Danny Rohl - incoming?

[Finnegan]

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

Will Sean Dyche be the new manager soon? – Mayan Silver Fox

I think a manager like Dyche would want to know exactly what he was facing before he seriously considered taking a job like this. A proven Premier League operator, Dyche will drop into the Championship only if he is confident he can get out of it quickly.

However capable he might be, though, a significant points deduction is going to hurt Leicester’s chances of immediate promotion greatly. With that in mind, would Dyche really want to take a job with the landscape unclear?

By sitting tight now, he is likely to be in the frame for Premier League jobs in the autumn or early winter, when the decision-makers at struggling clubs start to panic about the prospect of relegation.

 

"I don't know."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

Any news on King Power looking to potentially sell LCFC? – TAIE podcast

We’ve read reports from Thailand about the challenges King Power have faced. It’s also true that clubs like Leicester are always open to external investment and that is probably the case now more than it has ever been.

A full sale is a different matter, though. The club is worth much more than the £39million King Power paid for it in 2010 – but far less than it was in the middle of the last decade, when Leicester won the Premier League title and qualified for the Champions League.

Why would a state-backed fund from the Middle East alight on Leicester now? A more realistic option would probably be North American owners captivated by the recent history of the club – but right now, minority investment is probably the best King Power could hope for.

 

"I don't know."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

If Danny Rohl is genuinely the leading target, do the club trust him enough to give him real power in recruitment, or will director of football Jon Rudkin still be pulling the strings? – Ryan

First thing to remember about Rohl: he is hugely admired by head of recruitment Martyn Glover, who saw him at close quarters at Southampton, when Rohl was part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s coaching staff.

Rohl was sounded out when Cooper was sacked last autumn, too – not necessarily as a candidate for that time, but as someone Leicester might turn to in future.

While all coaches would like some input in transfers, Rohl is a training-ground coach who was educated in Germany, where sporting directors handle transfers and coaches coach. If Rohl can settle his contract at Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester can avoid compensation, the German could be an ideal fit.

He is also admired by Brentford, potentially to become part of Keith Andrews’ coaching staff, but it would be a surprise if Rohl chose to work for a boss with less experience than he has.

 

"Maaaybe? But I don't actually know."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

When will director of football John Rudkin and chief executive Susan Whelan be sacked for the litany of decisions that resulted in Leicester being relegated in 2022-23, let alone 2024-25? – Fossils and Fosse

Ah, the famous ‘review’ that took place at the end of the 2022-23 season, after Leicester were relegated and there were precisely no changes in key positions. Will it be any different this time?

Mail Sport has heard suggestions that Whelan may step away from the football side of King Power to focus on the main business, with Rudkin less hands-on than before. That, in theory, would allow Glover to take more of a prominent role.

Yet these remain no more than suggestions and as far as we know, the status quo remains. One thing is clear: Leicester desperately need a reset.

 

"No idea to be honst."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

What’s the five-year plan? – Jason

Five years? Leicester fans would be grateful to understand the club’s ideas for the next five weeks or even five days.

That is slightly unfair of me, actually. The deal to keep Monga was hugely impressive and deserves praise – not least for departed boss Van Nistelrooy.

Monga was wanted by top clubs across Europe and Manchester City were thought to be very interested, but Leicester were able to keep him by offering him playing time last season, and explaining that, if he continues to progress, he can be a key player in the Championship next term.

If Barcelona are prepared to give opportunities to talented teenagers, why not Leicester? Nobody is comparing Monga with Lamine Yamal – yet. But with Jamie Vardy gone, he looks like the man most likely to make supporters smile again.

 

"Not a ****ing clue."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

Why did we not sell players before June 30? – MavididiSZN

Many of the club’s recent financial issues relate to the early part of this decade, when their wage bill was more than 100 per cent of turnover and they failed narrowly to qualify for Champions League football, with Brendan Rodgers’ team pipped on the final day of the season in both 2020 and 2021.

With profitability and sustainability rules calculated over a rolling three-year period, some of those numbers will not be factored when the 2024-25 accounts are submitted. Leicester actually reduced losses significantly to £19m in their most recent set of accounts.

However, I’d still expect players to leave – not that Leicester have many who would attract significant fees. Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is the best of them and there is every chance he will be playing in a top-five European league by the end of the summer, with both Chelsea and West Ham admirers.

 

"Here's a bunch of speculation I found on FoxesTalk with no sources beyond public record."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

Will the club finally make it a priority of the manager they employ to bring through and build a team around academy players. Or will we continue to prioritise experienced players who flop here? – Ric, Big Strong Leicester Boys Podcast

Ric has often talked about this issue on his podcast and I can see where he’s coming from.

Monga has shown the way and I expect others like Jake Evans to follow him into the first-team picture. If Monga has signed, it suggests Leicester are – at long last – looking at what they have in their impressive academy. If they’ve spent nearly £100m on Seagrave, they might as well make the most of that investment.

Facilities there are perfect for young players to develop and I’d expect more to join Monga and players like Evans and Kasey McAteer around the first team next term. All the better if they have coaches like Rohl and title-winner Andy King to guide them.

 

"Here's a bunch of guesswork and here I am, working for a major UK newspaper, using Ric Flair's opinions as a source."

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

What about the possible points deduction? – Steve

The million-dollar question. Leicester were charged with breaking Premier League spending rules in May and at the time, the authorities hoped the case would be resolved by the start of the new Championship season.

Yet as fans know well, legal processes rarely work so smoothly, with delays and mitigation common. It is perfectly possible, therefore, that Leicester go into the new season unaware of their fate. It’s hardly an inviting prospect for potential new players who dream of promotion.

 

"Lol your guess is as good as mine pal."

 

 

 

 

What a ****ing eye-opening expose that was, really riveting digging behind the scenes, Tom. Wonderful. Glad we all hung on tenterhooks for that, man. JFC.

 

[scinnell]

3 minutes ago, Merchant_Banker said:

I thought the main selling point for Rohl was that he had done an amazing job with cr*p players 

Everyone loves a freebie though!

[Langston]

"Whispers Rudkin might be less hands on, allowing Martyn Glover to be more involved"

 

[filbertway]

2 hours ago, Scotch said:

Jesus! Barry Bannan? Here I am trying to talk myself around to the idea of Josh Windass!

Windass would be grim to be fair, don't try and talk yourself into liking that

 

He's only 31, that's a minimum of 3 years, probably 4 in Leicester wold.

[Pliskin]

6 minutes ago, Langston said:

"Whispers Rudkin might be less hands on, allowing Martyn Glover to be more involved"

 

Glover would probably do a better job than Rudkin.

[Claudio Fannieri]

2 minutes ago, Pliskin said:

Glover would probably do a better job than Rudkin.

Will have far better contacts and relationships with agents etc which should help shift a few of the deadwood on. 

[AjcW]

Absolutely hillarious that Collomose is doubling down on the printed error Mail made about Rohl/Brentford the other day  bunch of useless twats.

[FrankieADZ]

@SecretProwhens its getting announced Jon?

 

we are getting tired of waiting now

[Aleksz]

29 minutes ago, LCFCCKEANO said:

Centre half Bernard is meant to be decent and fairly young, youth keeper Charles is highly rated, Valery is scum but wouldn’t be shocked if Ricky P moves on

Charles is a great shout. I know it's not what everyone likes to hear first when it comes to keepers, but he is immense with his feet. 

[FoxinNotts]

52 minutes ago, LCFCCKEANO said:

Centre half Bernard is meant to be decent and fairly young, youth keeper Charles is highly rated, Valery is scum but wouldn’t be shocked if Ricky P moves on

He's meant to be mustard to be fair.

[Plastik Man]

32 minutes ago, Pliskin said:

Glover would probably do a better job than Rudkin.

I hope so, but he's been our head of recruitment for over 2 years. It's fair to say some of our poor recruitment might be down to him!

[Lambert09]

I don’t think our owners family get along that well with chansiri. They would know each other extremely well from the circle of Thai billionaires and the fact they aren’t a  club we’ve worked with over the years for loans, friendlies or just about anything points towards there not being any relationship. 
 

possibly even see each other as rivals as wanting to be the Thai presence in football. We certainly aren’t doing them any favours right now 

[RedSoxUK]

1 minute ago, Plastik Man said:

I hope so, but he's been our head of recruitment for over 2 years. It's fair to say some of our poor recruitment might be down to him!

Fair to say, and aptly the good recruitment (Fatawu, Mads, BEK, Mav,) though honestly how much he can do is totally dependent on too many factors from manager, budget, PSR punishment vagueness (no news on last summer window or now is bad for business.)

 

Very much appreciate that our targets last year and perhaps now are so far down the list. Plucking our gems that end up being 26th on the list isn't easy, which is probably why last years 'pl experience' recruitment campaign was most likely instructed from the manager with Rudkin just complying as he does to avoid being the blame when it inevitably goes tits up.

[winteriscoming]

This has all the hallmarks of last summer when it looked like Potter was all but done only for us to end up with Cooper. 
So it will be a case of when we announce Dyche or Wilder. 

[plinchiestincture]

(said by sultry voice - possibly Conor Coady - over Fleetwood Mac's Albatross)

 

The Danny Rohl - not just a cheese sandwich but an LCFC cheese sandwich.

[Lambert09]

Rohl could come in and have everyone support him, but the tough thing for a manager here…is, if  in training BDR and ayew are miles ahead of everyone and Rohl picked them opening day. 
 

he’d be crucified! Even if they’re the best options on the day. I think as fans we often just want the manager to pick who we think is best and that might not reflect the reality at the club 

[Chelmofox]

2 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

Rohl could come in and have everyone support him, but the tough thing for a manager here…is, if  in training BDR and ayew are miles ahead of everyone and Rohl picked them opening day. 
 

he’d be crucified! Even if they’re the best options on the day. I think as fans we often just want the manager to pick who we think is best and that might not reflect the reality at the club 

If he starts them and they win / perform i dont think anyone is going to mind too much, as long as there is rotation and Monga etc get a good look in.

[RonnieTodger]

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Edited 1 July 2025 by RonnieTodger

[davieG]

https://eflanalysis.com/news/leicester-city-chief-is-a-huge-admirer-of-danny-rohl-after-southampton-spell-he-could-be-ideal-fit/

 

Leicester City chief is a ‘huge admirer’ of Danny Rohl after Southampton spell, he could be ‘ideal’ fit
Ethan Todd
Tue 1 July 2025 14:45, UK
Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl is currently the leading candidate for the Leicester City role, and he could have a helping hand with a move to the King Power Stadium.

Since suffering relegation to the Championship last season, Leicester City are in a period of change this summer, both in the dugout and dressing room.

Leicester parted ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy last week, with the decision expected after the Dutchman oversaw the Foxes’ top flight demotion.

Currently, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is at the top of Leicester’s shortlist, with Leicester entering talks with Sheffield Wednesday to appoint the German.

With Rohl potentially making the switch this summer, a senior Foxes figure is believed to be playing a pivotal role in their pursuit, after witnessing Rohl’s coaching calibre at Southampton.

In June, EFL Analysis revealed that Rohl is the frontrunner at Leicester, which would prove to be a popular play within the Foxes fanbase, as many Leicester fans want Rohl to succeed van Nistelrooy.

Leicester’s pursuit of Rohl was boosted after it emerged last week that his Owls release clause has been slashed to £1m from £5m.

Amid the ongoing financial crisis at Sheffield Wednesday, the German did not return for the Owls’ pre-season, and Rohl told his Owls players he’ll leave this summer.

With all the dominoes falling into play for Leicester’s acquisition of Rohl, another factor as to why the former Southampton coach is the frontrunner has emerged, with the Foxes’ head of recruitment Martyn Glover, believed to be a ‘huge admirer’ of Rohl.

In a Leicester Q&A, Daily Mail reporter Tom Collomosse said: “First thing to remember about Rohl: he is hugely admired by head of recruitment Martyn Glover, who saw him at close quarters at Southampton, when Rohl was part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s coaching staff.

“Rohl was sounded out when Steve Cooper was sacked last autumn, too – not necessarily as a candidate for that time, but as someone Leicester might turn to in future.

Statistic    Danny Rohl for Sheffield Wednesday
Games in charge    89
Wins    34
Draws    19
Losses    36
Win rate    38%
Points per game    1.4
Danny Rohl’s record for Sheffield Wednesday since becoming manager, data as per Fotmob
“While all coaches would like some input in transfers, Rohl is a training-ground coach who was educated in Germany, where sporting directors handle transfers and coaches coach.

“If Rohl can settle his contract at Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester can avoid compensation, the German could be an ideal fit.”

Rohl has also been touted for a move to the Premier League, after Brentford appointed Keith Andrews, but the more likely alternative is to see the German become the new Foxes head coach.

Collomosse concluded: “He is also admired by Brentford, potentially to become part of Keith Andrews’ coaching staff, but it would be a surprise if Rohl chose to work for a boss with less experience than he has.”

Rohl will have to prove Glover’s acclaim is true, with the latest Leicester rumours pointing towards a potential summer exodus from the King Power Stadium.

[Brainy]

Has Dr. Cob joined us yet?

[Dahnsouff]

11 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

If he starts them and they win / perform i dont think anyone is going to mind too much, as long as there is rotation and Monga etc get a good look in.

Not sure if its the heat or the closed season, but you know this ain`t true   

[HankMarvin]

5 minutes ago, davieG said:

a Leicester Q&A, Daily Mail reporter Tom Collomosse said: “First thing to remember about Rohl: he is hugely admired by head of recruitment Martyn Glover, who saw him at close quarters at Southampton, when Rohl was part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s coaching staff

It was in the Daily Mail article last week 

[Chelmofox]

2 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

Not sure if its the heat or the closed season, but you know this ain`t true   

True. Boiling in my office. 
 

It will be fine until we draw. 

[Bablemikey]

28 minutes ago, plinchiestincture said:

(said by sultry voice - possibly Conor Coady - over Fleetwood Mac's Albatross)

 

The Danny Rohl - not just a cheese sandwich but an LCFC cheese sandwich.

You've got problems if you think Coady has a sultry voice!

[MPH]

Imagine what state Sheffield Wednesday must be in as a club if he sees us as an attractive proposition