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On 25/04/2026 at 18:17, Libertine said:

It needs to be someone with the middle name F***ing, a la NFP if we wanna take this seriously.

Wayne F***ing Rooney. Anyone be surprised 

17 minutes ago, South Shire Fox said:

Even if hes not here next season, hopefully that performance will of generated a lot of interest and get us a decent transfer fee

3 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

We might just scrape back his book value. Maybe.

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).

1 hour ago, HighPeakFox said:

Tell us everything you know about St. George.

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

6 hours ago, Katy said:

Pretty grim when fans of 20/30/40+ years of supporting are being called ‘plastics’ because they’ve had enough of being treated like shit by this ownership. It’s absolutely eff all to do with whether we’re winning or not, because even if you’ve supported for 25 years you’ve witnessed us almost going out of business and the build up to that or after that being relegated to L1 for the first time ever. So quit with the lazy, smug trope that people who are walking away are plastics. It absolutely doesn’t make you a ‘better fan’. 

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.

3 minutes ago, Product of 84 said:

If you watch Div1 or Div2 games the playing surfaces are terrible compared to Championship/Premier league. 

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

13 minutes ago, cityfanlee23 said:

I'm doing a lot of research on managers I'd want that I think are achievable, but my gut instinct is Top will double down and get Russell Martin, and the worst part is, given the dire scenario we are in, I would be forced to 1000% back him over the board. He would use the youth, those youth players would dramatically improve on the ball, I absolute detest the football he produces, but we are in a now or never scenario regarding promotion and potentially administration. 

I really hope we avoid him, but he would probably be less of a risk than quite a few of the managers at this sort of level. 

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.

49 minutes ago, ronnup said:

I would happily sack it off now but my son is 9, in his 3rd season and has such hopes. Its the magical age for him, conundrum 

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.

1 hour ago, Parafox said:

Crap for 360 days of the year.

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.

4 minutes ago, AjcW said:

They've also won 3 out of 5 since he left only losing once.

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.

12 minutes ago, teblin said:

At home Bristol were one of the worst teams we played had nothing about them.

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?

16 hours ago, john ridley said:

Us being relegated made more news than Cov getting promoted, we're  still massive. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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!
 

13 hours ago, Pliskin said:

The piss taking started this morning in the office, so I’ve found the perfect remedy for anyone who is subjected to such piss taking, especially from fans of clubs who have never won the premier league.

 

 

Call them a cųnt. 
 

For some reason HR aren’t too happy, but can’t have it all, and it soon shuts them up. 

Not sure that anyone is in a position to piss take. Just refer to our honours board. Almost everyone of them would give up what they currently have for our 10 year Golden Era. 

Not as if it's unprecendented. In the modern (Premier League) era the same falls have happened at similar sized clubs; Wolves, Leeds, Sunderland, Sheff Wed, Notts Forest, Derby, Man City, Ipswich etc. Shit happens.

Rowett admitted last night that he'd asked which of the squad wanted to play in the last two games. Actually had to ask them if they wanted  to play  Jeez.

I don't recognise the club anymore. I've been surprised how emotionless I felt after the season ticket renewal deadline lapsed. Probably lost the desire and spark after completing our honours board. Dunno. Never be the same again. I'll still watch (from afar) how this develops and might even come back eventually. But not for now, that's enough.

4 minutes ago, TeamRocket said:

This hits hadder then the last time we got relegated.  The club is so rotten wish my dad was here to tell me, we will be okay :'(

It doesn't feel worse for me. I made my peace a few months ago. Not renewed our season tickets and can't affect what's happened. None of us that care can.

Winks on, boooooooo

Tagg's reckons it was a penalty, 100%.

Perhaps he'll be the one to spill the beans on what has gone on when he leaves.

2 minutes ago, copunk said:

Plenty of boos during the walkout and team announcement there 

Never heard that before whilst the Post Horn Gallop was still being played 

31 minutes ago, Crinklyfox said:

If I'm reading this correctly the Analysis Series report concludes that when we are in L1 to service the Macquarie debt we would have to sell the entire squad.  Doesn't look promising.

We don't have a good record of selling players. The ones still in contract most likely won't want to leave this cushy little number they have found themselves in. Why would they given they haven't shown any professional pride or any motivation other than an easy life and healthy bank balance? Those not willing to move on could bring the club down. The PFA won't care.