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It seems a great idea but employers generally pay at least 1.5 usual rate: would future overtime with no Tax be limited by employers. to standard pay rate? (A corollary maybe that when shops were allowed to open Sundays, pay from many employers was at an enhanced rate. Contracts were soon rewritten to include Sundays as part of the week.

I am not sure whether to agree or disagree given: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/01/reform-mp-james-mcmurdock-who-assaulted-woman-will-not-face-suspension-says-deputy-leader https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgee5krdpxo And don't forget Mike Amesbury(Labour) - you probably remember the video oh him assaulting a constituent: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62z9ell358o

I seem to remember that Ranieri and Maresca had quite decent seasons managing City?

Really! This might have been true some years ago but given he was sacked after 13 games last October with P'boro bottom with 10 points I doubt this is true. He had been sacked twice before (or left by mutual consent). Is he really being considered or his agent doing a great job in seeking employment for an out of work manager? We need a complete break from Rowett (to rebuild team., club) but I would prefer Rowett to Ferguson and I don't want either). Unfortunately, I have so much faith in KP I could see either being appointed.

Don't only poor managers criticise players like he did? Totally unacceptable: I expect he is expecting to be sacked and can point to players he managed when wanting another job? Why did he not get performance from them? It is reasonable to assume our new manager will be out of contract somewhere. I suggest we wait a week or so to see if Chris Davies is sacked: https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/birmingham-city-should-eye-bo-henriksen-not-thomas-frank-chris-davies/ You will remember he is familiar with City having been an assistant under Rodgers (and later under Postecoglou at Spurs) .. He has been criticised for not playing insufficient(virtually none) academy players but City do have decent players, particularly for League 1 so I can see they would be played . He may not have met Birmingham owners expectations for this season (64 points seems a reasonable return to Championship to me), but Birmingham were runaway winners last season in league 1. Would love to have Fuchs but given this is an appointment that has to be right(we have to get promoted next season for obvious reasons) that may be too much of a gamble (and he is on a long term contract - though I cannot see this being too lucrative!)

I recommend the following podcast about effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on Shane Christie (and his friend Billy Guyton) whose diagnoses only became clear after their deaths (apparently this condition cannot be diagnosed before death). It is largely told by his ex-partner Holly Parkes. A 50 minute listen but I do recommend https://www.thetimes.com/podcasts/the-story I see the Guardian had also published an article about this: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/30/shane-christie-sustained-multiple-head-injuries-playing-rugby-fighting-for-change [t is thought that Steve Thompson's early onset dementia is the effect of CTE -Wikipedia]

Another complete waste of police time. I suppose there might be some police who will no longer be investigating non-crime hate incidents have time on their hands?

A verse and chorus from We gotta get out of this Place (mid 60's hit for the Animals) In this dirty old part of the city Where the sun refuses to shine People tell me there ain't no use in trying We gotta get out of this place If it's the last thing we ever do We gotta get out of this place Cos there's a better life for me and you

One game we can't look forward to is Hereford; I remember we beat them 3-1 away about this time of year in 2009. Having lost to Oxford City midweek Hereford almost certain for relegation from National League North. (Andy King played that day as did Steve Howard (who scored) - to look forward to would be a striker like him - wishful thinking?)

Prompted by a youtube video looking at highest wages by age group: these are wages paid to City players (unsurprisingly many of Leicester squad feature the video) https://www.capology.com/uk/championship/salaries/ (filter to Leicester only on top right of table) It is crazy money we are paying with no relegation clauses - whoever agreed those contracts should not be in a job. And if agents get a cut of the players; income it is easy to see why LCFC paid highest of any Championship club to agents I could almost hear these words being said by Top or Rudkin: “Just because it looks like we’re going in the wrong direction doesn’t mean that’s the direction we are going.” (Actually borrowed from US Energy secretary.)

And today they would not manage 5 against Cambridge City (mid table Isthmian League N)...

That is almost what my neighbour said (an Oxford season ticket holder) said on Rowett's appointment; that despite being in charge last season when Oxford seemed certain for relegation to the division we are heading for. I am still not sure I agree given the cards he was dealt: no striker and a discontented dressing room. Nevertheless, he should go at the end of the season and hopefully KP. A complete reset is essential

I don't think there was 276 pages of KP out under Vichai. If, as I guess you do, want KP to sell the club, I presume you cannot mind who a new owner (punter in your view) is. To take a current example, I suggest that Reynolds and McElhenney have made a huge difference to Wrexham (and the local town). Of course, it is more than a chairman/owner but thy run club and appoint manages, ultimately recruit players

I know you are angry with KP situation but please give credit to Vichai. I guess you were not complaining on 2.5.16 (when Chelsea pulled back to draw with Spurs) for one of the greatest sporting achievements and I would be surprised if you were not affected by his death on 27.10.18. He allowed us, and every football fan, to dream that anything was possible against the riches of the top clubs. He donated to many causes in Leicester, including as I remember £2m to a hospital and £1m to university medical department. I agree about current KP regime, but please give Vichai credit for his achievements with the club, and, yes, that includes the appointments of NP and CR. RIP Vichai, our best ever owner/chairman

1st April - I have looked forward to this date for a month...Ayew is not one of pictured players on LCFC calendar

Yes, but that does set too low a threshold if you are comparing to Daka or Ayew, our options to play as a striker My suggestion is Andrej Kramaric, whom I am surprised not mentioned before. Now over 350 appearances for Hoffenheim (he joined on loan initially) and over 150 goals

In relation to Senegal's appeal to CAS, I find this an interesting legal analysis https://werksmans.com/moroccos-belated-afcon-triumph-a-legal-analysis-of-articles-82-83-and-84/#:~:text=“if%2C for any reason whatsoever,good from the current competition.v The AFCON regulations appear to me to poorly written; the outcome is far from clear - although it is clear some lawyers will do very nicely arguing the merits of Articles 82-4

When you don't have one striker, that becomes very difficult. I presume Rowett decides penalty takers - I could not believe I saw Daka about to take the penalty. Not his best decision. Having said that, he set the team up well and if we did have just one striker, I am sure we would have won against a poor Watford.

Given he has a contract until June 2028, that is as likely as City winning the next 3 games!

To take you at your word that's some record! The days of Worthington, Weller and Glover, Sammels and Birchenall in midfield. Perhaps unlucky to lose to Liverpool in the semi-final replay; Shilton wearing a white shirt which was controversial at the time.

The proposals for all EFL to be discussed Thursday are interesting: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/03/premier-league-compensation-fee-cap-academy-stars-efl-clubs I can't see why EFL would vote in favour of capping academy fees - seems like PL greed to me. And a club who finish eighth could be promoted; I suppose it keeps season interesting for longer (for most clubs).

I think it reasonable that someone emigrating to another country researches such a decision thoroughly. It is clear that the Middle East has been a volatile region for well over a century, but consider UAE in last 10 years The Yemen War & Houthi Attacks: The UAE was a key part of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen against Houthi rebels starting in 2015. This engagement led to direct security threats. In early 2022, Houthi rebels launched drone and missile attacks targeting the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, including an attack near a fuel depot that killed three people. Iran Tensions: The UAE has faced indirect threats due to rising tensions between the US/Saudi Arabia and Iran. This included maritime security incidents in the Gulf and attacks on shipping vessels. Drone and Missile Attacks: Following the 2022 attacks, the U.S. had to send fighter jets to assist the UAE in defending against Houthi threats. Of course, if someone chooses to re-locate to a region in turmoil, certain risks should have been part of that decision, even if an event is outside their control. Do you ever avoid certain areas/locations in this country because of the risk to your personal safety, even if outside your control. Or, if you were wealthy enough, would it be sensible to openly display this, perhaps while carrying a top of the range apple phone, in London - if you were mugged, it would be outside your control but would you bear any responsibility?

Credit to Rowett this must be the fist game for a very long time there is a sense of expectation about City's performance - and a reasonably full KP? I think an unchanged team likely but JJ and Lascelles to come on. I will be very tricky to get best out out of Winks, Skipp, JJ and Mukasa, but already I have the confidence in GR to do just that. Looking ahead, I expect to see Nelson a constant either at CB or LB and two of three of Vestergaard, Lascelles, Okoli. Realistically, with talent of players in squad, if sufficient remain fit, should see us pull up the table Looks as though Norwich are short of strikers (which balances the teams?) Norwich City - Transfer news, results, fixtures, video and audio

True - but it would also be correct to say if we play in first half and get better defensively like we did against Coventry and Southampton we stay up. Perhaps stating the obvious, but breakthrough will come when there are decent performances in both first and second halves

Hindsight is a wonderful thing...