The longest odds on a Grand National winner were 100-1, England were 250-1 before they won the Ashes in 1981, and Buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson as a 50-1 shot in 1990, so nothing else comes close. Even Richard III, memorialised in statue outside Leicester Cathedral, had a blue club scarf thrown around his neck. It is a harbinger, fans now say, as Leicester goes on to win seven of its final nine games and ensure its return to the Premier League. AUG. 8, 2015 In the first game of the new season, Leicester beats Sunderland, 4-2, with two goals from Riyad Mahrez (who signed with the Foxes in 2014, when the club was in the second division) and one from Jamie Vardy (who was playing in the fifth division as recently as 2012). Here is the path that Leicester City took to what many are calling the most remarkable championship in professional soccer history. Free bet token cannot be combined with ‘real money’ stakes. He's playing consistently at a really high level. No-one under the age of 18 or the age of legal consent for engaging in the gambling services made available through the Site under the laws of any jurisdiction, whichever is higher may participate in this Promotion. New Customers only - £10 minimum deposit using promo code "Football" - First bet must be placed on any market - Minimum stake £10 at odds of 1/2 (1.5) - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Deposit balance is available for withdrawal at any time. Copyright © 2020 Catena Operations Limited. Leicester City won the Premier League in 2016 facing odds of 5000/1. After Richard was taken to his kingly grave, Leicester began an incredible sequence of seven wins, one draw and one defeat in their last nine games of the season, pulling them to safety with 41 points. Premier League 2019/20 final top scorers list, Make a first deposit using promo code 888ODDS, Place a £5 bet on your chosen team at the normal odds, If your chosen team win, then your winnings will be paid out in cash at the normal price. Cup and ends Leicester’s involvement in any competition other than the Premier League. Their success has been shared by the city’s rugby club, Leicester Tigers, who will contest the Premiership title after reaching the play-off semi-finals, and by the Leicester Riders basketball team, who have just secured the British Basketball League title. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. “It means we will have to completely recalibrate how we approach betting on outsiders.”. Leicester City fans celebrated the Foxes winning the Premier League title. Leicester players celebrate after their record-equalling 9-0 win at Southampton.