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  Leicester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leicester (pronounced [ˈlɛstə]) is a city in the English East Midlands, on the River Soar.
Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England, having been founded by the Romans, and is now one of the most ethnically diverse.
It was eventually re-made a city in 1919, and the Church of St Martin became Leicester Cathedral in 1927.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leicester   (2174 words)

  
 Leicester City F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leicester beat Cambridge United F.C. 6-1 on aggreggate in the semi finals but lost out on a place in the new Premier League after a 1-0 defeat in the playoff final to Blackburn Rovers F.C. - the only goal of the game was scored by Blackburn's Mike Newell, a former Leicester player.
Leicester's last game of the 2001-02 season was also their last at Filbert Street, and they beat Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 2-1 to secure only their fifth Premiership win of a dismal season.
Leicester moved into the new 32,000-seat Walkers Stadium (named after their sponsors the crisp makers) at the start of the 2002-03 season, but due to the loss of Premiership television money and the cost of constructing their new stadium the club went into administration with debts of £30million.
www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Leicester_City   (1037 words)

  
 Leicester City F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leicester won their final game of the league season which guided them clear of relegation to the lower tier of the football league for the first time in their history -a humiliation suffered by West Bromwich Albion F.C. instead.
Leicester struggled throughout 2003-2004 and were relegated from the Premiership, bracketed together with other two relegated teams (Leeds United F.C. and Wolverhampton Wanderers) on 33 points.
Leicester's poor start to the 2005-06 season, has seen some fans call for Levein's resignation as the team remain in the bottom half of the table.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leicester_City_F.C.   (1359 words)

  
 Leicester City Council
Leicester City Council is to seek Arts Council funding for the development of a £7m "world cinema and moving images centre" in the city's St George's cultural area.
Leicester City Council is to consider plans from Trelleborg Industrial AVS for the relocation of its suspension components factory and 300 staff from Evington Valley to the Bursom Industrial Estate.
Leicester City Council is to seek lottery funding for the development of a £11m 25-metre swimming pool in Braunstone by autumn 2003.
www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /lel21183.htm   (703 words)

  
 Leicester City Guide
City OF CONTRASTS - Leicester is a city with a long and varied past engrained in the fabric of its buildings and the character of its businesses and people, but it is also a city which looks to the future.
CITY spectaculars - Leicester's cosmopolitan character means that there is something spectacular happening in the city at most times of the year.
University of Leicester - University of Leicester, one of Britain's foremost centres of excellence for research and teaching, is renowned for - among other things - the revolutionary discovery of DNA fingerprinting and for leading Europe in space research.
www.le.ac.uk /leicester/guide/cg.html   (599 words)

  
 Leicester City Football Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leicester City is to sell a 9.9% stake in the football club to NTL, in a £12m deal that will raise funds for new players and improved training facilities.
Leicester City football club is in talks with Diamond Cable, its local cable company, about a possible joint venture after the current Premiership TV rights with Sky expire in 2001.
Leicester City Football Club is planning a stock market flotation in June, which will value it at up to £50m, in order to raise funds for stadium development and new players.
www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /leb81848.htm   (238 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Leicester City v Manchester City
City lost both of them but Wanchope repaid Royle's faith in him to steer the club to only their third victory in 24 Premiership games.
City were knocking the ball about well and showing a good degree of confidence considering their plight at the foot of the table.
City were grateful to Howey in the 57th minute when he hacked the ball away after Nash had been beaten by Akinbiyi's effort from just inside the penalty area.
www.soccernet.com /england/2000/20010414/reports/leicester_mancity_full.html   (792 words)

  
 environ - for people, the environment and the future
Leicester was declared Britain's first Environment City in 1990 in recognition of the many environmental achievements made in the City together with the commitment to local sustainable development shown by a wide variety of local organisations.
Leicester's continuing environmental progress was further recognised in 1996 when it became one of just five cities to be given a European Sustainable City Award.
Environ (formerly known as Leicester Ecology Trust) was instrumental in developing the Environment City concept and has been a core partner in co-ordinating Leicester's work since the award was made.
www.environ.org.uk /e-city/index.php   (285 words)

  
 Leicester City F.C. - Wikipedia
Leicester City F.C., auch The Foxes (die Füchse) genannt, ist ein Fußball-Verein aus Leicester, England.
Der Verein wurde 1884 als Leicester Fosse gegründet und trat der Football League 1890 bei.
Leicester City hat einige international bekannte Spieler hervorgebracht, so zum Beispiel die englischen Nationaltorhüter Gordon Banks und Peter Shilton, Gary Lineker und Emile Heskey.
de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leicester_City_F.C.   (172 words)

  
 Leicester: Dignity of a City
The references to borough and burgesses along with those of city and sheriffdom show that Leicester was subject to two jurisdictions: that of the castellan and sheriff exercised over the borough and the urban holdings of the king, and that of the bishop, exercised over his episcopal fee, the ciuitas.
Although in the case of Leicester and Shrewsbury this is on the face of it hidden, it is not to be found in the section relating to the city or borough, but only included in the lands of the bishop within the county.
of the Borough of Leicester 1918-19, op.cit., pp.189-91.
www.le.ac.uk /hi/teaching/papers/will1.html   (8816 words)

  
 Who's Who (Honourary Freedom of the City of Leicester; Leicester MA, USA)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The town of Leicester, for the majority of its visitors and residents, appears to be a town that throughout its history has remained largely rural and agricultural.
Purchased in 1686 by a group of businessmen from Roxbury, Leicester was settled and incorporated in February of 1713.
William Montgomery Crane, actor, was born in the town of Leicester, Mass., April 30, 1845; son of Amaziah Baits and Mary Sophia Crane; grandson of Abner Crane, and a descendant of one of three brothers by the name of Crane, who came to America in the seventeenth century.
www.leicesterandleicestershire.com /Whos_Who15.htm   (8840 words)

  
 BBC - Leicester - Sport - LCFC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
City looked as though they would win the game when Iain Hume put them in front, but Derby equalised.
Leicester and QPR have been charged by the FA with failing to control their players during a match.
Leicester's Walkers Stadium may host a major UEFA championship in 2007 if a new bid is successful.
www.bbc.co.uk /leicester/sport/clubs/lcfc/index.shtml   (205 words)

  
 foxfanzine.com
When Iain Hume netted his first goal for Leicester in the 85th minute of this East Midlands derby at Pride Park it looked as though City's long run without an away win was at an end.
City are hoping to complete the loan signing of Ryan Smith today...
City claim a point at Molineux in a tense, tight match of few chances.
leicestercity.rivals.net /?sid=889   (240 words)

  
 Leicester City from Football365.com
Leicester's disappointing start to the season continued as they failed to break down a dogged Brighton side during a nervy goalless draw.
Leicester managed to book their place in the third round of the Carling Cup after beating Blackpool 2-1 - but they did it the hard way at the Walkers Stadium.
Leicester withstood a tricky opening 30 minutes against Bury to coast into the Carling Cup second round with A 3-0 win at Gigg Lane.
www.football365.com /teams/leicester_city   (400 words)

  
 BBC - Leicester - Sport - City in the 90s   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
City built the new £5m Carling Stand, the team continued their top-six form and crowds soared.
City open their first Premiership season with a 3 - 1 defeat to Newcastle which sets the tone...
City mix it with the big boys once again and are unlucky not to win at Old Trafford...
www.bbc.co.uk /leicester/sport/football/leicester_city/city_in_the_nineties/index.shtml   (220 words)

  
 Newcastle United Football Club - Match reports - Leicester (a)
A great deal of fuss was made by the home side over this being the occasion of Leicester's 4,000th league match, with various long-serving former players being presented to the crowd.
It's just that it was blatantly obvious that on this occasion, Leicester were there for the taking and apparently incapable of punishing us - even with Sir Lesley leading the home attack.
For Leicester, a litany of misplaced passes and over hit crosses frustrated a near-silent home crowd as the Foxes seemed to struggle more with the conditions on their own ground than United.
www.nufc.com /html/2003-12-26leicester-a.html   (1816 words)

  
 Leicester City Wolves Match Odds, Betting & Predictions
Whether you think Wolves or Leicester City will win, or if you expect a draw collect your free bet today.
Leicester City games at Walkers Stadium are here.
The Leicester City website has fans views, news, suspensions and injuries, all information that should help you in your bets.
www.place-bets.co.uk /leicester-wolves.html   (158 words)

  
 Welcome to City Watch Leicester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
City Watch is a partnership involving business (Retail and the Licensing trade), and the Police
City Watch is a professional approach in dealing with shop theft and violent and disorderly behaviour that will result in a more appropriate response by the Criminal Justice system in dealing with the persistent criminals
City Watch encourages the reduction of crime by preventative methods and makes Leicester City Centre unattractive to offenders, and consequently improves the environment for customers
www.citywatch-leicester.org.uk   (160 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Leicestershire | Sex charges for Leicester three
Three Leicester City footballers have been charged with "sexual aggression" after three women claimed they were attacked at a Spanish hotel.
A number of other Leicester City players, released from custody, arrived back in the UK at Luton Airport on Friday night.
Leicester, currently a single point off the bottom of the table, continue their relegation battle in a key game at Birmingham City's St Andrews ground on 13 March.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/leicestershire/3536777.stm   (651 words)

  
 Leicester City Football Club
You might be wondering what all the fuss is about, well just ask a City fan to explain their passion for this particular team.
Leicester City Football fans are notorious for being the most dedicated and loyal fans throughout the whole of the football world.
Most of these feelings I admit, occurred at times when Leicester City were playing in crucial matches on the sacred pitch of Wembley.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/leicestershire/32522   (453 words)

  
 Leicester City | Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leicester City has teamed up with corporate clients Clifton Packaging Group to support fundraising for the South Asia Earthquake Appeal.
Leicester City are taking part in football's national anti-racism week of action by holding an anti-racism day at the Walkers Stadium.
Leicester City's Grass Roots Ticket Scheme is continuing to gather momentum across the County.
www.lcfc.co.uk   (325 words)

  
 Leicester City FC - The Blue Army from the Leicester Mercury : 
Leicester City FC - The Blue Army from the Leicester Mercury :
The Hornets boast former City forwards Les Ferdinand and Trevor Benjamin in their ranks in addition to left-back Jordan Stewart.
13 October 2005: Leicester City have confirmed that they are to contest an FA charge of failing to control their players during the Championship clash with QPR.
www.thebluearmy.co.uk   (297 words)

  
 Ananova - Sport - Football
Nikos Dabizas is to escape suspension following his sending-off in Leicester's 2-2 draw at Charlton which confirmed the Foxes' relegation.
Leicester were relegated from the Premiership despite drawing 2-2 at Charlton, where they had defender Nikos Dabizas sent off.
Leicester were relegated from the Barclaycard Premiership despite drawing 2-2 at Charlton.
www.ananova.com /sport/soccer/PREM/Leicester/index.html?menu=sport.football.premierleague.leicestercity   (128 words)

  
 Leicester City Council - Welcome to Leicester City Council
Leicester’s Diwali lights will be switched on to brighten autumn nights from Sunday 23rd October....
Leicester City Council has decided to license no further Peugeot E7 taxis until it has undertaken further consultation on its review of hackney carriage policies....
FALSE claims for compensation against Leicester City Council will be prosecuted, says the authority’s corporate risk manager....
www.leicester.gov.uk /welcome.asp   (120 words)

  
 Leicester City Walkers Stadium directions and maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
From the motorway follow the signs to Leicester city centre.
Leicester Station is on the Midland mainline and has a good service to London with four trains an hour during the day (journey time around 70 minutes).
Regular direct trains are available from most cities in the Midlands and South Yorkshire.
www.filbertstreet.net /Leicester_City_Walkers_Stadium_Directions.htm   (390 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports: Soccer: UEFA: England: Clubs: L: Leicester City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leicester City Central - Match reports, articles and news from the Walkers Stadium.
Leicester City Football Club - The official site with news, club information, fixtures, results, tables, stadium, tickets, and squad details.
Leicester City Supporters Club (Hinckley Branch) - Information on all activities of the club including travel details, weekends away, parties, membership, and news.
ch.dmoz.org /Sports/Soccer/UEFA/England/Clubs/L/Leicester_City   (498 words)

  
 The Internet Football Grounds Guide - Walkers Stadium, Leicester City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The ground is walkable from the city centre (15-20 minutes), where there are plenty of pubs to be found.
The train station in the city centre is walkable from the ground and should take you around 20-25 minutes.
Leicester operate a three tier category system (A+, A, and B) whereby admission prices are higher for the most popular games.
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 Leicester City Football Club PLC - Fact Sheet - Hoover's   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leicester City owns and operates the Leicester City Football Club, popularly known as the Foxes.
The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse and reformed as Leicester City FC in 1919.
There are 12 competitors for Leicester City; see more.
www.hoovers.com /leicester-city/--ID__100658--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml   (266 words)

  
 Leicester City Football Club :: Foxes-Online - Leicester City FC News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leicester City suffered a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Luton Town on Saturday afternoon.
Leicester City came back from 2-0 down on Saturday afternoon to draw 2-2 against Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road, with goals from Danny Tiatto and Joey Gudjonssson.
Leicester City kicked off their home campaign with a six goal thriller at the Walkers Stadium on Tuesday evening.
www.foxes-online.co.uk   (550 words)

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