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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-leicester-city-midfielder-robbie-9349628 Former Leicester City midfielder Robbie Savage lands first-ever managerial role Macclesfield have confirmed that they have parted ways with Michael Clegg with immediate effect and Robbie Savage will take over as manager ByLeicestershire Live 21:29, 17 JUN 2024 Former Leicester City midfielder Robbie Savage has taken reins at Macclesfield as the new manager. The 49-year-old, who has been serving as the Silkmen's Director of Football since 2020, has filled the managerial vacancy following Michael Clegg's recent mutual departure. Clegg's tenure ended in February after Alex Bruce left for Salford City to become Karl Robinson's assistant. Macclesfield swiftly moved to secure 40 year old Bruce from Northern Premier League side Warrington Rylands. Savage is set to on his managerial career, 13 years after hanging up his boots. On Monday, Macclesfield released a brief 55-word statement confirming Clegg's exit "Macclesfield FC can confirm that Michael Clegg has left his role as First Team Manager by mutual consent this afternoon," read the statement. "We would like to thank Michael for all his efforts whilst at the Club and wish him well in the future. A further statement will be issued regarding our First Team management in due course." Under Clegg's leadership, Rylands exceeded expectations, holding second place in the table for most of his full season in charge before making the move to Moss Rose. During his 16-match tenure with the Silkmen, he secured 11 victories and suffered five losses, including a 2-1 defeat at home to Marine in the Northern Premier League playoff final. Macclesfield have already been active this summer, signing several high-calibre players from higher leagues - including Justin Johnson from Chorley and Elliott Whitehouse, formerly of Chester. Since the phoenix club's inception, Macclesfield has achieved consecutive promotions from the North West Counties Premier Division and the Northern Premier League West. With Savage at the helm, they aim to secure promotion to the National League North next season, putting them just two promotions away from the Football League. In that period, Macclesfield has seen six permanent managers, two of whom, Danny Whitaker and Mark Duffy, were dismissed. The appointment of the former United youth product will be their seventh since their reformation in 2020.

The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland · Follow · THE RISE AND FALL OF THE PALACE THEATRE The Palace Theatre on Belgrave Gate, Leicester city centre, was built on the site of the former Floral Hall. The theatre itself opened on Monday 17th June 1901 with a variety bill headed by strongman The Great Sandow, and George Coburn. With a seating capacity of 3,500, it was (at the time) the largest theatre outside of London. Seating was provided in orchestra stalls, pit, dress circle, balcony, gallery and boxes. The Leicester Palace of Varieties was a No. 1 touring house, and big name stars appeared, including: Marie Lloyd, Little Tich, magician Chung Ling Soo, Fred Karno & Company (with Charlie Chaplin), W.C. Fields, Phillip Sousa & His Band, Harry Lauder, Florrie Ford and Vesta Tilley. By 1929, British Movietone News was being screened as part of the programme in the Leicester Palace Theatre. In 1931, the theatre was equipped with a Western Electric sound system and converted into a ‘talkie’ theatre, with seating reduced to 1,883 by closing off the gallery. It remained a full time cinema until 1937, when an ice rink was installed on the stage revolve and two ice productions were staged, with the full seating capacity re-instated. From 1938 until 1946, it returned to full time cinema use. Variety and revue shows continued, with stars such as Max Miller, Joan Regan, Benny Hill, Frankie Vaughan Harry Worth, Roy Castle and Bill Maynard topped the bill, and shows like “Soldiers in Skirts” and the play “Dracula” staring Bela Lugosi retained a good audience. By the mid-1950’s, productions such as “Les Nues de Paris (The Nudes of Paris), "Un Nuit d'Amour”, The Phyllis Dixie Show" and “Les Folies Parisiennes” followed in quick succession, and audiences began to dwindle. The theatre was presenting “She Strips to Conquer” when it was announced that the theatre would close on 21st February 1959 after a weeks' run of the musical “The King and I”, which played to a packed house of 3,000 on closing night. The contents of the theatre were auctioned off, and it was demolished within weeks. A parade of shops was built on the site. Pictures – the theatre as it was seen in its final weeks and some of the photos of stars of yesteryear that we hold at the Record Office. If you find this interesting, please check out our online catalogue at www.recordoffice.org.uk for the collections of this theatre and others.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-notebook-coach-mystery-9348711 By Jordan Blackwell There are still no confirmed dates or opponents for City’s pre-season, but plans are being worked on and it’s understood there will be both matches in Europe and the UK. It’s expected that fixtures will be announced in a couple of blocks, rather than as and when each friendly is finalised.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-notebook-coach-mystery-9348711 By Jordan Blackwell When Enzo Maresca left for Chelsea two weeks ago, six staff members followed him out of Leicester City. Five of those were familiar names like Willy Caballero and Danny Walker, coaches who had been announced as joining Maresca’s team of staff at City last summer. But for Roberto Vitiello, his inclusion in the list of departees was a surprise. This was the first time he had ever been mentioned by the club. Vitiello was Maresca’s assistant at Parma and was rumoured to be taking on the same job at City before Caballero arrived. But it seems Vitiello did have a role at City. It’s been established he acted as a development coach, working with the under-21s, feeding back to Maresca on players’ performances in games and training, and acting as a bridge for those players who could step up to the first team. He will take on a similar role at Chelsea. Perhaps it is Vitiello's influence that prompted Maresca to give Brandon Cover, Tawanda Maswanhise, and Arjan Raikhy their debuts last season, and to include Logan Briggs and Silko Thomas on the bench too.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-now-seeking-managers-9347615 Leicester City now seeking managers in three main roles after 'exceptional' coach leaves Ben Petty has left to join Brendan Rodgers' former assistant Chris Davies as he embarks on his first managerial job at Birmingham City Jordan Blackwell 10:22, 17 JUN 2024 Leicester City are now without a manager for their three leading teams with Under-21s boss Ben Petty leaving to become assistant manager at Birmingham City. City are already on the hunt for new men’s and women’s first-team managers and will now need somebody to lead their development squad too after Petty ended his eight-year association with the club. He’s heading to St Andrew’s, where he will be number two to Brendan Rodgers’ City assistant Chris Davies, who is embarking on his first step as a head coach. Petty joined City from Aston Villa in 2016 as assistant to Steve Beaglehole at Under-21 level, taking over the main job in 2021. While City’s Under-21s haven’t often challenged at the top of the Premier League 2 table in that time, plenty of players have graduated from the development squad to the senior team, including the likes of Ben Nelson, Kasey McAteer, Wanya Marcal, Will Alves, and Sammy Braybrooke. City said: “Ben leaves with the thanks of everyone at Leicester City for his contribution to the Club’s Development Pathway over the last eight years and best wishes for the next step in his career.” Petty will be aiming to help Birmingham back to the Championship after their relegation last season. Davies said Petty is exactly the right character to help the Blues achieve their aims. “Firstly, Ben is an exceptional coach and his record of developing and improving players, speaks for itself,” Davies told Birmingham’s official website. “Equally as important to me, is that he is exactly the type of character who will help bring success to the club. His work ethic, standards and values reflect what I believe in and what we want to add to the culture here.”

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Ashby Ivanhoe FC eonrstdpoSlh1164030hl 537u5a0:1c 71nt7c53tam3meg1g2lm99 J63c · EURO 2024 - COME ON ENGLAND The picture below shows every club, that the current England squad have played for throughout their careers. Also highlights the importance of the football pyramid, getting players valuable experience and time before they reach the elite level. Wonder if we’ll see the Ashby logo on here one day. PS I don't think the locations were intended to be accurate with the badge in the middle.

I don't know who Sorts A5 are but..... Sports A5 · Follow · Imagine a footballer who, at 23, was playing in the depths of England's sixth tier, while his peers were dazzling on the grandest stages. Jamie Vardy, a name synonymous with the miraculous Leicester City triumph, is the epitome of an underdog story that will be told for generations. In 2010, while the likes of Cesc Fàbregas captained Arsenal and Lionel Messi had already claimed his first Ballon d'Or, Vardy was with Stocksbridge Park Steels. Fast forward to today, and Vardy's journey from obscurity to Premier League stardom is nothing short of legendary. Vardy's rise began when he moved to Fleetwood Town in the Conference Premier, quickly showcasing his goal-scoring prowess. His leap to Leicester City in the Championship marked a turning point. So confident was he in his potential that he included a national team appearance bonus in his contract—a clause the club owner found laughable at the time. Yet, this audacious move foreshadowed a fairytale career. In the 2014-2015 season, Vardy's five crucial goals helped Leicester City narrowly escape relegation. The following year, defying 5000-to-1 odds, Leicester clinched the Premier League title, with Vardy's relentless scoring making headlines worldwide. Season after season, he continues to be a formidable force, consistently netting over 20 goals. Jamie Vardy's story isn't just about football; it's about the triumph of the human spirit against all odds. His journey inspires dreamers everywhere, proving that with perseverance and self-belief, even the most improbable dreams can come true. #JamieVardy #UnderdogStory #FootballLegend #LeicesterCityMiracle #Inspiration #PLChampion #NeverGiveUp #DreamBig

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Born and Raised in Leicester · The first tramways in Leicester started horse-pulled operation in 1874, by the Leicester Tramways Company. The first route was from the Clock Tower to Belgrave. This was soon followed by lines to West Humberstone and to Victoria Park, which opened in 1875. 1878 saw further extensions, of the Victoria Park line along London Road to Knighton Road, and new arterial routes along Aylestone Road in the south, and to Woodgate in the north. Leicester Corporation took over the tramways in 1901, under the Leicester Corporation Act, and a conversion to electric trams took place in 1904. This was accompanied by a large expansion, with links to Highfields, Clarendon Park, Western Park, and Narborough Road. Further expansions took place from 1915 to 1927. From the 1920s the Corporation Transport department had run a motor bus service, and these started to replace trams in 1933. The last tram ran in 1949, on the Humberstone Road line. The main depot, at Abbey Park Road, continued in use as a bus depot by First Leicester, the successor to Leicester Corporation buses, until 2007 when a new depot opened on Abbey Lane. The site is to be redeveloped as flats. Another depot stood next to the Bell Hotel on Humberstone Gate. From 1904 the tramway used a fleet of 99 double deck trams, supplemented by an additional 40 in 1905. Twenty new trams arrived in 1913/1914 for an experiment with "pay as you enter" boarding. The last new, numbers 161–178, came into service in 1920. The National Tramway Museum holds tram No. 76, which was introduced in 1904 with electrification and stayed in use until 1947 Shared from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leicester_Corporation_Tramways Photograph ~ Abbey Park Road, Leicester

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-star-admits-transfer-9344896 Leicester City star admits transfer offers made him consider King Power exit The Portuguese right-back has revealed he nearly left the club last summer but turned chose to stay and get City back to 'the place they deserved' ByJordan Blackwell 09:00, 15 JUN 2024 Ricardo Pereira considered leaving Leicester City last summer but stayed to help their fight back to the Premier League and where they “deserve” to be. The Portuguese international was a key player as City claimed the Championship title, taking on a hybrid role in Enzo Maresca’s set-up and playing more minutes than he managed in the past three seasons combined. But he has admitted he nearly departed. Offers were on the table for Ricardo, but the desire to play his part in City’s return to the top flight, plus the impact of Maresca, convinced him to stay put. Now he’s looking forward to the battle for survival. READ MORE: Ideal £20m signing emerges if trio deemed lacking but Leicester City won't solve Newcastle issue READ MORE: Premier League winner explains why Jamie Vardy will keep scoring for Leicester City The right-back told Marca in Spain: “There is no single explanation (for City’s relegation). It was many things combined. We started badly in the league, confidence plummeted, and it is not easy to change that dynamic. We managed to come back, but suddenly the World Cup arrived in the middle of the season and we went down again. “We tried to change things. In your head you think: 'There are many games left, we have a good team.' You think it's impossible for it to happen, but it happened and it was very hard. It was a very big shock, especially after the recent successes we had achieved. “I received some offers (last summer) and my idea, at first, was to leave, but the pre-season began and my head, little by little, clicked. I saw something different. I liked the team, the new manager. “Also, there was a part of me that wanted to return Leicester to the place they deserved. It’s taken a weight off my shoulders. It was important to move up to the Premier League. “I am calmer than a year ago. The return (to the Premier League) is going to be difficult, but I am excited. We have a team that, if we do things well, can have a calm season.” A £20m signing from Porto in 2018, Ricardo was City’s player of the season in his maiden campaign, flying down the right flank and combining attacking excellence with defensive security. He established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League. But an ACL injury the following year kept him out for some time and he had consistently picked up new problems since. That was until last season, when he started 37 of City’s 46 Championship matches. “It was important to play a full season, without injuries,” he said. “I don't know if my current version is better than the 2019 version because I play in different positions and it is difficult to compare but I am closer than ever to my best level.”

Trainbook · Follow · The Schienenzeppelin or Rail Zeppelin was an experimental railcar which resembled a Zeppelin airship in appearance. It was designed and developed by the German aircraft engineer Franz Kruckenberg in 1929. Propulsion was by means of a pusher propeller located at the rear: it accelerated the railcar to 230.2 km/h (143 mph) setting the land speed record for a petrol-powered rail vehicle. Only a single example was ever built, which due to safety concerns remained out of service and was finally dismantled in 1939. Here you can find more info about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schienenzeppelin

I think he's trying to suggest we are simply a scary club, as in not normal, not elite, not boring mid-table mediocrity.

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Not a picture or video but interesting Sheffield Home of Football · Join Suggested for you · Steve Wood · · WHERE DOES HEADING COME FROM? Whatever your views are regarding heading a ball, heading is a skill that has been part of the game since it’s very earliest days. Football rules originally had a fair catch rule which allowed players to catch the ball in the air then place it and take a free kick. As handling the ball was erased fully from the game during the late 1860’s & into the very early 1870’s, players faced with a ball in the air coming at them started to play the ball more with their heads. Eventually the skill developed to passing with the head and then scoring headed goals. All legal of course. The very first accounts of heading we have in football come from a Sheffield vs Derby game in January 1871. The report stated - ‘….and catching being disallowed, the players naturally " headed.' A year later during a London vs Sheffield match at The Oval, the reporter noted the following: ‘The first to show conspicuously was G. H. Sampson who played the ball with his head, which caused some amusement. This was the kind of play which the Sheffield team often indulged during the contest, the Londoners preferring to use the foot’. Other reports of the same game mention - 'ingenious method of heading' & 'Sampson headed the ball judiciously. This style of play was evidently new to the Cockneys and caused a hearty laugh.' The first headed passing attempt comes from a November 1872 Derby vs Sheffield match - ‘In a few moments after-wards Sampson made a good attempt to head the ball through’ Heading seems to have crept into the Scottish game in late 1872 since there are accounts of heading during the first formal international between Scotland & England by the Scott’s. Scottish players may have started to head the ball separately to its development in Sheffield but there are nearly 2 years between Sheffield’s first report of heading and the first international. People could move around on trains between Sheffield & Glasgow, so I am going to leave it to the reader to decide if the Scott’s copied Sheffield footballers or not. We may never know. Finally, our earliest account of a headed goal was T Heeley for Perseverance vs Oxford at the Ecclesall Road ground in 1873. Heading, yet another Sheffield football invention.

Nothing shocking about that, there's plenty of 'average' footballers proving to be better at managing at the top levels of the game more so than 'elite' player i'd say.