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Black History Month: Frank Sinclair – Our League Cup Winner

As our Black History Month series continues, we celebrate the Leicester City career of Frank Sinclair, a commanding defender whose six years with the Foxes included League Cup glory, promotion to the Premier League and a Player of the Season award.

21 Oct, 2026

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Black History Month: Emile Heskey – Our Leicester-Born Striker

From the streets of Leicester to Wembley glory and the world stage, Emile Heskey’s journey began at Filbert Street, where a teenage talent developed into one of English football’s most feared forwards.

14 Oct, 2026

‘There Was Good Energy’ - St Ledger Reflects On City Career

Sean St Ledger recalls memories from his time playing for the Foxes between 2011 and 2014, in conversation with Club Historian John Hutchinson.

13 Oct, 2026

Black History Month: Winston White

For the second instalment of our Black History Month series, we look back at the career of Leicester-born Winston White, a skilful winger who built a career on humble beginnings in Evington before becoming Leicester City's first-ever black First Team player.

08 Oct, 2026

Black History Month: Larry May

Throughout Black History Month, we’ll profile the careers and contributions of some of the most iconic black players to have represented Leicester City.

01 Oct, 2026

'The Spirit Was Really Good' - Sinclair Reminisces On City Career

Eighteen years ago today, on 23 September, 2008, Frank Sinclair, a Leicester City star between 1998 and 2004, played for Lincoln City against us in our first-ever home appearance in the EFL Trophy.

23 Sep, 2026

113 Years On: A Leicester Fosse Anniversary

Club Historian John Hutchinson once again opens the vault on the Foxes’ fascinating past, shining a light on more rare and remarkable artefacts from the Club’s Heritage Collection, offering a unique window into the legacy of Leicester City.

10 Sep, 2026

'The Team Spirit Was Unreal' - Phil Gilchrist On Foxes Career

In conversation with Club Historian John Hutchinson, centre-back Phil Gilchrist recalls his career in football, including making over half a century of appearances for Martin O’Neill’s Leicester City.

08 Sep, 2026

Paul Matthews: 1946-2026

It was with great sadness that we learned our former player Paul Matthews, who made 74 appearances for us in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away on 3 September, aged 79.

07 Sep, 2026

'I Loved Playing At Filbert Street' - David Lowe's Foxes Story

After making 159 appearances for Ipswich Town, striker David Lowe joined us in July 1992. During four seasons at Filbert Street, he played 108 games for Leicester City.

24 Aug, 2026