davieG Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 Leicester City Football Club and the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA are pleased to announce that Holmes Park is to become the official home venue of the Club’s Under-23s Development Squad. In close co-ordination with the County FA, the Club have undertaken an extensive redevelopment of the site in Whetstone to make it suitable to host City’s rising stars and to bring the venue in line with Premier League and UEFA regulations. The facilities include an improved playing surface, overseen by award-winning King Power Stadium groundsman John Ledwidge, alongside refurbished changing and medical rooms and the inclusion of new stands for spectators. As well as City’s Development Squad, grassroots football clubs from across the Leicestershire and Rutland region, including the annual finalists of the County Cup, will also benefit from the fantastic facilities at Holmes Park throughout the calendar year. Steve Beaglehole’s side will run out at their new home for the first time against Manchester City Under-23s in Premier League 2 on Monday 30 January (7pm kick-off) and the Blue Army can purchase tickets from the City Fanstore for as little as £3 for Adults until 4pm on Monday afternoon. Leicester City Chief Executive Susan Whelan said: “Holmes Park has been a vital asset to the Leicestershire football community for many years, so we’re delighted that this significant investment – born out of our excellent working relationship with the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA – will bring dual benefits both for the Club and for grassroots football in Leicestershire. “An important part of our philosophy in the development of young players is to embed them in the local environment and to give them an appreciation of the community that has supported this Club for 133 years. “Regular fixtures at an improved Holmes Park gives us a great opportunity to do that in an outstanding facility and to support the development of local grassroots football.” David Jamieson, chairman of Leicestershire & Rutland County FA, said: “As chairman of the County FA, I am incredibly proud of the relationship that we have with Leicester City Football Club. We are very much looking forward to having Holmes Park become the home of the Club’s Development Squad – and can’t wait to host our first match. “On behalf of the County FA and all involved in grassroots football across our county that will be able to benefit from the facilities we now have at Holmes Park, I would like to thank the owners and Board of Directors at Leicester City Football Club for the huge investment they have made in ensuring that the facilities we have on offer at Holmes Park are among the best in the country at this level. “It is fantastic that so many local players are going to be able to benefit as a result of this investment – a real boost for local grassroots football.” Steve Beaglehole, the Under-23s manager, said: “It is a great privilege to be able to be in charge of the Development Squad for this exciting move to Holmes Park. Myself and my assistant coach Ben Petty have seen the facilities firsthand and they are top-class. “The players are tremendously fortunate to be able to play their football under such conditions and it can only help their development going forward. It has been a landmark year for us with our debut campaigns in the UEFA Youth League and the Football League Trophy – both of which have provided us with the opportunity to test our abilities at a new level. “Our lads have acquitted themselves admirably against experienced, professional sides this season and both Ben and I, now we are ready to move into Holmes Park, are confident in their ability to continue that development over the coming years.” TICKETS Supporters wishing to attend Monday’s fixture can do so by purchasing their tickets from the City Fanstore at King Power Stadium until 4pm on the day. Any remaining tickets will be sold from outside Holmes Park from 5.30pm on Monday evening*. Prices: Adults - £3 Over-65s and Under-18s - £1 Read more at http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/2016-17/holmes-park-becomes-new-home-for-young-city-stars-3541296.aspx#FVgFpDDI9tgdCmoL.99
Voll Blau Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 Shame they don't fancy touring a few different grounds around the county.
jonthefox Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 13 minutes ago, LCFC FOX said: Next village along to me, brilliant And me.
Guest Col city fan Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 3 hours ago, LCFC FOX said: Next village along to me, brilliant I'm lucky living where I live. Belvoir Drive five mins one way, Holmes Park ten mins the other.
lgfualol Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 19 minutes ago, ramadaone said: Could be double figures tonight Oh dear Man City. Will put a bet on.
KFS Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 22 minutes ago, ramadaone said: Could be double figures tonight What the capacity or the score? Any transfer news Rama? Please?!
Stadt Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 "It has been a landmark year for us with our debut campaigns in the UEFA Youth League and the Football League Trophy – both of which have provided us with the opportunity to test our abilities at a new level. " We tested our abilities and found out we're shit, finished bottom of the UEFA youth league group
NewquayFox Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 Played there in a Cup Final for Epworth many years ago, mostly the lads from The Empire & Newfoundpool WMC....
Ted Maul Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 5 minute drive from mine, might be tempted to head down for the odd game now.
Sublime_Coatsworth Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 Nice one - 2 min stroll for me. Good that they're using the Co-op car park as overflow parking too. Recon it could get busy.
pleatout Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 "alongside refurbished changing and medical rooms" Refs changing room that isnt big enough for 4 officials. No separate changing rooms so you have to have all male or all female officials. I've had cramp everytime I've reff'd there. It's a sod to get to. But other than that - yeah great idea.
Soar Fox Posted 30 January 2017 Posted 30 January 2017 Got to be the coldest ground in Leicestershire. Whenever I have played or watched down there it's always freezing no matter what time of year it is.
davieG Posted 30 January 2017 Author Posted 30 January 2017 3-3 Report on MC site https://www.mancity.com/news/eds/2017/01/30/leicester-city-v-man-city-premier-league-2-30-january/1485796447625
Guest Bob Hazels shorts Posted 31 January 2017 Posted 31 January 2017 http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/2016-17/u23s-match-report-leicester-city-3-manchester-city-3-3546373.aspx Good result for a very young side. Better to give players with a future a run but how do we shift the deadwood or fringe players prove their worth competitively if the will not play?
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