Gillies guided Leicester to their first piece of silverware in 1964, when Leicester beat Stoke City 4–3 on aggregate to win the League Cup for the first time. Stats from Transfermarkt.com. In the 24th minute, Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho put the Foxes into the lead after capitalizing on a loose pass from Fred. Only three of this season's quarter-finalists can no longer win a treble of league, domestic cup and UEFA Champions League – UEFA.com looks how well placed those five still in the hunt are. [120] The highest transfer fee received for a Leicester player was approximately £80 million from Manchester United for Harry Maguire; at the time of the transfer this was the eleventh highest ever fee, the highest ever move between two English teams and the highest ever for a defender. Pearson would go on to lead The Foxes to a sixth-place finish in the 2012–13 season, ensuring Leicester were in the Championship play-offs. However, as Spurs had won the league as well as the FA Cup, they qualified for the 1961–62 European Cup, and Leicester took their Cup Winners' Cup place. "Fire in your belly and cool, smart heads" – that is Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare's recipe for overcoming Atlético, a much more surmountable obstacle if captain Wes Morgan is passed fit. The sacking was met with significant upset and anger from the media, with Gary Lineker called the sacking "very sad" and "inexplicable",[72] while Manchester United manager José Mourinho blamed it on "selfish players". Bevan, David "The Unbelievables: The Amazing Story of Leicester's 2015/16 Season", 30 June 2016. joint largest win in Premier League history, largest away win in English top flight history, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Leicester City F.C. The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. In the 1962–63 season, the club led the First Division during the winter, thanks to a sensational run of form on icy and frozen pitches the club became nicknamed the "Ice Kings" eventually placed fourth, the club's best post-war finish. Thus, the club qualified for the UEFA Cup in 1997–98 and 2000–01, the club's first European competition since 1961. Atlético are through to the semi-finals for the third time in four seasons but only after enduring a second-half onslaught from a Leicester side who refused to go down without a fight. [46] On 21 September 2014, Leicester went on to produce one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history to beat Manchester United 5–3 at the King Power Stadium after coming back from 3–1 down with 30 minutes left to score four goals. [95] Previous manufacturers have included Bukta (1962–64, 1990–92), Admiral (1976–79, 1983–88), Umbro (1979–83), Scoreline (1988–90), Fox Leisure (1992–2000), Le Coq Sportif (2000–05), JJB (2005–07), Jako (2007–09), Joma (2009–10), Burrda (2010–12),[96] and Puma (2012–18). Sportsmail takes you through the all-important information beforehand. L1 = Level 1 of the football league system; L2 = Level 2 of the football league system; L3 = Level 3 of the football league system. records and statistics, Leicester City F.C. Hear from Miralem Pjanić and Carlo Ancelotti as our panel review Juventus's defeat of Barcelona and preview the Wednesday action in the official UEFA Champions League podcast. The following have played for Leicester and have been inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame: The Football League 100 Legends is a list of "100 legendary football players" produced by The Football League in 1998, to celebrate the 100th season of League football. After 2 long weeks, club football is back in action, and Premier League leaders Manchester City returns to action against Leicester City tonight. Despite rumours that Puel would leave, he remained at the club for the next season and performed well. In March 2017, the club became the 50th team to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. UEFA.com gives you the lowdown on the UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw. Lineker helped Leicester maintain their place in the First Division but was sold to Everton in 1985 and two years later Leicester were relegated, having failed to find a suitable replacement to partner Alan Smith, who was sold to Arsenal after Leicester went down. Wednesday update: Álvaro Morata scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid maintained their two-point lead over Barcelona, while Juventus are into the Coppa Italia final despite defeat by Napoli. Have your say on the game in the comments. They moved to Filbert Street in 1891, were elected to the Football League in 1894 and adopted the name Leicester City in 1919. Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says playing like they did last season is the key to their success after they beat Sevilla to reach the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. [79] Despite the loss, Leicester remained unbeaten at home in the 2016–17 Champions League. [19][20] Leicester won the Division Two championship in 1954,[21] with the help of Arthur Rowley, one of the club's most prolific strikers. [74] In his second match as caretaker, Shakespeare led Leicester to another 3–1 victory, over Hull City. The 2008–09 campaign was Leicester's first season outside the top two levels of English football, but they hit this nadir only seven years before becoming the 2015–16 Premier League champions – the fastest seven-year rise to the top of the English football league system apart from Ipswich Town in 1962. The club produced another record for the most consecutive wins in the top flight, each coming against Watford, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Sunderland. [45] The Foxes then claimed their first Premier League win since May 2004, with a 0–1 win at Stoke City. [118], Jamie Vardy broke the Premier League record for scoring 13 goals in 11 consecutive league games, in the 2015–16 Premier League season. In doing so they also tied the record for the highest margin of victory in Premier League history, equalling Manchester United's 9–0 home victory over Ipswich Town in 1995.[130]. Leicester City Football Club is a professional football club based in Leicester in the East Midlands, England. [85], Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium, shortly after taking off from the pitch on 27 October 2018, killing Srivaddhanaprabha and all four other people on board. [3] Under O'Neill, Leicester qualified for the 1996 Football League play-offs and beat Crystal Palace 2–1 in the final through a 120th minute Steve Claridge goal to gain promotion to the FA Premier League. Brian Little took over in 1991 and by the end of the 1991–92 season Leicester had reached the playoff final for a place in the new FA Premier League, but lost to Blackburn Rovers and a penalty from former Leicester striker Mike Newell. As of 24 February 2021[update][132][133][134][135][136][137], Leicester City's Player of the Year award is voted for by the club's supporters at the end of every season.[115]. The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of England's football league system, and plays its home matches at the King Power Stadium. Current players in bold.[115][144][145]. 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. 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[92] It was played over the PA system as the teams came out of the tunnel at all home games. [61][62][63] The scale of the surprise attracted global attention for the club and the city of Leicester. [78] There they faced Atlético Madrid, and drew 1–1 in the second leg, but lost 1–2 on aggregate after losing 1–0 in the first leg. Atlético, Barcelona, Bayern, Dortmund, Juventus, Leicester, Monaco and Real Madrid are this season's quarter-finalists. Leicester City 1-1 Atlético Madrid (agg 1-2): Champions League quarter-final – as it happened. [2], The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C.,[3] playing on a field near Fosse Road. Gordon Lee was put in charge of the club until the end of the season. "The Foxes" is the most common nickname for the club. The club moved away from Filbert Street in 2002 to a new 32,500 all-seater stadium. Apr 12, 14:44 Atlético, Barcelona, Bayern, Dortmund, Juventus, Leicester, Monaco or Real Madrid - who will win this season's UEFA Champions League? UEFA.com has the full disciplinary rundown. UEFA.com gives Fantasy Football managers a helping hand by predicting all the line-ups for this week's first legs. Atl Madrid Atlético Madrid 1 Leicester Leicester City 0. At the end of the season, Pearson left Leicester to become the manager of Hull City, claiming he felt the club seemed reluctant to keep him, and that Paulo Sousa had been the club's guest at both play-off games, hinting at a possible replacement. Some of the reasons were the loss of TV money (ITV Digital, itself in administration, had promised money to First Division clubs for TV rights), the large wage bill, lower than expected fees for players transferred to other clubs and the £37 million cost of the new stadium. Vardy is also the ninth player to score 20 top-flight goals in a season, following Arthur Chandler, Ernie Hine, Arthur Rowley, Jimmy Walsh, Ken Keyworth, Jackie Sinclair, Frank Worthington and Gary Lineker. From the team whose outfield players had an average age of 22 in the round of 16 to the side pushing 30. Who are the youngest and oldest sides left in the competition? For the best possible experience, we recommend using. On 7 July 2010, Sousa was confirmed as Pearson's replacement. Leicester won just five league matches all season. [123] (This was their only ever season in the third tier of English football). "[98] This replaces long-time sponsor King Power, a company also owned by the club's owners, however King Power will continue to be the shirt sponsor for domestic cup and European competitions. UEFA Champions League hopefuls Leicester City have announced that Craig Shakespeare will remain in charge of the Foxes' first team until the end of the season. It featured in their 2016–17 UEFA Champions League campaign, and was also in use for Leicester's debut match in the competition. "On my first day in charge, my only hope was to make Atlético competitive and frustrate every team we played," Diego Simeone said last night. Griezmann (28' minutes pen) FT … After Leicester City reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on their debut in the senior European club competition, we look back at the others to have achieved that feat. The design took inspiration from the 1983–84 kit, boasting a clean white design with thin blue pinstripes on the shirt and a textured form stripe design across both the shirt and shorts. The takeover was formally announced on 13 February 2007. [34] Following relegation to the third tier the previous season, Leicester returned to the Championship at the first attempt in 2008–09, finishing as champions of League One after a 2–0 win at Southend United, with two matches in hand. Leicester City will again be at a disadvantage if the latest Champions League proposals come to fruition. [28] McGhee was replaced by Martin O'Neill. Bayern München's players seem up for their tie with Real Madrid (the jury is out on their coach), Pavel Nedvěd comes out fighting, but there's no pleasing Gary Lineker. Though coming from 2–0 down on aggregate, away to Cardiff City, to briefly lead 3–2, they eventually lost to a penalty shoot-out in the play-off semi-final. [93] "Foxes Never Quit" is the club's motto, which is placed above the tunnel entrance as the teams head out onto the pitch. Players listed in bold are current Leicester City players. The business end of the season is upon us, with 13 games to go before the 2016/17 winner is crowned. [66] Several commentators have viewed it as an inspiration to other clubs and fundamentally transforming the expectations similar sized clubs face in English football.[67]. The 2016–17 campaign was also the first season in 15 years that Leicester qualified for European football. [102], Some improvements by noted football architect Archibald Leitch occurred in the Edwardian era, and in 1927 a new two tier stand was built,[102] named the Double Decker, a name it would keep till the ground's closure in 2002. UEFA.com has the full disciplinary rundown. [72] Rumours began emerging some days later that players had been meeting with the owners to discuss Ranieri's sacking without Ranieri knowing, which sparked widespread outrage over social media, but these were never proven. Walkers, the Leicestershire-based crisp manufacturers, acquired the naming rights for a ten-year period. Cast your vote now! The sacking was linked to a number of public relations issues involving Pearson throughout the season, with the final straw involving his son James' role in a "racist sex tape" made by three Leicester reserve players in Thailand during a post-season goodwill tour. [82] Two days later on 26 February 2019, former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was appointed as his replacement. Barcelona may have been edged in the race for Liga honours, but once again there was personal glory for Lionel Messi after he ended Europe-wide top scorer. The UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw has been made: Bayern München v Real Madrid, Juventus v Barcelona, Atlético Madrid v Leicester and Borussia Dortmund v Monaco. Our reporters tell you their choices. The shock Premier League champions have made a mockery of their domestic problems in an impressive debut campaign. Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel admits that it has been a dream of his and his teammates to feature in a fixture the size of a Champions League quarter-final. [30] In October 2002, the club went into administration with debts of £30 million. [10] However the 1930s saw a downturn in fortunes, with the club relegated in 1934–35[15] and, after promotion in 1936–37,[16] another relegation in 1938–39 would see them finish the decade in Division Two.[3][17]. Gonzalo Higuaín, Isco, Lionel Messi and Yannick Carrasco each scored twice in victories for their respective teams on a day when Dortmund and Monaco also won and Bayern München and Leicester drew. If it was a result that made Manchester City champions, it increased the chances Leicester City will join them in the Champions League next season. Leicester are joint equal with Manchester City for having won the most English second tier titles (7). The following players have been selected by their country while being playing for Leicester City (including players both on loan at and away from the club). [110], Most Leicester fans consider Coventry City to be their main rivals, 24 miles away. The stadium has been used to host the Heineken Cup European Rugby semi-finals for the Leicester Tigers rugby club, itself based within a mile of the King Power Stadium. As Saúl Ñíguez prepares for Atlético's second leg against Leicester, the midfielder reveals the injury that almost ended it all. Jock Wallace resumed the tradition of successful Scottish managers (after Peter Hodge and Matt Gillies) by steering Leicester to the Division Two championship in 1980. Craig Shakespeare admits Atlético Madrid represent "a massive challenge" for Leicester, but – having beaten Sevilla in the last 16 – the English champions will not be taken lightly. In their inaugural Champions League campaign, they went undefeated in their first five matches to progress to the knockout stages as group winners. [75] Following two impressive results and initiating "the type of positive response that we hoped change would bring", the club's owners then decided Shakespeare would become the club's manager until the end of the season.[76]. [59][60] This completed the fastest seven-year rise to the title except for Ipswich Town in 1962. In the 2009–10 season, the club's 125th anniversary year, the home kit featured no sponsor and a new central crest with "125 Years" written beneath it,[90] while the away colours were a return to Fosse's initial shirt, albeit with black shorts as opoosed to the original white.[91]. UEFA Champions League Match Report for Leicester City v Sevilla on March 14, 2017, includes all goals and incidents. Atalanta have made the last eight on their competition debut: here's who came before. A number of newspapers described Leicester's title win as the greatest sporting shock ever; multiple bookmakers had never paid out at such long odds for any sport. Hear from Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel as our panel review a week that brought joy for the city of Madrid in the official UEFA Champions League podcast. Hear from the key men from the second legs as our panel reviews the quarter-finals and previews the last-four draw in the official UEFA Champions League podcast. [107] The stadium has since hosted an England international against Serbia and Montenegro, which finished 2–1 to England, as well as internationals between Brazil and Jamaica, and Jamaica and Ghana. By 3 April 2015, they were seven points adrift from safety. For the first half, the post horn has been played live on pitch by Paul Hing since 2009. The stint was ended by West Bromwich Albion on 6 November 2016 in a 1–2 defeat.[128][129]. [83] They finished the season again in 9th place. [24] After a bad start to the season, Matt Gillies resigned in November 1968. The game between the two clubs has become known as the M69 derby, named after the M69 motorway which connects the two cities together. They moved to the nearby Walkers Stadium in 2002,[4] which was renamed the King Power Stadium in 2011. However, as Graham Hunter explains, the Rojiblancos boast a supreme pedigree on the road in Europe. They made their debut in the Champions League in 2016/17 and reached the quarter-finals in their only season in the competition to date. and Nottingham Forest F.C. Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez reflects on Leicester City's run to the Champions League quarter-finals and his performances in Europe's leading competition leicestermercury Share An East Midlands derby is any match involving two of these three clubs. [111], Leicester also have rivalries with Nottingham Forest and Derby County. Their upturn in results was described as one of the Premier League's greatest ever escapes from relegation. As well as featuring in the Champions League that season, Leicester have also played in both the European Cup Winners’ Cup and the … In the 2015–16 season, Leicester won what The Daily Telegraph described as "one of the most astonishing league titles of all-time"[124] and achieved many new historical, club records. Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says playing like they did last season is the key to their success after they beat Sevilla to reach the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. [80] However, following a poor start to the season he was sacked in October 2017 after four months officially in charge, with Leicester in 18th place in the table. [89] This is the origin of the nickname "The Foxes". A nominal role of secretary/manager was employed, though the board and the selection committee took control of most team affairs. Leicester City knocked out Manchester United from FA Cup after beating them 3-1. 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