Leicestershire Football Archive
Bringing football of a bygone era back to life!
Shirley Hubbard (1885–1962) was far more than just a footballer; he was a true Leicester icon whose life story reads like a dramatic novel. From the battlefields of the Western…
Long before the days of high-tech hydration salts and personalized nutrition plans, the titans of the English pitch were fuelled by something much meatier. The brand we know today actually…
As transfer speculation dominates the close-season—complete with ‘Deadline Day’ countdowns and multi-million-pound agent fees—it is hard to imagine a time when players were essentially the ‘property’ of their clubs. The…
The story of the Leicestershire & Rutland Schools’ Football Association (LRSFA) is a remarkable chronicle of dedication. For over a century, teachers and volunteers have navigated financial crises, world wars,…
The amazing photo below of the Loughborough football team 1962-1963 features Barry Hines, Bob Wilson and Dario Gradi. Also pictured are Ted Powell (who coached an England Under-18 side featuring…
The single-sheet football programme for the Leicester City versus Wolverhampton Wanderers match on 17 November 1945 is a compelling relic of the transition from war to peace. During the 1945–46…
On April 21, 1930, at Leicester City’s old Filbert Street ground, an incredible game of football took place that still holds a record nearly a century later: the highest-scoring draw…
History is often found in the margins, and a postcard currently on eBay offers a fascinating, personal glimpse into a week that shook the foundations of Leicester Fosse. Dated January…
The connection between Bob Wilson and Loughborough University—then known as Loughborough College—is a defining chapter in the history of the “student-athlete.” After leaving Chesterfield Grammar School in 1960, Wilson chose…
Michael Boot, born in Leicester in 1947, remains one of the most intriguing “what if” stories in the history of English football. A standout talent from a young age, he…