A Call for Change: A Footballing Reset at Leicester City Football Club

[ProjectReset]

Leicester City is a club that is losing its soul.

 

A club that once thrived on smart decisions, fearless ambition, and a relentless work ethic now feels directionless. The resilience that defined us has been replaced by indecision. The sharp recruitment and bold leadership that made us special have been dulled by complacency. And the connection between the club and its fans - once our greatest strength - is fading. From the miraculous Premier League triumph of 2016 to our FA Cup glory in 2021, we have seen moments that defied belief. These successes, overseen in part by John Rudkin as Director of Football, deserve recognition and appreciation. But football does not stand still, and neither can Leicester City. Recent years have seen a concerning period of stagnation. Recruitment has faltered, key decisions have been delayed, and the competitive edge that once set us apart has dulled. The result? Relegation, instability, and an uncertain future. In response to relegation, we were told that an inquest would take place - a full review of the failures that led to our downfall. But what came of this? No tangible outcome, no visible consequences for those responsible, and no reassurance for fans that lessons had truly been learned.

 

As Director of Football, John Rudkin is ultimately responsible for the footballing side of Leicester City’s operations. That means player recruitment, squad planning, managerial appointments, and ensuring the football strategy is fit for purpose. Yet under his leadership, we have repeatedly failed to act at the right time, and when decisions have been made, they have lacked clear logic, transparency, and accountability. The result has been an avoidable decline that has left our club struggling to define its footballing identity. Leicester City has never been a club that expects success as a right. What we do expect, however, is a club that fights, competes smartly, and operates with a clear sense of direction. Our greatest moments were built on an identity of resilience - punching above our weight, making smart decisions, and seizing opportunities where others hesitated. That identity is now fading, replaced by reactive decision-making and an absence of clear footballing leadership. Beyond the issues on the pitch, we are witnessing an increasingly fractured fan base. A club once built on unity - where the Srivaddhanaprabha family, the Leicester City staff, and the supporters stood together - now feels more disconnected than ever. A lack of decisive action from those in power, including Rudkin, is widening the gap between the club and its fans, creating a difficult environment for players to thrive and a growing sense of frustration in the stands. The bond that once made Leicester City special is weakening, and unless meaningful change occurs, that connection risks being lost altogether.

For the good of Leicester City Football Club, it is time for a footballing reset. It is time for a leadership change in the footballing department. John Rudkin’s tenure has run its course, and a fresh, progressive vision is now essential to ensure Leicester City once again operates with clarity, ambition, and a footballing identity that reflects who we are. Our club cannot afford to continue down this path: where poor footballing decisions are made too late, without clear reasoning, and without accountability.

 

This is not about disrespecting the past; it is about safeguarding the future. We call on the Leicester City hierarchy to take decisive action, to listen to the concerns of the fans, and to ensure that this great club does not lose sight of what made it special.

Join us. Stand with us. Demand change.

We will be making our voices heard at the King Power Stadium before our next home fixture against Arsenal. Join us at 11:30 AM on Saturday, 15th February 2025, outside the ground. If you believe in a better future for Leicester City, be there. Be loud. Be united. The fight for our club starts now. For Leicester. For the future. For the reset.

[Nolucklcfc]

Well behind this. I’ll be there. 

[Silva Fox]

I was planning on staying away again as I did today but I'll be there if this is going ahead.

[Skidmark]

The buck stops with Top.

 

He must be the one to blame more so than Rudkin. 

[LFEFox23]

Won’t this game be likely to be moved?

[OntarioFox]

I have a 12 hour night shift beforehand, but you bet I'll be there, even if I'm cranky, annoyed and half asleep. And that's before Leicester have kicked a ball. 

[Skidmark]

The campaign should be all for Leicester City Football Club, not King Power Football Club.

[urban.spaceman]

Immediate action is required! Action will be in roughly 4 weeks time. 

[OntarioFox]

Anyone got some paint, posts and stakes? Could bang a banner up outside the training ground entrance in the middle of the night.

[Bluearmyfox28]

Typical I’m on holiday for this game, but great idea.
 

This thread should be pinned by the moderators and media should be informed in advance to get the word out (Mercury, radio Leicester etc).

 

it’s time as a fan base we try to do everything in our power to make change happen and not sit back whilst watching the club get taken away from us.

[Bilo]

I agree with the sentiment, but I think we need to be at Seagrave now. No ****ing around.

[phoneticerror]

I’ll be there and support, but this is in like 4 weeks. Can’t we do something sooner?

[Nolucklcfc]

2 minutes ago, phoneticerror said:

I’ll be there and support, but this is in like 4 weeks. Can’t we do something sooner?

I think it’s smart actually, allows time for the word to get out. 

[adam]

Back the lads....count me in.

[Ricey]

This is good, but shouldn’t be solely focussed on Rudkin, that won’t solve all of our problems. Ultimately Top makes the calls, for example he decides when to fire managers and chooses the replacements.

 

Off the pitch is also being run at an equal level of incompetence.

 

SACK THE BOARD.

[phoneticerror]

3 minutes ago, Nolucklcfc said:

I think it’s smart actually, allows time for the word to get out. 

It probably should’ve been today.

 

The downside is that by the time we do this, there is no chance to save us.

[phoneticerror]

Just now, Ricey said:

This is good, but shouldn’t be solely focussed on Rudkin, that won’t solve all of our problems. Ultimately Top makes the calls, for example he decides when to fire managers and chooses the replacements.

 

Off the pitch is also being run at an equal level of incompetence.

 

SACK THE BOARD.

I saw the spineless sack of sh1t was watching today too. Probably watching horseys on his phone all game.

[Bluearmyfox28]

3 minutes ago, Ricey said:

This is good, but shouldn’t be solely focussed on Rudkin, that won’t solve all of our problems. Ultimately Top makes the calls, for example he decides when to fire managers and chooses the replacements.

 

Off the pitch is also being run at an equal level of incompetence.

 

SACK THE BOARD.

Agreed, this should be a board protest not just one person. By stating the board that automatically includes Rudkin.

[The Hitman]

Easy for my lazy ass to say but about time someone sorted something. 
 

Will be there. 

[Lako42]

Wider accountability is required not just DOF. 

 

I'll be there nonetheless 

[Bilo]

5 minutes ago, phoneticerror said:

It probably should’ve been today.

 

The downside is that by the time we do this, there is no chance to save us.

There already is no chance to save us. No time like the present.

[João Miguel da Cunha]

Superbly put, so soon after another abject showing to boot. Apologies as this isn’t in my wheelhouse, but is there anything @Union FS could do to promote this in the lead up to the Arsenal game? 

[00rawat]

I'll be there because the way the club is going we could be easily looking  at becoming a next stoke,just aimlessly staying in champ,not getting relegated not getting promoted another 10 years in the champ for me at this rate!!! The way I see we need to action everton like fans did !!!

[Freeman's Wharfer]

Agree with the sentiment but it’s not just on the footballing side the club needs a reset. The way the club operates in terms of fan communication, appreciation and engagement is wildly off at the moment as well. 

[BakerLCFC]

@ProjectReset do you need any money raising for any banners or anything? As happy to contribute. 
I’ve seen people on other threads talking about those vans with screens or an airplane banner. 
 

Could we organise something outside the training ground even if it’s just hiring a screen and letting the media outlets know so it gets covered by them? 
 

Happy to help anyway I can.