Next Manager

[StevieH]

It's clear to me that as like last summer no one wants the job. They are keeping RvN hanging as obviously approached other potential managers and having no joy. I think thus could end up with RvN staying.

[FosseSpark]

Hierarchy of events is: 

- Confirmation of any penalty / points deduction / transfer ban: 

- Confirmation of new manager: No self respecting player or manager will join until they know the outcome  of that, so i'd imagine the league will drag it out as a secondary sort of punishment if they feel we are trying to evade a breach. 

- Player signings: If we are late to the party for key positions, particularly in the striking dept then we will be at a massive disadvantage. We are currently well stocked elsewhere for the championship, depending on departures but have zero up top. 

[StevieH]

1 hour ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

At least with Dyche he’d sort the defence out and make us fighters again. He wouldn’t be my first choice, but I’d be prepared to give him a go. Hopefully he’d also have the profile to take on and call out all the ridiculous things going on behind the scenes. 

Why is everyone presuming Dyche would take the job? I don't think he would want it. 

[teblin]

2 minutes ago, StevieH said:

Why is everyone presuming Dyche would take the job? I don't think he would want it. 

I do, I think he has wanted our job for a while, even when we appointed Puel.

 

1. We are local for him
2. He is mates with Rudkin
3. We are a big club despite the turmoil
4. He'll see it as a big chance to prove himself and build something again

[alanf0x]

10 minutes ago, FosseSpark said:

Hierarchy of events is: 

- Confirmation of any penalty / points deduction / transfer ban: 

- Confirmation of new manager: No self respecting player or manager will join until they know the outcome  of that, so i'd imagine the league will drag it out as a secondary sort of punishment if they feel we are trying to evade a breach. 

- Player signings: If we are late to the party for key positions, particularly in the striking dept then we will be at a massive disadvantage. We are currently well stocked elsewhere for the championship, depending on departures but have zero up top. 

Missed the most important change at the top of the chain. Rudkin out, new Director of football 

[Ricey]

A good chunk of our fanbase will welcome Dyche, but it means the following things:

 

1) Another wild swing in style of play, for which our current squad is not well suited to.

2) Little opportunities for Academy players.

3) A steer away from modern, innovative techniques for recruitment, analysis and training.

4) Further protection of Rudkin’s role. 

[VLC86]

29 minutes ago, StevieH said:

It's clear to me that as like last summer no one wants the job. They are keeping RvN hanging as obviously approached other potential managers and having no joy. I think thus could end up with RvN staying.

Sounds like Martin might have been ringing round setting up backroom staff/potential signings a week ago so I don’t think that’s true.

[LestaLad]

1 hour ago, pmcla26 said:

Martin would play the youth and get us playing good football, a lot of people would convert very quickly and find him likeable.
 

However, some people will always just have a dislike for him because either they have been told not to like him, or their opinion on him is set in stone and will never change. 

I agree.

[teblin]

1 minute ago, Ricey said:

A good chunk of our fanbase will welcome Dyche, but it means the following things:

 

1) Another wild swing in style of play, for which our current squad is not well suited to.

2) Little opportunities for Academy players.

3) A steer away from modern, innovative techniques for recruitment, analysis and training.

4) Further protection of Rudkin’s role. 

Agree its screams no plan again. But is this true? Or is it just based on what he’s had at his disposal?

 

Im not saying it isn’t true, just wondering. 

[jayfox26]

34 minutes ago, StevieH said:

It's clear to me that as like last summer no one wants the job. They are keeping RvN hanging as obviously approached other potential managers and having no joy. I think thus could end up with RvN staying.

Or the more likely scenario is we are waiting until the new financial year ends so not to breach PSR for this season 

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

37 minutes ago, StevieH said:

Why is everyone presuming Dyche would take the job? I don't think he would want it. 

He’s the sort of manager who has - wittingly or unwittingly - carved out a niche of going into clubs in trouble. He might see the facilities, quality youth and squad and think if he can steady the ship he can build something for the long term. Clubs wont appoint him in the top half of the PL, but clubs struggling at the bottom or in our position would appoint him. So I suppose what I’m saying is that I think we could be a good fit. Plus he lives nearby… I reckon he would. 

[Chelmofox]

6 hours ago, Sly said:

I can see us chasing Postecoglou if he’s sacked by Spurs later today. 

Just do see it. I also don't get Ange. Taken one of the riches clubs in the world and makes then more than a defensive laughing stock, basically doubling up the risks of the inverted full back role. I don't see why anyone wants that.

[les-tah]

If RVN stays i think its very clear we are in deep PSR troubles.

[Sly]

3 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Just do see it. I also don't get Ange. Taken one of the riches clubs in the world and makes then more than a defensive laughing stock, basically doubling up the risks of the inverted full back role. I don't see why anyone wants that.

He’s had a bizarre career. Successful yes but he’s almost a bit like Rodgers in a way. Short stints and potentially under achieved. 

[Chelmofox]

14 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

He’s the sort of manager who has - wittingly or unwittingly - carved out a niche of going into clubs in trouble. He might see the facilities, quality youth and squad and think if he can steady the ship he can build something for the long term. Clubs wont appoint him in the top half of the PL, but clubs struggling at the bottom or in our position would appoint him. So I suppose what I’m saying is that I think we could be a good fit. Plus he lives nearby… I reckon he would. 

This might seem an odd thing to say, but we aren't in the sort of trouble that Dyche specialises in.  We are i day 2 of the summer transfer window preparing for a preseason and a 46 game championship campaign where we likely will have one of the strongest squads available, and some amazing academy prospects coming through. 

 

What we need is solid strategic thinking, off loading deadwood and players that dont align with our strategy, working out the pathway for the youth and buying players who are going to add value. Then we need a strong preseason with everyone on board and everyone hungry for success.

 

You call on Dyche when you are 3rd from bottom after 20 games.

Edited 2 June 2025 by Chelmofox

[Spudulike]

52 minutes ago, StevieH said:

Why is everyone presuming Dyche would take the job? I don't think he would want it. 

He's not likely to get a Premier League job offer now so I would think we are the best he could get. He is, according to reports, a friend of Rudders so that removes, or dilutes at least, potential future conflict.

 

The anti-Moyes arguments - he's a dinosaur not fit for the modern game - are playing out again with Dyche. In an ideal world he wouldn't be considered but needs must and all that. Safe pair of hands?

[daddylonglegs]

Our situation has gone from being laughable to flat out cringeworthy at this stage. 

Such a mess. I don't even know where to start when someone who's not a Leicester fan asks me what's going on with the club 

[Spudulike]

7 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

This might seem an odd thing to say, but we aren't in the sort of trouble that Dyche specialises in.  We are i day 2 of the summer transfer window preparing for a preseason and a 46 game championship campaign where we likely will have one of the strongest squads available, and some amazing academy prospects coming through. 

 

What we need is solid strategic thinking, off loading deadwood and players that dont align with our strategy, working out the pathway for the youth and buying players who are going to add value. Then we need a strong preseason with everyone on board and everyone hungry for success.

 

You call on Dyche when you are 3rd from bottom after 20 games.

That sounds like a job for big Sam, or Warnock or even Harry Bassett. Don't think that Dyche is in that group yet.

[Vindaloo FOX]

Simon Grayson

[teblin]

3 minutes ago, Vindaloo FOX said:

Simon Grayson

Going full Sunderland?

[ClaphamFox]

It's early June. While we would all prefer it to be sorted out sooner rather than later, if there is one period in the entire calendar year when clubs have the luxury of taking their time over a managerial appointment, surely it's in the month after a season ends when the players are all away? I'd much prefer the club took its time to make a decent appointment rather than rush to appoint somebody unsuitable just because they're out of contract and want the job. 

[Happy Fox]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXCLUSIVE: Ruud van Nistelrooy expects to STAY at Leicester City. Board can’t agree on a next manager. Ruud is considered to still have enough aura points to guide the club back to the Premier League. Happy with that, Foxes? #lcfc

 

 

[SkidsFox]

Is that Dutch woman who managed England available? We may as well take the gamble of a woman boss - so long as we sign a huge Amazon contract to serialise our season. 

[Loxm]

17 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

It's early June. While we would all prefer it to be sorted out sooner rather than later, if there is one period in the entire calendar year when clubs have the luxury of taking their time over a managerial appointment, surely it's in the month after a season ends when the players are all away? I'd much prefer the club took its time to make a decent appointment rather than rush to appoint somebody unsuitable just because they're out of contract and want the job. 

I agree with most of that. It's still early June and there is some breathing room to get this right. Rushing into the wrong appointment (like cooper) would be a disaster and the club has to be thorough.

 

But the extremely concerning part, and where this whole thing feels off, is the alleged lack of communication with Ruud. If he's been left completely in the dark, that’s not just unprofessional, it’s disrespectful.

Imagine being him. If all the other candidates say no and the club comes crawling back, how is he supposed to feel? That’s a terrible message to send to any manager, let alone one who might end up staying.

 

For the record, I really want Ruud to go, and I don’t think he’s done anything to warrant the job moving forward. But the disrespect is mad.

[Jobyfox]

12 minutes ago, SkidsFox said:

Is that Dutch woman who managed England available? We may as well take the gamble of a woman boss - so long as we sign a huge Amazon contract to serialise our season. 

I think she’d rather work with Beth Mead and Lauren Hemp than BDCR and Jordan Ayew