Unimaginable pressure: The story of Leicester City’s forgotten great escape
Say ‘Great Escape’ and everyone thinks of 2015. But there was another season when our predicament was similarly dire, and our recovery was equally miraculous.
Barrie Pierpoint, the hangman and Shane MacGowan: a festive Foxes tale
One day in 1997, after Leicester City decided they had to leave Filbert Street, Chief Executive Barrie Pierpoint was standing in a field in Aylestone, forming pictures in his mind.
“Jesus Christ – that’s Upson Downes!”: An Everton face in the crowd
It’s amazing how often it happens. Researching football history you unearth a little gem that leaves you shouting ‘Eureka!’ Or something even stronger.
A view from above: The remarkable story behind one Filbert Street photo
In the first of two historical articles in the run-up to this weekend’s clash with Fulham, an aerial view of Filbert Street takes centre stage.
A glimpse into Leicester’s past: One day on Fosse Road
With another season almost upon us, why not first take a breath and another deep dive into Leicester history. This solves the mystery of a day on Fosse Road and its connections to some lost Leicester City history.
Welcome to Leicestershire: The tale of Shepshed Charterhouse and one Martin O’Neill
Friday 31st May 2024 marked 24 years since Martin O’Neill’s last day as Leicester City manager. The Irishman features in this tale of two clubs on different courses and what could have been.
The British Policeman: Exploring a 50s film with Leicester and Preston connections
Here’s another deep dive into Leicester history, emphasising once again the links between the football club and the city, and featuring a co-starring role for the club hosting our promotion party on Monday night.
The King and the Captain: A tale to entertain Leicester City fans on a trip down the Fosse Way
We’ve been talking for a while to messageboard regular Kushiro, who chronicles the history of Leicester City in fascinating fashion, about a topic for his first contribution to the site. As a trip to Plymouth approached, all became clear…
The Fosse Way 