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: Filbert Way's First-Ever Premier League Game
These mementoes from the Club’s collection date from Leicester City’s first-ever Premier League game at Filbert Way – a 2-2 draw against Gordon Strachan’s Southampton on 16 August, 2003.
FORMER PLAYER REMEMBERS
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Former Player Remembers: Larry May (Part Two)
In this second instalment of Club Historian John Hutchinson’s conversation with Larry May, the former Leicester City centre-back looks back on his time at Filbert Street, as well as recalling his subsequent life in football after leaving the Foxes, both on and off the pitch.
LEICESTER CITY IN 100 PLAYERS
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Leicester City In 100 Players: Roberto Mancini
The series continues with Roberto Mancini, who, in his short stay at Leicester City, impressed the fans with his skills and vision.
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 Pioneering Managers: Vic Buckingham
Dr Mark Orton recalls Vic Buckingham who came very close to leading West Bromwich Albion to a league and cup double in 1954.