The Foxestalk Leicester City Player Encyclopedia

[Fez of Mahrez]

Just an idea I've had, might take off, might not.

Write a post about your experience of a Leicester City player from any point in our history, including the present day. Tell everyone something interesting about your opinion or memories of a player - e.g. how you felt when we signed them, whether they lived up to your expectations, what sticks out in your mind about their performances or mannerisms. Anything, as long as it's fairly interesting and reflects your opinion or memory of the player.

Once a player has had a post written about him, that's all that can be said about him. Only one post per player, no matter who writes it or what they say!

So if you're going to write about a real legend or character, don't waste it!! Write a lot and make it interesting!! Blatant time-wasters might have their posts deleted anyway.

This one could run and run, and might make for a good read. Hopefully.

[maddog]

Just an idea I've had, might take off, might not.

Write a post about your experience of a Leicester City player from any point in our history, including the present day. Tell everyone something interesting about your opinion or memories of a player - e.g. how you felt when we signed them, whether they lived up to your expectations, what sticks out in your mind about their performances or mannerisms. Anything, as long as it's fairly interesting and reflects your opinion or memory of the player.

Once a player has had a post written about him, that's all that can be said about him. Only one post per player, no matter who writes it or what they say!

So if you're going to write about a real legend or character, don't waste it!! Write a lot and make it interesting!! Blatant time-wasters might have their posts deleted anyway.

This one could run and run, and might make for a good read. Hopefully.

This is like when someone asks you to think of any word, and your mind goes blank for a bit.

I can't think of LCFC players to do

[maddog]

I will start it off then for a laugh

STEVE GUPPY

Signed from Port Vale for a snip £850,000 in 1997, Steve Guppy made his debut for LCFC on the 1st March 1997 against Wimbledon. To me he was the best crosser in the world, and was always whipping them in beautifully. He even returned in 2004 to play at the Walkers briefly, and i was thrilled, although for some reason he was booed from some fans when he got the ball, and shortly moved on again.

I will always remember those amazingly consistent accurate crosses, and the incredible Curler past Ed De Goey against Chelsea, with his wrong foot. We haven't had a better crosser since, and probably never will. A definite LCFC Legend.

[dandannieldanok]

Billy McKinlay

Can vividly remember turning my nose up when we signed him along with Nicky Summerbee, despite the fact that both were going to be playing for free I still wasn't happy. However alongside Muzzy in the 02/03 promotion season he performed so brilliantly, giving the back four the protection for Izzet to really have a go at defences that were below his standard. Of course his most memorable moment was at Highfield Road and that stunning 25 yard thunderbolt into the top corner, everyone went properly crazy in the away end as you would expect against them. Afterwards I remember in the car on the way back hearing Micky Adams say that everyone would normally line up for a goalkick when Billy shaped to shoot, still makes me laugh now. He also performed admirably in the premier league when we were up against it, and once again he was rock solid for us away at Man City when we crushed Keegan's boys 3-0, that probably remains my favourite away game to this day.

[Lillehamring]

Alan Young

When i first started going down filbert street, even with lineker in the team, Alan Young was my favourite player. Appart from being something of a prolific striker myself with the 22nd leicester (great glen) cub scouts' foootball team, i can't give a reason why this was the case, but to this day i think of him as somewhat heroic.

perhaps it was the scruffiness of the guy, even Ian Marshall would look smart next to Young! The thing is, i was too young to really remember him playing, so i couldn't tell you about his game or what he achieved or his effect on the team. Only that he was my first footballing hero and in pretty much the only picture of him online he looks like Elvis Presley, and footballers couldn't possibly come any cooler than that.

ALAN YOUNG

BORN: FIFE 26/10/1955

LEICESTER: MAY 1979 TO AUGUST 1982

APPEARANCES: 102 (26 GOALS) F.A.CUP: 10 (2 GOALS) LEAGUE CUP: 5 (1 GOAL)

TOTAL: 117 (29 GOALS)

[Heart-Shaped Fox]

'Sir' Les Ferdinand - 2003-04

Remember being quite shocked when we signed him, but also pleasantly pleased. He was released by West Ham, before Micky Adams decided to snap him up in the summer of 2003 to play alongside Paul Dickov in place of Brian Deane. I remember his debut in the opening game vs Southampton at the Walkers. Inside the first five minutes he had managed to win a somewhat dubious penalty, which was scored by his partner Dickov. Just five minutes later Ferdinand managed somehow to get above the defender to head in a Scowcroft cross off the wordwork before the ball crosses the line making it 2-0 after ten minutes.

No doubt his worst performace for City was away at Villa the following month where after being booked by the referee for arguing he continued and managed to get sent off to my absolute fury!

But he made up for it with some important goals, including the one away at Birmingham which came days after the infamous La Manga incident to give City a vital one nil win. Unfortunately we still went down and Sir Les decided to move on to Bolton for free in the summer and left all us City fans with just one season to remember him from.

He is the best player I have ever seen take a free-kick for us and remember goals against Charlton, Pompey, Everton, and Man City where he just smacked the ball as hard as he could to see it go past the keeper and into the net.

Probably the best target man I ever saw for City, and thought he was never really replaced after that season.

Only one season, but still fondly remembered.

[Asha]

I remember his debut in the opening game vs Southampton at the Walkers. Inside the first few minutes he had managed to get above the defender to head in a Scowcroft cross off the wordwork before the ball crosses the line. After being injured in the process he carried on and managed to win a somewhat dubious penalty, which was scored by his partner Dickov.

Dickov's penalty was the first goal in that game.

[Hugo Sanchez]

Lee Morris

Signed from Derby in the Jan Transfer window back in 2004 when the Foxes were fighting for their Premiership lives.

Lee didn't play any part in it, being injured up untill November when the Foxes were in the championship and not getting off to the start they had wished for. Craig Levein took over from Micky Adams and made his managering debut at Crewe with the score tied at 2-2. The man, the legend finally made his debut. He didn't come onto fits of cheers but to WHO THE FOOKING HELL ARE YOU. Lee'S finest 15 mins in a city shirt.

He was soon back on the treatment board never to appear in a city shirt but the 1500 at Gresty Rd that night spotted Lee Morris finally playing for the foxes.

[Raj]

DJ Campbell

Though he was a good exciting promising player,who would appreciate where he was after working his way through the leagues BUT has turned into a

Crap lazy money grabbing bastard who should fcuk off and goto a club and EARN his fcuking money!

Is that what you wanted Mr Fez???

[Fosse Boy]

Iwan Roberts

Iwan Roberts was my first ever favourite Leicester player. In fact, he was the first Leicester player I can really remember. Some time between the ages of five and six I had become fascinated with football, Leicester City, and Iwan. Quite why I was so taken with him and the City side during the 94/95 relegation season is something of a mystery even to myself, although I think it was a combination of a) the fact that he was Welsh (as a naive five year old with a poor grasp of geography and international relations I automatically found anyone who wasn't English abnormal, and therefore fascinating) and b) the fact that I thought "Iwan" was a funny name.

Anyway, I grew accustomed to the Welsh Wonder during my early days of following Leicester and considered him to be my hero (along with Mark Robins, who I thought was his little brother) into the 95/96 season. Whenever he banged in a goal on the few occasions that I was taken to Filbert Street in those days, I always cheered a little bit louder than I did for the other Leicester players if they scored.

During that season, Mark McGhee left for Wolves (who subsequently became the first team I ever hated), Martin O'Neill replaced him, and the rest is history.

I meanwhile had become a Junior Fox, making my love for the club, Filbert Fox, and Iwan, official.

Every year, the Junior Foxes held a vote to decide their Player of the Year. I, of course, had dutifly voted for Iwan, and seemingly so had the rest of the members of that club. Iwan had won the poll, and would be presented with the trophy at an awards ceremony by a certain Junior Fox who had been granted the honour after having their name drawn out of a hat. I was this lucky Junior Fox.

Sadly, however, what would have undoubtedly been the highlight of my life was not to be, as Mark McGhee and the much maligned Wolves conspired against me to rip poor Iwan from Leicester's bosom just a few days before the ceremony was due to take place. I received a solemn letter from the club explaining that as Iwan had now joined a different team he would be unable to collect his "Junior Foxes' Player of the Year" trophy, and that as recompence I would be offered a signed photo of any Leicester player I wanted. It was scant concilation but I grudgingly wrote back asking for a photo of the Wembley hero Steve Claridge. What I received was a cheap photograph with a photocopy of Claridge's signature at the bottom (like the ones that you used to be able to buy from the old club shop in Churchgate for 20p). Insulted and outraged (well, as insulted and outraged as a six year old can be) I tore up the photograph, threw the pieces in the bin and spent the rest of the afternoon crying in my bedroom.

Iwan Roberts had broken my heart and some say I've never quite been the same since, although whenever a rousing rendition of "Iwan is a Welshman" is heard to sweep across the stands, I will always sing with a bit more gusto to remember the good times, to remember Iwan...

[Heart-Shaped Fox]

Dickov's penalty was the first goal in that game.

Correct. Deliberate mistke of course!

[Fox You Forest]

Iwan Roberts

Iwan Roberts was my first ever favourite Leicester player. In fact, he was the first Leicester player I can really remember. Some time between the ages of five and six I had become fascinated with football, Leicester City, and Iwan. Quite why I was so taken with him and the City side during the 94/95 relegation season is something of a mystery even to myself, although I think it was a combination of a) the fact that he was Welsh (as a naive five year old with a poor grasp of geography and international relations I automatically found anyone who wasn't English abnormal, and therefore fascinating) and b) the fact that I thought "Iwan" was a funny name.

Anyway, I grew accustomed to the Welsh Wonder during my early days of following Leicester and considered him to be my hero (along with Mark Robins, who I thought was his little brother) into the 95/96 season. Whenever he banged in a goal on the few occasions that I was taken to Filbert Street in those days, I always cheered a little bit louder than I did for the other Leicester players if they scored.

During that season, Mark McGhee left for Wolves (who subsequently became the first team I ever hated), Martin O'Neill replaced him, and the rest is history.

I meanwhile had become a Junior Fox, making my love for the club, Filbert Fox, and Iwan, official.

Every year, the Junior Foxes held a vote to decide their Player of the Year. I, of course, had dutifly voted for Iwan, and seemingly so had the rest of the members of that club. Iwan had won the poll, and would be presented with the trophy at an awards ceremony by a certain Junior Fox who had been granted the honour after having their name drawn out of a hat. I was this lucky Junior Fox.

Sadly, however, what would have undoubtedly been the highlight of my life was not to be, as Mark McGhee and the much maligned Wolves conspired against me to rip poor Iwan from Leicester's bosom before the ceremony just a few days before the ceremony was due to take place. I received a solemn letter from the club explaining that as Iwan had now joined a different team he would be unable to collect his "Junior Foxes' Player of the Year" trophy, and that as recompence I would be offered a signed photo of any Leicester player I wanted. It was scant concilation but I grudgingly wrote back asking for a photo of the Wembley hero Steve Claridge. What I received was a cheap photograph with a photocopy of Claridge's signature at the bottom (like the ones that you used to be able to buy from the old club shop in Churchgate for 20p). Insulted and outraged (well, as insulted and outraged as a six year old can be) I tore up the photograph, threw the pieces in the bin and spent the rest of the afternoon crying in my bedroom.

Iwan Roberts had broken my heart and some say I've never quite been the same since, although whenever a rousing rendition of "Iwan is a Welshman" is heard to sweep across the stands, I will always sing with a bit more gusto to remember the good times, to remember Iwan...

Good stuff, although Claridge would be mortified at being discarded like that.

[lou]

Has to be Stan Collymore for me.....

I never imagined in my wildest dreams we would ever have him playing for my beloved Leicester.... I can remember the day Martin O'Neill signed him from John Gregory as if it was yesterday and my complete and utter disbelief..... I was so happy I rang everyone I could think of and was bouncing off the walls. I didnt care about his past problems because I knew MON could support and get the best out of him!

That 5-2 win over Sunderland and Collymores hat-trick was one of the best days I have ever had supporting City! I thought Id died and gone to heaven and for a short while we were going to be invincible.... We had Stan Collymore!!

Having read his Autobiography his days (albeit short) at our club under MON were some of his happiest and if MON hadnt have gone I think he could have done really well for us but Peter Taylor apparently didnt have O'Neills knack of handling Stan and the dream wasnt to last.

I still think he was one of the greatest talents to ever pull on a City shirt and Im proud to have him as an ex-player. I know his time here was short and as such he didnt have the impact he could have done. Such a shame about his mental health issues.

A bitter sweet memory for me

EDIT he tried to pick me up outside the training ground once too

[Sparky]

Julian Joachim

Appearences 99

Goals 25

A real livewire who for one reason or another never reached the heights that he could of. He made his debut in 1992 but captured the headlines by scoring the Match of the day goal of the season in a FA Cup tie at Barnsley which was a truely wonderful goal. His partnership alongside Steve Walsh in the 1992/93 season was a real joy to watch as Joachim went on to score 10 goals this season with his most important in the play off semi final 1st leg against Portsmouth at the City ground where he beat several defenders with a blistering run from the half way line to score and give City the advantage. Joachim also scored in the final against Swindon that ended in a 4-3 defeat.

Joachim went on to score 11 goals the following season this time mainly alongside David Speedie after Walsh was ruled out for the majority of the season. City finally gained promotion with a 2-1 victory over Derby in the play off final. Joachim missed out on a starting place but had a hand in the winning goal once he was introduced.

Joachim scored Leicesters 1st ever premiership goal on the opening day of the 94/95 season in a 3-1 home defeat by Newcastle and followed that up with 2 in Citys 1st win , a 3-1 victory over Spurs. Injury dogged Joachim during the rest of this season and he was sold in 1996 for 1.5 million to Aston Villa .

In a decade that produced so much for Leicester Julian Joachim had a major role in laying the foundations in the early to mid ninetys under Brian Little. For me Joachim will never be forgotten

[Alexikokopops]

Ian Ormondroyd

Signed from Real Madrid in late 1984, Ormondroyd was renowned for his reactions in the box, his astounding technique, and a thunderous right foot. Often referred to as the "Preben Arentoft of Bradford", he quickly became Leicester's record goal scorer, breaking Arthur Chandler's 400 year old record of 273 goals in just 178 games. His exploits were documented in the straight to video "Ian's scored again: His journey".

Unbeknownst to some, Ian Ormondroyd was also a keen cricketer, particularly the game "Mike Atherton's World Cup Cricket". In his spare time he likes to colour in the O's in the Yellow Pages. He enjoys the music of Chaka Demus and Pliers.

That's how I remember him anyway.

[Hugo Sanchez]

Ian Ormondroyd

Signed from Real Madrid in late 1984, Ormondroyd was renowned for his reactions in the box, his astounding technique, and a thunderous right foot. Often referred to as the "Preben Arentoft of Bradford", he quickly became Leicester's record goal scorer, breaking Arthur Chandler's 400 year old record of 273 goals in just 178 games. His exploits were documented in the straight to video "Ian's scored again: His journey".

Unbeknownst to some, Ian Ormondroyd was also a keen cricketer, particularly the game "Mike Atherton's World Cup Cricket". In his spare time he likes to colour in the O's in the Yellow Pages. He enjoys the music of Chaka Demus and Pliers.

That's how I remember him anyway.

Post of the year, epic !!

[Bert]

Muzzy Izzet.

My all time favourite player, and footballing hero.

Signed initially on loan towards the back of the 1995-96 season, Mustafa Izzet was largely unknown to anyone in the footballing world. He made his debut in a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United. With his professional career seemingly taking off to a poor start, Izzet was the Foxes hero on the last day of the season, scoring his first goal for the club, with a header against Watford in front of thousands of Leicester fans. Vitally, it was this goal that helped propel us into the final play off place.

After beating Stoke 1-0 on aggregate in the play offs, we found ourselves 1-0 down against Palace from early in the first half, until midway in the second half. Walsh sent a long ball down the line and as Izzet latched onto it and as he advanced into the area he was sent tumbling by Marc Edworthy and won us a crucial penalty which got us back into the game. After a shinned winner from Steve Claridge, Leicester were into the premiership and so was Izzet, signing a permanent deal with the club for £650,000

Izzet was soon a fans favourite, and in his first full season for the club, he helped us win the "Coca-Cola Cup" and his first major footballing honour. As Izzet got older and more mature, the better a player he got. He was soon voted the fans player of the year and was now becoming one of the best midfielders in the Premiership, but more importantly in Leicester's history. His performances were becoming so good, that he was being watched by International managers, and won the Leagues "Player of the month" award.

After missing out on an England call, he went on to play for Turkey, where he represented them at the European Championships in the year 2000, reaching the Quarter Finals, and the World cup in 2002, reaching the semi finals. He was capped 8 times in all.

In Martin O'Neills last season in charge of the foxes, Leicester again won the League Cup and Izzet was a key figure all season long, chipping in with goals and assists. Alongside Neil Lennon and Robbie Savage, Leicester had everything in midfield now.

With O'Neill departing Peter Taylor came in, and the team started well, topping the league October. The team were in the top four until January, and then the form of the team started to decline. They were in the European places until March, until they played Wycombe Wanderers in that Ill fated FA Cup Quarter Final. We lost 2-1 and the club's form started to slip. City ended up coming 13th, after going on a massive winless streak, not helped bu a number of key players, including Muzzy picking up injuries. West Ham and Middlesbrough both stepped up their interest for Izzet, but he didn't leave Leicester. Izzet was falling in love with the place and stayed. Izzet ended the season as the club's top scorer, too.

The following season started with a 5-0 home defeat to newly-promoted Bolton. In autumn, Izzet handed in a transfer request prior to the club's relegation. During the summer, Middlesbrough stepped up their interest for Izzet. After seeing what Micky Adams was trying to do, he rejected the move, stating he wanted to help the club climb back into the Premiership. Izzet withdrew his transfer request, and Leicester achieved automatic promotion after finishing in second place, with Izzet being a key figure.

Leicester were relegated back to the football league the following season, but Izzet at least bowed out with some dignity, not only did he finish the season with the most premiership assists, but he honoured his contract until the end, before joining Birmingham City on a free transfer after what was 8 successful years playing for the club.

After just 26 appearances and 2 years at Birmingham, an injury to his knee sadly meant he was no longer able to continue playing professional football and had to retire at the age of 31.

A player who Myself and many others can rightly regard as a legend of our football club.

[dogadug]

Frank Sinclair

I've chose Frank as the player to look at, as he's 1 of my favourite players, and is the first signature I ever got from a LCFC player, and I remember talking to him when I was younger, and he was so funny and friendly. He had a good attitude, funny characteristics, and despite so many unfortunate happenings, he always gave his all for the club. Whenever you think of Frank, you automatically think of own goals, as this is what he was most famous for! Scoring the joint most own goals (6) by a single player in the premier league's history, scoring 2 own goals in 2 weeks which were both scored in the last minute and cost Leicester points, and scoring 1 of the most bizarre own goals ever, from near the halfway line against Middlesbrough, which is memorable for me, because this match was my first ever away match, so it'll stick in my mind forever! In all, Frank scored 10 own goals in his Leicester career, which unsurprisingly means he has scored more own goals than any other Leicester City player. However, saying all this, Frank was a great server for LCFC, gaining more than 150 appearances, and scoring 3 goals at the right end, and being part of the solid defence that performed so well under Martin O'Neill.

Frank was signed for £2,000,000 from Chelsea in 1998, which makes him 1 of the most expensive players in the clubs history, however over the 6 years he spent at the club, he was an ever present in defence, putting in some great performances, and being part of the league cup winning team of 2000, which justified the £2,000,000 LCFC paid for him, as the numerous great performances he consistantly put in overshadow the own goals he scored and incidents that he was involved in. Like in 2001, when he went on a five hour drinking binge - for which he got fined 2 weeks wages, and in 2004 when he was involved in the infamous 'La Manga' training holiday incident, for which charges were later dropped though. Sinclair also made 28 caps for Jamaica.

Its fair to say that Frank is 1 of the more 'controversial' players who have ever played for Leicester. Being involved in many incidents, scoring numerous own goals, but being a great server for the club, and always giving his all. You either love him or hate him - thats Frank for you.

[Guest]

Tony Spearing

Stupid name, stupid hair, stupid player.

[GianEmmo Zola]

Pontus Kaamark

marked Junnho out the cup final!

quality defender, and a great signing, played 60 times for city before moving on to AIK.

could still do a job now, despite being 40 years old!!

[Darkzzz_]

Muzzy Izzet.

My all time favourite player, and footballing hero.

Signed initially on loan towards the back of the 1995-96 season, Mustafa Izzet was largely unknown to anyone in the footballing world. He made his debut in a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United. With his professional career seemingly taking off to a poor start, Izzet was the Foxes hero on the last day of the season, scoring his first goal for the club, with a header against Watford in front of thousands of Leicester fans. Vitally, it was this goal that helped propel us into the final play off place.

After beating Stoke 1-0 on aggregate in the play offs, we found ourselves 1-0 down against Palace from early in the first half, until midway in the second half. Walsh sent a long ball down the line and as Izzet latched onto it and as he advanced into the area he was sent tumbling by Marc Edworthy and won us a crucial penalty which got us back into the game. After a shinned winner from Steve Claridge, Leicester were into the premiership and so was Izzet, signing a permanent deal with the club for £650,000

Izzet was soon a fans favourite, and in his first full season for the club, he helped us win the "Coca-Cola Cup" and his first major footballing honour. As Izzet got older and more mature, the better a player he got. He was soon voted the fans player of the year and was now becoming one of the best midfielders in the Premiership, but more importantly in Leicester's history. His performances were becoming so good, that he was being watched by International managers, and won the Leagues "Player of the month" award.

After missing out on an England call, he went on to play for Turkey, where he represented them at the European Championships in the year 2000, reaching the Quarter Finals, and the World cup in 2002, reaching the semi finals. He was capped 8 times in all.

In Martin O'Neills last season in charge of the foxes, Leicester again won the League Cup and Izzet was a key figure all season long, chipping in with goals and assists. Alongside Neil Lennon and Robbie Savage, Leicester had everything in midfield now.

With O'Neill departing Peter Taylor came in, and the team started well, topping the league October. The team were in the top four until January, and then the form of the team started to decline. They were in the European places until March, until they played Wycombe Wanderers in that Ill fated FA Cup Quarter Final. We lost 2-1 and the club's form started to slip. City ended up coming 13th, after going on a massive winless streak, not helped bu a number of key players, including Muzzy picking up injuries. West Ham and Middlesbrough both stepped up their interest for Izzet, but he didn't leave Leicester. Izzet was falling in love with the place and stayed. Izzet ended the season as the club's top scorer, too.

The following season started with a 5-0 home defeat to newly-promoted Bolton. In autumn, Izzet handed in a transfer request prior to the club's relegation. During the summer, Middlesbrough stepped up their interest for Izzet. After seeing what Micky Adams was trying to do, he rejected the move, stating he wanted to help the club climb back into the Premiership. Izzet withdrew his transfer request, and Leicester achieved automatic promotion after finishing in second place, with Izzet being a key figure.

Leicester were relegated back to the football league the following season, but Izzet at least bowed out with some dignity, not only did he finish the season with the most premiership assists, but he honoured his contract until the end, before joining Birmingham City on a free transfer after what was 8 successful years playing for the club.

After just 26 appearances and 2 years at Birmingham, an injury to his knee sadly meant he was no longer able to continue playing professional football and had to retire at the age of 31.

A player who Myself and many others can rightly regard as a legend of our football club.

I want to piggy back on Bert's post if that is ok. I would have posted something similar to this about a man that brought me so much excitement every time he was on the ball, my hero in blue.

[Thracian]

Mine was definitely the time I knew Peter Shilton would play for England. He was 14 or 15.

Our lives had already crossed because he was a sixer in the 60th Leicester scouts as I was and although known then to be a brilliant goalkeeper I'd never seen him play because our junior schools played against different opposition and I went to

a rugby-playing senior school.

Rugby semed such a simplistic game and I hated it but life looked up when i started training on Tuesday/Thursday nights with City under George Dewis and the comment made at the start of this link pretty much reflected the comment made to me when I was asked to shoot at Shilts.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/07528614...%3D#reader-link

We'd been training on the car park outside the Filbert Street ground as usual and after the session Shilts asked if myself and a guy called Tony Mathers (later hurt in a car crash) would shoot at him for a while in the gym under the wing stand because he wanted to work on his angles.

Dewis was all encouragement and simply said something along the lines of "you won't find it as easy as out here".

So it proved. Although basically a striker cum inside-forward Shilton appeared in front of me to be rather like one of those eight-handed Indian dieties in goalkeeping kit.

He was never saisfied - always wanting still more shots hit at him and forever studying the positions he'd taken and adjusting them.

He was certainly one of the most dedicated trainers I've ever seen and you knew that his presence, his single-mindedness and his brilliance would take him to international level, not just Leicester City's first team.

After leaving Leicester I didn't see much of him other than as a fan on match days until just recently when he was doing a promotion in the premises of a jeweller acquaintance in Birmingham. We chewed over old times and he was happy to sign a couple of prints, one of which I've promised to Singhy's lad.

[lildave3]

I don't want to do anyone major, because I don't want to waste them...

So i'm going to do Jordan Stewart.

Stewart made his debut for the club against West Ham in January 2000, but it wasn't really until the 2002/2003 season he became a regular feature in the City side. He started off the season by scoring Leicester's first ever goal at the Walkers Stadium, in a friendly against Athletic Bilbao and went on to play a major part in the clubs return to the Premier League, scoring the 2nd goal in the game against Brighton which secured promotion. During that season he became my favourite player. The following season wasn't quite as succesful for him, but he will certainly be remembered for his goal against Man City when he curled one in from miles out. He never really repeated the form he showed in 02/03, and later left the club to join Watford in 2005.

Overall he played for Leicester City 110 times, scoring just 6 goals. But those goals all seemed to be good ones, important ones or both. Not a player that will go down as a legend, but one that I remember fondly and one that definitely has his place in the clubs history books.

[Guest]

Stuart Hamill

Played for the city around 77 or 78 I think. In fact he came through the ressies with Gary Lineker and was by far the superior player. Silky on the ball skills, speed and goal scoring instinct. Scottish, blonde. Should have been a legend but probably ended up in the bottom of a bottle back in Scotland. No idea how many he scored, how many appearances or where he went afterwards. Only thing I can re-state is that he was better than Lineker.

[Samilktray]

Lathaniel Rowe-Turner.

City youngster, can play left back or in the middle of defence, yet to make a first team appearance for City but he made his League debut whilst on loan at Cheltenham against Tranmere Rovers. Later went on loan to Redditch in the same reason.