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The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 10:48pm On May 02, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur's failure to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge hands the title to the Foxes, completing what is surely sport's most dramatic story in history
The music starts; those horns, the strings and that guitar riff. The gun barrel sequence, thrilling cinema-goers since 1962, begins. The assassin tracks 007 across the screen in the familiar manner but the secret agent turns as only he can; he fires his gun and fresh blood trickles down in front of the camera lens...
"The name's Vardy. Jamie Vardy."
Unlikely? You bet. But still, according to the bookmakers, it's 10 times more likely that Vardy now moves to Hollywood to become the new James Bond than it was for Leicester City to win the Premier League title at the start of the season.
Vardy, freshly crowned the Football Writers' Player of the Year, is currently available at odds of 500/1 to play the quintessential British action hero in the new franchise release. Leicester at the start of the season were 5000/1 to win the Premier League - by far, the longest odds offered on any winning team or individual in the history of professional sports.
Earlier this season it was revealed that Adrian Butchart - the Hollywood screenwriter behind the Goal trilogy - wanted to make a movie about Vardy's rapid rise from part-time football to the Premier League where he scored in 11 consecutive games, marking a new record.
Vardy's journey might well deserve to be chronicled but the collective Leicester City story has overtaken their striker's one and surely deserves the Hollywood treatment. It's Rocky, it's Seabiscuit, it's Cool Runnings if only the Jamaican bobsled team had actually won the gold medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Things like this, you don't expect to happen in real life. And when they do, you laud them. You exhalt the participants who defied not only seemingly insurmountable odds but all sporting logic. You do something about it so people forever more will know about it.
Let’s say it again; 5000/1. Kim Kardashian is currently available at 2000/1 to become the next president of the United States.
League seasons don't generally end with a bang and that sometimes serves to deaden the sensation of incoming title winners. It's not a criticism to say that a league campaign lacks something of the buzzer-beating drama of play-offs or cup finals, merely an observation. Sergio Aguero's injury time goal against Queens Park Rangers in 2012 to win the title for Manchester City is as dramatic as it could possibly get.
There are 38 matches - that's a long old slog - and as such there is usually plenty of time to become accustomed to one team or another being crowned the league champions. Most people felt when Tottenham Hotspur failed to beat West Bromwich Albion last Monday night that the Fat Lady sang.
The 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane left Leicester seven points clear with only nine to play for. Throw in the fact that Spurs had to go to Chelsea and win - a result beyond their capabilities since 1990 - and Leicester's title win felt as close to inevitable as could be.
They didn't beat Manchester United at Old Trafford to clinch the title for themselves but they left the sodden Manchester turf with the air of champions nonetheless. They were clapped off by the thousands of United fans who stuck around to the final whistle. Their fans sang long and forcefully into the evening - "Now you're gonna believe us, we're gonna win the league." And they have.
Down the final stretch, teams have come unstuck before. "The choke". Most famously, Newcastle botched their title bid in 1996 when it appeared to all and sundry they would win it. Leicester went top on matchday 23 and every week since they were expected to falter. But they haven't looked back. There was a wobble over Christmas and the New Year. Now they'll go back to where they belong, it was reasoned. The natural order would be restored. Well, it was, but to a contrary extent. They re-emerged from their slump to win away at Spurs. Oh, what a vital win that looks like now.
Since beating Stoke on January 23, Leicester have lost only one match - to Arsenal on February 14 - a game which many predicted would signal the beginning of the end. Arsenal, with their proud dressing room selfies, looked to have the momentum. Leicester, though, have won seven of 10 matches since then and have drawn the other three. Champions' form.
We have had the chance, then, to grow used to the once implausible idea of Leicester City becoming champions. Their title chances moved through all stages from impossible to unlikely, from improbable to inevitable.
Claudio Ranieri remarked earlier in the season that 40 points and survival was the objective. How many league-winning managers have had to say that? There's keeping expectations in check and there's presiding over the greatest sporting outsider story of all time.
So, let's take a minute to appreciate what we are seeing. Here we are after 36 matches of the 2015-16 English Premier League season congratulating Leicester City for winning the title. It is the richest prize in football contested by some of the highest-paying sports teams on the planet. It is a closed shop won by only five different teams since 1992. Only one of those could be classed as an outsider - Blackburn Rovers in 1995.
For the most part, it's been a case of let the richest team win. Not now. Of course, the stars aligned for Leicester in the sense that the big teams couldn't summon the consistency or the courage to do it this year. That takes nothing away from Leicester's unique achievements.
Let's recap.
Leicester City were only promoted in 2014 and still feature many of the same players who came up from the Championship. Wes Morgan, Riyad Mahrez and Vardy are just three; all were voted into the PFA Premier League team of the season. Mahrez, meanwhile, is the players' Player of the Year while Vardy, of course, took the Writers' award.
Leicester City, who miraculously escaped relegation last term having won seven of the last nine matches, are now champions. Leicester City, who as recently as 2009 were in the third tier, are kings of all 92 English league clubs.
Leicester City fans, who rallied to keep the club alive as recently as 2002 when it fell into administration with debts of £30m, are now planning their Champions League trips. Leicester City, who hadn't finished in the top two since 1929, have won the bloody league. And Ranieri, sacked by Greece for losing to the Faroe Islands in his last job prior to this one, is the man who oversaw it all.
Fans at the King Power Stadium on Saturday will rise to salute their Premier League champions in their final home game of the season against Everton. Leicester supporters will not have to bite their nails or worry how Spurs will do against Southampton a day later. The job's done, the pressure's off.
They can sit back, relax and enjoy the show. And in a couple years' time they can relive the story all over again when it makes it onto the silver screen.



http://m.goal.com/s/en/news/1862/premier-league/2016/05/02/23027832/the-greatest-underdog-story-of-all-time-leicester-are-bloody

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by sheunsheun(m): 11:05pm On May 02, 2016
Kudos

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by RICHBOI2(f): 11:05pm On May 02, 2016
Best team
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by LesbianBoy(m): 11:06pm On May 02, 2016
Never look down on anyone because just about anyone can become successful in life with hardwork, patience and LUCK" - that's the story of leceister city! Congrats to them once again! How many likes for leceister cool

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 11:07pm On May 02, 2016
Really i still find it hard to believe Leicester City are champions of England. Nonetheless, i salute the resolve, determination & discipline of that team. I admit they deserve it but I do hope they don't disgrace England in the Champion's league next season.

Congratulations LFC.

Dear Nairalander, may you experience grass to grace circumstances like Leicester City's.

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by donogaga(m): 11:07pm On May 02, 2016
Well deserved
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by ajoskele(m): 11:07pm On May 02, 2016
Oga Lalasticlala, I salute you sir.
Leicester City still keeping you active this late. Sorry bro. It is MayDay. Your salaries and wages must be reviewed.
I hail.

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by coded01: 11:07pm On May 02, 2016
Kasper: Dad, when do I get one of these?

Peter: when you play for @LCFC son.

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by banmee(m): 11:08pm On May 02, 2016
You only need to look at leicester and realize why Nigeria sucks at football today. They are playing the way we used to play under westerhof. The conventional 4-4-2 formation, fast attacking wingers, and every single one of them has pace. Not to mention big mutherfuckers as defenders. This is why premiership teams are confused as to how to play them. Nowadays, everyone want's to be like barcelona. Playing 6-3-2, 5-4-2 formations and all that nonsense.

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Hermanie(m): 11:08pm On May 02, 2016
Great performances through out the season

This goes to show that with determination there's almost nothing you cannot achieve

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by coded01: 11:08pm On May 02, 2016
Manchester United have spent more on new players in the two-year reign of their current manager than the new champions have in their entire 132-year existence... shocked shocked lipsrsealed lipsrsealed


Shame on Man Utd, Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal & Chelsea... tongue

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by danose99(m): 11:08pm On May 02, 2016
The only thing/person that can hinder you from actualizing your dream is YOU.

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 11:08pm On May 02, 2016
how many likes for Leicester city?

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by jahlove4jah: 11:09pm On May 02, 2016
Thoroughly deserved

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by vickylincon(m): 11:10pm On May 02, 2016
wao. you no dey sleep
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by pachukwu16: 11:10pm On May 02, 2016
Congratulations to Leicester city...they fought for it!

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by jairusben(m): 11:11pm On May 02, 2016
We did it for you,,,#chelsea

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by youngcizza(m): 11:11pm On May 02, 2016
hmmm
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by tayo200(m): 11:11pm On May 02, 2016
well done, foxes
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 11:12pm On May 02, 2016
danose99:
The only thing/person that can hinder you from actualizing your dream is YOU.

And that applies to Leicester FC....

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by abdulhadi101(m): 11:12pm On May 02, 2016
This wah I called a fairly tale, not the onces shown on Disney grin

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by nurez305(m): 11:13pm On May 02, 2016
I just dey pity them for champion league.

Won maje iyalaya iya

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by 5starmilitant: 11:14pm On May 02, 2016
What arsenal couldn't achieve in 12 years, Leicester did it in their second season from championship. cheesy cheesy


Weldone Hazard!!!

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Walspring: 11:14pm On May 02, 2016
Congrats!
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Kingspin(m): 11:14pm On May 02, 2016
This is the type of change i want in my country. Leicester(country) and Coach(President), na Nigeria go win.

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 11:15pm On May 02, 2016
p.s...Nairalanders in the UK....should tune in to the next episode of Match of the Day....to see Gary Lineker in his birthday suit presenting. wink
Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by siegfried99(m): 11:16pm On May 02, 2016
Congratulations to Leicester grin



History has been made

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 11:19pm On May 02, 2016
Next is add some Nigerians in the team and Chelsea sinks

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Nobody: 11:19pm On May 02, 2016
the question do they have the financial power to remain a powerfull force in the premier league can they retain thier players after this season

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Re: The Story Behind Leicester City Meteoric Rise To Being EPL Champions -Goal.com by Obiwannn: 11:19pm On May 02, 2016
And to think that someone actually placed a 200

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