Steve Claridge did, in a relatively short period at Leicester City, become an iconic player scoring two vital goals that had great importance. First the winning goal v. Crystal Palace in the 1995/96 play-off’s and then a few months later scoring the winner at Hillsborough in that 1997 Coca Cola Cup replay final. Claridge who…
Category: In Both Camps
In Both Camps, Sheffield Wednesday
Matty Fryatt might not be that much recognized from his time at Sheffield Wednesday but he was at Hillsbrough on a loan playing 9 league games and scoring 4 goals which is not a bad tally. Going back a bit players such as Jack Sinclair and Peter Rodrigues comes to mind, fine professionals in both…
In Both Camps, West Bromwich Albion
Going back in years you can find former “Foxes” and “Baggies” and nothing better than to start with Alistair Brown, who was a young and lively forward at Leicester City. He established himself as a forward in the team that was promoted from the old 2nd Division in 1970/71. He moved to West Bromwich Albion…
In Both Camps, Leeds United
Legendary Leeds United manager Don Revie was a former Leicester City player and yes he started out at Elland Road as a player manager. Willie Bell did also play at Leeds United under Don Revie and was later transferred to Leicester City, but his time with the club was just brief and couldn’t really build…
In Both Camps, Coventry City
The exchange of players between Coventry City and Leicester City are an ongoing affair, and of course today James Maddison and George Thomas are the two to talk about. Both players are Sky Blue and coming through the youth system at Coventry City, before a move to Leicester City happened. George Thomas, currently on loan…
In Both Camps, Sunderland
The Black Cats does have a number of players who have also been at Leicester City. They have also experienced a bit of up’s and down’s over the years. At the moment Sunderland are to be found in the third tier or if you like, League One. Among the recent signings at Leicester City, Martyn…
In Both Camps, Birmingham City
These two clubs have a history of many players who have been in both camps and had great careers both at Leicester City and Birmingham City. Frank Worthington might be most famous for his career as a “fox”, but his presence at St Andrews will never be forgotten with some great games being part of…
In both camps, Brentford
Picture: Jeffrey Schlupp / Tommy Wright Jeffrey Schlupp is one of few players to have been at both clubs. Schlupp went to Brentford on loan back in 2011, scoring impressive 6 goals in 9 league appearances. Since then the PL winner has moved to Crystal Palace. Former Leicester City manager Ian Holloway spent time at…
In both camps, West Ham United
Picture: Brian Deane / Tony Cottee Brian Deane is of course to mention, talking about players in both camps, joining West Ham from Leicester back in 2003, Tony Cottee certainly is another, real legend at West Ham being an iconic figure at the club, also doing his business brightly with Leicester winning the Worthington Cup…
In both camps, Manchester City
Picture: Riyad Mahrez / Paul Dickov Riyad Mahrez showed yesterday that he still can troll the best players, turning Ben Chilwell inside out and upside down. He is a brilliant player, never underestimate him, even if we no longer can see him in a Leicester City shirt. Paul Dickov is a bit classic as he…
