I thought Ranieri retired permanently?

[cruzFOX]

If Ranieri was free he might have taken the Italian job but he lives Roma too much and is in the middle of a project. I’d love for him to finish his managerial career with Italy but he’s earned his right to do what he wants. The man is a legend wherever he goes (except for Greece lol)

[cruzFOX]

On 08/06/2025 at 09:58, SK3Blue said:

To think we fired him around 9 months after lifting the title! How long did Rodgers get after we were hammered at Forest in the cup? 15 months? 

For years I supported the club in dismissing Ranieri as much as I disliked the decision believing it was for the greater good ie surviving relegation. However, now after all these years and the debacle over rogers, cooper and now Ruud I’m really perplexed.

we (hierarchy) have no principles or credit left in the bank. Biggest bunch of idiots ever.

[SK3Blue]

35 minutes ago, cruzFOX said:

For years I supported the club in dismissing Ranieri as much as I disliked the decision believing it was for the greater good ie surviving relegation. However, now after all these years and the debacle over rogers, cooper and now Ruud I’m really perplexed.

we (hierarchy) have no principles or credit left in the bank. Biggest bunch of idiots ever.

Exactly, we were quick in comparison to this current lot of managers in firing Claudio. 
I could argue that Vichai was too quick and ruthless with Ranieri, but his son is a procrastinating and careless owner who employs cretins who have long out stayed their welcome. One bad appointment after another on the board and in the dugout. 

[filbertway]

5 hours ago, SK3Blue said:

Exactly, we were quick in comparison to this current lot of managers in firing Claudio. 
I could argue that Vichai was too quick and ruthless with Ranieri, but his son is a procrastinating and careless owner who employs cretins who have long out stayed their welcome. One bad appointment after another on the board and in the dugout. 

Ranieri was literally on course to take down the Premier League champions, all whilst undoing the good foundations that were in place when he joined.

 

Being able to recognise and deal with that, is one of the many qualities that sets him apart from Top.

[David Hankey]

A manager we shall never forget.

[ParkerPen]

there's a picture I have of my dad  - 74 this year - taken at the training ground with Ranieri, early on in the season after the unthinkable happened.

 

The old man and I both feel rather emotional about Claudio. he ( the old man) is about done with football these days, but that season is really something and a memory we'll both treasure (and the pic).