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 Lions RFC hooker is Head Coach of the club, whilst the Club Captain is England Counties outside back Gareth Collins (he has since left the club and is coaching at Melton Mowbray). Notable former Lions, Westleigh and Wigston players include England World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson, England lock Louis Deacon, Tigers back-rower Brett Deacon and Gloucester and England centre Billy Twelvetrees. Leicester Lions Leicester Lions RFC Leicester Lions are a rugby union club who currently play in National League 2 North. The Lions are a leading amateur club in Leicester and along with South Leicester and Hinckley are the senior clubs