Leicester City F.C. succeeded Jimmy Bloomfield in 1977. City were relegated at the end of the 1977–78 season and McLintock resigned. Jock Wallace resumed the tradition of successful Scottish managers (after Peter Hodge and Matt Gillies) by steering Leicester to the Division Two championship in 1980. Unfortunately, Wallace was unable to keep Leicester in Division One, but they reached the FA Cup semi-final in 1982. Under Wallace, one of City's most famous home-grown players, Gary Lineker, emerged into the first team squad. Leicester's next manager was Gordon Milne, who achieved promotion in 1983. Lineker helped Leicester maintain their place in the First Division
Leicester Hockey Club a safe environment for all players. Young players are encouraged to take qualifications in coaching and umpiring. National League National Cup National Tournaments European Championships Leicester Hockey Club Leicester Hockey Club is a field hockey club based in Leicester, England. The club was established in 1894. The home ground is at Leicester Grammar School. The men's and women's sides function as separate clubs, with ladies side having produced a number of international players and being one of the most successful clubs in England having won six league titles. The ladies 1st XI play in the England Hockey League Women's Premier