So guess who scored the next goal? Non stop straight out of town. [20] The Labour Party was criticised for a disproportionate number of Asian councillors being deselected, with 58% of BAME councillors not re-selected versus just 18% of white councillors[21] while Councillor Stephen Gee quit the party following the process, stating that "Labour no longer supports people with disabilities". I can't comment on food as by a rule I refuse to pay exorbitant prices for substandard food anywhere. Box Office Ticket Sales has a wide selection of Leicester City FC tickets available to suit the ticket buying needs for all our customers. 2002 saw a move to the Walkers stadium, which was subsequently rebranded to the King Power Stadium. They have a narrow zig zag corridor of an entrance which hindered people coming in or out and didnt help the major traffic flow at half time! Parking is 3 or 4 depending on the location and all proceeds go to the charity. The station is located at London Road, Leicester LE2 0QB; 25 mins walk from the ground. 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. First visit to Leicester and our last away day of the season. I left the ground seconds before the final whistle, having seen us go 3-1 down. - Cash bar. Labour launched its campaign, aiming to make Leicester a 'fairer, happier and safer city' by providing extra support for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and to invest in more CCTV and street lights. The only sour note was that during the minutes silence for the Remembrance, some Albion fans below the stand, or queuing at the turnstiles continued to sing unaware what was going on inside. An Easter Friday Bank Holiday, pub or football?well a bit of both actually. 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. Leicester City King Power Stadium Capacity: 32,312 (all seated) Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone: 0344 815 5000 Fax: 0116 247 0585 Ticket 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. For the journey home, the coach took the M1 to Loughborough, before hopping over to Stoke on the A50. Pay By Card For Food and Drink? It is well worth a visit if you have the time. Unfortunately though it was another disappointing visit to a ground which has become a bit of a bogey fixture for us. [31], The Liberal Democrats are campaigning on building 3,000 new affordable homes and offering a referendum on the mayoral system a position they also put forward at the 2019 elections. 47,298 v Tottenham Hotspur My venture to see us do anything here but lose goes on. Line-ups. As for the game itself it was another lifeless and pathetic Liverpool performance that seems to be the norm lately and Leicester won comfortably 2-0 with Jamie Vardy scoring probably the goal of the season. The party also says it seeks to do more to tackle climate change. There is more though; commercial development and residential enhancements are also planned as part of the Leicester City ground upgrade. So I knew what to expect. I was hopeful of Leeds progressing to the Quarter Finals of the League Cup for the second year in succession. All NCAA Basketball, View How to Buy Tickets to see Leicester City FC. There are a lot of families that make up Leicester's fan base which is good. No problems getting away. The atmosphere inside the stadium was very good but mostly from the home fans. This is on the same day as other local elections, and the election for the directly elected Mayor of Leicester. To compound Labour's problems, a vote on whether to retain the Mayoral system saw open warfare breakout within the Labour group. On the concourse, they have done well to make the stadium their own, with murals celebrating their Premier League winning season, as well as one adorning the legendary manager, Claudio Ranieri. Into the ground, the away end is tucked away in the corner, good views though and as it's a modern stadium, no supporting pillars and good leg room. The western side of the stadium lies on the banks of the River Soar. Leeds started welland scored a quality goal through Hernandez. One good thing about being at the top of the away section you can use the plastic transparent panels as pretty good drums when singing!. We waited for queues to clear after the game, but the walk out of the stadium and back to the car was still rather congested. Literally opposite the Morrisons and the Vauxhall dealership. Leicester City Women 12:30 Liverpool Women. Luckily I only got a parking ticket. 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. Seat Compare uses interactive tools and technology to bring and display all Leicester City games and ticket prices in one place. Stuart Bible informs me; Just to confirm that the Police presence at Leicester Station is completely over the top. As soon as everyone was aboard the Police got the coaches away and we were escorted non stop all the way to the motorway. These tours tend to run on Saturday and Sundays in groups of up to 40 people. This pub had a lot of character and served a variety of real ales. The ground was a bit bland on the inside and reminded me of St Marys Southampton fourstands of equal size, no character. Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone: I am not a great fan of new-built stadia so there was little reason to get to the match other than to tick-off another of the 92. From the inside the King Power Stadiumis very heat and tidy. It terminates in the City Centre at St Nicholas Circle, from where it heads back to the Park and Ride without stopping. There was a police escort for the away coaches from the King Power Stadium to the M1. Having found it incredibly difficult to park on my last visit to this ground and only just making kick off I decided to use the park and Ride at Enderby and this worked very well before the game but not quite so well after. Venue: King Power Stadium. Leicester City Women 12:30 Liverpool Women. Browse and select your seats using the Leicester City FC interactive seating chart, and then simply complete your secure online checkout. The parks are run in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS!) But otherwise a nice ground with very friendly home fans. The other stands are pretty much the same all the way around, apart from a row of corporate boxes in the Main Stand. Therapy Centre. I was not expecting much as we had not won an away match all season but to my delight, we did unexpectedly win. I was told that there were not that many nearby pubs so drinking would be limited. I went to a caf on Aylestone Rd opposite the gas place. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: 20 minute stroll back to the station and time to grab coffee/carry outs before getting on the London train. The club played their games there for nearly 30 years before any alterations were made. A vast improvement from last season, but could have won by more. It may be best to consider parking further away from the stadium if you want a quick exit. This official car park in Filbert Street has to be pre-booked with the Club and costs 17 per car. A walk around to the Main Stand is a must, as the glassed front is quite smart, especially as it was backlit. Easy if you have come by car, just follow the thousands heading in the same direction! What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Prices may be above or below face value. Outside the stadium, there was a small stage with a band playing which passed some time and had no problems at all with home fans even though I was wearing my colours. All Family Friendly, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, View We weren't battered by any means but barely had a sniff of goal in the second half. The parking on Freemans Common Business Park is on individual business car parks. All ticket sales are covered with 100% guarantees. All Las Vegas Theatre, View Leicester got off to a good start but after about 10 minutes Spurs found their feet and pretty much dominated for the rest of the game with a goal right on half time from Son and another from Dele on about an hour sealing a 0-2 win. [10] A few months later, the Conservatives gained their first representative on the council since the 2019 elections after winning the Humberstone and Hamilton by-election. Compare & buy Leicester City tickets here on Seat-Compare.com from verified and trusted websites. It would be remiss not to comment on facilities and the 'service' provided by personnel in and around the stadium. - Post-match presentation, including Leicester Citys Man of the Match award*. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? the game itself was terrible for Watford. If walking isnt an option, bus is the best method of transport. FA Cup 5th Round, February 18th, 1928. The Rocket is a reference to the first inter city train to travel between Liverpool and Manchester and Broad Green is the train station over the road on the route. This is on the same day as other Four modern stands all single tier and matching each other, corners filled in, not a poor or restricted view seat in the ground, the roofs also keep the noise in making a really good atmosphere. 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! Unfortunately. I had planned to find the County House pub as listed on this website but, after being reliably informed that alcohol was being served in the ground, opted instead just to head inside. It was often hard to tell which team was in which division. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the King Power Stadium? The away fans were far more vociferous, although outnumbered by four to one. Seat-Compare.com is the first website to offer live pricing comparison of different websites. Foreigners: 19 70.4 %. home fans friendly? The new ground was opened by former Leicester and England striker Gary Lineker, with the first match played againstAthletic Club de Bilbao on 23 July 2002. Rather than collapse we surprisingly upped our game and produced a few good chances of our own though without putting the ball in the net. As others have commented, the King Power Stadium is just a clone of so many newer grounds. The two clubs immediately above Saints, Everton and Leicester City, meet on Monday in a true 'six-pointer'. Customers can access tickets to over 125,000 unique events on Box Office Ticket Sales. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Although freezing cold after doing two grounds it was made all the more bearable for seeing seven goals and a sending off. The large stadium screens were good but when the red 'Air Asia' advert came on during the game that was really off putting and pulled your eyes from the field of play. The stadium is nice but unspectacular. I have to say it was probably the nicest burger I've ever tasted as the meat is locally sourced from Leicestershire farms. I think a few Liverpool fans might be envious that a dad can take his son or daughter to the game. In 92, Leicesters ground saw the opening of the Carling Stand but they were the only tweaks made prior to the move to a new ground in 2002. [30], The Conservative campaign is focused on preventing new housing developments, pledging a nature reserve to prevent housing on the city's fringes. [5] This was in the background of Leicester's COVID cases being amongst the highest in the United Kingdom, with the city being kept in stricter restrictions than the rest of the country for much of the pandemic. The Watford fans unveiled a banner marking the passing of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. It still retains some of its original 12th-century timber posts. Cup too. The anthem most commonly associated with Leicester City is When Youre Smiling. Fair to say- that cheered up a lot of the travelling support. The King Power Stadium is a nice compact ground which can create a good atmosphere. Why were you looking forward to visiting the King Power Stadium? Now the food from the burger vans can be dodgey at the best of times, yet we still love them. The coaches were waiting outside the ground at the final whistle. 12:30pm, Saturday 13th February 2021. Also the King Power is a new stadium and another one to add to the list of grounds that I have been to. Explore the vehicles and book a test drive online. Nationality Denmark; Appearances 7; Clean sheets 0; View Player; 12 Alex Smithies Goalkeeper. All rights reserved www.3ddigitalvenue.com Buy Tickets We never gave them reason to, but far too often I've seen stewards treat away fans with contempt, so this was a refreshing break from that. As we were 3-0 down, I decided to leave 10 minutes early to avoid the traffic that was there as we came in. , LC LE1 7RU, View Find out more Frequently Asked Questions Some of the most commonly asked questions about Leicester City's hospitality offering. Average age: 26.9. "[29] His defection gave the Green Party its first seat on the City Council since losing all its seats in the 2015 elections. The game started with both teams looking strong, and Leicester managed to take an early lead. All NCAA Football, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Rounds 1 & 2, View Whether it was the low key nature of game or not, it was something I'd never come across. In the end Leicester got the winner and should of won 3 -1 but for Adrian saving from Vardy who was one on one. Manchester City. The vote, in which City councillors voted to retain the Mayoral system, saw fourteen Labour councillors rebel against the whip amid accusations of bullying and intimidation to force them to vote to retain the mayor. In particular The F Bar should be avoided by visiting supporters. Box Office Ticket Sales is a leading resale marketplace for concerts, sports, and theater event tickets. There were traffic wardens lurking about so don't risk street parking if you haven't got a permit. And the close-up image (Photoshopped, hopefully) of a blue-eyed fox on the screens was unforgettable. We hung on for a 2-1 win. The Leicester fans made a good atmosphere, singing a lot of the time. This brought an angry response from both sets of fans, though the Albion fans as a whole were targeted for the abuse. 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. The traffic was quite bad on this road, on the approach to the ground you need to keep left but in my infinite wisdom stayed right, annoying the locals as I eased back into traffic and missing the whole queue! The atmosphere is further boosted by a huge bare chested drummer, who is located at the back of the home section, immediately to the left of the away fans. 5. Come out of the station entrance and cross the road in front of you. Web3D seatmap. Being one for old grounds I was looking forward to Watford more but in fact was pleasantly suprised by Leicester. lacking feeling, the Leicester stadium does at least boast great acoustics, which makes the matchday experience better than at some of these impressive looking but rather soulless new build stadiums. If travelling via the M1 then stay on the ring road and if early enough park for free on Saffron Way. A host of new parking spaces will be created too, which will support all aspects of the revamp. It was yet another cold, wet, depressing evening so I got inside as soon as possible. There are also two large video screens located in opposite corners of the stadium. 1 hour ago Women's Football. 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. RM 2JRC1H2 Manchester, UK. Worth mentioning that the burgers here are the best in the Premier League and well worth a look! 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. Leicester vs Derby rivalry: Leicester vs Derby is not a game that will ever be discussed when talking about the biggest derby games in football; the fact both sides are located in the East Midlands does bring a tad more heat to the King Power stadium though. The stadium is about a 20 minute walk from Leicester Railway Station, although we had a slight detour to a pub that we have visited before. Valencia did equalise about 15 minutes later to leave it level at the half. In August 2002 the club moved into its new home, only a stones throw away from their old Filbert Street ground. I was living in hope for a different outcome this time around. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? There seems to be a good view from all seats but the leg room feels quite tight. Recently a number of Residents Only Parking schemes have been implemented on streets off the A5460 Narborough Road and Upperton Road, near to the ground, which means that street parking now has to be found further away from the stadium. 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. As we were expecting a long journey we stocked up on beer prior to our coach journey. I refuse to be ripped off so didn't get to try any of the offerings, although other fans seemed to be enjoying them. The team dugouts are also located at the front of this stand. Headed straight to the car park and had to wait for around an hour to get back on the motorway, a service station stop of around 40 minutes and I was back home at around 9pm. 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