Leicester City: August 2008 - news archive

Midfielder set for Foxes return

LeicesterLeicester are set to be boosted by the return to fitness of midfielder Matt Oakley as they prepare for Saturday's trip to Cheltenham.

Foxes boss bemoans 'unfair' cup loss

LeicesterNigel Pearson felt his Leicester side did not get what it deserved after Wednesday's 3-2 Carling Cup defeat at Premier League Fulham.

Veteran eyes Foxes deal extension

LeicesterDefender Chris Powell has confirmed that he would like to extend his short-term contract with League One side Leicester City.

Pearson hoping for fit Foxes

LeicesterNigel Pearson hopes to have a near full strength side to pick from as Leicester prepare to face Premiership Fulham in the Carling Cup.

Foxes hand starlet new deal

LeicesterNigel Pearson has heaped praise on teenage midfielder Andy King after he was handed a new three-year contract at the Walkers Stadium.

Oakley enjoying captain's role

LeicesterLeicester captain Matt Oakley is relishing the task of leading the side in the absence of Stephen Clemence.

Pearson delighted with players response

LeicesterLeicester City boss Nigel Pearson is delighted with the way his side have responded to fired up opposition so far this season.

Pearson happy with clean sheet

LeicesterNigel Pearson believes the clean sheet against Stockport at the weekend shows the side are moving in the right direction.

Mixed news on injury front

LeicesterLeicester City have found out the extent of Joe Mattock's injury and he will be out for several weeks with ligament damage.

Royals close in on defender

LeicesterReading boss Steve Coppell is said to be closing in on the signing of a new left back but it will not be Leicester's Joe Mattock.

Pearson to change things up

LeicesterLeicester City manager Nigel Pearson has said he is likely to make some changes to his side to face Stockport in the Carling Cup.

Dickov has sole target

LeicesterPaul Dickov says he returned to Leicester because he feels they can bounce straight back into the Championship.

Old boy completes return

LeicesterPaul Dickov has rejoined Leicester on a free transfer, penning a two-year contract at the Walkers Stadium.

No Sav but Dickov set for comeback

LeicesterDerby have denied Robbie Savage is set to rejoin Leicester, but Paul Dickov is set for a move back to the Walkers Stadium.

Foxes defender joins Rovers

LeicesterDoncaster have completed the signing of Leicester defender James Chambers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Doncaster target a Fox

LeicesterDoncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll has admitted he is interested in bringing Leicester City full-back James Chambers to the Keepmoat.

Palace to test new boy's credentials

LeicesterNigel Pearson says Leicester's big new signing Aleksander Tunchev will get a good work out in Leicester's friendly at Crystal Palace.