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Leicester City chasing Manchester United starlet Jack Fletcher amid the chaos at King Power Stadium Reports suggest the LE2 outfit are in fact leading the chase for Manchester United "wonderkid" Jack Fletcher. The 18-year-old midfielder, who is son of United legend Darren Fletcher, is a young athlete of immense technical poise. He recently tasted senior football under the lights at Old Trafford roo. For a Leicester side devoid of a creative spark, metal in the middle and currently managed by caretaker Andy King, Fletcher’s arrival would provide a desperate injection of youthful energy. Is a loan viable? Given Leicester’s financial handcuffs, a temporary deal for a hungry teenager is perhaps the only realistic path forward. "Leicester City are leading the race to sign Man Utd wonderkid Jack Fletcher on loan, with several other Championship clubs also interested. The technically gifted midfielder is seen as a future star and a loan move is viewed as the next step for his development. Leicester's need for midfield creativity has strengthened their resolve to secure his signature." Sports Boom (Friday) While United are wary of sending their most promising assets into a toxic environment, the promise of immediate, high-pressure minutes makes this a credible claim (yet low tier). Whether one youngster can steady a sinking ship remains to be seen. Although, for the Foxes, Fletcher represents a rare chance to change the narrative before the window slams shut. https://foxesofleicester.com/leicester-leading-transfer-race-for-jack-fletcher-amid-king-power-chaos

As if he has a lot of choice.

There’s one change to the Leicester City XI for today’s Sky Bet Championship visit of Charlton Athletic (12:30pm GMT kick-off). With Andy King overseeing the team, we welcome the Addicks to King Power Stadium, as Luke Thomas comes into the line-up for Jannik Vestergaard. Don’t forget, live video (territory-specific) and audio coverage available of today’s game on Foxes Hub, with Game Passes available. Line-up: 1. Jakub Stolarczyk 21. Ricardo Pereira (c) 5. Caleb Okoli 4. Ben Nelson 33. Luke Thomas 17. Hamza Choudhury 25. Louis Page 7. Abdul Fatawu 14. Bobby De Cordova-Reid 10. Stephy Mavididi 9. Jordan Ayew Substitutes: 31. Asmir Begovic 45. Brandon Cover 62. Kevon Gray 56. Olabade Aluko 8. Harry Winks 27. Wanya Marçal 39. Silko Thomas 28. Jeremy Monga 20. Patson Daka

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/music-festival-weekend-artists-announcement-10782454 Back 2 Festival will return this summer.(Image: James Beck) Big names announced for Leicestershire festival promising ‘non-stop anthems’ Artists from the 80s, 90s, and 00s will perform across three days Jasmine Siddon Reporter 06:00, 31 Jan 2026 A Leicestershire music festival delivering “non-stop anthems” is to return, with big names from the 80s, 90s and 00s set to perform. Back 2 Festival has announced British singer-songwriter and rapper Example as the headline act. Joining him on the line-up is Boyzlife, a duo featuring Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden. 90s boyband East17 are also on the billing, as well as Vengaboys, Martin Kemp, and pop music band Right Said Fred, who formed in 1989. Dance music fans can also get their fix, with Ultrabeat part of the lineup, alongside DJs including Ian Van Dahl, DJ Sash! and more. Leicestershire trance and house music brand PaSSion will also host an arena, with the brand’s founder JFK performing, as well as Bryan Kearney, Craig Connelly and Factor B. Back 2 Festival will take place at its original location of Cattows Farm in Heather, near Coalville. This will be the tenth year that the festival has taken place; however, organisers have said online that 2026 marks its final ever show. More details about the three-day event will be released closer to the time, with super early-bird tickets already on sale. Example has been announced as Saturday’s headliner.

Graham Hulme 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 until 1883. The Pavilion was designed by the Borough Surveyor Edward L. Stephens who was also the architect of the former Towers Hospital (1869). As well as the races, the Pavilion was used for other sports events on the park and had changing rooms and a cafe. In November 1940 the Pavilion was severely damaged by a parachute mine which had been dropped by a German bomber. The mine caused over £11, 000 worth of damage and the Pavilion was subsequently demolished. Temporary wooden and prefabricated huts were later used to house dressing rooms for football and cricket players and to store their equipment. The temporary structures were eventually replaced by the present pavilion in 1958. The modern pavilion was designed by the City Architect, J. H. Lloyd Owen, and cost about £71,000 to build. It was officially opened by the Lord Mayor, Sidney Brown, on 10th December 1958.

Morecambe have parted company with manager Ashvir Singh Johal

Morecambe part company with manager Johal Ashvir Singh Johal on the touchline during his time as Morecambe manager Ashvir Singh Johal previously worked alongside Como boss Cesc Fabregas Morecambe have parted company with manager Ashvir Singh Johal with the club second from bottom in the National League table. The Shrimps won just five out of 28 games under Johal and are five points adrift of the safety line with 18 games remaining. Johal took charge following Panjab Warriors' takeover last August. It came after a chaotic period which saw them relegated from the English Football League, while off-field issues plagued their pre-season and led to their suspension from the National League. "Ashvir joined the Shrimps during a challenging period and has worked tirelessly alongside his staff to stabilise the squad, integrate new players, and represent the club with professionalism and integrity both on and off the pitch," a club statement said. "The Board would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Ashvir for his commitment, dedication, and the way he has conducted himself throughout his time. He leaves with our best wishes for the future." Assistant manager Lee Tomlin, alongside first team coach Neil Wainright, will take charge of the club while they begin the process of finding a new manager. Having swiftly assembled a squad to contest the 2025-26 season, Morecambe battled to a 2-1 win at home to Altrincham to kick their campaign off. Since then they have been on the receiving end of 17 league defeats and Johal's departure coincides with a five-game winless run in the National League as they look to avoid successive relegations which would take them into regional football for the first time since 1995.

Management - OUT Martí Cifuentes has left his position as Leicester City First Team Manager with immediate effect 25/01/26 OS Assistant Manager Xavi Calm has left the Football Club 30/01/26 OS First Team Goalkeeping Coach Javi Ortiz has left the Football Club 30/01/26 OS Analyst Carlos Martinez Gil has left the Football Club 30/01/26 OS Management - IN Adam Sadler to the First Team coaching staff on a short-term basis. OS

They're hardly ground breaking and half the LCFC stories they get off FT. There are some decent articles if you're interested in the wider Leicester/shire but not something I would pay for and certainly not a £5/month

Boubakary Soumaré - Permanent Transfer to Qatari side Al-Duhail SC subject to International Clearance - OS

A pair of Rudkin's used bedtime slippers with a picture of Top and Foxes Never Quit embroidered on them.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leicester-city-transfer-latest-valencia-10783890 Valencia rookie Raúl Jiménez has been linked with a move to City, potentially in the summer. Spanish outlet AS claims City made an ‘interesting’ offer to the 19-year-old who is out of contract at the end of the season and is free to sign with an overseas club. Get More of Our News on Google Set Leicestershire Live as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. The report claims the Foxes and Italian outfit Modena have made overtures to the teenager, albeit AS seem to think City are still a Premier League club. Anyway, all that could be academic with the ‘keeper set to sign a contract extension that will see him stay at Valencia until at least June 2028. They claim the terms would include a €60million release clause. https://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-city-make-attractive-offer-to-spanish-rising-star-e60m-step-to-trouble-foxes/ Leicester City have made ‘attractive offer’ to youngster Leicester City are interested in Valencia's Raúl Jiménez According to the newspaper, the English and the Italian clubs have made ‘attractive offers’ to the Spain U20 international. He will not take their proposals into consideration as his desire is to continue with Los Ches. Valencia want to renew his contract until 2028 and include a €60m release clause. AS now state he will sign an extension soon, bringing an ‘end to a drawn-out saga’. With his renewal, Carlos Corberán’s side avoid risk losing him to Leicester City or another club. If the Championship side are still keen, it’s very unlikely they’d need to pay €60m. That is a marker to protect Valencia.

Leicester Memories Jayne Wills · Myself, my brother and a few mates were refused admission to the Essoldo being accused of causing trouble there the week before.

We shared ours with a second hand car dealer 2 doors down could never get to use it.

I can never get these links to embed https://www.facebook.com/reel/1560349568415392 Denny's comeback loading

They can't afford it, I'm sure that's why they've stopped showing the U21 games. We're down to the barebones

https://www.givemesport.com/breaking-leicester-eyeing-former-wolves-boss-vitor-pereira/ Leicester City are reportedly eyeing a move to appoint former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira, according to journalist Liam Keen. Leicester are in the market for a new manager after Marti Cifuentes was relieved of his duties. The Foxes are struggling in the bottom half of the Championship table, despite the expectation that they would be battling towards the promotion places following their relegation from the Premier League. Leicester currently find themselves sitting in 14th position, winning just once in their previous five league games. Their defeat last time out was the final straw for Cifuentes, losing 2-1 at home to Oxford United, who are currently second bottom in the Championship even after their victory. Pereira was relieved of his duties as Wolves manager earlier in the campaign, with the Midlands club failing to win a game under his tutelage this season. The 57-year-old signed a new deal at Wolves in September, despite their struggles, but he was sacked less than two months later, with Wolves sitting on two points at the time. During the 2024/2025 campaign, Pereira deserved plenty of credit for turning things around. He took over in December with the Midlands club in 19th place, before comfortably ending the campaign 17 points above Leicester in the final place of the relegation zone.

We can dream that he outshines Rudkin and Top sees it's time to move him out. He'll be here until KP sells.

A good TD / CD will likely be in employment and have to give 3+ months notice which would be in addition to finding them in the first place. I'd rather it took a bit of time as it's more likely to indicate we're getting someone half decent with the relevant experience.