Fearless E-Book

Sean Willis

• Herausgeber: G2 Rights Ltd
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016

Beschreibung

#Fearless is the unique story of Leicester City's remarkable 2015-16 Premier League season in which hard work and a team spirit triumphed against 5000-1 odds to show no fear and become Champions of England.

Leseprobe

He might not be knighted, but gentleman, Claudio Ranieri, is our King.

Published by G2 Entertainment Ltd

© G2 Entertainment 2016

ISBN: 978-1-78281-379-8

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AUTHOR & EDITOR: Sean Willis

PUBLISHERS: Edward Adams and Jules Gammond

PICTURES: Action Images

Leicester City winning the Premier League has been hailed by some as the most unlikely story ever in the history of sport. It’s difficult to argue against that. Certainly, Nottingham Forest’s League-winning season of 1977-78 (following promotion from the second tier the previous year) and subsequent 1978-79 & 1979-80 European Cup triumphs would be a strong contender. Also, the England cricket team recording that 500-1 victory against Australia at Headingley in 1981 is worthy of a mention too.

However, the Leicester City achievement has taken place in an era of football where there is a vicelike correlation between financial clout and pecking order. A club such as Leicester simply does not dine at the Top Four restaurant, let alone sit at the head of the table. According to the bookmakers that is an event rated at 5,000-1. It simply does not happen. But, of course, it did.

Before we enjoy the story of the historic 2015-16 season I think it important to trace the history of Leicester City Football Club and to get a ‘feel’ for a club which has largely plodded along, not really creating too many headlines when it comes to footballing achievements. Three League Cup triumphs, four FA Cup Finals (no wins), three European campaigns, and countless promotions and relegations are the highlights of a proud 132-year history. Better than most football clubs, granted, but nevertheless a modest list of ‘honours’. But, by appreciating the past and, in particular, the 2014-15 season we can marvel to a far greater degree at the ridiculously incredible achievement of our ‘fearless’ heroes.