The "do they mean us?" thread pt 4

[davieG]

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next | Leicestershire Live

 

 

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next

Robert Huth speaks to LeicestershireLive on Leicester City's drop from the Premier League to League One and what needs to happen for them to bring back the glory days

 

Josh Holland Leicester City correspondent
07:00, 13 Jun 2026
Leicester City title-winner Robert Huth believes the club must focus on stabilising themselves after back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to League One.

The Foxes will play in the third tier of English football for only the second time in their history after last season's disaster in the Championship. After their nine-year stay in the Premier League - which included them pulling off one of the games greatest ever achievements in 2016 - came to an end in 2023, the club have failed to recover and find themselves at their lowest point.

City will go into the 2026/27 season as one of the favourites to win the League One title, just as they were in 2008 when they were last at this level. Preparations for the new campaign will begin in a few weeks time, with the search for a new manager appearing to be close to reaching its conclusion.

Huth, who joined City in 2015 and played huge roles in the Premier League title win and run to the Champions League quarter-final, has stressed the importance of everyone at the club coming to terms with the reality of League One.

 

Speaking to LeicestershireLive (via LeoVegas), the former defender explained the key principles needed for the club to rebuild after a "really difficult couple of years.". He said: "The first thing Leicester need to do is park the idea of being a Premier League club. Put it to one side and forget about it for a while.

"That’s not being disrespectful — it’s just reality. Right now, you’re a League One club. The objective is to get back into the Championship. Let’s not talk about where the club might be in ten years’ time. Let’s focus on stabilising things first.

 

"There are still questions about recruitment and, at the moment, there’s still no manager. What supporters want to see is what Leicester had in the past: a genuine connection between the players and the fans. At its simplest level, supporters want to see players fighting for the club.

What does that look like? It means not giving up, competing, rolling your sleeves up, fighting for every point and every win. That’s something that’s been missing over the last few seasons. I’ve never known Leicester to feel so disconnected between the players and the supporters. So how do you bring them back together?

 

"You create a style of play that supporters can identify with. High intensity, high energy, tackles, commitment, getting people off their seats. A fast winger, a quick striker, exciting football.

"At times it’s felt too passive. Reconnecting with the fans is the most important thing. Once you get the atmosphere back in the stadium, you can build from there."

The fallout between supporters and the hierarchy has reached boiling point in recent years, with many opting against attending games last season and others deciding against renewing their season tickets - although more than 22,000 were still sold for next season.

 

Huth admits that the toxicity and displeasure towards the ownership is difficult to see, but believes a revival is still possible right now. "Over the last couple of years the atmosphere has become toxic at times," he added.

"There have been banners, protests and marches. It’s not nice to see because I only really know the good times at Leicester — full houses every home game, incredible away support and a great connection between the team and the fans.

 

"There is a way back. The club has done it before. When the Srivaddhanaprabha family took over around 15 years ago, Leicester were in League One then as well. It’s definitely possible, but it won’t be as straightforward as people think. League One will be incredibly difficult.

"Teams will come to Leicester, see the stadium and the facilities, and it will feel like their cup final. They’ll raise their level. Leicester need to understand where they are right now and not underestimate the challenge. There will be ups and downs. They’re not going to win every game.

"But if they can find consistency and build momentum, then who knows? We’ve seen teams do that before. Once momentum starts building, it can carry you a long way."

[OntarioFox]

Had me the moment he identified that style of play is a huge reason for the disconnect. Don't suppose Huth has his coaching badges? 

[LCFCJohn]

25 minutes ago, davieG said:

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next | Leicestershire Live

 

 

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next

Robert Huth speaks to LeicestershireLive on Leicester City's drop from the Premier League to League One and what needs to happen for them to bring back the glory days

 

Josh Holland Leicester City correspondent
07:00, 13 Jun 2026
Leicester City title-winner Robert Huth believes the club must focus on stabilising themselves after back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to League One.

The Foxes will play in the third tier of English football for only the second time in their history after last season's disaster in the Championship. After their nine-year stay in the Premier League - which included them pulling off one of the games greatest ever achievements in 2016 - came to an end in 2023, the club have failed to recover and find themselves at their lowest point.

City will go into the 2026/27 season as one of the favourites to win the League One title, just as they were in 2008 when they were last at this level. Preparations for the new campaign will begin in a few weeks time, with the search for a new manager appearing to be close to reaching its conclusion.

Huth, who joined City in 2015 and played huge roles in the Premier League title win and run to the Champions League quarter-final, has stressed the importance of everyone at the club coming to terms with the reality of League One.

 

Speaking to LeicestershireLive (via LeoVegas), the former defender explained the key principles needed for the club to rebuild after a "really difficult couple of years.". He said: "The first thing Leicester need to do is park the idea of being a Premier League club. Put it to one side and forget about it for a while.

"That’s not being disrespectful — it’s just reality. Right now, you’re a League One club. The objective is to get back into the Championship. Let’s not talk about where the club might be in ten years’ time. Let’s focus on stabilising things first.

 

"There are still questions about recruitment and, at the moment, there’s still no manager. What supporters want to see is what Leicester had in the past: a genuine connection between the players and the fans. At its simplest level, supporters want to see players fighting for the club.

What does that look like? It means not giving up, competing, rolling your sleeves up, fighting for every point and every win. That’s something that’s been missing over the last few seasons. I’ve never known Leicester to feel so disconnected between the players and the supporters. So how do you bring them back together?

 

"You create a style of play that supporters can identify with. High intensity, high energy, tackles, commitment, getting people off their seats. A fast winger, a quick striker, exciting football.

"At times it’s felt too passive. Reconnecting with the fans is the most important thing. Once you get the atmosphere back in the stadium, you can build from there."

The fallout between supporters and the hierarchy has reached boiling point in recent years, with many opting against attending games last season and others deciding against renewing their season tickets - although more than 22,000 were still sold for next season.

 

Huth admits that the toxicity and displeasure towards the ownership is difficult to see, but believes a revival is still possible right now. "Over the last couple of years the atmosphere has become toxic at times," he added.

"There have been banners, protests and marches. It’s not nice to see because I only really know the good times at Leicester — full houses every home game, incredible away support and a great connection between the team and the fans.

 

"There is a way back. The club has done it before. When the Srivaddhanaprabha family took over around 15 years ago, Leicester were in League One then as well. It’s definitely possible, but it won’t be as straightforward as people think. League One will be incredibly difficult.

"Teams will come to Leicester, see the stadium and the facilities, and it will feel like their cup final. They’ll raise their level. Leicester need to understand where they are right now and not underestimate the challenge. There will be ups and downs. They’re not going to win every game.

"But if they can find consistency and build momentum, then who knows? We’ve seen teams do that before. Once momentum starts building, it can carry you a long way."

Huth talking nonsense here.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Huth acknowledging recruitment and general running of the club has been crap but apparently if fans clap a bit more that'll sort it.

 

Doesn't want to upset his precious mates does he, prat.

[RoboFox]

30 minutes ago, davieG said:

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next | Leicestershire Live

 

 

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next

Robert Huth speaks to LeicestershireLive on Leicester City's drop from the Premier League to League One and what needs to happen for them to bring back the glory days

 

Josh Holland Leicester City correspondent
07:00, 13 Jun 2026
Leicester City title-winner Robert Huth believes the club must focus on stabilising themselves after back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to League One.

The Foxes will play in the third tier of English football for only the second time in their history after last season's disaster in the Championship. After their nine-year stay in the Premier League - which included them pulling off one of the games greatest ever achievements in 2016 - came to an end in 2023, the club have failed to recover and find themselves at their lowest point.

City will go into the 2026/27 season as one of the favourites to win the League One title, just as they were in 2008 when they were last at this level. Preparations for the new campaign will begin in a few weeks time, with the search for a new manager appearing to be close to reaching its conclusion.

Huth, who joined City in 2015 and played huge roles in the Premier League title win and run to the Champions League quarter-final, has stressed the importance of everyone at the club coming to terms with the reality of League One.

 

Speaking to LeicestershireLive (via LeoVegas), the former defender explained the key principles needed for the club to rebuild after a "really difficult couple of years.". He said: "The first thing Leicester need to do is park the idea of being a Premier League club. Put it to one side and forget about it for a while.

"That’s not being disrespectful — it’s just reality. Right now, you’re a League One club. The objective is to get back into the Championship. Let’s not talk about where the club might be in ten years’ time. Let’s focus on stabilising things first.

 

"There are still questions about recruitment and, at the moment, there’s still no manager. What supporters want to see is what Leicester had in the past: a genuine connection between the players and the fans. At its simplest level, supporters want to see players fighting for the club.

What does that look like? It means not giving up, competing, rolling your sleeves up, fighting for every point and every win. That’s something that’s been missing over the last few seasons. I’ve never known Leicester to feel so disconnected between the players and the supporters. So how do you bring them back together?

 

"You create a style of play that supporters can identify with. High intensity, high energy, tackles, commitment, getting people off their seats. A fast winger, a quick striker, exciting football.

"At times it’s felt too passive. Reconnecting with the fans is the most important thing. Once you get the atmosphere back in the stadium, you can build from there."

The fallout between supporters and the hierarchy has reached boiling point in recent years, with many opting against attending games last season and others deciding against renewing their season tickets - although more than 22,000 were still sold for next season.

 

Huth admits that the toxicity and displeasure towards the ownership is difficult to see, but believes a revival is still possible right now. "Over the last couple of years the atmosphere has become toxic at times," he added.

"There have been banners, protests and marches. It’s not nice to see because I only really know the good times at Leicester — full houses every home game, incredible away support and a great connection between the team and the fans.

 

"There is a way back. The club has done it before. When the Srivaddhanaprabha family took over around 15 years ago, Leicester were in League One then as well. It’s definitely possible, but it won’t be as straightforward as people think. League One will be incredibly difficult.

"Teams will come to Leicester, see the stadium and the facilities, and it will feel like their cup final. They’ll raise their level. Leicester need to understand where they are right now and not underestimate the challenge. There will be ups and downs. They’re not going to win every game.

"But if they can find consistency and build momentum, then who knows? We’ve seen teams do that before. Once momentum starts building, it can carry you a long way."

I love the guy but Huth loves to say absolutely nothing and this article reflects it. Total tosh all round.

[Philkeavo]

34 minutes ago, davieG said:

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next | Leicestershire Live

 

 

Robert Huth on Leicester City's downfall, recruitment, fanbase anger and what's next

Robert Huth speaks to LeicestershireLive on Leicester City's drop from the Premier League to League One and what needs to happen for them to bring back the glory days

 

Josh Holland Leicester City correspondent
07:00, 13 Jun 2026
Leicester City title-winner Robert Huth believes the club must focus on stabilising themselves after back-to-back relegations from the Premier League to League One.

The Foxes will play in the third tier of English football for only the second time in their history after last season's disaster in the Championship. After their nine-year stay in the Premier League - which included them pulling off one of the games greatest ever achievements in 2016 - came to an end in 2023, the club have failed to recover and find themselves at their lowest point.

City will go into the 2026/27 season as one of the favourites to win the League One title, just as they were in 2008 when they were last at this level. Preparations for the new campaign will begin in a few weeks time, with the search for a new manager appearing to be close to reaching its conclusion.

Huth, who joined City in 2015 and played huge roles in the Premier League title win and run to the Champions League quarter-final, has stressed the importance of everyone at the club coming to terms with the reality of League One.

 

Speaking to LeicestershireLive (via LeoVegas), the former defender explained the key principles needed for the club to rebuild after a "really difficult couple of years.". He said: "The first thing Leicester need to do is park the idea of being a Premier League club. Put it to one side and forget about it for a while.

"That’s not being disrespectful — it’s just reality. Right now, you’re a League One club. The objective is to get back into the Championship. Let’s not talk about where the club might be in ten years’ time. Let’s focus on stabilising things first.

 

"There are still questions about recruitment and, at the moment, there’s still no manager. What supporters want to see is what Leicester had in the past: a genuine connection between the players and the fans. At its simplest level, supporters want to see players fighting for the club.

What does that look like? It means not giving up, competing, rolling your sleeves up, fighting for every point and every win. That’s something that’s been missing over the last few seasons. I’ve never known Leicester to feel so disconnected between the players and the supporters. So how do you bring them back together?

 

"You create a style of play that supporters can identify with. High intensity, high energy, tackles, commitment, getting people off their seats. A fast winger, a quick striker, exciting football.

"At times it’s felt too passive. Reconnecting with the fans is the most important thing. Once you get the atmosphere back in the stadium, you can build from there."

The fallout between supporters and the hierarchy has reached boiling point in recent years, with many opting against attending games last season and others deciding against renewing their season tickets - although more than 22,000 were still sold for next season.

 

Huth admits that the toxicity and displeasure towards the ownership is difficult to see, but believes a revival is still possible right now. "Over the last couple of years the atmosphere has become toxic at times," he added.

"There have been banners, protests and marches. It’s not nice to see because I only really know the good times at Leicester — full houses every home game, incredible away support and a great connection between the team and the fans.

 

"There is a way back. The club has done it before. When the Srivaddhanaprabha family took over around 15 years ago, Leicester were in League One then as well. It’s definitely possible, but it won’t be as straightforward as people think. League One will be incredibly difficult.

"Teams will come to Leicester, see the stadium and the facilities, and it will feel like their cup final. They’ll raise their level. Leicester need to understand where they are right now and not underestimate the challenge. There will be ups and downs. They’re not going to win every game.

"But if they can find consistency and build momentum, then who knows? We’ve seen teams do that before. Once momentum starts building, it can carry you a long way."

Clickbait.

[BKLFox]

"You create a style of play that supporters can identify with. High intensity, high energy, tackles, commitment, getting people off their seats. A fast winger, a quick striker, exciting football.

"At times it’s felt too passive. Reconnecting with the fans is the most important thing. Once you get the atmosphere back in the stadium, you can build from there."
 

But just this week he said appointing Russell Martin would be a “sensible option…”

[coolhandfox]

Think he's pretty sensible to be fair.

 

People seem to get enraged by people taking about the fans and the atmosphere around club.

 

Its like people see this as blaming fans.

 

Getting rid of the toxic environment in the club and rebuild a relationship between the fan base and the club has to happen.

 

There is so much to fix, but this is one element.

Edited 13 June by coolhandfox

[Wymsey]

12 minutes ago, Philkeavo said:

Clickbait.

Why is it LeicestershireLive (via Leo Vegas)?

[davieG]

48 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

Why is it LeicestershireLive (via Leo Vegas)?

Because that's where they got it from, there's very little if any LCFC stuff in the Merc where they are the original source. They even get stuff that's already been posted on here especially player links. 

[Stadt]

Factually incorrect about being in L1 under the Thais before. He’s a mouthpiece like most of the title winners - a stronger allegiance to an idiot who happened to be there than with the club itself.

Edited 13 June by Stadt

[westernpark]

12 minutes ago, Stadt said:

Factually incorrect about being in L1 under the Thais before. He’s a mouthpiece like most of the title winners - a stringer allegiance to an idiot who happened to be there than with the club itself.

This is said so much- incorrectly stating when we were in league one. Pearson got us out of league one, he got us out of the championship. He also built a premier league winning side. The King Power people are secondary. Huth has shown a few times how clueless he is. 

[foxile5]

5 hours ago, Stadt said:

Factually incorrect about being in L1 under the Thais before. He’s a mouthpiece like most of the title winners - a stronger allegiance to an idiot who happened to be there than with the club itself.

It's odd, isn't it?

 

Vichai was obviously a great man to them and they think a lot of him but you can't help but wonder why they can't be bipartisan and observe that the club isn't in a good shape. He's not dependent on the club. 

[bovril]

6 hours ago, Stadt said:

Factually incorrect about being in L1 under the Thais before. He’s a mouthpiece like most of the title winners - a stronger allegiance to an idiot who happened to be there than with the club itself.

He may just have been told this and not know it's not true - why would he? Though I am probably just saying this because I refuse to accept Huth slander. Top 3 favourite player ever. 

[LCFCJohn]

6 hours ago, bovril said:

He may just have been told this and not know it's not true - why would he? Though I am probably just saying this because I refuse to accept Huth slander. Top 3 favourite player ever. 

Basic research. Fair enough as a player signing in 2015, I’m not saying he should have (although it’d be nice if players did have an understanding of the club they are joining) but if he is going to do media work in retirement and talk about the club, he should have basic facts that a quick only search can off….

[ealingfox]

13 hours ago, Stadt said:

Factually incorrect about being in L1 under the Thais before. He’s a mouthpiece like most of the title winners - a stronger allegiance to an idiot who happened to be there than with the club itself.

 

Proof at least that Toad and Smithers see this as part of their narrative. Shameful that half of our fans have already swallowed and regurgitate these lies.

[LCFCJohn]

5 minutes ago, ealingfox said:

 

Proof at least that Toad and Smithers see this as part of their narrative. Shameful that half of our fans have already swallowed and regurgitate these lies.

You can just see already that as the financial situation gets worse as we stay in the lower leagues, the narrative will shift again. Soon it’ll be how KP saved us from administration…..

[davieG]

https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/leicester-city-the-great-reset-4661257?ITO=newsnow

 

Leicester City and the great £34m reset
Change is afoot – and the biggest of all may come at the top

July 26, 2026 6:00 am (Updated 6:01 am)


Leicester City are the runaway favourites to win League One before a ball has been kicked. No one at the club needs reminding how little that means.

Last season the Foxes started with Marti Cifuentes in the dugout and hopes of an immediate return to the Premier League. They ended it with Gary Rowett as manager and relegation to the third tier.

A six-point deduction proved crucial given they finished five points off safety, and after breaching financial rules, this summer has been one of upheaval – and more importantly, goodbyes.

Clearout: every expensive player must go
Rowett is gone. He was only appointed on a short-term basis and the club have instead turned to Russell Martin, Leicester’s seventh permanent manager since Brendan Rodgers left in 2023.

Martin guided Southampton to the Premier League in 2024 before an ill-fated 123-day spell at Rangers last season, and Leicester have overlooked that tumultuous reign and put faith in the 40-year-old overseeing a vital rebuild.

Crucial to this overhaul has been a vast number of departures, players signed when Leicester City were a Premier League side with lofty ambitions.

That made for the biggest wage bill in the Championship last season, and has resulted in Harry Winks being sold to Italian side Cagliari, while captain Ricardo Pereira, Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka and Jamaal Lascelles were all released.

Leicester then terminated Jannik Vestergaard’s contract by mutual agreement last week.

Winks, Pereira, Daka, Lascelles and Vestergaard were five of Leicester’s six biggest earners last season, per Capology, with Boubakary Soumare the sixth on that list before leaving for Qatari side Al-Duhail in January.

Combined, their salaries along with Ayew’s makes for £24.2m in yearly wages – more than 50 per cent of Leicester’s overall bill last term. The Foxes have also sold teenager Jeremy Monga to Manchester City for an initial £10m, offloading promising talent in return for greater stability.

And: reset.

Leicester’s search for a bargain continues

After being stuck with players on top-tier wages in the Championship, now Leicester are after players with second-tier experience for their go in League One.

No surprises either that their two signings so far have been free agents. Former Ipswich Town forward Conor Chaplin joined, with goalkeeper Alex McCarthy following suit last week after being released by Southampton.

Further incomings are expected soon, but Danny Ings’ move is reportedly off. Leicester’s need for forwards is evident after Ayew, Daka and Monga all left, and their Ings pursuit suggests another bargain will be sought out.

Change higher up at Leicester?
The biggest change this season could come away from the pitch for Leicester.

Leicester’s Thai owners are exploring a possible sale of the club, The Financial Times reported on Wednesday, with King Power International Group having held the keys since 2010.

In that time Leicester achieved the fairy tale Premier League win in 2016, as well as FA Cup glory in 2021 and three European campaigns, but fans turned on the club’s hierarchy as they slipped down the football ladder and financial problems piled up.

Leicester were deducted six points for breaches in February, while supporters feared for the team’s future and repeatedly protested against their owners last season, calling for chief football officer Jon Rudkin to leave and owner Khun Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha to sell the club.

Khun Top’s interest has drifted, visibly in terms of his scarce appearances at King Power Stadium. “Maybe it’s my fault, I used to talk to the fans and the media, but I have responsibilities here in Thailand a lot,” he acknowledged last November.

Now in the shop window as a club, a strong start and promise of a swift Championship return would surely entice potential buyers.

[davieG]

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/leicester-city-concern-king-power-sale-developments/

 

Leicester City fan 'worry' raised after King Power ownership twist

By 
Alex Charlton
Published Jul 26, 2026, 7:45 AM GMT+1
Alex is an award-winning sports journalist who achieved the Gold Standard in his NCTJ diploma at St Mary's University. He also works for DAZN, where he covers a range of sports, with a particular emphasis on the National League. On weekends, you can find him at Fulham Football Club, where he provides audio description commentary for blind and low-vision spectators.
 

The rise and fall of Leicester City has been quite spectacular, and even though they are preparing for League One football next season, they will always boast football's best underdog story.

 

Led by Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes defied the odds to lift the Premier League title in 2016 with a team studded with talent, including N'Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy.

After owner and chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha tragically passed away in 2018, the club still outperformed expectations by lifting the FA Cup and progressing in European competitions, but there has been a steep decline since they were relegated from the top flight two years ago.

Vichai's son, Khun Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, has been Leicester's owner since his father passed away, but his time in charge looks to be coming to an end.

Leicester's Thai owners are exploring selling the East Midlands club and have tapped investment bankers at Citigroup to sound out buyers, according to people familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reports.

King Power has owned the Foxes for more than 15 years, taking over when the club were plying their trade in the Championship and nobody could have foreseen the journey they have taken the football club on.

Despite their overwhelming success, there has been concern around the club, with their six-point deduction due to breaching the EFL's Profitability and Sustainability (PSR) rules highlighting their financial mismanagement.

When asked about his immediate reaction to the news that King Power are looking to sell, FLW's Leicester City fan pundit Jamie Preston raised some valid points while sharing his opinion.

"I'm not surprised, to be honest," he told Football League World. "King Power have come under a lot of stick and a lot of pressure to sell recently.

"The only worry is who are they selling it to? Will there be enough buyers out there to buy the company? I just don't know.

"It's been an absolutely fantastic ride with them. It's been great. I think a line's been drawn in the sand now for King Power. It's about the right time to try and look for someone to buy it.

"I thought they might have gone down the investment route and got an investor in as well as them, but it looks like they want it out, lock, stock and barrel."

Why a complete reset is needed at Leicester

While King Power have brought the Foxes considerable success and unforgettable memories, all good things must come to an end and relegation to League One has signposted the need for that.

Accounts released this year highlighted substantial losses of £71.1million for the 2024/25 season, while the owners cleared over £100m worth of loans by converting debt to equity.

One of the biggest issues is that Leicester's squad that was relegated included a host of players on hefty wages, with Harry Winks on an estimated £90,000 per week, according to Capology, while Ricardo Pereira and Boubakary Soumare earned an estimated £80,000.

A wealth of those players have now departed the King Power Stadium, and with a fresh approach to player recruitment, the club have the opportunity to make Leicester sustainable again.

How do you feel about the King Power news? Let us know in the comments!

Then there is manager Russell Martin, who, although heavily criticised for his work at Southampton and Rangers, could be a shrewd appointment at that level given his success with MK Dons.

If and when the current owners depart, it will represent the end of an incredible era, and while change is needed in the East Midlands, they will forever be remembered for helping provide the greatest gift in the club's history.

 

[davieG]

https://archive.ph/G7fcO#selection-1101.0-1411.312

 

EFL owner insists 'massive' Leicester City 'primed' for takeover
Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony believes prospective new owners will be queueing up to buy the Foxes

ByAndy Turner
12:57, 25 Jul 2026
Leicester City will have prospective new owners “queueing” to buy the club if Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha puts the club up for sale.
That’s the view of fellow League One owner Darragh MacAnthony who insists the newly relegated Foxes are a “massive” club with the best training facilities in Europe.
The Peterborough United chairman believes City are “primed” for a sale right now ahead of what he says will be a hugely successful season back in the third tier of English football.
Interviewed on talkSPORT, it was put to MacAnthony that Leicester’s owners King Power are looking to sell the club.
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Presenter and chief football correspondent Alex Crook said: “The ownership group have come under fire in wake of back-to-back relegations but it has only been ten years since they defied odds of 5000-1 to win the Premier League title. They have been FA Cup winners since then and European quarter finalists. Where’s it all gone so badly wrong for King Power and is now the right time to get out?
“I feel sorry for the son who owns it, and obviously the personal tragedy probably hasn’t helped over the years,” said MacAnthony.
“His dad was a big guiding light and everything. I’m sure he wants to sell because he’s been hammered after the back-to-back relegations, but everyone in football has got a short memory.
“What Leicester have done over the last ten years has been incredible and I ask anyone to go and visit the Leicester training ground because it’s the best training ground I have seen in Europe. I mean, unbelievable. I think they spent £100million on it.
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“Let me say this right now, anyone looking to buy a football club, and I don’t care what the price of Leicester is, that’s one of the best clubs out there to buy.
“I would also say to the guy who owns it that is looking to sell, what he’s done for Leicester is incredible. Regardless of being back in League One, that’s football.”
Asked if the owner deserves the stick he’s getting from the fans, he said: “Every owner deserves stick when you fail. Every owner fails, by the way, that’s just par for the course. It doesn’t matter whether you are Man United or Peterborough United, you are going to fail during a period of ownership. I have been an owner for 20 years and we have won promotions, cups, we’ve had relegations, we’ve succeeded and we’ve failed. That’s the beauty of our game. You’re not guaranteed to win.
“I know a lot of Americans think you’re guaranteed to win when you buy a football club, but it doesn’t work that way. So he’s going to deserve stick because any club that gets relegated, the owner has to front it.
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“He’s a very likeable guy and the family have done incredible things for Leicester. I would say to the fans to go easy on him, obviously if he’s at the games early on in League One. But I am sure he’s going to find a good owner and there will be a queue at the door to buy that club.”
He added: “Leicester, since they were last in League One, just look at what they have done. Look at their facilities, look at their training ground. My goodness, that is a massive football club at this level. I thought Birmingham were big but Leicester are one of the biggest that have played at this level for a long time and they are going to have a good season regardless.
“It’s primed, if he wants to sell it, now is the time to do it. And do you know what, he’s probably got to the stage of criticism fatigue. A lot of owners get that when they are constantly criticised and you get mental fatigue from that and you think, ‘do you know what, let someone else do this better than me."

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[Phil_Dunphy]

6 minutes ago, davieG said:

We posting AI now?

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6 minutes ago, davieG said:

 

[davieG]

14 minutes ago, Phil_Dunphy said:

We posting AI now?

If it's funny, heaven help us if Arteta has any influence.

[Claridge]

1 hour ago, davieG said:

If it's funny, heaven help us if Arteta has any influence.

Done a terrible job at Arsenal, don’t any of his help or the odd loan player