Former Players Remember: Hugh McIlmoyle, Richie Norman, Alan Birchenall & Howard Riley
Heritage 03 Aug 2022 8 MinutesReading Time
Last month, Richie Norman, Howard Riley and Hugh McIlmoyle, who all played for Leicester City in the 1960s, were given a tour of LCFC Training Ground in Seagrave by Club Ambassador Alan ‘The Birch’ Birchenall.
LINKS WITH THE PAST
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Links With The Past: City Ale Bottle
This commemorative bottle of beer, labelled ‘City Ale’, is nearly 40 years old.
FORMER PLAYER REMEMBERS
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Former Player Remembers: Len Glover
Described as ‘the best uncapped winger in the world’ Len Glover’s performances on the left flank for Leicester City between 1967 and 1976 were outstanding. Last week, prompted by the sad news of the great Pelé’s death, Len spoke to Club Historian John Hutchinson about playing against and socialising with Pelé in the North American Soccer League in 1976 and 1977.
LEICESTER CITY IN 100 PLAYERS
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Leicester City In 100 Players: Paul Ramsey
Club Historian John Hutchinson's continues with Northern Ireland international Paul Ramsey, who was a key player at full-back and in midfield for Leicester City throughout the 1980s.
FOXES FIRSTS
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Foxes Firsts: Jimmy Goodfellow – The Club's First Substitute
Assistant Club Historian Elsie Flynn continues her series of firsts with the maiden occasion Leicester City were permitted to make a substitution during a match in 1965 – introducing Jimmy Goodfellow (top row, third from the left) from the bench.
FOOTBALL'S PIONEERS
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Football's Pioneers: Rabah Madjer
Continuing a focus on individuals who made a mark on the development of the FIFA World Cup, Professor Matt Taylor looks at Rabah Madjer, considered to be one of Africa’s greatest footballers of all time.