Filbert Street
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Filbert Street was the home of Leicester City Football Club from 1891 to 2002.
The club, then named Leicester Fosse, moved to Filbert Street in 1891, after playing at five other locations since the club was formed. Prior to demolition, the stadium had a capacity of 21,507. Following the success of the club under Martin O'Neill, the club decided to relocate. A new stadium was required for higher attendances and better facilities. Although expansion of Filbert Street was considered, the club made the decision to relocate to Filbert Way, only a few hundred metres from Filbert Street.
Work began on a 32,500 seater stadium named The Walkers Stadium (because of a sponsorship deal with long running sponsors Walkers Crisps) in June 2001. It was completed in August 2002, at a cost of £37 million. Demolition of Filbert Street was completed in 2003.
The last game to be played at Filbert Street was the last game of the 2001/2002 season, a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Matthew Piper scored the winner, the last goal scored at the ground.
External links
- Filbert Street history (http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/FilbertStreet/0,,10274,00.html)