do everything I could to make it happen. He didn’t want to even listen to any other proposal. We thank Juventus for listening to the lad, and the biggest thanks to Roma, Daniele De Rossi, Souloukou, and Ghisolfi who wanted him at all costs. He is very enthusiastic and wants to prove himself." He continued: “He does have a dream of playing in the Premier League, as more or less everyone does now, but not going to any old club. He didn’t want to join a team that has no sporting project.” The deal is reported to be worth around €25.6m to be paid over four separate instalments, plus up to €4m in performance-related bonuses according to Football Italia . We're shit and we know we are!

Story of Leicester · Follow 15 h · Here's a brilliant shot of Saffron Lane Velodrome back in August 1970 for the 1970, World Cycling Championships. The track was white/concrete back then, probably to make it better for TV viewing. The timber boarding was laid in the 1980s. #StoryofLeicester

You better ask the club they’re the ones calling it a training session and not a preseason game hence not trying to extort £10 out of fans which would have been easy to do.