However just before half time, Ihenacho put Leicester ahead with a composed finish and from that moment on, they controlled the game. Disappointing on the pitch but truly great off the pitch. More information can be found on the Leicester Park & Ride website. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Game was great. Please note that there is normally a heavy Police presence around the station. A pat down at the gates was all there was, which was of no problem to me. All 25 of us were then escorted by 38 Police (I counted them) a Dog & 3 Police vans. The stewards were helpful and let us stand throughout the match, and were never heavy handed with anybody. Filbert Street, of course. I've had a strong affection for Leicester since they won the Premier League and for the F.A. Then onto the Sir Robert Peel which was mainly Leicester fans, but as we were not wearing colours we encountered no problems. Pass the Counting House pub on your left and at the T-junction turn left into Aylestone Road. It certainly didnt inspire the Leicester defence as they froze in the first minute to gifted the away side the lead. Had a pint in the Local Hero pub. As the second half advanced, both teams made plenty of changes and the game fizzled out into a draw. Alternatively, you can park at the nearby Leicester Tigers Rugby Club at Welford Road (LE2 7TR). On seat-compare.com. Basically whatever block youre in has its own separate food/drink area and you cant meet up with other travelling fans like you can in more traditional stadiums. Once we reached Stoke the traffic was awful, setting us back 45 minutes. It cost 6 to park for the whole day. Initially, we were very unsure of where we were going, but once we hit the main road, there were lots of Leicester fans that we followed to the ground. The anthem most commonly associated with Leicester City is When Youre Smiling. Then this fixture and venue was a welcome change from traveling down to Wembley Stadium midweek. RM 2JRC1H2 Manchester, UK. Valencia did equalise about 15 minutes later to leave it level at the half. [9], Amidst the controversies, the Labour grip on the city began to wane. By doing this it was an easy exit from the city. There is a vegetarian option but on this occasion it wasn't available, which meant I was restricted to tea and crisps. A gesture that the Leicester fans were very appreciative of. I was not expecting much as we had not won an away match all season but to my delight, we did unexpectedly win. Even when Vardy came on for his 10 minute cameo, it felt like we were celebrating it more than the Leicester fans, who were quite poor in terms of generating an atmosphere. We left the Rocket pub at 4.20pm and got outside the ground nearly three hours later. As with most clubs nowadays, the ticket pricing at Leicesters stadium, King Power Stadium, is tiered depending on the grade of game youre watching and the area of the stadium you sit in. I have to say it was probably the nicest burger I've ever tasted as the meat is locally sourced from Leicestershire farms. That said, I felt safe at the ground, and the facilities made for a good day out.. Have been to this ground a few times before and never seen my team do anything else bar lose, so it's a bit of a mission to hopefully see that change. In August 2002 the club moved into its new home, only a stones throw away from their old Filbert Street ground. Usual hold up getting on to Aylestone Road, but after about ten minutes, we back on the motorway in no time. All Las Vegas Shows, View Had no problems with the policing or stewarding, I did not have any refreshments. Leicester vs Nottingham Forest rivalry: Much like the rivalry with Derby, the Leicester stadium isnt exactly bouncing when Nottingham Forest come to town; there is just a tad extra there because of the geography putting the two sides relatively near each other. City Mayor Peter Soulsby faced calls to resign by Liberal Democrat leader Nigel Porter during the COVID-19 pandemic after it emerged Soulsby had been breaking lockdown rules to visit his lover. Getting coaches off the street must also make it easier for cars. Being the Remembrance fixture there were a lot of poppy sellers outside the ground and both sets of fans had flags depicting the occasion. As Leicester City had recently been crowned Champion of England, this trip was one I'd been looking forward to since the news of us being recently promoted. Although the service doesnt pick up from close to the King Power Stadium after the match, butinstead into the City Centre, it does provide an alternative. Unfortunately, the indecisiveness of our newly-acquired 'sweeper keeper' once again spread through the defence and led to an immediate equaliser for the home side. It's a good away day, the pub alone is worth it, and only about two hours travel for us. Spaces should be pre-booked before 12pm on the day before the matchday by calling the City Sales Centre on 0344 815 5000 (option 1) or by visiting the City Fanstore at the Stadium. I wanted to take the A5460 as I had done some homework and thought I could land on some free parking this side of the ground. View all King Power Stadium tickets and seating plan here. It was a lovely day so this was a good way to kill time waiting. We were so poor and seemingly 'on the beach' I was quite relieved I was not likely to get to another game before the end of the season. Responsibly, Map Showing the location of the King Power Stadium, Railway Station and Pubs. Category A games are the most premium fixtures with Category B at the other end; the price range for these games are detailed here: A full breakdown of the current pricing can be found on theofficial Leicester website. We visited the ticket office as we had an extra two people joining us, and we had our seats upgraded to padded seats! There are two very large screens at each end of the ground and these show most of the match as it happens so if your view does get blocked you can still see the action. It was okay and we managed to get a table without any problem. It is always a good atmosphere, a decent turnout and a short hop by train from London. They should save their heavy-handedness for the day that there might be a real threat of trouble. I like Leicester's King Power Stadium, it looks okay from the outside and because it's not too big and steep-sided you get a good view from the side of the goal area. WebSeats here are tagged with: has extra leg room is a folding chair is in the visitor's section is on the aisle Burty King Power Stadium Leicester City FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion End of row with good leg room. Beaumont Fox adds; This pub is located just off the Aylestone Road, behind the Local Hero pub (home fans only) and next to Morrisons Supermarket. Leicester 3 - 1 Liverpool - Match Report & Highlights Full Time Leicester City vs Liverpool. With Leicesters King Power stadium being a relatively new ground its of little surprise that future expansion plans were considered at the time of original planning. It was yet another cold, wet, depressing evening so I got inside as soon as possible. 'We don't serve until half time'. 1 hour ago Women's Football. But as far as atmosphere, seats, and quality go, I would recommend visiting this ground. Where Leicester can say they deserved a point. Another possibility is to use the Council Leicester Park & Ride, which runs from Enderby (LE19 2AB) near Junction 21 of the M1. Millwall made all the running in the second half without really causing many problems to the home side but with 10 minutes left, Millwall right back, Dunne, struck with a shot that went across Schmeichel and into the far corner of the net. Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone: There are also two large video screens located in opposite corners of the stadium. There is a Holiday Inn Express directly next to the stadium. The team dugouts are also located at the front of this stand. 110 x 76 yards Pitch Type: 443.10 m. Total market value. In the 2021 North Evington By-election, they narrowly held onto a previously safe ward after a 26.5% swing to the Conservatives. A typical England game, so, not much to write about! 2002 saw a move to the Walkers stadium, which was subsequently rebranded to the King Power Stadium. I have been to the King Power Stadium about three times. all Sports, View With staggered kick off times I was able to get to Watford vs Burnley for a 3-3 thriller at 3pm and then a dash up the M1 to see Leicester on the evening, both being new grounds for me. However, following the electoral defeats, the Labour Party at national level set up a 'Campaigns Improvement Board' to oversee the local party. There seems to be nothing near the ground where you can sit in and eat with the exception on a Nandos but as you can imagine that was packed and no chance of getting in without a long wait so made our way straight to the ground and ate at one of the burger stalls. I left the minibus least time and almost had it towed away! I've been here a few times before. It's about a 20 to 25 minutes walk back to the railway station and you do haveto cross some big busy roads. I have only ever passed through Leicester whilst changing trains and never set foot in the city itself. Visit ESPN to view the latest Leicester City news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Great day out. With Leicester being a big club and having added major silverware in recent years it is perhaps unsurprising that they regularly run stadium tours. Yes Shirt Sponsors: Getting back to Enderby on the Park and Ride was easy enough but slower than on the way in, the circular route is longer and I think the driver was waiting to fill his bus before setting off. Unfortunately though it was another disappointing visit to a ground which has become a bit of a bogey fixture for us. We parked at a car park located in Filbert Street, but in the end, it took us well over an hour in queueing traffic to get away from the ground. Find out more If you are looking for a ground with a lot of character, then the King Power may not be the one for you. 6. Although to be fair, the game was low key from their point of view, and they'll not be the only ones with a stifled atmosphere playing lower league minnows. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: There were no issues getting away from the stadium, the roads around the ground were shut to vehicles but there were no queues off the car park and within five minutes I was on the M69 homeward bound. Now the food from the burger vans can be dodgey at the best of times, yet we still love them. The Awaydays video of Southampton fans at the King Power Stadium Leicester was produced by the Ugly Inside and made publicly available via YouTube. Another identikit ground but fair play to the home fans, they do make an effort to support their team and seem to be relishing being in the top flight just like us! Of the 25 were 3 children under 10! However, some of the home fans refer to it as Filbert Way. The stadium is completely enclosed with all corners being filled with seating. The usual crowds all trying to get away together but still, no problem with home fans, even with the diversion on the M1 was still home in Enfield in under two and a half hours from thefinal whistle. A police escort meant getting away from the stadium and out of Leicester was a doddle, and we were waved off by several Leicester fans, highlighting just how friendly they were. WebThe 2023 Leicester City Council election will take place place on 4 May 2023 to elect all fifty-four members of the Leicester City Council in England. Leicester City FC King Power Stadium : Leicester City Women King Power In the second half, Leicester's superior quality told against what were, in many cases, second- string players for Leeds. Buy Leicester City FC Tickets & View the Schedule at Box Office Ticket Sales! As time went by it filled up pretty rapidly with Leicester fans but there was never a hint of any trouble and they all seemed pretty friendly. A good out and a nice ground with very friendly home fans who were more than happy to talk football with me. All Broadway, Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could, View I have received a number of reports of away fans being treated somewhat heavily handed by the local constabulary around the stadium and of some even being frog marched from the railway station to the ground. We mingled outside the ground as soon as we got off the coach and the fans were a friendly enough bunch. Drove up and from Essex you come from the A14 on the A6 straight into the city centre. Turn left and then go right along a pathway that runs beside and looks down on the Waterloo Way ring road. Unfortunately, after the match, the M1 was closed on theway home for roadworks which added a bit of a diversion, luckily I knew where I was going. All Comedy, View Quote foxoffderby Member 2,998 Location: sheep land Posted 19 September 2017
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