LEICESTER CITY F.C.
Founded: 1886
Also Known As:
LEICESTER FOSSE (1884-1919)
LEICESTER CITY (1919-)
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LEICESTER CITY F.C. (Football Club)
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BRIEF HISTORY of LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
(reproduced from 'Wikipedia' pages)
Formed in 1884 by a group of old boys of Wyggeston School as "Leicester Fosse", the club joined the Football
Association in 1890. Before moving to Filbert Street in 1891, the club played at five different grounds, including
Victoria Park south-east of the city centre and the Belgrave Road Cricket and Bicycle Grounds. The club also
joined the Midland League in 1891, and was elected to Division Two of the Football League in 1894 after finishing
second. Leicester's first ever Football League game was a 4–3 defeat at Grimsby Town, with a first League win the
following week, against Rotherham United at Filbert Street. The same season also saw the club's largest win to
date, a 13–0 victory over Notts Olympic in an FA Cup qualifying game. In 1907–08 the club finished as Second
Division runners-up, gaining promotion to the First Division, the highest level of English football. However,
the club were relegated after a single season which included the club's record defeat, a 12–0 loss against
Nottingham Forest. In 1919, when League football resumed after World War I, Leicester Fosse ceased trading
due to financial difficulties of which little is known. The club was reformed as "Leicester City Football Club",
particularly appropriate as the borough of Leicester had recently been given city status. Following the name
change, the club enjoyed moderate success in the 1920s.
Leicester won the Division Two title in 1924–25 and recorded their highest ever league finish in 1928–29 as runners-up
by a single point to Sheffield Wednesday. However the 1930s saw a downturn in fortunes, with the club relegated in
1934–35 and, after promotion in 1936–37, another relegation in 1938–39 would see them finish the decade in Division
Two. City reached the FA Cup final for the first time in their history in 1949, losing 3–1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
However, the club was celebrating a week later when a draw on the last day of the season ensured survival in Division
Two. Leicester won the Division Two championship in 1954, with the help of Arthur Rowley, one of the club's most
prolific strikers. Although they were relegated from Division One the next season, under Dave Halliday they returned
in 1957, with Rowley scoring a club record 44 goals in one season. Leicester remained in Division One until 1969,
their longest period ever in the top flight. In 1971, Leicester were promoted back to Division One, and won the Charity
Shield for the only time. Unusually, due to Division One champions Arsenal's commitments in European competition,
Division Two winners Leicester were invited to play FA Cup runners up Liverpool, beating them 1–0. Leicester reached
the FA Cup semi-final in 1973–74. City was relegated at the end of the 1977–78 season.
Leicester moved into the new 32,500-seat Walkers Stadium at the start of the 2002–03 season. Walkers, the
Leicestershire based crisp manufacturers, acquired the naming rights for a ten-year period. In October 2002, the
club went into administration with debts of £30 million. Micky Adams guided Leicester to runners-up spot in
Division One and automatic promotion back to the Premiership with more than 90 points. Leicester only lasted
one season in the top flight and were relegated back to the newly labelled Championship. In October 2006,
ex-Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric was quoted as saying he was interested in
buying the club, reportedly at a price of around £6 million with the current playing squad valued at roughly
£4.2 million. The takeover was formally announced on 13 February 2007. Leicester were viewed as one of the favourites
for promotion in the 2011–12 season, but on 24 October 2011, following an inconsistent start with the Foxes winning
just 5 out of their first 13 games, Sven-Goran Eriksson left the club by mutual consent. Three weeks later, on 15
November 2011, Nigel Pearson was confirmed to be returning to the club as Eriksson's successor. Pearson would go
on to lead The Foxes to a 6th place finish in the 2012–2013 season, ensuring Leicester City were in the Championship
playoff's after a last gasp 3–2 away win at local rivals Nottingham Forest. However they would go on to lose out
in the play off semi final 3–2 on aggregate to Watford. In April 2014, a 2–1 win over Sheffield Wednesday, combined
with losses by Queens Park Rangers and Derby County, allowed Leicester City to clinch a promotion to the Premier
League after a 10 year absence. On 22 April 2014, a 1–0 victory over Bolton Wanderers FC at the Reebok Stadium
saw Leicester become the champions of the 2013-14 Football League Championship.
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CLUB FACTS & INFORMATION
| Official Name
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| Leicester City F.C. |
| Club Nickname
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| The Foxes |
| Year Founded
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| 1884 (133 years ago) |
| English County
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| Leicestershire |
| Current Ground
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| King Power Stadium |
| Ground Location
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| Leicester, England |
| Club's Owner
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| King Power International |
| Club Chairman
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| Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha |
| Current Manager
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| Craig Shakespeare |
| Current League
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| Premier League |
| Last Season
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| Premier League, 12th place |
HOME COLORS
All Royal Blue |
AWAY COLORS
Gray, Black
w/White Trim |
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INTERESTING STADIUM FACTS & INFORMATION
KING POWER STADIUM
Filbert Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2-7FL, England
OPENED: ......... July 23, 2002
SURFACE: ........ Desso GrassMaster
COST: .............. £37 Million
CAPACITY: ...... 32,312
RECORD: ......... 32,242 (2015 vs Sunderland)
OWNER: ........... K Power Holdings Co Ltd
OPERATOR: ..... Leicester City F.C.
FIELD SIZE: ..... 112 x 73 yards (102 x 67 meters)
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