1960–61 Leicester City F.C. season is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people over the years. Its impact on society has been significant and has generated constant debate in different areas. Since its inception, 1960–61 Leicester City F.C. season has aroused the interest of researchers, academics, enthusiasts and the general public, who have sought to understand its implications and influence on various aspects of daily life. In this article we will explore different perspectives on 1960–61 Leicester City F.C. season and analyze its evolution over time, as well as its relevance in a contemporary context.
The 1960–61 season was Leicester City's 56th season in the Football League and their 18th (non-consecutive) season in the first tier of English football.
Season summary
Leicester finished in their highest league position since finishing league runners-up 34 years previously. The club also reached the FA Cup final for the second time, eventually losing to Tottenham Hotspur who completed the first double of the 20th century. Though most of the talk about the Leicester cup final side was about the lack of Ken Leek, who had been controversially dropped for his off-the-field antics despite scoring in every round of the club's run to the final.
Source: World Football Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored Notes:
^Leicester City qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup preliminary round as the 1960–61 FA Cup runners-up, since the winners, Tottenham Hotspur, had already qualified for the European Cup.
All data from: Dave Smith and Paul Taylor, Of Fossils and Foxes: The Official Definitive History of Leicester City Football Club (2001) (ISBN1-899538-21-6)