Spudulike

He's one of the good guys despite how it all ended. Probably the best right-back to ever have played for us. https://www.lcfc.com/media-article/ricardo-pereira-to-leave-leicester-city-end-of-season

Was he the Tranmere player with the long throw? League Cup final 2000?

We seem to have two threads going on for this. Mods?

RIP Ted

Plenty of gloating going on from many of a different persuasion making the most of our predicament. It's one of the deadly sins

Aren't they all money driven? Expect this coach is being touted all over europe (and beyond) by his agent.

Can this be heard somewhere? BBC Sounds? Can't find it.

I thought that we can spend money in L1 if King Power want to? Isn't it just player wages that are restricted as a percentage of turnover, of summat?

That said, he did get more than top whack for Maguire and Fofana. Or was that big fat Sue?

Amazing how they improve after leaving Seagrave Country Club and Spa. Perhaps sell him before he gets dragged down to our level and becomes worthless.

Wayne F***ing Rooney. Anyone be surprised

Demand will increase if he goes to the World Cup and proves fitness.

Cheltenham away was one of the best last time around. We really need to find the new Lloyd Dyer (my Lord).

Do you need to know anything about Patron Saints to be able to celebrate your country and culture in a patriotic way?

I was one of those Plastics that was chucking money in buckets during the 2002 admin. It's not possible for me to divorce the club, more like a trial separation. My son and I haven't renewed but we are still here, observing and waiting. This Plastic has become brittle with age but snap me and you'll find sharp edges. I don't suspect that we are the only ones.

But we play half our games on a Premier League surface. An advantage? Probably not.

Would King Power want another PR disaster? RM would be less popular than Cooper.

Is he likely to make the Australia squad for the World Cup? Might be his chance to prove fitness and save himself from playing L1 football. Might also increase his transfer value.

I would without a doubt renew in your situation. Wish my lad was an unscared 9-year old rather than being old enough to decide we should call it a day.

We had 3 heatwaves last summer. Hotter than most of the med. Although that probably is crap for some. I think the English climate is alright.

Roy said that he doesn't want another job after this one The BCFC fans were, I think, mostly supportive of Struber. He seemed popular.

That was probably his last game having already fallen out with the owners. The BCFC fans sided with him over the Lansdowns following the winter transfer window that derailed their season.

Gerhard Struber?

I noticed that. LCFC were the main sports feature on the BBC prime time news.

How the "Glass Ceiling" has dismantled Leicester City… In 2016, Leicester City did the impossible. They shattered the status quo of English football, proving that a "small" club could not only compete but conquer. However, ten years on from that historic title, the narrative has shifted from fairy tales to financial ruins. As the BBC recently detailed, the Foxes are facing a staggering decline—relegated from the Premier League in 2025 and now, in 2026, finding themselves confirmed for a drop into League One. While official reports often point to "mismanagement," a deeper look suggests a more calculated culprit: the Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR). Far from being a tool for "stability," PSR has become a financial guillotine for any mid-sized club daring to challenge the elite. The Cost of Ambition The trap is simple and deadly. When a club like Leicester breaks into the top six or qualifies for Europe, they must invest to compete. You cannot fight on four fronts with a Championship-level squad. Leicester did what any ambitious club would do: they bought talent and offered competitive wages to sustain their presence at the top. The reality for any non-"Big Six" club is that European qualification isn't guaranteed every year. Without the massive, recurring commercial revenue of global giants like Manchester United or Liverpool, a single season out of Europe becomes a financial catastrophe under PSR rules. Leicester’s recent accounts tell the story: a £71.1m loss in their 2024-25 relegation season, following years of heavy spending to maintain their status. Because PSR limits losses to roughly £35m a year (averaged), the moment the European TV money stopped, the club was already in breach. They weren't being "reckless"; they were being ambitious in a system designed to punish it. The "Glass Ceiling" Policy… PSR was introduced shortly after Leicester’s 2016 triumph. It is hard not to see this as a defensive wall built by the established elite. By limiting spending to a percentage of revenue, the rules ensure that those with the highest turnover stay at the top. If a club invests to "better themselves," they are labeled a financial risk. If they don't invest, they get relegated. It is a "heads they win, tails you lose" scenario for the authorities. Leicester is the primary evidence: a club that challenged the top table is now facing bankruptcy because they tried to stay in the fight. The League One Nightmare… Now, the situation is critical. Leicester is heading to League One, but the players remain on Premier League level wages—contracts signed when the club was fighting to maintain its top-flight status. With PSR scheduled to be introduced to League One next season, Leicester is effectively being forced into a corner where bankruptcy isn't just a fear; it's a mathematical probability. The authorities have created a system where a club’s past success becomes the weight that sinks them. High-earning players who were assets in a Premier League campaign side are now "toxic liabilities" under current financial rules. A New Way Forward: The Bond System… If the goal were truly "financial stability" rather than "elite protection," there are better ways. Instead of arbitrary spending caps that favor the rich, the league should implement a Bond System. Contractual Guarantees: Owners who wish to invest should be allowed to, provided they place the total value of a player's contract into a secure bond held by the league. Safety Net: If a club is relegated or an owner leaves, the money is already there to cover the wages. This ensures players are paid and the club doesn't go bust, regardless of league status. True Competition:This allows owners with the means—like King Power—to back their ambition without fear of a "points deduction" or forced fire sales. Conclusion The downfall of Leicester City is not a failure of the club; it is a success of a system designed to keep "The Other 14" in their place. PSR hasn't saved football; it has sterilized it. If the authorities truly want a sustainable future, they must stop punishing ambition and start implementing solutions that protect clubs without killing their dreams. Until then, Leicester stands as a grim warning: in modern football, if you fly too close to the sun, the Premier League will clip your wings!