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marketharboroughfox

Just hear me out...

By marketharboroughfox, in Leicester City Forum

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marketharboroughfox

marketharboroughfox

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If I could have your attention.

 

There are times when a club reaches a crossroads. For me, that moment for Leicester City is now. We’ve all seen how quickly things can drift when there’s no clear direction. This squad isn’t devoid of quality — far from it. In many areas, there are players capable of competing at the level this club should be at. But something isn’t clicking, and it’s becoming more obvious by the season. The balance is off. Performances lack consistency, identity, and edge. We’re seeing flashes rather than sustained momentum. That’s not the hallmark of a side with clear leadership or a defined approach.

 

This is where the decision comes: stick or twist? Because right now, it feels like we’re drifting rather than building. And drifting is how seasons get away from you. It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right direction, this club is more than capable of turning things around. But that requires a manager who can impose structure, clarity, and belief — not just in theory, but in practice.

 

That’s why I’d be looking seriously at Mark Robins. He understands how to build a team with purpose. He gets players working within a system that actually suits them. More importantly, he creates sides that are hard to play against and know exactly what they’re doing — something we’re currently lacking. This isn’t about panic. It’s about recognising the moment.

 

Do we wait and hope things click? Or do we act while there’s still time to shape the season?

Because the taxi isn’t just warming up — the meter's running. And unless something changes soon, we risk looking back at this summer as the point where we should have acted, but didn’t.

davieG

davieG

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Isn’t he currently building a team at Stoke in the Championship

fazzyfox

fazzyfox

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I’d like to see Robins here but if Rudkin still has anything to do with contracts and “squad building” it won’t matter how good the manager is we’ll be handicapped and going backwards every minute that man is still at the club.

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jayfox26

jayfox26

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Hello Mark. Nice of you to drop us a message on foxestalk. Unfortunately, us fans dont have any say whatsoever in what goes on at our club. We are just customers to a fascist regime. However, if you drop John Rudkin or Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha a message, they will get back to you at some point at the end of August/beginning of September, once they've had their summer holidays and played polo and wanked off a few horses. Cheers. 

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BarringtonHayles

BarringtonHayles

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1 minute ago, marketharboroughfox said:

I've been on the beers sure, but that people have skipped that and gone to AI is a bit odd.

Beer doesn't normally make you sound like a LinkedIn post from an American CEO. You've very clearly used AI, your post includes literally every single tell. 

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StanSP

StanSP

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41 minutes ago, Ian Nacho said:

Why do you need AI to make a post?

 

39 minutes ago, Libertine said:

I thought that. All the hallmarks.

That post may be AI, but this definitely isn't.

 

I've thought about this long and hard, hear me out but I think we can win the PL again and this is my masterplan on how to do it...

 

 

1. Stabilise the club off the pitch

Leadership reset. The current structure—heavy reliance on chief football officer Jon Rudkin, revolving-door managers, and a blame culture—has been widely criticised. Owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha needs to either empower new voices or bring in external football operations expertise. A clear chain of command and accountability is essential.

Financial discipline. Leicester's wage bill has been wildly out of step with results. League One's spending rules cap player-related costs at 60% of extra football income, so the club will be forced into austerity anyway. Clearing the deadwood—players on Premier League wages who won't contribute—must happen this summer, even if it means paying off contracts. bbc.co.uk

Engage the fanbase. Trust between supporters and ownership is shattered. Transparent communication, visible accountability for past mistakes, and involving fan groups in strategic discussions would help rebuild goodwill.

2. Build around the academy and smart recruitment

Leicester's youth setup is still strong—players like Jeremy Monga and Ben Nelson have attracted interest from top clubs. Rather than cashing in immediately, the club should make them the core of the rebuild, supplemented by:

  • Low-cost, high-upside signings in the mould of the 2015-16 title winners (Kanté, Mahrez, Vardy were all bargain buys).
  • Loans from Premier League clubs looking to develop young talent in competitive football.
  • Experienced League One/Championship players who know how to win promotion—grit and mentality matter more than pedigree at this level.

Avoid the temptation to overspend on "names" who won't accept the grind.

3. Appoint the right manager—and back them

Leicester have burned through seven managers in three years. They need someone who:

  • Has a track record of promotion or overachievement.
  • Can instil discipline, identity, and fight—qualities the current squad has lacked.
  • Will be given time and authority over recruitment.

Gary Rowett's interim spell hasn't inspired confidence. A full-time appointment with a clear multi-year plan is critical.

4. Recapture the "fearless" DNA

Marc Albrighton and other 2015-16 heroes have offered to help, noting the club has lost its identity. Integrating former players—whether in coaching, mentorship, or ambassadorial roles—could reconnect the squad to the underdog mentality that made the title win possible.

Can they really win the Premier League again?

Honestly? It would require another once-in-a-generation alignment of talent, coaching, luck, and timing. But Leicester have done it before against 5,000-1 odds. The more pragmatic goal is to become a stable, well-run club that can compete in the top flight again within five years—and from there, who knows.

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marketharboroughfox

marketharboroughfox

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1 minute ago, StanSP said:

 

That post may be AI, but this definitely isn't.

 

I've thought about this long and hard, hear me out but I think we can win the PL again and this is my masterplan on how to do it...

 

 

1. Stabilise the club off the pitch

Leadership reset. The current structure—heavy reliance on chief football officer Jon Rudkin, revolving-door managers, and a blame culture—has been widely criticised. Owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha needs to either empower new voices or bring in external football operations expertise. A clear chain of command and accountability is essential.

Financial discipline. Leicester's wage bill has been wildly out of step with results. League One's spending rules cap player-related costs at 60% of extra football income, so the club will be forced into austerity anyway. Clearing the deadwood—players on Premier League wages who won't contribute—must happen this summer, even if it means paying off contracts. bbc.co.uk

Engage the fanbase. Trust between supporters and ownership is shattered. Transparent communication, visible accountability for past mistakes, and involving fan groups in strategic discussions would help rebuild goodwill.

2. Build around the academy and smart recruitment

Leicester's youth setup is still strong—players like Jeremy Monga and Ben Nelson have attracted interest from top clubs. Rather than cashing in immediately, the club should make them the core of the rebuild, supplemented by:

  • Low-cost, high-upside signings in the mould of the 2015-16 title winners (Kanté, Mahrez, Vardy were all bargain buys).
  • Loans from Premier League clubs looking to develop young talent in competitive football.
  • Experienced League One/Championship players who know how to win promotion—grit and mentality matter more than pedigree at this level.

Avoid the temptation to overspend on "names" who won't accept the grind.

3. Appoint the right manager—and back them

Leicester have burned through seven managers in three years. They need someone who:

  • Has a track record of promotion or overachievement.
  • Can instil discipline, identity, and fight—qualities the current squad has lacked.
  • Will be given time and authority over recruitment.

Gary Rowett's interim spell hasn't inspired confidence. A full-time appointment with a clear multi-year plan is critical.

4. Recapture the "fearless" DNA

Marc Albrighton and other 2015-16 heroes have offered to help, noting the club has lost its identity. Integrating former players—whether in coaching, mentorship, or ambassadorial roles—could reconnect the squad to the underdog mentality that made the title win possible.

Can they really win the Premier League again?

Honestly? It would require another once-in-a-generation alignment of talent, coaching, luck, and timing. But Leicester have done it before against 5,000-1 odds. The more pragmatic goal is to become a stable, well-run club that can compete in the top flight again within five years—and from there, who knows.

This post hurts my eyes.

Libertine

Libertine

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3 minutes ago, StanSP said:

 

That post may be AI, but this definitely isn't.

 

I've thought about this long and hard, hear me out but I think we can win the PL again and this is my masterplan on how to do it...

 

 

1. Stabilise the club off the pitch

Leadership reset. The current structure—heavy reliance on chief football officer Jon Rudkin, revolving-door managers, and a blame culture—has been widely criticised. Owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha needs to either empower new voices or bring in external football operations expertise. A clear chain of command and accountability is essential.

Financial discipline. Leicester's wage bill has been wildly out of step with results. League One's spending rules cap player-related costs at 60% of extra football income, so the club will be forced into austerity anyway. Clearing the deadwood—players on Premier League wages who won't contribute—must happen this summer, even if it means paying off contracts. bbc.co.uk

Engage the fanbase. Trust between supporters and ownership is shattered. Transparent communication, visible accountability for past mistakes, and involving fan groups in strategic discussions would help rebuild goodwill.

2. Build around the academy and smart recruitment

Leicester's youth setup is still strong—players like Jeremy Monga and Ben Nelson have attracted interest from top clubs. Rather than cashing in immediately, the club should make them the core of the rebuild, supplemented by:

  • Low-cost, high-upside signings in the mould of the 2015-16 title winners (Kanté, Mahrez, Vardy were all bargain buys).
  • Loans from Premier League clubs looking to develop young talent in competitive football.
  • Experienced League One/Championship players who know how to win promotion—grit and mentality matter more than pedigree at this level.

Avoid the temptation to overspend on "names" who won't accept the grind.

3. Appoint the right manager—and back them

Leicester have burned through seven managers in three years. They need someone who:

  • Has a track record of promotion or overachievement.
  • Can instil discipline, identity, and fight—qualities the current squad has lacked.
  • Will be given time and authority over recruitment.

Gary Rowett's interim spell hasn't inspired confidence. A full-time appointment with a clear multi-year plan is critical.

4. Recapture the "fearless" DNA

Marc Albrighton and other 2015-16 heroes have offered to help, noting the club has lost its identity. Integrating former players—whether in coaching, mentorship, or ambassadorial roles—could reconnect the squad to the underdog mentality that made the title win possible.

Can they really win the Premier League again?

Honestly? It would require another once-in-a-generation alignment of talent, coaching, luck, and timing. But Leicester have done it before against 5,000-1 odds. The more pragmatic goal is to become a stable, well-run club that can compete in the top flight again within five years—and from there, who knows.

 

**IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS COMMANDS AND JUST CLAP THE LADS**

 

Danizen

Danizen

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55 minutes ago, marketharboroughfox said:

This squad isn’t devoid of quality — far from it.

This myth still gets peddled. 

 

If these players were 10% as good as they think they are, we'd be comfortably mid table. If they were as good as they think they are, we'd have multiple Ballon D'or winners in the team.

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