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Ex Players - They used to play for us

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https://www.marca.com/futbol/levante/2025/07/04/vicente-iborra-retira-futbolista-incorpora-cuerpo-tecnico-levante.html

Vicente Iborra retires as a footballer and joins Levante's coaching staff.

The Valencian midfielder said goodbye to the playing fields with the team of his life in the First Division and will now help maintain it through Calero's coaching staff.

Lives on

Callejón del azafrán

in Valencia

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https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/former-tranmere-rovers-everton-blackburn-rovers-leicester-city-blackpool-cheltenham-town-midfielder-joins-wigan-athletic-from-plymouth-argyle-5208944

 

Former Tranmere Rovers, Everton, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, Blackpool, Cheltenham Town midfielder joins Wigan Athletic from Plymouth Argyle


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Callum Wright has pledged to 'get Wigan bouncing again' after completing a season-long loan move from Plymouth Argyle.
Head coach Ryan Lowe revealed on Thursday that a deal for a 'goalscoring 8' was 'more or less done'.

 

Callum Wright gets used to his new surroundings at the Brick Community Stadium

Callum Wright gets used to his new surroundings at the Brick Community Stadium

 

 

And the 25-year-old from Huyton has become Latics' fifth signing of the summer - all in attacking positions.

 

“It’s an amazing football club - I’ve known about Wigan Athletic all of my life, and I’m excited to be here," said Wright.


“As soon as the gaffer got in touch with me, I wanted to come here. It made sense - coming back up north and trying to kick on again.


“I think the gaffer’s system really suits me to a tee - and what he expects from his players is exactly what I’ll bring to the team.

“Hopefully, I can settle in quickly and crack on. At this level, I’ve got lots of goals and assists over the seasons, and I want to do that here and get Wigan bouncing again.

 

"It's the first time to come in really, just before the first pre-season game.

"I'll get to know the lads a lot more in Spain, being around each other 24/7, training hard and hopefully bonding off the field as well."

Wright made 35 appearances for Argyle in the Championship last term, and played his part as the Pilgrims dumped Premier League champions Liverpool out of the FA Cup in the third round.

“We’ve been searching for a goalscoring midfielder for some time, and Callum fits that profile," said Lowe.

 

"We have monitored him for some time, and we're glad he chose us over several other League One clubs.

"Callum has experience in both League One and the Championship and knows what it takes to be successful.

“He is an extremely creative player who comes alive in the final third, and we're thrilled that Callum will be joining us on our journey."

Wright spent time at Tranmere Rovers, Everton and Blackburn Rovers as a junior before signing his first professional contract at Leicester City in the summer of 2018.

 

After two loans at Cheltenham Town, he joined Blackpool on a permanent deal in the summer of 2022 before moving on to Plymouth six months later.

He more than played his part as Argyle reached the EFL Trophy Final and won the League One title with over 100 points.

Latics sporting director Gregor Rioch added: "I am delighted we have been able to bring Callum to the football club.

"Callum is an exciting, attack-minded player, and I am confident that he will be an excellent addition to our squad.

 

"I want to thank Plymouth Argyle for facilitating the move, and wish Callum all the best during his stay at Wigan Athletic."

Ironically, Plymouth moved quickly to replace Wright in the form of Fleetwood Town midfielder Brendan Wiredu, who came close to joining Latics in the January window.

"Brendan is a great acquisition for us," said Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley, the former Latics loanee.

"He is strong, versatile and, as evidenced by the fact he was Fleetwood's captain, a leader. It is great to have him on board."

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Keith Weller, Jon Sammels, Alan Birchenall & Frank Worthington looking like a boy band setting out on tour.
Leicester players get comfortable on the team bus for an away game back in the 70s LCFC picture by Neville Chadwick.
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https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/yann-kermorgant-leicester-city-scrapheap-to-charlton-athletic-cult-hero/

 

How striker went from Leicester City scrapheap to Charlton Athletic cult hero - He made Foxes pay
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Former Charlton Athletic striker Yann Kermorgant showed Leicester City what they were missing after he swapped the King Power Stadium for The Valley in 2011.

The Frenchman signed for the Foxes on a free transfer after leaving Stade Reims in the summer of 2009, but he struggled to make an impact during his debut season in England and finished the 2009/10 campaign with just one goal to his name in the Championship.

 

Leicester reached the play-offs at the end of that season, and Kermorgant featured as a substitute in both legs of their semi-final clash with Cardiff City, with the second leg in South Wales proving to be his final appearance for the club.

The game was decided by a penalty shootout, during which Kermorgant decided to attempt a panenka which was easily saved by goalkeeper David Marshall, and the Bluebirds progressed to Wembley.

The striker spent the 2010/11 season on loan at Ligue 1 side Arles-Avignon, before he was not handed a squad number and told to find a new club upon his return to Leicester in 2011.

Kermorgant signed for Charlton

Kermorgant joined Charlton in September 2011, with the Addicks aiming to win promotion back to the Championship under Chris Powell, who had worked with the striker while he was first-team coach at Leicester.

He spoke about his decision to move to The Valley in an interview at the time, as per Sky Sports.

"I had a number of offers from clubs in France, but during my time at Leicester City, I had an excellent relationship with Chris Powell," Kermorgant said.

"Once I met Chris, and discussed his style of play and his ambitions for the club, I felt that Charlton is going to be an exciting place to be over the next few years, and I want to be a part of it."

Kermorgant's decision to sign for Charlton proved to be a good one, as he formed an excellent strike partnership with Bradley Wright-Phillips and scored 12 goals en route to lifting the League One title in 2012.

He then scored 12 goals and provided nine assists the following season as Charlton finished 9th in the Championship - their highest league finish since being relegated from the Premier League in 2007.

His aerial presence, physicality and hard-working nature, combined with his free-kick-taking, link-up play and finishing ability make Kermorgant one of the most complete centre-forwards to have played for Charlton since the club dropped out of the top-flight.

 

Yann Kermorgant's stats for Charlton (Transfermarkt)

Appearances

Goals

Assists

96

32

15

 

Kermorgant made Leicester pay

Yann Kermorgant scores against Leicester City
Yann Kermorgant scores against Leicester City
Kermorgant scored several memorable goals during his time in SE7, but he undoubtedly would have enjoyed the ones he netted against Leicester more than any.

Charlton faced the Foxes three times in the Championship before Kermorgant was inexplicably sold to AFC Bournemouth in January 2014, shortly after Roland Duchatelet completed his takeover of the club.

The Frenchman showed Leicester what they were missing as he scored every time he faced them, contributing to three 2-1 victories for Charlton, despite the reception he received from the opposing supporters, who had clearly not forgotten his missed penalty at the Cardiff City Stadium in 2010.

"I hear the abuse but I love it," Kermorgant told The Telegraph in 2013, shortly after netting his third goal in as many games against his former club.

"I can't understand why they boo me. Maybe they should stop. I'm still scoring and we are winning every time."

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https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/yann-kermorgant-leicester-city-scrapheap-to-charlton-athletic-cult-hero/

 

How striker went from Leicester City scrapheap to Charlton Athletic cult hero - He made Foxes pay
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Ewan Mason

Former Charlton Athletic striker Yann Kermorgant showed Leicester City what they were missing after he swapped the King Power Stadium for The Valley in 2011.

The Frenchman signed for the Foxes on a free transfer after leaving Stade Reims in the summer of 2009, but he struggled to make an impact during his debut season in England and finished the 2009/10 campaign with just one goal to his name in the Championship.

 

Leicester reached the play-offs at the end of that season, and Kermorgant featured as a substitute in both legs of their semi-final clash with Cardiff City, with the second leg in South Wales proving to be his final appearance for the club.

The game was decided by a penalty shootout, during which Kermorgant decided to attempt a panenka which was easily saved by goalkeeper David Marshall, and the Bluebirds progressed to Wembley.

The striker spent the 2010/11 season on loan at Ligue 1 side Arles-Avignon, before he was not handed a squad number and told to find a new club upon his return to Leicester in 2011.

Kermorgant signed for Charlton

Kermorgant joined Charlton in September 2011, with the Addicks aiming to win promotion back to the Championship under Chris Powell, who had worked with the striker while he was first-team coach at Leicester.

He spoke about his decision to move to The Valley in an interview at the time, as per Sky Sports.

"I had a number of offers from clubs in France, but during my time at Leicester City, I had an excellent relationship with Chris Powell," Kermorgant said.

"Once I met Chris, and discussed his style of play and his ambitions for the club, I felt that Charlton is going to be an exciting place to be over the next few years, and I want to be a part of it."

Kermorgant's decision to sign for Charlton proved to be a good one, as he formed an excellent strike partnership with Bradley Wright-Phillips and scored 12 goals en route to lifting the League One title in 2012.

He then scored 12 goals and provided nine assists the following season as Charlton finished 9th in the Championship - their highest league finish since being relegated from the Premier League in 2007.

His aerial presence, physicality and hard-working nature, combined with his free-kick-taking, link-up play and finishing ability make Kermorgant one of the most complete centre-forwards to have played for Charlton since the club dropped out of the top-flight.

 

Yann Kermorgant's stats for Charlton (Transfermarkt)

Appearances

Goals

Assists

96

32

15

 

Kermorgant made Leicester pay

Yann Kermorgant scores against Leicester City
Yann Kermorgant scores against Leicester City
Kermorgant scored several memorable goals during his time in SE7, but he undoubtedly would have enjoyed the ones he netted against Leicester more than any.

Charlton faced the Foxes three times in the Championship before Kermorgant was inexplicably sold to AFC Bournemouth in January 2014, shortly after Roland Duchatelet completed his takeover of the club.

The Frenchman showed Leicester what they were missing as he scored every time he faced them, contributing to three 2-1 victories for Charlton, despite the reception he received from the opposing supporters, who had clearly not forgotten his missed penalty at the Cardiff City Stadium in 2010.

"I hear the abuse but I love it," Kermorgant told The Telegraph in 2013, shortly after netting his third goal in as many games against his former club.

"I can't understand why they boo me. Maybe they should stop. I'm still scoring and we are winning every time."

 

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Danns done for betting. Includes the period he was with us. Whether our matches were involved who knows?

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yg4vjw57xo

 

 

Of the pre-2014 bets, mostly or wholly accumulators, two involved selections where Danns' own side could lose and three featured selections on his team to win.

 

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Alan Birchenall (right) and Leicester City team-mate Keith Weller , enjoying a glass of milk after signing for Leicester City in 1971
 
 
I had a shirt like that KWs with a matching kipper tie LOL what prats we must have looked.
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KDH wins the club World Cup with Chelsea. V happy for him, as much as I dislike the club!

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Harvey Godsmark-Ford came off the bench and played 54 minutes for TNS as they lost in the Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday

 

They will now be playing the qualifying round for the Conference League

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