Why the Legend of Roy Race was Made in Leicestershire
The legend of Roy Race is the ultimate “Leicestershire story” that never actually took place in Leicestershire. While the fictional Melchester Rovers played their home matches at the iconic Mel…
A Question of Dates: Unpacking the Leicestershire FA’s Founding Discrepancy
The official founding year of the Leicestershire & Rutland Football Association (LRFA) is cited as 1886. However, historical newspaper records strongly suggest the association was not formally established until 1887,…