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

[MattFox]

1 hour ago, OntarioFox said:

 

It was pinned yesterday evening, wonder why it isn't anymore... 

Anthony been on the blower?

[Happy Fox]

Club cannot silence us! We will not be silenced Top and Rudkin.

[les-tah]

If you try silence the fans this will just get worse and alot more toxic tbf

Edited 19 January 2025 by les-tah

[Guest RYM]

16 minutes ago, MattFox said:

Anthony been on the blower?

Another clown that needs to go. Served his time and now the club has outgrown him and his team of nodding dogs. 

[Ian Nacho]

Not got a problem with this unpinned. I get the position mods are put in. 

[ProjectReset]

All - feels appropriate at this point to provide an update and response to some FAQs

1. Why focus on Rudkin and not 'sacking the board' or requesting new ownership: 
 

For this movement to be effective, it has to be focused and realistic. A broad “sack the board” approach is neither practical nor fair. The board is elected by shareholders to oversee the club’s long-term stability, and while we may question their decisions, a demand for their wholesale removal is unlikely to be successful and it is also unclear what this would achieve other than further instability. What we do know is that the footballing operation is failing, and Jon Rudkin, as Director of Football, is directly responsible. His role covers recruitment, managerial appointments, and player contracts - all areas where Leicester City have struggled to operate effectively in recent years. We have found ourselves unable to move on older players on higher wages, limiting our ability to operate efficiently in the transfer market. This, in turn, has left us persistently exposed to financial restrictions and PSR sanctions, creating uncertainty about our strategy. No doubt, this uncertainty also makes recruitment (both player and managerial) more challenging, impacts the mindset of our current players, and contributes to the growing frustration in the stands. We also recognise that, rightly or wrongly, the club operates with a high level of secrecy. We don’t have access to every discussion or decision behind closed doors, but what we can see is a pattern of footballing stagnation, with reactive rather than proactive decision-making. That is what we are challenging. By focusing on Rudkin, we highlight a specific, actionable failure. 

 

2. Timing - why wait until the Arsenal match?

 

The reality is that mid-season changes at this level are challenging. The club will not remove a Director of Football during a transfer window, and as much as we want change, it wouldn’t be in Leicester City’s interests to do so while the window remains open. It would undermine our ability to compete, and we are already hamstrung. This is not a reaction to one or two bad results. We are a fan base that, perhaps unfairly, has a reputation for being difficult to please - quick to turn on managers, too expectant of success. We cannot allow this movement to be dismissed as another reactionary flash in the pan. This is about safeguarding Leicester City’s footballing identity for the long term - a club that has historically performed admirably when operating with clarity, discipline, and a proactive approach to transfer strategy. That identity is fading, and without change, we risk losing the principles that have kept us competitive. This is not about demanding instant results or a specific league position - it’s about ensuring we are run in a way that is sustainable and forward-thinking. The Arsenal game is our next home fixture, meaning it is the first practical opportunity where we can gather the numbers needed, in a visible way, to make our voices heard. 

 

3. Fundraising & Coordination 

 

To protect the integrity of this movement, I will not be advocating centralised funding or ownership of the protest by one person or organisation (i.e. Union FS or other collectives). My preference is for this to be a bottom-up, grassroots effort - driven by fans, rather than a single voice which is potentially exposed to intervention or disruption from the club.  Put bluntly, a centralised approach makes it easier interfere or discredit what we are trying to do. I am looking to work with prominent voices to amplify the message as appropriate - please do reach out if you are willing to support. I would like to remain anonymous as quite frankly, I'm not sure there is any value in being the public face of this. I want to follow & support my team as I always have done. Finally, we must recognise that this sort of collective action potentially puts the admins of this site in a difficult position. By remaining anonymous and placing the emphasis on the movement & not individual accounts or fan groups, my hope is that this protects the integrity of Foxestalk as a forum.  

Edited 19 January 2025 by ProjectReset

[LCFCCHRIS]

[Mickyblueeyes]

28 minutes ago, ProjectReset said:

All - feels appropriate at this point to provide an update and response to some FAQs

1. Why focus on Rudkin and not 'sacking the board' or requesting new ownership: 
 

For this movement to be effective, it has to be focused and realistic. A broad “sack the board” approach is neither practical nor fair. The board is elected by shareholders to oversee the club’s long-term stability, and while we may question their decisions, a demand for their wholesale removal is unlikely to be successful and it is also unclear what this would achieve other than further instability. What we do know is that the footballing operation is failing, and Jon Rudkin, as Director of Football, is directly responsible. His role covers recruitment, managerial appointments, and player contracts - all areas where Leicester City have struggled to operate effectively in recent years. We have found ourselves unable to move on older players on higher wages, limiting our ability to operate efficiently in the transfer market. This, in turn, has left us persistently exposed to financial restrictions and PSR sanctions, creating uncertainty about our strategy. No doubt, this uncertainty also makes recruitment (both player and managerial) more challenging, impacts the mindset of our current players, and contributes to the growing frustration in the stands. We also recognise that, rightly or wrongly, the club operates with a high level of secrecy. We don’t have access to every discussion or decision behind closed doors, but what we can see is a pattern of footballing stagnation, with reactive rather than proactive decision-making. That is what we are challenging. By focusing on Rudkin, we highlight a specific, actionable failure. 

 

2. Timing - why wait until the Arsenal match?

 

The reality is that mid-season changes at this level are challenging. The club will not remove a Director of Football during a transfer window, and as much as we want change, it wouldn’t be in Leicester City’s interests to do so while the window remains open. It would undermine our ability to compete, and we are already hamstrung. This is not a reaction to one or two bad results. We are a fan base that, perhaps unfairly, has a reputation for being difficult to please - quick to turn on managers, too expectant of success. We cannot allow this movement to be dismissed as another reactionary flash in the pan. This is about safeguarding Leicester City’s footballing identity for the long term - a club that has historically performed admirably when operating with clarity, discipline, and a proactive approach to transfer strategy. That identity is fading, and without change, we risk losing the principles that have kept us competitive. This is not about demanding instant results or a specific league position - it’s about ensuring we are run in a way that is sustainable and forward-thinking. The Arsenal game is our next home fixture, meaning it is the first practical opportunity where we can gather the numbers needed, in a visible way, to make our voices heard. 

 

3. Fundraising & Coordination 

 

To protect the integrity of this movement, I will not be advocating centralised funding or ownership of the protest by one person or organisation (i.e. Union FS or other collectives). My preference is for this to be a bottom-up, grassroots effort - driven by fans, rather than a single voice which is potentially exposed to intervention or disruption from the club.  Put bluntly, a centralised approach makes it easier interfere or discredit what we are trying to do. I am looking to work with prominent voices to amplify the message as appropriate - please do reach out if you are willing to support. I would like to remain anonymous as quite frankly, I'm not sure there is any value in being the public face of this. I want to follow & support my team as I always have done. Finally, we must recognise that this sort of collective action potentially puts the admins of this site in a difficult position. By remaining anonymous and placing the emphasis on the movement & not individual accounts or fan groups, my hope is that this protects the integrity of Foxestalk as a forum.  

All good responses thanks for trying and organising.

[Nolucklcfc]

Pin it. 

[Skidmark]

Admins in the pocket of the club. 

 

No backbone. 

 

Admins/Mods need to post some justification and answers as to why the thread disappeared. 

 

We're waiting. 

[Bluearmyfox28]

2 hours ago, les-tah said:

What do we realistically genuinely want in the short term from this?

 

ill go first

 

- Rudkin agrees to step down

- Club significantly spends money in January on 3/4 players to give us hope and at least sets us up for next year at worst.

 

i dont think anything else drastically is going to change in the short term but they are my immediate hopes.

Your second point isn’t possible due to PSR. Sacking Rudkin isn’t a short term change, it’s a long term answer with transfer fee’s and contracts being spent more wisely with a clear vision and identity to who we are and what we want to be.

[CosbehFox]

9 minutes ago, Skidmark said:

Admins in the pocket of the club. 

 

No backbone. 

 

Admins/Mods need to post some justification and answers as to why the thread disappeared. 

 

We're waiting. 

Tbf to Mark he’s already stated elsewhere and you can understand his reasoning 

[Tuna]

13 minutes ago, Skidmark said:

Admins in the pocket of the club. 

Unfair

[Skidmark]

Just now, Tuna said:

Unfair

Possibly but there has always been people standing in the way of progress. Time for certain people to consider which side of History they want to be on. 

 

[Bluearmyfox28]

1 minute ago, Skidmark said:

Possibly but there has always been people standing in the way of progress. Time for certain people to consider which side of History they want to be on. 

 

Huge point. I’ve stated elsewhere now isn’t the time to think about relationships. Change is needed, we are losing our football club at a rapid pace! People need to grow a backbone and do what’s right for our football club. 
 

Honestly getting sick and tired of this walking on egg shells approach, it’s pathetic.

[RoboFox]

Mark and the admins are club informants?  
 
Tin foil hat time. Absurd.

 

Edited 19 January 2025 by RoboFox

[Nolucklcfc]

11 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

Tbf to Mark he’s already stated elsewhere and you can understand his reasoning 

What is the reason? 

[ProjectReset]

I think we can all appreciate the sentiment given the sensitivity - but let's not become distracted by in-fighting and focus on one unifying message. 

 

Mark has been in touch & I have explained my position - I have used a new account & used a VPN to protect my identity. This should not be the focus of the discussion

 

The thread has been reinstated and we are able to talk freely. Let's focus on the task at hand.

[Skidmark]

Just now, RoboFox said:

Mark and the admins are club informants?

Nope, but willing to restrict free debate/opposition to the club as those at the club seemingly are offended by the mere sniff of fans banding together to try and make their voices heard. We've seen in the past year or so supporters voicing their own opinions on social media to then find letters appearing through the post banning them from the ground. 

 

I can understand the legal stuff, not allowing certain links for those to watch the games and stuff, but Foxestalk is possibly the greatest fan community out there. There isn't another one like it. It's been built for years on banter, free debate, opposition to posters ideas. 

 

Fans getting together to voice their opinion for change is a good thing. It shows a community that is together. Restricting visibility to this and thus preventing this action taking place is incredibly poor. 

 

For me this isn't about vitriol directed towards board members, I've expressed that in other threads how I feel the stuff directed at Rudkin is wrong, distasteful and the image of his car surrounded by security yesterday leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. 

 

For me this is about change. In 1884, a group of schoolboys joined the Football Asssociation and set up the basis of the club that we all love. Our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents have all been there on the stands. It would be wrong for people to passively sit by whilst we as a fanbase become so detached from the club.

 

Things need to change and we need to wrestle the image of our club from King Power FC to Leicester City FC. 

[phoneticerror]

10 minutes ago, RoboFox said:

Mark and the admins are club informants?  
 
Tin foil hat time. Absurd.

 

Wait a sec… Mark IS Rudkin

 

😂😂😂😂

[dnewty]

Fully behind this, either King Power make significant changes or sell the club. There’s absolutely no accountability what so ever, what worry’s me is I get the feeling they think they’re doing an excellent job.

Edited 19 January 2025 by dnewty

[RoboFox]

8 minutes ago, Skidmark said:

Nope, but willing to restrict free debate/opposition to the club as those at the club seemingly are offended by the mere sniff of fans banding together to try and make their voices heard. We've seen in the past year or so supporters voicing their own opinions on social media to then find letters appearing through the post banning them from the ground. 

 

I can understand the legal stuff, not allowing certain links for those to watch the games and stuff, but Foxestalk is possibly the greatest fan community out there. There isn't another one like it. It's been built for years on banter, free debate, opposition to posters ideas. 

 

Fans getting together to voice their opinion for change is a good thing. It shows a community that is together. Restricting visibility to this and thus preventing this action taking place is incredibly poor. 

 

For me this isn't about vitriol directed towards board members, I've expressed that in other threads how I feel the stuff directed at Rudkin is wrong, distasteful and the image of his car surrounded by security yesterday leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. 

 

For me this is about change. In 1884, a group of schoolboys joined the Football Asssociation and set up the basis of the club that we all love. Our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents have all been there on the stands. It would be wrong for people to passively sit by whilst we as a fanbase become so detached from the club.

 

Things need to change and we need to wrestle the image of our club from King Power FC to Leicester City FC. 

I - along with the majority of FT members - agree with the sentiment, I’m sure.
 

But I’ve seen suggestions on here over the last few days that the admins here are somehow on the club’s payroll which is frankly completely bonkers.

 

The biggest issue any kind of movement for change faces is the fact that FT members aren’t representative of the wider fanbase. At all.

[Philkeavo]

20 minutes ago, ProjectReset said:

Mark has been in touch & I have explained my position - I have used a new account & used a VPN to protect my identity. This should not be the focus of the discussion

 

The thread has been reinstated and we are able to talk freely. Let's focus on the task at hand.

It says everything that you’ve had to create a new account and use extreme measures like VPN to protect your identity.

Diversity of opinion leads to better decision making, fosters innovation and promotes critical thinking. All things sadly lacking at KPFC.

[Lesta Legend]

Southampton are restructuring and Everton’s new owners are too. 

 

Top this is exactly what you should be doing too. 

Edited 19 January 2025 by Lesta Legend

[Skidmark]

Just now, RoboFox said:

I - along with the majority of FT members - agree with the sentiment, I’m sure.
 

But I’ve seen suggestions on here over the last few days that the admins here are somehow on the club’s payroll which is frankly completely bonkers.

 

The biggest issue any kind of movement for change faces is the fact that FT members aren’t representative of the wider fanbase. At all.

When I said 'in the pockets,' perhaps I misphrased and I apologise if this is the case. 

 

What I meant was that we've seen a number of times things 'disappear' allegedly upon the request of the club which is so disappointing. Foxestalk is a brilliant place with great debate, it's a shame that the club want to prevent this and somehow the admins are okay to delete things at the request.