Leicester City: August 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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