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Picture Special – Leicester City v Middlesbrough

Picture Special – Leicester City v Middlesbrough

Friday, February 3, 2012 14:39  |  0 Comments

A late strike from Jermaine Beckford ensured a share of the spoils against Middlesbrough at King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening. The home side had taken the lead early on through David Nugent's header, only for high-flying Boro to score twice to take the lead themselves. In a game that saw Nigel Pearson sent to the stands at half-time, City fought hard to ...

Steve Walsh Blog – Exciting New Signings

Steve Walsh Blog – Exciting New Signings

Friday, February 3, 2012 14:01  |  0 Comments

I was left impressed with Leicester City’s performance against Swindon Town in last Saturday’s FA Cup Fourth Round tie at King Power Stadium. For me, it summed-up everything that City need to do this season to achieve what we all hope they will, and it was ...

Katie Long Blog – The Highs & Lows

Katie Long Blog – The Highs & Lows

Thursday, February 2, 2012 10:25  |  3 Comments

In March last year, I sustained a hand injury playing for my club side Leicester. I was absolutely gutted as it meant missing out on international hockey as well as Leicester’s first round of the European Cup. As a loyal Leicester player, I made the trip out to Holland to cheer on the girls who did the business to make the semi-finals later ...

Youngs Backs Tigers’ Youth

Youngs Backs Tigers’ Youth

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 15:15  |  0 Comments

Leicester Tigers and England star Ben Youngs is tipping his team’s crop of young players for LV= Cup success this year. Leicester lost their opening pool game back in October, responding with a 40-14 victory over Gloucester just days later. Tigers went on to win their third pool game against Harlequins at the Stoop last weekend and welcome Newcastle Falcons to Welford Road for their ...

Steve Walsh Blog – Now Is The Time For A Winning Run

Steve Walsh Blog – Now Is The Time For A Winning Run

Friday, January 27, 2012 12:26  |  0 Comments

What a result City’s 2-0 victory over Southampton on Monday night was?! I think what made it more special was the fashion with which Leicester City went about their business at St. Mary’s. It was a fantastic performance and a massive improvement when you compare it to the ...

Classic SAQ® with West Ham United

Classic SAQ® with West Ham United

Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:56  |  1 Comment

Back in 2003, SAQ® International Managing Director, Alan Pearson, introduced his coaching techniques at West Ham United. At the time, the Hammers were struggling at the wrong end of the Premier League table, despite boasting a strong line-up of international stars, which included Freddie Kanoute, David James, ...

Lightning Storm To Opening Win

Lightning Storm To Opening Win

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:51  |  0 Comments

Following an eight month break from Superleague netball, the new-look Loughborough Lightning side were in action, with their Fiat Superleague opener against Team Northumbria on Saturday a sell out. A storming start saw Lightning give themselves an extensive first-half lead, as the side looked superior by far. However a resurgent third quarter fight-back from Team Northumbria set up a tense final quarter, in which ...

County Cricketers To Be Honoured

County Cricketers To Be Honoured

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:25  |  0 Comments

Leicestershire County Cricket Club will be honoured with a civic reception, to mark their triumph in the Friends Life t20 Championship last year. The Lord Mayor of Leicester, Councillor Rob Wann, will host the reception at the Town Hall today (Wednesday 25th January) and will present players and officials from the club with an engraved cut crystal bowl. "It was an incredibly proud ...

Wierzbicki Praises Riders’ Fight

Wierzbicki Praises Riders’ Fight

Monday, January 23, 2012 13:27  |  1 Comment

Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders guard Bradd Wierzbicki has credited the team’s character following Saturday night’s 75-77 defeat at the hands of MK Lions at John Sandford Sports Centre. The Riders fought back from a 20-point deficit to take the lead in the closing seconds of the game, before a last-second three-pointer from the visiting Lions condemned Rob Paternostro’s side to their ...

Steve Walsh Blog – Take A Bow, Beckford

Steve Walsh Blog – Take A Bow, Beckford

Friday, January 20, 2012 11:26  |  0 Comments

I think it’s safe to say that there was a real ‘feel-good’ factor around the city of Leicester on Wednesday morning, following a brilliant Leicester City victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup. What a difference a couple of days make! Prior to Tuesday night’s demolition of ...

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