David Watts

Dave Challinor. He's a free agent. His blueprint relies on physical intensity and direct vertical transitions. He's the perfect antidote to the slow, sideways passing Martin forces upon us. He also knows how to navigate this division. None of this'll happen until the ownership changes, though. KP's wedded to this possession obsession. A direct manager requires a new board first.

Great pod, Ric. I only joined here because you mentioned it on the pod this week.

King Power's time is up. The press links to Neil Lal's Indian consortium means we'll pass to another overseas investment group. I want a local company or a Leicestershire consortium to step up instead. I'm old enough to remember when local builder David Wilson tried to invest during the Shipman era. Rooted ownership that understands the city and the fanbase is a dream. It won't happen in modern football. The game has outgrown local wealth. The richest families in Leicestershire can't absorb our debt, fund the club, and clear the minefield of financial regulations. King Power's valuation is too high. Only overseas consortiums have this cash. We'll end up with foreign owners who see us as an asset, not a football club.