Sympathetic to the market traders and while I'm not a massive fan of Soulsby, I do like the idea of creating a large open space in that area. I don't like the idea of moving the market to Cank Street.
I'd be supportive if they demolish the buildings between the current market area and Horsefair street and maybe a couple of buildings at the top of Gallowtree Gate; then licence bars, restaurants and cafes for the surrounding buildings and put the market in the space between the Town Hall square and the old market area. Create a new, huge and attractive open space bang in the centre of the city where people can come to use the market, sit in a green space or outside a cafe or pub.
Probably unpopular and I don't like how Soulsby has gone about it, but I do think it would be a nice change for the city.