Robert Huth to Leave at End of Season

[Beechey]

Foxes Prepare To Acknowledge Huth Contribution

 

Robert Huth, a name written into some of the greatest chapters of Foxes folklore, is to conclude his spell as a Leicester City player at the end of the season.

 

Everyone at the Club would like to express their thanks to Robert for his substantial contribution to the most successful period in the Club’s history.

 

Vice Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: “Players like Robert have been so important to our Club in the last three years, not just for his qualities as a footballer, but for his qualities as a character. He’s a leader, a winner and a player whose commitment to the team has made him equally popular among our players and our supporters. His status as a Leicester City great is very much secure.”

 

Signed on loan from Stoke City in January 2015, Huth was an integral part of City’s famous revival during the final weeks of the 2014/15 season, before making his move permanent that summer.

 

He would go on to take his own tally of Premier League winners’ medals to three in remarkable circumstances the following season, as the Foxes shocked the world to become champions of England for the first time.

 

Only Wes Morgan and Kasper Schmeichel started more than Huth’s 35 league games en route to the title, while his crucial winner at Tottenham Hotspur and remarkable double at Manchester City were truly iconic moments in one of English football’s greatest stories.

 

A leader during numerous heroic defensive stands during his 93 appearances in City blue, Robert’s experience was vital during the Foxes’ run to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals a year later – solidifying his partnership with Wes Morgan as one of the Club’s all-time great central defensive pairings.

 

Leicester City manager Claude Puel said: “It is a great shame that I have been unable to call on Robert’s experience due to injury this season, but he is a fantastic man and is always a positive influence on the squad and for this I am grateful. I would like to congratulate him on everything he has achieved as a Leicester City player.”

 

Robert will be presented to the Foxes faithful ahead of Wednesday night’s visit of Arsenal to King Power Stadium, giving supporters the opportunity to thank him directly for his contribution during his time with the Club.

 

https://www.lcfc.com/news/683283/foxes-prepare-to-acknowledge-huth-contribution/press-release

Edited 9 May 2018 by Beechey

[urban.spaceman]

One of the club's most important ever signings?

Edited 9 May 2018 by urban.spaceman

[Ian Nacho]

The greatest tweet ever. 

 

[CosbehFox]

Solid player - vastly underrated by some because he wasn’t the best on the ball but I’d probably say the best out and out defender I’ve seen at Leicester in my lifetime. 

 

Huge loss in the changing room

[5waller5]

Possibly the most important signing ever for the club.

 

Without him there would be no Great Escape, and without that no Premier League Title.

 

Thank you, Robert Huth

[mozartfox]

4 minutes ago, 5waller5 said:

Possibly the most important signing ever for the club.

 

Without him there would be no Great Escape, and without that no Premier League Title.

 

Thank you, Robert Huth

Why let him go and offer Wes a contract extension?  He must be terminally injured?

[Jimmy]

sad but inevitable news, I take it he wants to carry on playing because if he's retiring we should find a role for him

[Jimmy]

Just now, mozartfox said:

Why let him go and offer Wes a contract extension?  He must be terminally injured?

Wes is still under contract and Puel never actually said he would offer him one he said "we will see" and Rob Tanner twisted that

[StriderHiryu]

Arguably our best ever signing! Pivotal in keeping us up, winning the league and getting us to the top 8 of the UCL. 

 

A brilliant character and all round top guy. Sad to see him go but he’s always welcome back!

 

Danke Rob!!!

[5waller5]

1 minute ago, mozartfox said:

Why let him go and offer Wes a contract extension?  He must be terminally injured?

Without a doubt

[urban.spaceman]

Can't decide on his greatest ever moment for the club.

 

• The header at Spurs - late goal, just plants his feet and twats it in from 12 yards.
• The "So if you're just joining us.... #lcfc are leading 3-0 and Robert Huth is on a hat-trick" tweet
• Stoke free kick.
• This Arsenal tweet: 
   

Might do a poll if there's any I've missed.

[Jimmy]

1 minute ago, urban.spaceman said:

Can't decide on his greatest ever moment for the club.

 

• The header at Spurs - late goal, just plants his feet and twats it in from 12 yards.
• The "So if you're just joining us.... #lcfc are leading 3-0 and Robert Huth is on a hat-trick" tweet
• Stoke free kick.
• This Arsenal tweet: 
   

Might do a poll if there's any I've missed.

his sexy football tweet when he signed for us initially

[Wolfox]

That header away v Spurs…. Hoooooth

[Ian Nacho]

I think he was one of the worst players on the ball but still remained a decent player if that makes any sense

 

[Jaspa]

[Jordan]

They don't make 'em like Big Huthy anymore.

[StriderHiryu]

1 minute ago, SpazticChicken said:

What a header!!!

 

Loved the players reaction to this goal and “50p shaped head” tweet thereafter. 

 

What an absolute legend ha ha ha!

[RonnieTodger]

What a ridiculously good signing he turned out to be.

[Vince Vega]

in my view, singularly responsible for the great escape.  He was the cement we were missing at the time and went on to help drive us on to the impossible.  Legend!

[Stadt]

Colossal player. 

 

Arguably the best out-and-out defender we've ever had.

[urban.spaceman]

2 minutes ago, SpazticChicken said:

I can't find it anymore but there was a video of that goal from the Leicester end where you just see him planting his feet in and twatting it - which all seems to happen in slow motion - and then here's just ****ing pandemonium. One of so many great moments from that season.

[Nick]

What a guy.

 

Solid German Oak.

[ARTY_FOX]

Legend. 

[Vince Vega]

2 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

I can't find it anymore but there was a video of that goal from the Leicester end where you just see him planting his feet in and twatting it - which all seems to happen in slow motion - and then here's just ****ing pandemonium. One of so many great moments from that season.

I think its in the other Huth thread.

[STUHILL]

Old school beast of a defender that would just bully opposition players into submission. 

 

One of our most important signings ever and such a shame he wasn't able to play this season.

 

I expect he will rejoin Stoke or another Championship club and hopefully have an injury free 1-2 seasons before he retires. 

 

Will be missed for sure!