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Bill, John and Johan: When Leicester City won at Liverpool
Liverpool were the dominant force of English football in the 1970s and 1980s. Anfield was their fortress and their longest unbeaten home run of the century came right in the middle of the period between 1978 and 1980.
The Reds went 63 games without defeat at home ahead of the visit of bottom-of-the-table Leicester City for Anfield’s first game of 1981.
In the bleak midwinter - Hazzetta dello Sport 2024/25: Liverpool (A)
In the season of being generous, Leicester City were happy to obliged in providing three gifts in the last Sunday before Christmas. Bow-tied and loosely wrapped.
A King's Homecoming: Hiring a club legend is a step in the right direction
Leicester City fans got their earliest (only?) LCFC Christmas present of 2024 on December 5th when legend Andy King posted a photograph of himself in a Foxes training kit, footballs at his feet, signalling his homecoming. And boy, does it feel about time.
Going early: A once-in-a-lifetime Leicester City matchday experience
My Leicester City theme last week was “going early”. The script was written.
Mind the gap - Hazzetta dello Sport 2024/25: Wolves (H)
An unfortunate late edition of the Hazzetta this week caused by two Christmas lunches which have resembled a stag do away. The first of which would be the perfect scene if, in an alternative universe on Italian Channel 4, there was a Giacomo Richardisono.
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.
94 ridiculous things that happened to Leicester City in 2024
After a brief, somewhat disappointing outbreak of sensible behaviour in the final six months of last year, 2024 has seen Leicester back to their mind-bending best.
Calm after the storm - Hazzetta dello Sport 2024/25 - Newcastle United (A)
A remarkable week within the world of Leicester City. The tonic of four points and no public relation disasters has meant everything is quiet.
Local heroes and England legends: When Leicester City won at Newcastle United
Leicester City only won one of our first 26 away games at Newcastle. It was a special one - a 5-1 win in 1928 when the great Arthur Chandler scored four goals - but we’re going to focus on another comprehensive victory nearly sixty years later.
The Godfather, goals and ‘Gulls - Hazzetta dello Sport 2024/25: Brighton (H)
‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in’: the words of Michael Corleone from Godfather III were ringing in my ears as I walked out of the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.
A new Fox in a legend’s socks: The emergence of Bilal El Khannouss
Sometimes it only takes one performance from one player to turn the narrative. Step up, Bilal El Khannouss.
The Fosse Way predicts Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first Leicester City lineup
Tonight’s 7pm announcement of the Leicester City lineup to face West Ham United in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge of the Foxes will represent the most eagerly anticipated team news in recent history.
Ruud’s riddle: Leicester plunge van Nistelrooy into new territory
What is it about Ruud van Nistelrooy that Leicester City’s decision-makers think will help keep the club in the Premier League? It’s a question many in the media have been trying to answer in the past week.
Hazzetta dello Sport 2024/25 - Issue 13: Brentford v Leicester City
As Craig David once sung, sack manager by Monday, identify his replacement by Wednesday, appoint by Friday and hopefully we chilling come Sunday.
Entering our Ruud era: The pros and cons as Leicester gets ready for van Nistelrooy
Shortened betting odds for Ruud Van Nistelrooy on Tuesday made him the firm favourite for the vacant Leicester City job. With John Percy sounding the klaxon that he’s the man, we're taking a look at the pros and cons of our next manager.
Impending gloom: When Leicester City won at Brentford
Try to find out what life was like in London in 1952 and your webpage is quickly clogged up with numerous references to something that sounds more like a cartoon villain than a real life event: the Great Smog.
The fall of Steve Cooper - Leicester City’s Autumn surprise is the only logical decision
Twelve Premier League games. Three months of competitive football. Autumn has seen the fall of Steve Cooper and although it may be a slight surprise Leicester City’s decision-makers have swung into early action, you’d struggle to find a fan that disagrees with the move.
Hazzetta dello Sport 2024/25 - Issue 12: Leicester City v Chelsea
If you needed a fair assessment at where Leicester City are at this season, that the international break was welcome rather than an annoyance gives you your answer.
Insult and injury: A day to forget in the history of Leicester City
Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island just off the northern coast of South America, has a population of roughly 150,000, which is similar to Ipswich. It doesn’t look much like Ipswich, but it has joined the Suffolk town in the story of Leicester City’s 2024/25 season.