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Leicester City

Leicester City

Leicester City

Leicester City will always be remembered for their shock Premier League title win in 2015/16. Leicester's title success was one of the biggest ever surprises in the history of football when they became only the sixth team to win the Premier League title. Leicester City were also the first first-time winners of a top division title since 1978, when Leicester's local rivals, Nottingham Forest, won the title. Leicester City had only returned to the Premier League in May 2014, after a ten-year absence.

Where is Leicester?

James Maddison is a quality midfielder.

Leicester is in the middle of England, in an area called the East Midlands and has a population of about 330,000, which makes it the tenth-largest city in the UK. It has the highest ethnic minority population of any city in the UK. Leicester also has two very popular universities (The University of Leicester and De Montford University). Gary Lineker - the winner of the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup is from Leicester and probably Leicester's most famous fan.

"I just think it's generally the biggest sporting shock. I can't think of anything that beats it."  Ex-Leicester and England striker, Gary Lineker.

How do you say Leicester?

Leicester will always be remembered for winning the Premier League in 2015/16.

Leicester is a difficult word to say because it sounds very different to how it's written. If you know your phonetics, then we say Leicester like this: \ˈles-tə\. If you are still not sure, then it rhymes with 'jester' or 'Manchester'. It's probably easier to call Leicester by their nickname: The Foxes. You can see a picture of a fox in the club badge and they have this nickname because the area around Leicester was very well-known for fox hunting.

Is Leicester City a new club?

Jamie Vardy has scored over 150 goals for Leicester City.

No, the club was founded in 1884 and the Foxes jointly hold the record for the most second division titles in English football, they have seven titles - the same as Manchester City. Despite winning the second division title a record number of times, Leicester had never won a first division title until this season. The highest they ever finished was second in 1928-29! Leicester have reached four FA Cup finals in their history, but have never won! This is the most FA Cup finals any team have played without winning! But they have won the League Cup three times, in 1967, 1997 and 2000. Throughout their long history, Leicester have only ever played outside the top two divisions for one season, in 2008-09, and that season they won the League One title.

Who are Leicester's rivals?

Leicester City won the FA Cup in 2020/21.

Traditionally, the Foxes' biggest rivals are Nottingham Forest and Derby County because Nottingham and Derby are the closest cities to Leicester. However, both these teams currently play in the Championship, so after Leicester's Premier League win they might start to think about Manchester Utd, Arsenal and Tottenham as their main rivals! There is only one football team in Leicester but one of their biggest rivals for support in the city is Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. Leicester is very famous for rugby and when Riyad Mahrez joined Leicester City the only club that he knew in Leicester was the rugby one.

Where do Leicester play?

Youri Tielemans is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Leicester City play at The King Power Stadium, which has a capacity of 32,262. The record attendance at the stadium was 32,488 for a rugby match in 2006, between Leicester Tigers and Bath. The rugby team in Leicester is the most supported rugby club in the UK and the two teams shared the ground for a short time while the rugby stadium was renovated. The King Power Stadium has also hosted international football matches and rugby World Cup matches. Leicester City have played at The King Power Stadium since 2002, before this time Leicester’s stadium had been Filbert Street, where they had played since 1891. Leicester City play in blue shirts and socks with white shorts. The area around Leicester was very well-known for fox hunting. so their nickname became The Foxes

Prediction 2021/22: 5th

Key player: Youri Tielemans

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honny
23/11/2023
KR
79
points

Leicester is wonderful club. Because Leicester is the champion of England 2015-2016 season


honny
23/11/2023 10:51
South Korea
Brentford
79

Leicester is wonderful club. Because Leicester is the champion of England 2015-2016 season

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Denis2000
01/03/2023
BY
687
points

Leicester had a rival Tottenham in their championship season, but the spurs traditionally leaked the end of the season and Leicester won the trophy.

Prediction 22/23: in 15-th


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Denis2000
01/03/2023 08:19
Belarus
Tottenham Hotspur
687

Leicester had a rival Tottenham in their championship season, but the spurs traditionally leaked the end of the season and Leicester won the trophy.

Prediction 22/23: in 15-th

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Rath6180
18/01/2023
GB
759
points

I think that Leicester will finish 15th in the league this year. They will need a good come back to finish better.


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Rath6180
18/01/2023 09:57
United Kingdom
Liverpool
759

I think that Leicester will finish 15th in the league this year. They will need a good come back to finish better.

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Taher Koshen
11/08/2022
SO
357
points

Leister City is a football club which has got fewer fan rivals here in Somalia. I remember when they last won the league everyone was happy for their success, and I guess this same concept may exist in the UK too.
Finally, I hope Leister can finish 9th this 2022/23 season.


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Taher Koshen
11/08/2022 07:41
Somalia
Chelsea
357

Leister City is a football club which has got fewer fan rivals here in Somalia. I remember when they last won the league everyone was happy for their success, and I guess this same concept may exist in the UK too.
Finally, I hope Leister can finish 9th this 2022/23 season.

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hsn
08/08/2022
TR
5523
points

Gary Lineker congratulated Trabzonspor by tweet Turkish Super League last season champion.


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hsn
08/08/2022 15:55
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5523

Gary Lineker congratulated Trabzonspor by tweet Turkish Super League last season champion.

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SeljukBoy
15/06/2022
TR
52
points

I think Caglar Soyuncu is better than Harry Maguire.Why ManU don't buy him???


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SeljukBoy
15/06/2022 09:55
Turkey
Manchester United
52

I think Caglar Soyuncu is better than Harry Maguire.Why ManU don't buy him???

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jaydenyau
07/03/2022
HK
654
points

I am a Leicester Fans.My favourite Leicester City player is Jamie Vardy


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jaydenyau
07/03/2022 09:06
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Leicester City
654

I am a Leicester Fans.My favourite Leicester City player is Jamie Vardy

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Gabriel Amaral
12/04/2021
BR
1512
points

I was one more shocked when The Foxes won the Premier League. I hada a feeling that I thought in every round they would lose and the big clubs would pass them at the table! The mentality of the players and counter atacking football was admirable. Not the kind of football that I enjoy, but anyone can assure that it wasn't sucessful.


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Gabriel Amaral
12/04/2021 17:54
Brazil
Arsenal
1512

I was one more shocked when The Foxes won the Premier League. I hada a feeling that I thought in every round they would lose and the big clubs would pass them at the table! The mentality of the players and counter atacking football was admirable. Not the kind of football that I enjoy, but anyone can assure that it wasn't sucessful.

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mobeckham
15/06/2020
TR
6510
points

Leicester is a fantastic team with the most surprising trophy in Europe in the last decade. I was amazed by their prestigious achievement.
My favourite players are James Maddison and Jamie Vardy as the duo play incredibly together.
I think Leicester are having a fantastic season and they will qualify for the Champions League again next season.


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mobeckham
15/06/2020 11:00
Turkey
Manchester United
6510

Leicester is a fantastic team with the most surprising trophy in Europe in the last decade. I was amazed by their prestigious achievement.
My favourite players are James Maddison and Jamie Vardy as the duo play incredibly together.
I think Leicester are having a fantastic season and they will qualify for the Champions League again next season.

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Hector Pinzon
05/05/2020
CO
496
points

I think Leicester City is a good team. They have a great goalscorer like Jamie Vardy.


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Hector Pinzon
05/05/2020 20:42
Colombia
Manchester United
496

I think Leicester City is a good team. They have a great goalscorer like Jamie Vardy.

father at home
20/11/2019
AZ
1
points

Leicter is the best.They are the second in premier league
(best)


father at home
20/11/2019 14:16
Azerbaijan
Leicester City
1

Leicter is the best.They are the second in premier league
(best)

starCSKA
04/11/2019
RU
2
points

very good!!


starCSKA
04/11/2019 09:25
Russia
Leicester City
2

very good!!

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Leasia_Beter
09/10/2019
TH
42
points

I like
yes. It might happen soon.


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Leasia_Beter
09/10/2019 06:05
Thailand
Leicester City
42

I like
yes. It might happen soon.

Tee
15/08/2019
JP
309
points

Yes, fan them.
I saw that season's premier league almost Leicester City's game.
It was great making contractions of RaniEri.
Who also good player Riyad Mahrez. I love it.
Yes, I agree.


Tee
15/08/2019 01:40
Japan
Manchester City
309

Yes, fan them.
I saw that season's premier league almost Leicester City's game.
It was great making contractions of RaniEri.
Who also good player Riyad Mahrez. I love it.
Yes, I agree.

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Angel84
21/04/2019
ES
46
points

I think was called Mr Ranieri to return for this soccer team, because after winning the premier league doesn't win nothing else.


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Angel84
21/04/2019 13:11
Spain
Leicester City
46

I think was called Mr Ranieri to return for this soccer team, because after winning the premier league doesn't win nothing else.

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Angel84
20/04/2019
ES
46
points

I Think Leicester City was a Good Soccer team if call Mr Claudio Ranieri.

Best regards

 

Angelo


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Angel84
20/04/2019 14:34
Spain
Leicester City
46

I Think Leicester City was a Good Soccer team if call Mr Claudio Ranieri.

Best regards

 

Angelo

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Sargis from Artsakh
16/04/2019
AM
244
points

I think what Leicester is fantasticclub. It's possible so fast only in England. And also italian coach Claudio Ragnieri is great coach, and for good coach need good players. When you see similar stories , you want go to FIFA and to begin new career mode.


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Sargis from Artsakh
16/04/2019 06:03
Armenia
Arsenal
244

I think what Leicester is fantasticclub. It's possible so fast only in England. And also italian coach Claudio Ragnieri is great coach, and for good coach need good players. When you see similar stories , you want go to FIFA and to begin new career mode.

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Alex_from_Ukraine
12/03/2019
UA
6278
points

Leicester are likely to finish 10-th this season.


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Alex_from_Ukraine
12/03/2019 09:09
Ukraine
Liverpool
6278

Leicester are likely to finish 10-th this season.

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quanmessi
02/12/2018
VN
229
points

i think everyone is watching premier league last season, absolutely impressed from the style of Leicester city . they were fighters in the bitch and were offensive.
the team work was the reason of winning the title plus the Italian manger and the fans but i think that the french midfielder Kante was the most effective player in the team.
Hope they make surprise again in champions league
and win the FA cup .
It will be difficult for them to win the premier league again but it will be good to be in the promotion area to champions league


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quanmessi
02/12/2018 01:29
Vietnam
Manchester United
229

i think everyone is watching premier league last season, absolutely impressed from the style of Leicester city . they were fighters in the bitch and were offensive.
the team work was the reason of winning the title plus the Italian manger and the fans but i think that the french midfielder Kante was the most effective player in the team.
Hope they make surprise again in champions league
and win the FA cup .
It will be difficult for them to win the premier league again but it will be good to be in the promotion area to champions league

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Hamrawi
13/06/2018
DZ
12
points

Mehrez is our hero.


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Hamrawi
13/06/2018 18:45
Algeria
Liverpool
12

Mehrez is our hero.

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Khaldoun83
10/09/2017
DZ
325
points

I am a Liverpool fan, but I like Leicester because I am from Algeria and Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani are from Algeria and both of them have beem playing in our National Football time since 2014.


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Khaldoun83
10/09/2017 16:00
Algeria
Liverpool
325

I am a Liverpool fan, but I like Leicester because I am from Algeria and Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani are from Algeria and both of them have beem playing in our National Football time since 2014.

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haydi
30/04/2017
TN
3189
points

Why is it Jamie Vardy the top scorer last season? The text says : "All the players played extremely well but the star players were probably; Riyad Mahrez from Algeria who assisted and scored more goals than any other Premier League player last season, Jamie Vardy who scored 24 Premier League goals, etc." It's so clear that Riyadh Mahrez was the best scorer last season, according the article.


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haydi
30/04/2017 19:30
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Why is it Jamie Vardy the top scorer last season? The text says : "All the players played extremely well but the star players were probably; Riyad Mahrez from Algeria who assisted and scored more goals than any other Premier League player last season, Jamie Vardy who scored 24 Premier League goals, etc." It's so clear that Riyadh Mahrez was the best scorer last season, according the article.

daki439
23/02/2017
RS
112
points

OMG!!!


daki439
23/02/2017 23:09
Serbia
Chelsea
112

OMG!!!

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Caco
29/01/2017
MK
140
points

:)


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Caco
29/01/2017 14:32
Macedonia
Arsenal
140

:)

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leichester city
27/01/2017
AL
5
points

i like that


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leichester city
27/01/2017 17:12
Albania
Liverpool
5

i like that

Almir10
24/01/2017
BA
100
points

Leicester City


Almir10
24/01/2017 20:54
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Manchester City
100

Leicester City

raugarr
07/01/2017
MX
99
points

I am not a Leicester City Fan, but I was very happy last season when The Foxes won the Premier League. Actually, I know them recently. This team are not popular two years ago in my country, Mexico. But in May, everyone talks avout them. Obviusly, Riyad Mahrez is my favorite player of Leicester City. He is a creative player, his left foot is very educated; he is a top class player. I have seen some Foxes's matches last season and I do not think they can repeat the title or to be in top league table. This season Ranieri's team will be in middle table. I think so.


raugarr
07/01/2017 16:13
Mexico
Liverpool
99

I am not a Leicester City Fan, but I was very happy last season when The Foxes won the Premier League. Actually, I know them recently. This team are not popular two years ago in my country, Mexico. But in May, everyone talks avout them. Obviusly, Riyad Mahrez is my favorite player of Leicester City. He is a creative player, his left foot is very educated; he is a top class player. I have seen some Foxes's matches last season and I do not think they can repeat the title or to be in top league table. This season Ranieri's team will be in middle table. I think so.

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Ahmed_Abdel_Moniem
25/12/2016
EG
22
points

i think everyone is watching premier league last season, absolutely impressed from the style of Leicester city . they were fighters in the bitch and were offensive.
the team work was the reason of winning the title plus the Italian manger and the fans but i think that the french midfielder Kante was the most effective player in the team.
Hope they make surprise again in champions league
and win the FA cup .
It will be difficult for them to win the premier league again but it will be good to be in the promotion area to champions league


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Ahmed_Abdel_Moniem
25/12/2016 21:37
Egypt
Chelsea
22

i think everyone is watching premier league last season, absolutely impressed from the style of Leicester city . they were fighters in the bitch and were offensive.
the team work was the reason of winning the title plus the Italian manger and the fans but i think that the french midfielder Kante was the most effective player in the team.
Hope they make surprise again in champions league
and win the FA cup .
It will be difficult for them to win the premier league again but it will be good to be in the promotion area to champions league

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SKoshen11
17/12/2016
KZ
80
points

This will be the story, i gonna tell my grandsons


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SKoshen11
17/12/2016 14:51
Kazakhstan
Chelsea
80

This will be the story, i gonna tell my grandsons

sabanoleg
18/11/2016
UA
2337
points

My prediction 2016/17:7th


sabanoleg
18/11/2016 08:56
Ukraine
Arsenal
2337

My prediction 2016/17:7th

LiamLiverpool
06/11/2016
VN
242
points

Riyad Mahrez is the best player in The foxes.


LiamLiverpool
06/11/2016 08:21
Vietnam
Burnley FC
242

Riyad Mahrez is the best player in The foxes.

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PACOSAEZ
31/10/2016
ES
448
points

It was fantastic that Leicester City won the Permier League last season.


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PACOSAEZ
31/10/2016 11:06
Spain
Manchester United
448

It was fantastic that Leicester City won the Permier League last season.

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assemjuve
27/07/2016
PS
3705
points

There is a mistake,Leicester finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal,not Totenham.


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assemjuve
27/07/2016 12:53
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

There is a mistake,Leicester finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal,not Totenham.

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emad moussa
15/07/2016
EG
225
points

Struggle to win


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emad moussa
15/07/2016 20:04
Egypt
Arsenal
225

Struggle to win

davilillons
10/07/2016
ES
951
points

Great new!! Congratulations


davilillons
10/07/2016 18:28
Spain
Arsenal
951

Great new!! Congratulations

Jane Lost
05/07/2016
RU
90
points

Sure,Jamie Vardy's been absolutely magnificent this season,but I think it is anothet separate story of him and his way as a football player.I'll be glad if Leicester finish Top 5 next season.But it's gonna be much harder.


Jane Lost
05/07/2016 13:35
Russia
Arsenal
90

Sure,Jamie Vardy's been absolutely magnificent this season,but I think it is anothet separate story of him and his way as a football player.I'll be glad if Leicester finish Top 5 next season.But it's gonna be much harder.

Jane Lost
05/07/2016
RU
90
points

Leicester's story is amazing and fantastic somewhat.That's the club that does prove there's nothing impossible in football,and probably the main sensation of football world.They have shocked the whole world,won the PL after they barely survived and finished 14th in season 2014/2015.Still can't work out how Leicester have done it.


Jane Lost
05/07/2016 13:28
Russia
Arsenal
90

Leicester's story is amazing and fantastic somewhat.That's the club that does prove there's nothing impossible in football,and probably the main sensation of football world.They have shocked the whole world,won the PL after they barely survived and finished 14th in season 2014/2015.Still can't work out how Leicester have done it.

englishman
20/06/2016
DZ
1734
points

it's good for me


englishman
20/06/2016 15:48
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

it's good for me

englishman
20/06/2016
DZ
1734
points

really no comment


englishman
20/06/2016 15:47
Algeria
Manchester City
1734

really no comment

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kwesimanifest
18/06/2016
GH
4768
points

I love leicester city because they are resilient


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kwesimanifest
18/06/2016 10:52
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

I love leicester city because they are resilient

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kwesimanifest
18/06/2016
GH
4768
points

Not a Leicester fan but sympathise with them because of Jeffrey schlupp and Daniel Amartey


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kwesimanifest
18/06/2016 10:18
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

Not a Leicester fan but sympathise with them because of Jeffrey schlupp and Daniel Amartey

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kwesimanifest
18/06/2016
GH
4768
points

Nolo Kante, vardy and Mahrez are my favourite players in leicester city


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kwesimanifest
18/06/2016 10:16
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

Nolo Kante, vardy and Mahrez are my favourite players in leicester city

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haydi
07/06/2016
TN
3189
points

Ryadh Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are my favourite Leicester players. They worked hard to deserve their awards.


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haydi
07/06/2016 22:05
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

Ryadh Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are my favourite Leicester players. They worked hard to deserve their awards.

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jeol99
04/06/2016
KR
21
points

Vardy is complete forward.. omg XD


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jeol99
04/06/2016 17:18
South Korea
Tottenham Hotspur
21

Vardy is complete forward.. omg XD

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haydi
30/05/2016
TN
3189
points

I like this sentence: "Despite winning the second division title a record number of times, Leicester had never won a first division title until this season."


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haydi
30/05/2016 00:37
Tunisia
Newcastle United
3189

I like this sentence: "Despite winning the second division title a record number of times, Leicester had never won a first division title until this season."

Tempestsoul
24/05/2016
GB
5
points

i love leicester city because i grown up there and most of my family supports them ive seen three matches leicester 5 v 3 bolton leicester 0 v 2 nottigham leicester 2 v 1 blackburn rovers they were good i went last in the 2013/14 schmicheal because i like to play in goal second is vardy because im slim and skinny like him/ also have an attitude in leicester city v bolton it was my first match i thought it would of beeen rubish put it was asome because it was sunny and i had a steak and kidney pie at half time it wasso pact i missedthe first two mins of second half because i was scuffing it down


Tempestsoul
24/05/2016 10:47
United Kingdom
West Ham United
5

i love leicester city because i grown up there and most of my family supports them ive seen three matches leicester 5 v 3 bolton leicester 0 v 2 nottigham leicester 2 v 1 blackburn rovers they were good i went last in the 2013/14 schmicheal because i like to play in goal second is vardy because im slim and skinny like him/ also have an attitude in leicester city v bolton it was my first match i thought it would of beeen rubish put it was asome because it was sunny and i had a steak and kidney pie at half time it wasso pact i missedthe first two mins of second half because i was scuffing it down

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kwesimanifest
19/05/2016
GH
4768
points

I love leicester because they are determined


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kwesimanifest
19/05/2016 13:19
Ghana
Manchester United
4768

I love leicester because they are determined

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assemjuve
06/04/2016
PS
3705
points

No i am not,but i would like Leicester to win the premier league this season because they are really playing well and have a lot of passion.


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assemjuve
06/04/2016 18:47
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

No i am not,but i would like Leicester to win the premier league this season because they are really playing well and have a lot of passion.

nikosonris
24/03/2016
UA
2453
points

5 points clear with 7 games to go - amazing!


nikosonris
24/03/2016 08:43
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

5 points clear with 7 games to go - amazing!

nikosonris
07/03/2016
UA
2453
points

All neutral fans are now supporting Leicester))


nikosonris
07/03/2016 12:27
Ukraine
Arsenal
2453

All neutral fans are now supporting Leicester))

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Top Scorers
RankNameScore
1mobeckham6510
2Alex_from_Ukraine6278
3hsn5523
4wsanta5086
5kwesimanifest4768
6Liubomyr4408
7elghoul3988
8assemjuve3705
9aragorn19863557
10Gergő Nagy3396
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RankNameScore
1Colombia71475
2Ukraine33291
3Spain28255
4Serbia27289
5Brazil23810
6Albania20578
7Vietnam19937
8Turkey19811
9Macedonia19074
10Bosnia and Herzegovina16333
Club ranking
RankNameScore
1Manchester United141606
2Liverpool110031
3Chelsea88513
4Arsenal85635
5Manchester City56723
6Tottenham Hotspur19214
7Newcastle United10457
8West Ham United7447
9AFC Bournemouth4454
10Crystal Palace4234

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