Gransnet forums

Sport

Go go go The Foxes

(97 Posts)
granjura Sat 09-Apr-16 19:51:39

as a Leicester adoptee for 34 years- I am very excited at the prostpect of winning by a massive margin. A fabulous under-dog story. Not a football fan really, we were great Tigers (rugby) supporters- and my home game is ice-hockey of course-
but we will be cheering the Foxes all the way with our Leicester friends.

And I can't wait to see Gary presenting 'Match of the day' in his underpants, lol.
I remember the days when he used to help at his father's fruit and veg stall on Leicester market- he was so shy then. Happy days. (we lived there from 1975 to 2009). In the 70s we used to meet a lot of LCFC- as one of our neighbours was a key player.

granjura Tue 03-May-16 14:22:50

British coppers are indeed the best in the world. Bravo smile

Teetime Tue 03-May-16 13:34:11

It was a big night here in Melton Mowbray last night as 100 fans blocked the road outside Jamie Vardy's house where the team were celebrating- the police came and joined in !!! Our local police are great.

Tegan Tue 03-May-16 13:08:03

The S.O. is a Forest fan but he's been supporting Leicester all season. It's what football is all about...Leicester have given back to the sport something that went missing a long time ago. Given the sport back to the people not just the multimillionaires.

Mamardoit Tue 03-May-16 12:29:46

One of my sons went into Leicester last night just to be part of it all. It's a good job he had already booked this week off work.

We normally just follow the Tigers but wider family have always supported Leicester City. Just need the cricketers to step up to the mark now!

Lots of supporters from other cities have wished LCFC well.......Strangely the Nottingham Forest fans we know can't quite force a smile.

granjura Tue 03-May-16 11:43:16

LOL same here. DH played rugby, his brother was a big rugby player who played for some big teams, including Tigers for a while. And both GC play junior rugby now, including GD.

But seeing so much excitement and pride in our Leicester friends is priceless- so happy to join in with them smile - so funny too that here where we live no-one has evder heard of Leicester- until now. Same for our US friends and family. Even my cousin from Tasmania sent a FB message about it today - wonderful.

annodomini Tue 03-May-16 09:53:55

I've never supported a particular football club; have always preferred rugby. Now I can support both - go Tigers! go Foxes!

LauraGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 03-May-16 09:05:48

Woohoo! party wine

hildajenniJ Tue 03-May-16 08:35:44

PS. I support Carlisle United. (We won't go there). ?

hildajenniJ Tue 03-May-16 08:33:39

What a great season it's been for Leicester City. To finish top of the Premiership is a marvellous achievement. Long may they reign! ⚽⚽⚽???

GandTea Tue 03-May-16 07:48:01

gringringringringringrin

Alima Tue 03-May-16 07:33:23

Hearty congratulations to all Leicester players and fans. A fairy tale for the modern day. So nice that a team has at last won the title and not bought it. I too am a Derby County fan but do not begrudge them one bit. Go, go The Foxes!

kittylester Tue 03-May-16 06:26:31

Well done to the Foxes and to Mark Selby. Not a good day if you have Forest fans around!

J52 Tue 03-May-16 06:14:04

Great news for Leicester, our local team for 27 years. Glad that our previous Local team, Chelsea could help them to the win!

x

Nelliemoser Mon 02-May-16 23:46:06

Another Leicester native here! My father, mother, sister and me were born there and on my mothers side the Leicestershire born relatives go back for many generations in the county.
My dad would have been 100 last year but died in 2002. He would have been so chuffed about the foxes winning. I so wish I could tell him.

annodomini Mon 02-May-16 23:12:07

My 25% Leicestershire blood is stirred! Although I suspect my ancestors were more likely to hunt foxes than cheer them on.

durhamjen Mon 02-May-16 23:04:51

And a Leicester person won the snooker.

grumppa Mon 02-May-16 22:58:46

Not a good night for a Spurs supporter.

Anya Mon 02-May-16 22:40:26

Great news grin

merlotgran Mon 02-May-16 22:33:20

Great when underdogs triumph.

Well done, Leicester.

Anniebach Mon 02-May-16 22:29:38

Congratulations to Leicester

Tegan Mon 02-May-16 22:20:17

Watching the game unfold on the tv red button I couldn't believe that Chelsea clawed back two goals after half time. The last few minutes seemed to last forever. A dear departed friend was a Leicester fan; this is for you Pete!!! I'm SO chuffed...[even though I'm a Derby County supporter]....!

granjura Mon 02-May-16 22:04:50

Wow- they've only gone and done it- incredible. We will be in Leicester soon and look forward to all the excitement smile

granjura Tue 26-Apr-16 18:20:24

The West Ham Manager was full of praise for Leicester and said he truly hoped they would win. Good on him.

pompa Tue 26-Apr-16 18:12:02

Half my family support Leicester, the other half, West ham, thank goodness they drew.

kittylester Tue 26-Apr-16 17:44:52

That was to pompa not Laura! grin