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https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24407172.leicester-citys-steve-cooper-spotted-gresford-athletic/ Leicester City's Steve Cooper spotted at Gresford Athletic 24th June WREXHAM By Arron Evans @ArronEvansNews A NEWLY-appointed Premier League manager was spotted at a football match in the Wrexham area over the weekend. Steve Cooper has just recently been appointed as boss of newly-promoted club Leicester City. The Foxes' previous manager Enzo Maresca took over as Chelsea boss earlier this month, despite having taken Leicester up from the Championship as champions. Cooper, 44, was previously with Swansea City and Nottingham Forest. During his playing days, he was a defender who turned out for the likes of Bangor City, Rhyl and TNS and was also on the books of Wrexham AFC. He began his coaching career at Wrexham's academy before moving to Liverpool and later the England youth set-up, where he went on to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup with the U17's side back in 2017. Over the weekend, he returned to Wrexham to watch some football unfold. Fans were surprised to find Cooper at Gresford Athletic Reserves' match against Caerwys Reserves on Saturday (June 22). FAW referee Lewys Thomson-Williams shared a picture of him with the Premier League manager to X (formerly Twitter). He said: "What a lovely guy, absolute pleasure meeting him today and to receive refereeing compliments too." Gresford Athletic commented: "Steve Cooper is a Gresford Athletic Reserves fan, pass it on… "Great to see the Leicester City Football Club Manager at the game against CPD Caerwys FC Reserves today!"

Revealed: Premier League Clubs Launch Controversial Plan to Dodge Financial Rules 0 Jun 24, 2024 By Jordan Blake Share Premier League Clubs and the Race Against the PSR Clock As the sun beats down on a typically unpredictable British summer, the heat is on in the Premier League—not just in terms of the weather but also the financial compliance with the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR). Clubs like Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton, Leicester City, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest are bustling to align their accounts before the fast-approaching June 30 deadline. The stakes are high, as these regulations allow clubs to lose no more than £105 million over a three-year period, a rule that’s pushing clubs to wheel and deal with urgency. Aston Villa: Striving for Financial Equilibrium For Aston Villa, this summer is a decisive moment. The club’s financial strategy is under scrutiny as they reported a substantial post-tax loss of £119.6 million for the year ending May 31, 2023. With a wages-to-turnover ratio alarmingly high at 89% for the past two years, Villa finds itself needing to balance ambitious football aspirations with financial prudence. The dilemma intensifies as Villa seeks to bolster its squad for a potential Champions League campaign without breaching PSR limits. Their strategy involves high-profile sales, with Douglas Luiz’s impending move to Juventus for around £42.3 million being a linchpin in their plans. This deal not only bolsters their financial standing but also includes a strategic exchange involving Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea moving to Villa, showcasing a savvy approach to player trading. Photo: IMAGO Chelsea: Navigating Choppy Financial Waters Chelsea’s financial management is under the microscope following a reported pre-tax loss of £90.1 million. With stringent PSR deadlines looming, the club has been propelled into a position where selling players is not just strategic but necessary. This summer, Chelsea’s focus is clear—streamlining the squad while ensuring readiness for new head coach Enzo Maresca’s first season. The sales of high-profile players like Mason Mount and the potential departures of big earners such as Romelu Lukaku highlight Chelsea’s approach to managing their finances. Each sale not only helps balance the books but also reshapes the squad to match Maresca’s vision, blending youth with experience in a financially sustainable manner. Photo: IMAGO Everton: Tactical Sales and Strategic Patience Everton, too, is walking a tightrope with PSR compliance. After narrowly avoiding sanctions in previous seasons, the club is determined to make astute sales to maintain financial health. The focus is on garnering substantial fees for assets like Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana, resisting low offers to ensure they meet financial targets without compromising team strength. Photo: IMAGO The club’s strategy involves leveraging relationships with other clubs, evidenced by their dealings with Villa, ensuring both clubs aid each other in navigating the PSR challenges. This not only strengthens their financial position but also allows them to hold out for better offers, reflecting a blend of resolve and strategic foresight in their financial dealings. Leicester City: Correcting Course Amid Financial Turbulence Leicester City faces perhaps the most daunting challenge, having already been charged over suspected PSR breaches. The club’s financial strategy includes adjusting their accounting period and capitalizing on player sales like James Maddison’s £40 million move, crucial for staying within PSR limits. Photo: IMAGO/Andy Rowland However, with substantial losses over the past three years, Leicester’s strategy is also about damage control—reducing a bloated wage bill and aligning their squad size and quality with financial realities. This summer is pivotal, as they need to manage their finances carefully while planning for competitive football under new management. Newcastle United: Balancing Ambition with Compliance Under the vast wealth of the Public Investment Fund, Newcastle United has embarked on an ambitious project to ascend the Premier League standings. However, the PSR poses a significant hurdle, particularly with their high spending and low sales ratio in recent years. Newcastle’s strategy involves expanding commercial revenues and making shrewd sales to align with PSR requirements. The club is also focused on strategic acquisitions that offer high value but low financial risk, exemplifying a balanced approach to building a competitive squad within the confines of PSR. Nottingham Forest: Seeking Stability in Turbulent Times Nottingham Forest finds itself in a precarious position, needing to correct a substantial PSR breach from the previous season. Their approach is geared towards immediate financial recuperation, potentially through the sales of key players like Brazilian defender Murillo and forward Taiwo Awoniyi. Photo IMAGO As Forest aims to stabilize its finances, the emphasis is also on recalibrating the squad to ensure competitiveness without further endangering their financial standing, a delicate balancing act that will define their off-season. In Conclusion As these clubs manoeuvre through the intricate dance of financial compliance and competitive preparation, the broader narrative is clear. The Premier League’s PSR is not just a regulatory framework but a catalyst for strategic innovation in football management. How these clubs adapt and thrive under these regulations will likely shape their trajectories in the seasons to come, underlining the intricate balance between financial health and sporting success.

He may not be everyone's favourite and prone to the occasional lapse but generally he's ok but Vestergaard with 3 year deal against the likes of Son and Watkins is more concerning.

https://www.leicestercity.news/match/how-belgian-media-reacted-to-leicester-city-star-wout-faes-display-v-romania-at-euro-2024/ How Belgian media reacted to Leicester City star Wout Faes display v Romania at Euro 2024 Sun 23 June 2024 17:00 Fraser Spinney Belgium got their first win of Euro 2024 on Saturday night as they beat Romania 2-0 to keep their hopes of progression to the knockout stages in their own hands. Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes lined up alongside a 37-year-old Jan Vertonghen at the heart of the Belgium defence and kept a clean sheet against a Romania side that had beat Ukraine 3-0 in their first group game. It was vital that Faes and his teammates won in their second game having suffered a shock defeat to Slovakia days earlier and they took the lead after just two minutes through former Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans. Kevin De Bruyne made sure of the points with a 79th-minute goal in a game in which Belgium were much-improved but still showed signs of weakness. Belgian media give differing verdicts on Leicester City’s Wout Faes Faes had started the first group game alongside 20-year-old Anderlecht centre-back Zeno Deblast. Having suffered defeat, manager Domenico Tedesco dropped Deblast to bring in the experience of Vertonghen and his calmness certainly helped Belgium. Faes received mixed feedback from Belgian media in the aftermath of the game for his own display, with 7Sur7 harshly giving him a five out of ten – the lowest of any Belgian on the night – but Walfoot giving him an eight. This perhaps reflects Faes as a player, with the defender a decent player but capable of worrying observers with his laid back demeanour. In the comments that accompanied their rating of five, 7Sur7 said (translated to English): ‘He started well. But as is often the case, a certain nonchalance has crept into his game at certain times. His match remains quite serious. The presence of Vertonghen can take away a little pressure from him, even if it will be necessary to wait for a higher opposition to be fully conquered.’ Walfoot were much more positive about his performance, however they did also identify his tendency to lose concentration as they commented: ‘Very impressive in impact and audacity, he is certainly the Devil who struggles the most… …Then, of course, there is always this “Wout Faes moment”, when he misses a pass or gets caught in the back… but it didn’t lend to consequence this time.’ How did Leicester target Arthur Theate perform v Romania? Arthur Theate of Belgium running during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Belgium and Romania at Cologne Stadium on June 22, 2024 in Col... Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images Faes’ international teammate Arthur Theate has emerged as a possible transfer target for Leicester and the 24-year-old was brought into the side against Romania having not featured in the Slovakia defeat. The left-back played 77 minutes before being withdrawn with what looked liked a minor injury, but was solid if not spectacular in his first start in a major tournament. Both 7Sur7 and Walfoot did agree in their assessment of the Rennes full-back, with both publications scoring Theate a six out of ten. Walfoot’s score was backed up by the comment: ‘A sober and effective return in the eleven. Almost no offensive contribution, he left the field free for Doku and covered his rides. His exit on injury may be a new hard blow.’ Next up for Faes, Theate and Belgium is the final group game against Ukraine and, with all four teams in Group E on three points, there is still all to play for.

What's with the media obsession with Taylor Swift for example on the BBC Breakfast news we had strap lines re deaths in Ukraine, Gaza, the floods in Switzerland the heatwave in the USA the NHS where people are dying in corridors and stuck in the middle Taylor Swift gets a Royal selfie WTF why is that newsworthy yet she's on every news report. If the want to add some proper good news I sure there's plenty of deserving things happening.

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This meeting with League 1 side Shrewsbury is a key part of those preparations, with full ticket details for supporters wishing to attend, as well as details of how to follow the game on Club channels, to be confirmed on LCFC.com in due course. The meeting will be the last opportunity for supporters to see their team in action before the curtain-raiser at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday 19 August, with ticket details, as well as how to follow the action on LCFC channels, to be confirmed in due course.

# FIRST TEAM RC LENS-LEICESTER CITY FC IN BOLLAERT-DELELIS! Share this article Published on 06/23/2024 at 12:00 p.m. Racing knows its last opponent before the competition resumes! While the Sang et Or will face Bayer 04 Leverkusen on August 3 at 4 p.m. at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, they will conclude their summer preparation program with the reception of Leicester City FC, freshly promoted to the Premier League, a week later (August 10). at 16 o'clock). Ticketing information for this meeting will be communicated at a later date. A SERIOUS OPPONENT Winner of 7 major trophies on the national scene during its history, Leicester City FC is a team that counts in the United Kingdom. Champion of England in 2016 to everyone's surprise ahead of behemoths of English football like Arsenal and Manchester City, the club then established itself as one of the most consistent teams in the Premier League, even settling in 5th place in two consecutive seasons. His performances and consistency have allowed him to sample the various European competitions in recent years. Qualified for the group stage of the Champions League in 2016/17, the Foxes then validated their ticket to the Europa League twice. Returned to the Conference League during their last participation (2021/22), they reached the last four before being beaten by a short header by Roma, future winner of the competition. Residents of the EFL Championship during the 2023/24 financial year, the teammates of English international Jamie Vardy (26 caps, 7 goals) dominated the antechamber of the Premier League. Crowned champions (97 points), they will make their return to the British elite for the 2024/25 campaign. An opponent renowned across the Channel for the quality and intensity of its matches, Leicester will therefore act as a serious opponent for Will Still's men, just one week before the first day of the championship.

Born and Raised in Leicester · Follow 2 d · GALLOWTREE GATE 1847 This is a photograph of a page from the book "Modern Leicester: Jottings of Personal Experience and Research" by Robert Read. Published 1881

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Transfers · Follow · N'Golo Kanté is the RIGHT player to be earning €100M French midfielder Kanté is earning €100M per season at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. The 3rd highest paid player in the league Kante has been using his wages to help build schools, hospitals and football startups across Mali and other places. A true man of the people! Impossible not to love him #Kante

Lovable Nerds · Follow · The Fuller building in 1903. With the building's resemblance to a clothes iron, it was nicknamed "Flatiron building". After it's completion in 1902, it was one of the tallest buildings in New York city. With 20 floors and a height of 285 feet, it's one of the city's oldest surviving skyscrapers and has been designated as a NYC landmark and a national historic landmark.

I may have missed it but I've not seen a ref going to the pitch side tv.

Why have so many of these teams got the same Adidas kit with the crappy curved line on their shorts. I’d have thought they could afford a bit of uniqueness.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/simon-jordan-spot-on-chelsea-9353934 Simon Jordan ‘spot on’ as Chelsea clause cited as Leicester City and Graham Potter deal breaker In little over 12 hours Leicester City's search for a new manager has taken a dramatic turn ByJames Quinlan 13:12, 19 JUN 2024 Simon Jordan has speculated about why Graham Potter may have hesitated over the Leicester City job. Two candidates were named as nailed-on favourites for the vacant post in quick succession on Wednesday. First, it was former Brighton and Chelsea coach Potter, said to be the frontrunner after positive discussions with the club's hierarchy. But then The Telegraph reported Steve Cooper's imminent appointment, that now appears most likely. READ MORE: The cost effective Leicester City transfer link and the reality about Adrien Truffert READ MORE: Leicester City key fixture dates with Enzo Maresca Chelsea reunion and Nottingham Forest derby Speaking on talkSPORT, Jordan said: "I don’t know whether he (Potter) wanted to ruminate or whether there was a bigger horse trade going on, or whether he’s playing hide and seek with himself. But the culture of certain ownership models are that when they offer you a job and you think you’ve agreed something they expect you to do it. "Whether he’s sort of fiddle farted about and they’ve gone ‘well, hang on a second we don’t think you’re showing the prerequisite amount of enthusiasm for the job’ and they go with Cooper, or whether we’re working with misinformation that’s not entirely accurate." He was speaking alongside former Premier League manager Alan Pardew, who posed the question: "The other thing that could be holding this up is just a clause, like a get out clause, a termination clause, a clause for signing players, who knows?" “Or a mitigation clause because if Chelsea are having to pay him up on his contract and he’s on a million pound a month or whatever obscene figure he’s on for being a bloody football manager there may well be a consequence of taking another job," Jordan replied. "That consequence may well be that Chelsea get to mitigate some of those costs and all of a sudden the difference between what he’s getting for sitting on his backside and doing nothing against what he’s going to be getting for managing a football team might not be economically as beneficial for him. "I hope that’s not the reason because that shouldn’t be the reason because you should want to be back in as a football manager." Pardew labelled his co-pundit "spot on", adding: “I think Simon is probably spot on in terms of you know, what is this relationship with Chelsea still? How does that pan out in terms of his contract situation? It might be complicated beyond our belief. That might be an issue.”

How far we have fallen, Cooper with a win rate of 22% in the PL.

Good deeds should be remembered · Follow · In South Korea, the solar panels in the middle of the highway have a bicycle path underneath. Cyclists are protected from the sun, isolated from traffic, and the country can produce clean energy.

https://sportwitness.co.uk/caglar-soyuncu-must-leave-price-named-player-year-leicester-city-exit/ Çağlar Söyüncü ‘must leave’ – Bargain price set year after Leicester City exit By Sport Witness -18th June 2024 Çağlar Söyüncü moving from relegated Leicester City to Atletico Madrid was a huge move for the player. Ambitious, certainly, but also certainly worth a go to see if he could succeed at the highest level and in the Champions League. The defender was given a four year deal with Los Rojiblancos and before one of those years is even completed, he’s been put up for sale. Arriving from Leicester City with great hopes, Söyüncü managed just six La Liga matches for Atletico Madrid. Those appearances totalled up just 115 minutes, and whilst injuries played a small part in that, it’s clear Diego Simeone wasn’t keen. Sent on loan to Fenerbahce in the January transfer window, the 28-year-old was a regular in the Turkish Super Lig. Now he’s set to become an Atletico Madrid player again, and they want to part ways permanently. Tuesday’s edition of AS states the player ‘must leave’ Los Rojiblancos. According to the Spanish newspaper, the price set is €8-12m, and with Atletico ‘willing to listen to offers’ a move at the bargain end of that range looks possible. Given some of his more successful times with Leicester City, perhaps Söyüncü can hope for interest from England.

..and you didn't know the refs name or didn't care. After the game you went down the pub with your mates and relived the game from memory. You knew pretty much that a home game was followed by nan away game and played on Saturday at 3pm except for cup replays.

History of Leicestershire in Images Jan Smith · · Leicester,Applegate Street in March 1955. The shops were demolished so that the Holiday Inn could be built.